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WINDOWS 10 GETTING STARTED

 After you have installed or upgraded your Windows, you will get a Welcome
Screen with the time and date. Just click anywhere to go to the User Accounts
Screen.

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WINDOWS DESKTOP

 This screen lets you choose which user you want to log in to from the lower-
left corner. After choosing the right user, and entering a password if
necessary, you will see the Windows Desktop.
WINDOWS DESKTOP

 The Windows Desktop is simply your operating system’s main screen. Here
you have access to an array of tools like the Start Menu, Taskbar, and
other icons. Windows 10 also introduces a search box in the Taskbar, which
facilitates browsing both your computer and the Web.
 Once you get to the Windows Desktop screen, you will see some basic
features.
 One of the most important parts of your Desktop is the Taskbar. By default,
it sits at the bottom of your screen giving you access to the Start Menu,
several application icons, and the Notification Area.
 WINDOWS

 In Windows 10, if an application is active or opened, you will see a green line
below its icon. Clicking the icon will bring the application window up.

 Every open window features three buttons in the upper-right corner. These are
used to minimize, maximize, or close the window −
• Minimizing means that the window will hide in the Taskbar.
• Maximizing will bring the window to a full-screen size.
WINDOWS-10 GUI Basic

 Windows can be moved around or resized as you please −

• To move a window, just click on its Title Bar on the upper side of the
window and drag it.
• To resize a window, move your mouse to any corner until you see a
double-sided arrow. Then click and drag until you reach the desired size.
WINDOWS-10 ICONS

 Most Windows versions will feature different icons on the background. An

icon is simply a graphic representation of an application or a file. To open
or access an icon, just double click on it.
Windows 10 - Applications

 Windows 10 lets you access your applications in several ways. The easiest
way is to search for the name of application using the Search box in
Taskbar.V
WINDOWS-10 GUI Basic

 Although the amount and type of icons will vary, depending on the
computer, you can add more icons by following these steps −
 Step 1 − Right-click on the Desktop Background.
 Step 2 − Choose “New” and “Shortcut”.
 Step 3 − Browse for the application or file you want to create a shortcut to.
 Step 4 − Assign a name to the shortcut and click “Finish”.
 Icons can also be moved around by clicking on them and dragging them
to another place in the screen.
Desktop Background

 Another component of your Desktop is the Background. This is simply an

image that appears at the back of your screen. Most computers come
with a pre-selected background, but you can change it to any image you
want.
 Step 1 − Right-click on the background and choose “Personalize”.
Desktop Background

 Step 2 − From the Personalization window, choose from a series of pre-

selected pictures or browse for your own.
 After choosing a picture, the Background
will change automatically.
WINDOWS-10 Navigation

 To navigate your Windows, you can simply type what you are looking for
on the Taskbar search. It can be the name of a document or application,
or just any information you are looking for.
START MENU

 If you are looking for a specific application, you can also open the Start
Menu and click “All Applications”. This will open an alphabetical list of all
the applications installed on your computer.
FILE EXPLORER

 If you are looking for a specific document, another alternative is to use the
File Explorer by clicking on the Folder icon on the Taskbar.

 In the File Explorer window, you can browse all your folders and
documents.
FILE EXPLORER
Virtual Desktops

 One of the new features of Windows 10 is the addition of Virtual Desktops.

This allows you to have multiple desktop screens where you can keep
open windows organized.
 To add a virtual desktop, follow these steps −
 Step 1 − Click Task View on the Taskbar.
Virtual Desktops
Virtual Desktops

 Step 2 − Click the “New desktop” option on the lower-right corner. You
can access or delete the new Desktop by clicking Task View again.
Windows 10 - Start Menu

 The Start Menu is the main point of access to your applications. There are
two main ways to open it −
 Step 1 − Use your mouse to click Windows icon in the lower-left corner of
the taskbar.
Windows 10 - Start Menu

 Step 2 − Press the Windows key on your keyboard.

Windows 10 - Start Menu

 The Windows 10 Start Menu features two panes.

