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• Diagnose problems yourself by using the preinstalled diagnostic software. See "Diagnosing problems"
on page 85.
• Check for recovery solutions in Chapter 9 "Recovery overview" on page 105.
Can I change the Windows 8.1 startup behavior to open either the desktop or the Start screen?
On the Windows 8.1 operating system, you can set the computer to open either the desktop or the Start
screen by default. To set the default startup screen, do the following:
1. On the desktop, move your pointer to the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and right-click on the
taskbar.
2. Click Properties. The Taskbar and Navigation properties window is displayed.
3. On the Navigation tab, locate the Start screen section, and then do one of the following:
• To set the desktop as your default startup screen, select When I sign in or close all apps on a
screen, go to the desktop instead of Start so a check is visible.
• To set the Start screen as your default startup screen, remove the check from the When I sign in or
close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start checkbox.
4. Click OK to save the new setting.
This feature is not available on the Windows 8 operating system.
Print the following sections and keep them with your computer in case you are unable to access this
online help when necessary.
•
"Installing a new operating system" on page 63
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"Computer stops responding" on page 85
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"Power problems" on page 99
Special keys
Your computer has several special keys to help you work more easily and effectively.
1
Additional shortcut keys
Your computer might have four additional shortcut keys:
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Chapter 2
Using your computer
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