Getting Started With Windows 8.1: Start Screen
Getting Started With Windows 8.1: Start Screen
Getting Started With Windows 8.1: Start Screen
Notes: Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following:
Safety, Warranty & Quick Start Guide
Regulatory Notice
“Important safety and handling information” in "Appendix".
The Safety, Warranty & Quick Start Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded to the website at
http://support.lenovo.com.
Start screen
The Start screen is where you open apps and desktop programs, see what your friends are doing, and get to your favourite
websites and files. For your convenience, the Start screen is already set up with some useful tiles.
Note: Your device features and the Start screen may be different depending on your location, language, carrier and
device model.
Apps view
You can find all your apps and programs in the Apps view. To see the Apps view, slide up the Start screen.
Pin your favourite apps
1. Tap and hold the app you want to pin.
2. Tap Pin to Start / Pin to taskbar.
The apps you pinned will appear at the end of your Start screen or desktop taskbar.
Select to boot to Apps view
Desktop
In the desktop, you can use all kinds of apps and programs. To open the desktop, tap the desktop tile from the Start screen.
The charms are a set of shortcuts to common tasks, which enable you to navigate throughout Windows 8.1. To access the
charms, swipe in from the right edge of the screen.
Search
Search for installed apps, settings and files.
Share
Share web links, files and other items via email or with people from your People app.
Start
Switch among the Start screen, the desktop and an open app.
Devices
Communicate with devices connected to your device.
Settings
Customise the settings of your device.
Getting around your device
Touch gestures
Gestures What to do
Tap.
Zoom out.
Zoom in.
Slide.
Rotate.
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings .
VPNs used within organisations allow you to communicate private information securely over a non- private network. You may
need to configure a VPN, for example, to access your work email. Ask the network’s administrator for the settings necessary
to configure a VPN for your network. When one or more VPN settings are defined you can:
Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings .
Tap Change PC settings > Network > Add a VPN connection .
Select the VPN provider name, input the connection name, service name, user name and password, and then tap
Save to connect to the VPN network.
Tap the VPN connection name to edit or remove the VPN.
Getting online
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings .
You need a valid SIM card with a data service. If you don't have a SIM card, contact your carrier.
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings .
2. Tap the network icon .
3. Tap Network .
4. Tap the name of your mobile network.
5. Configure the settings if needed, and then tap Connect.
6. Enter the access point name (APN), user name, password and other information if needed.
7. Tap Next.
NOTE: If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, contact your mobile operator.
VPNs used within organisations allow you to communicate private information securely over a non- private network. You may
need to configure a VPN, for example, to access your work email. Ask the network’s administrator for the settings necessary
to configure a VPN for your network. When one or more VPN settings are defined you can:
Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings .
Tap Change PC settings > Network > Add a VPN connection .
Select the VPN provider name, input the connection name, service name, user name and password, and then tap
Save to connect to the VPN network.
Tap the VPN connection name to edit or remove the VPN.
You might be able to share your mobile broadband Internet connection with other people by creating a mobile hotspot.
Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings .
Tap Change PC settings > Network .
Tap the mobile network connection you want to share.
Tap the Share this connection slider to turn it on.
Signing in with a Microsoft account
A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windows. It's free and easy to set up, and
you can do so with any email address you choose, or get a new email address.
You can use any email address you want to sign up for a new Microsoft account.
Follow these steps:
Enter the email address you want to use, and then tap Create a new account .
Follow the on- screen instructions to fill out your personal and security info, and you're all set.
You can surf the Internet if your device has been connected to a wireless network.
To browse the web, tap the Internet Explorer tile on the Start screen.
Visiting websites
Enter a term in the address bar and tap to search the web.
Get suggestions
Enter some key words in the address bar to get website, app and search suggestions as you type. Just tap the
suggestion you'd like to visit the address.
Open a new tab
Tap the New tab button > , enter a URL or search term, or select one of your frequent or favourite sites.
Close a webpage
You can save the sites you like and want to visit often as favourites.
1. Go to a website you want to add.
2. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.
4. Tap .
5. Tap Add .
After pinning a site to the Start screen, you can get quick access to the site.
1. Go to a website you want to pin.
2. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.
You can receive and send emails if your device has been connected to a wireless network.
To access the Email app, go to the Start screen, and tap the Mail tile.
Using Email
After setting up an email account, you can use the Mail app to send and receive emails.
Getting started with OneDrive
OneDrive is free online storage that comes with your Microsoft account. You can easily save your files to OneDrive and get
them from your tablet.
1. On the Start screen, tap the OneDrive tile to open the OneDrive app.
2. Tap folders to browse to the location on OneDrive where you want to add the files.
3. Swipe in from the top or bottom edge of the screen.
4. Tap Add files .
5. Browse to the files you want to upload, and then tap to select them.
6. Tap Copy to OneDrive.
When your files are in OneDrive, you can get them from any device.
Tap the OneDrive tile on your Start screen.
Go to the OneDrive website: https://onedrive.live.com/.
Getting and using apps
Besides the apps in Apps view, you can find even more apps in the Windows Store.
Installing apps
After you’ve installed apps from the Windows Store, when you sign in to another Windows 8.1 device using your Microsoft
account, your apps are automatically synced on the new device you're using—so it's easier for you to pick up right where
you left off. Automatic syncing of apps and app data is turned on by default, but you change these settings at any time.
Configuring app sync settings
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the Start screen.
2. Tap Settings > Change PC settings > OneDrive > Sync settings .
3. Choose whether or not you want to sync Apps and App data under App settings .
Appendix
To avoid personal injury, property damage or accidental damage to the product, read all of the information in this section
before using the product. For additional tips to help you operate your device safely, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/safety.
Adapter information
Prevent your device and ac adapter from getting wet.
Do not immerse your device in water or leave your device in a location where it can get saturated with water or other liquids.
Use approved charging methods only.
You can use any of the following charging methods to safely recharge the internal battery of your device:
Charging method Display on Display off
Supported, but the battery will
ac adapter Supported
charge slowly.
USB connection between the dc- in connector on the
device and a USB connector on a personal
Supported, but will compensate
computer or other device that complies with the Supported, but the battery will
power consumption and the battery
USB 2.0 standards. Users have to use the charge slowly.
will charge more slowly than usual.
connection to USB interfaces with USB 2.0 version
or higher.
Notes:
Display on: Device on
Display off: Device off or in screen lock mode
Charging devices might become warm during normal use. Ensure that you have adequate ventilation around the charging
device. Unplug the charging device if any of the following occurs:
The charging device has been exposed to rain, liquid or excessive moisture.
The charging device shows signs of physical damage.
You want to clean the charging device.
Warning:
Lenovo is not responsible for the performance or safety of products not manufactured or approved by Lenovo. Use
only approved Lenovo ac adapters and batteries.
FCC Caution
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co- located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Troubleshooting