Left Pane

 The left pane resembles the traditional Start Menu from Windows 7 and
earlier, while the right pane features live tiles that were used in Windows 8.
 Among the things you can do in the left pane are:
 Click the username at the top of the menu to change account settings or
log in with another user.
 Access the applications you use more frequently.
 A small arrow next to an application will open a sub-menu with a list of
recent documents opened with that application.
 See different options to shut down your computer.
Left Pane
Search Box

 The “Search box” on the Taskbar will allow you to search within your
documents and files or on the Web for anything you write. The initial results
will appear within the Start Menu itself.
 The results will be grouped according to the closest match (or matches)
labeled “Best match” at the top of the list.
Search Box
Right Pane

 The right pane features a varied array of tiles, similar to the ones that were
seen on the Start Screen of Windows 8.
 These tiles can be moved and dragged to different places by holding the
mouse button.
Right Pane

 You can also configure them by right-clicking on them to see options to

resize them or “unpin” them (remove them) from the Menu.
 The whole Start Menu can also be resized by dragging the borders with the
mouse to the desired size.
Windows 10 - Taskbar

 The Windows 10 taskbar sits at the bottom of the screen giving the user
access to the Start Menu, as well as the icons of frequently used
applications. On the right side, the Taskbar features the Notification Area
which informs the user of different things like the state of the Internet
connection or the charge of the laptop battery.
Windows 10 - Taskbar

 The icons in the middle of the Taskbar are “pinned” applications, which is a
way to have quick access to applications you use frequently. “Pinned”
applications will stay in the Taskbar until you “unpin” them.
 Pin an Application to the Taskbar
 Step 1 − Search for the application you want to pin in the Start Menu.
 Step 2 − Right-click on the application.
 Step 3 − Select “More” option at the top of the menu.
 Step 4 − Select the “Pin to taskbar” option.
Pin an Application to the Taskbar
Unpin an Application from the Taskbar

 To “unpin” it, just right-click the icon in the Taskbar and select “Unpin from
taskbar”. You can “pin” it back again any time you want.
Notification Area

 The Notification Area is located on the right side of the Taskbar. It shows
different types of notifications from your computer like your Internet
connection or the volume level.
 At first, the Notification Area shows a limited amount of icons. But you can
click the upward arrow on its left side to see other icons as well.
Task View

 Task View allows you to quickly move within your open windows and
applications. You can access it by clicking the “Task View” button from the
Taskbar.
Task View

 You can also press and hold the Windows key, and then press Tab to
achieve the same result.
 By pressing the Alt+Tab keyboard shortcut also serves a similar purpose.
Windows 10 - Tablet Mode

 The Tablet Mode is a new feature in Windows 10, which allows the user to
switch the system interface, whenever a tablet is detached from a base or
dock.
 When the Tablet Mode activates, the Start Menu goes full-screen. During
Tablet Mode, many other windows like the File Explorer or the Settings
window also open at full screen
How to Activate the Tablet Mode?

 Step 1 − Open the Start Menu and select “Settings”.

How to Activate the Tablet Mode?

 Step 2 − Select the “System” option.

 Step 3 − Turn the Tablet Mode switch from “Off” to “On”.
Windows 10 – File Explorer

 File Explorer is the file management application used by Windows

operating systems to browse folders and files. It provides a graphical
interface for the user to navigate and access the files stored in the
computer.
Windows 10 – File Explorer

 The main way to access the File Explorer is by clicking the folder icon in the
Taskbar. After clicking the icon, the File Explorer window will open.
The File Explorer Ribbon

 In Windows 10, the File Explorer features a new ribbon toolbar, similar to the
one featured in the recent versions of Microsoft Office. This ribbon contains
buttons and commands for the most common tasks.
The Share ribbon

The Share ribbon gives you different options to share your files and folders. For
example −
• E-mailing or messaging a file.
• Compressing (“Zip”) a folder to take less space.
• Printing or faxing documents.
• Sharing with other users or networks.
The View Ribbon

 The View ribbon allows you to change the way Windows displays your files
and folders. Some of the changes you can make here are −
• Adding additional panes to show a preview or details of your files.
• Changing the layout of the files and folders from icons to list, and others.
• Sorting and arranging the contents of your folder.
• Hiding selected folders or files.
The Open Tab

