ThinkPad X1 Carbon, User Manual

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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 91
• “Computer stops responding” on page 113
• “Power problems” on page 124
Using the multi-touch screen
This topic provides instructions on how to use the multi-touch screen that is available on some models.
Common touch gestures and mouse actions
The following table lists some common touch gestures and the corresponding mouse actions that is
applicable to the Windows 7 operating system and Windows 8.1 operating system.
Note: Your computer screen might look different from the following illustrations.
Tasks Touch gestures (touch models only) Mouse actions
To open an application or perform
an action on an open application,
such as
Copy , Save , and Delete ,
depending on the application
Tap. Click.
To scroll through items, such as lists,
pages, and photos Slide. Scroll the mouse wheel, move the
scroll bar, or click the scroll arrow.
To move an object Drag an item to the desired location.
Click, hold, and drag an item.
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Using your computer
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