Chapter 2. starting to use windows 8, Operating system interfaces – Lenovo Yoga 11 Notebook IdeaPad User Manual

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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8

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 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 button.
• Press the Windows key + D.

To switch from desktop to Start screen, do one of the following:

• Select Start

from the Charms.

• Move the pointer to the lower-left corner and then select the Start screen thumbnail when it is

displayed.

Start screen

Desktop

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