 The File tab opens a menu with different options like −

• Opening an additional File Explorer window.
• Opening command windows for advanced users.
• Changing or configuring options about how File Explorer behaves.
Windows 10 - Cortana

 Cortana is Microsoft’s intelligent personal assistant. It is included in

Windows 10, as well as with other Microsoft systems
 Cortana will help you find things in your computer, set appointments,
answer questions, and many other things.
 To use Cortana simply type a question in the search box in the Taskbar, or
click the microphone icon and talk to Cortana.
Windows 10 - Cortana

• Home
• Notebook
• Reminders
• Feedback
• Home is the initial Cortana window where you can
type or ask questions.
Activating Cortana

 If Cortana isn’t active, you can turn it on by typing “Cortana” in the

Taskbar search to access the Cortana settings, or just clicking the “Gear”
icon on the left-side of the menu.
Windows 10 - Cortana

 After activating Cortana, it will start gathering information about you to

personalize the experience.
Personalizing Cortana

 To further customize Cortana and personalize your interactions with it, you can
also access the Cortana Notebook.
 This notebook stores what Cortana
knows about you.
Windows 10 - Notifications

 Windows 10 features a new way to present notifications. You can see them
in the Notification Area in the lower-right corner of your screen.
 Clicking the Notification icon will bring up a sidebar called the ACTION
CENTER.
 The upper part of the sidebar
features Tips and App notifications, while
the lower part of the sidebar presents a
series of Quick Action buttons.
Customizing Notifications

 You can customize what notifications Windows 10 presents you in the

sidebar by following these steps −
 Step 1 − Go to the SETTINGS window and choose System.
Customizing Notifications

 Step 2 − In the SYSTEM window, select Notifications & actions. The screen
will then show you different settings where you can customize what
notifications Windows 10 will show.
Windows 10 - Quick Actions

 Quick Actions are a set of tiles that give you access to frequently used
settings and tasks (like Wi-Fi connection, or screen brightness).
 Most of the actions can be configured simply by clicking or tapping on the
tile. Additional settings and options can be accessed if you right-click the
tile.
Customizing Quick Actions

 With these Notifications, you can customize the Quick Actions tiles by
going to the SETTINGS window.
Customizing Quick Actions

 After opening Settings, you can choose SYSTEM and then select Notifications &
actions.
Windows 10 - Cloud

 Windows 10 allows you to sign in using an Outlook account. By doing this,

Windows synchronizes your documents, contacts, and other things to the
cloud. To sign in with Outlook, follow these steps −
 Step 1 − Go to SETTINGS and choose Accounts.
Windows 10 - Cloud

 Step 2 − In the ACCOUNTS window, choose “Sign in with a Microsoft

account instead”.
Windows 10 - Cloud

 Step 3 − After that, Windows will ask for your username and password. If
you don’t have a Microsoft or Outlook account, it will also provide a link to
create one. Using a Microsoft account will allow you to sync your
documents and personal files to any compatible device, where you use
that account.
Using OneDrive

 By signing in with a Microsoft or Outlook account, you have access to

OneDrive from your Windows 10. OneDrive is a free storage space in the
Cloud given to every user of a Microsoft account.
 To access your OneDrive from Windows, simply click on the File Explorer
icon in the Taskbar.
 When the File Explorer window opens, you will see the link to OneDrive on
the left side of the screen.
Using OneDrive
Using OneDrive

 You can move documents from your local folders into OneDrive by
dragging them with your mouse or your finger.
 OneDrive uses different icons to show you the status of your files and
folders −
 A green checkmark means that the document or folder is in sync with the
online version.
 A blue double-arrow means that the document or folder is currently
syncing.
 A red X means that there was some issue or problem syncing the
document or folder.
Windows 10 - Universal Apps

 With Windows 10, Microsoft has launched an initiative for applications to

be “universal” across their different platforms. This means that an
application designed for your computer can also work in a Windows
Phone, an Xbox, or any other Windows-compatible devices.
Windows 10 - Universal Apps

 To achieve this, Windows developed the Universal Windows Platform (UWP)

and improved the Windows Store to serve as the unified storefront for all
Windows apps. To access the Windows Store, users can click the icon on
the Taskbar.
 This will open the Windows Store allowing the user to browse for any app
he wants.
Windows 10 - Universal Apps
Windows 10 - Users Management

 Like most Windows versions since XP, Windows 10 allows you to log in to
different user accounts when using your computer. Like we discussed
earlier, you can choose which account you want to log in to after turning
on the computer.
Windows 10 - Users Management

 But you can also configure or manage your user account after you’re logged
in. To do this, follow these steps −
 Step 1 − Open the Start Menu.
 Step 2 − Click on Settings.
Windows 10 - Users Management

 Step 3 − From the SETTINGS window, choose Accounts option.

