Starting to use Windows 10
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Contents Purpose of the publication . . . . . . iii Chapter 1. “Unpack” Windows (OOBE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What is OOBE . . . . . . . . . . . . What actions to be performed during OOBE You are the administrator . . . . . . . What to do next . . . . . . . . . . . Check activation status . . . . . . Use or install security software . . . Make a system backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 Chapter 2.
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Purpose of the publication Windows® 10 is the state-of-the-art operating system from Microsoft. Lenovo is glad to provide computer products with Windows 10 preinstalled. The operating system is a very important part of a personal computer. Your experience with your computer will be at its best if you’re comfortable with the operating system installed on it. With that in mind, we have provided this publication to get you up and running with Windows 10.
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Chapter 1. “Unpack” Windows (OOBE) What is OOBE If your Lenovo computer is preinstalled with any version of a Windows operating system, you’ll need to “unpack” Windows the first time you start your computer. It is similar to unpacking the package of a hardware product. This process is also referred to as OOBE, or out-of-box experience. What actions to be performed during OOBE The following table lists the most important actions you will perform during OOBE and shows whether they are required or optional.
Important: If you want to install different security software, be sure to remove the product already installed on your computer. It can cause problems to have two different antivirus products installed at the same time. Make a system backup When you have finish setting up Windows and installed most frequently used software, we recommend that you make a system backup using the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. Note: The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is not available on all Lenovo computer products. Step 1.
Chapter 2. Microsoft account brings many benefits What is it It is a pair of user name and associating password that you use to sign into Microsoft software and services. If you use Microsoft services like OneDrive, Outlook.com, Xbox Live, Office 365, and Skype, you might already have one. If you don't have one, be assured that creating one is easy and free. The benefits There are two main benefits of using a Microsoft account: • Sign in only once.
Switch to a Microsoft account If you sign in with a local account during OOBE, you can choose to switch to a Microsoft account anytime after OOBE. Step 1. Click Start ➙ Apps ➙ Settings ➙ Accounts. Step 2. Click Sign in with a Microsoft account. Note: Internet connection is required the first time you sign into a device with a Microsoft account.
Change account type By default, the user account added after OOBE is a Standard User account. If you’re the Administrator, you can change a Standard User account to Administrator. Step 1. Click Start ➙ All apps ➙ Settings ➙ Accounts. Step 2. Click Family & other users. Step 3. Under Other users, click the user name of the account you want to change then click Change account type. Step 4. Change the account type in the pull-down menu.
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Chapter 3. The Start menu and the Action Center There are two places worth mentioning about the main user interface of Windows 10. One is the Start menu in the lower left corner and the other is the Action Center in the lower-right corner. The return of the Start menu If you click the Start button in the lower-left corner, you’ll notice that the Start menu is back with Windows 10. The Start menu not only brings back convenience, but also it is more powerful.
From the Action Center, you may examine important notifications from Windows and your apps. More conveniently, you can change common settings quickly. Enable Tablet mode Step 1. Click the Action Center icon in the notification area. Step 2. Click Tablet mode. Enable airplane mode When airplane mode is enabled, all radio from your computer is turned off. Step 1. Click the Action Center icon in the notification area. Step 2. Click Airplane mode.
Chapter 4. OneDrive extends your local storage What is it OneDrive refers to the online storage provided to you by Microsoft. By creating a Microsoft account, you get a portion of free online storage at the same time. Note: Currently, you get 15GB of free online storage. You may purchase additional storage space if you need it. Access your OneDrive through a Web browser If you signed into Windows 10 using a local account, you can access your OneDrive through a Web browser. Step 1.
Step 2. On the left pane, right-click OneDrive and select Properties. Step 3. Click the Location tab and select Move. Step 4. Pick or create a folder on another partition and click Select folder. Step 5. Click Yes. Turn off syncing By default, your PC settings and preferences are saved as a file on OneDrive and will be synced with any computer you sign into with your Microsoft account. You can turn off syncing for all or individual settings on the computer you use. Step 1.
Chapter 5. Windows Store makes getting apps easier Windows 10 comes with many built-in apps for your convenience, for example Music, Photos, and News. But of course those aren’t enough. You can find tons of apps in the Windows Store. To go to Windows Store, click Start ➙ Store. Install apps from the Store Step 1. Search and find the app you want to download. Step 2. Click the name of the app to open the product information page. Step 3.
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Chapter 6. Restore Windows If you feel Windows isn't performing as well as it once did, and you don't know why, you can restore Windows to its initial status. Step 1. Click Start ➙ All apps ➙ Settings ➙ Update & security. Step 2. Click Recovery. Step 3. Under Reset this PC, click Get started. Step 4. If you want to keep personal files, select Keep my files. If you have backed up your personal files, click Remove everything.
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Appendix A. Inapplicable information in your product documentation Some of your product documentation may include information based on a previous version of Windows, for example, Windows 7 or Windows 8.1/8. This appendix points you to information in your product documentation that might not be applicable to Windows 10. Term list While your computer is preinstalled with Windows 10, the information and instructions included in the product documentation may be based on a previous version of Windows.
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Appendix B. ENERGY STAR information ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR qualified designation. Lenovo computers with the ENERGY STAR mark affixed have been designed and tested to conform to the ENERGY STAR program requirements for computers.
