Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 8.1; Configuring The Operating System For The First Time; Operating System Interfaces - Lenovo Flex 3 User Manual

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1

Configuring the operating system for the first time

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You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used.
The configuration process may include the procedures below:
• Accepting the end user license agreement
• Configuring the Internet connection
• Registering the operating system
• Creating a user account

Operating system interfaces

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Windows 8.1 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start screen and the Windows desktop.
To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following:
• Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen.
• Press the Windows key + D.
To switch from the desktop to the Start screen, do one of the following:
• Select Start from the charms bar.
• Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select the Start button.
Start screen Desktop
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