Windows 10 - Users Management

 Step 4 − In the ACCOUNTS window, choose the account setting you want
to configure.
Windows 10 - Users Management

 If you want to change your sign-in options, like your password, select Sign-
in options.
Windows 10 - Security

 Windows 10 features a series of tools to help you protect your computer

from threats like viruses and other malware. The three main security tools
are −

• User Account Control

• Windows Defender
• Windows Firewall
User Account Control

 The Windows User Account Control is a tool that warns you when someone
or something attempts to change your computer system settings.
 When this happens, the screen will alert you until an Administrator can
confirm the change.
 This helps protect your computer against accidental changes or malicious
software altering your settings.
User Account Control

 Initially, this User Account Control is set at a moderate to high level, which
means it will notify you only when an application tries to make changes to
your computer. However, you can change this setting to your desired level
by following these steps −
 Step 1 − Open the Control Panel by searching for it in the Search bar.
User Account Control

 Step 2 − After the Control Panel is open, choose User Accounts.

User Account Control

 After choosing User Accounts, click on “Change User Account Control

settings”.
User Account Control

 After choosing User Accounts, click on “Change User Account Control

settings”.
User Account Control

 In the User Account Control Settings, you can move the slider to the
desired position. Windows 10 will give you a summary of how your system
will behave under that level.
Windows Defender

 Windows Defender is an antivirus and malware protection included in your

operating system. It allows you to scan your computer for malicious
software, while also checking each file or program you open.
 To configure Windows Defender, follow these steps −
 Step 1 − Go to SETTINGS and select Update & security.
Windows Defender

 Step 2 − In the UPDATE & SECURITY window, select Windows Defender.

Windows Firewall

 Windows Firewall prevents unauthorized access from outside to get into

your computer. By default, it is turned on to protect your computer and
your network.
 If you want to customize your Firewall, follow these steps −
 Step 1 − Open the Control Panel by searching for it in the Search bar.
Windows Firewall

 Step 2 − When the Control Panel is open, choose Windows Firewall.

Windows Firewall

 Step 3 − In the Windows Firewall window, you can customize the settings of
it by turning it on or off or choosing when to protect your computer.
Windows 10 - Parental Control

 Windows 10 allows you to set up a child’s account for your children. This
account will allow you to establish restrictions on how the account is used
and monitor what your child does.
 To create a child’s account, follow these steps −
 Step 1 − Go to SETTINGS and choose Accounts.
Windows 10 - Parental Control

 Step 2 − In ACCOUNTS, select the Family & other users option.

Windows 10 - Parental Control

 Step 3 − Click the “Add a family member” button.

 Step 4 − Choose what family member you want to add (child or adult)
Windows 10 - Parental Control

 Step 5 − You will then be prompted to create an account for your child. If
they don’t have an e-mail account, you can create an Outlook account
for them.
Windows 10 - Parental Control

 Step 6 − Provide a phone number for account security. This will be used in
case the account is hacked or inaccessible.
Windows 10 - Parental Control

 Step 7 − Choose from some notification and experience options, for

example, if you want to receive promotional offers from Microsoft.
Windows 10 - Parental Control

 After creation, your child can log in to his own Windows 10 account.
Windows 10 - Parental Control

 In addition, you can choose to monitor what your child does in his
account by turning on reports on his activity I
Windows 10 - Parental Control

 You can also choose to block “inappropriate websites” to limit your child’s
browsing only to allowed websites.
Windows 10 - Parental Control
Windows 10 - Parental Control

 Finally, you can also establish when your child is allowed to log in by
establishing a schedule −