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CompTIA | 220-1102: CompTIA A+

Configuring and Managing a Windows Device
using Settings
Exercises
Introduction
Lab Topology
Exercise 1 - Configuring a Windows 10 & 11 Device using Settings
Review

Introduction
Tags: A+ Windows 10 Windows 11 Windows Settings Time & Language
Personalization Update & Security

Welcome to the Configuring and Managing a Windows Device using Settings

Practice Lab. In this module, you will be provided with the instructions and
devices needed to develop your hands-on skills.

A Windows operating system can be configured and customized according to

the user's preference. In previous versions of Windows, the Control Panel
application was used to configure the Windows device. The Control Panel
application has been deprecated in Windows 10 & 11 and has been replaced with
Settings for the configuration of the Windows operating system.

In this module, the different features and functionalities of Settings will be

explored.

Learning Outcomes
In this module, you will complete the following exercise:

Exercise 1 - Configuring a Windows 10 & 11 Device using Settings

After completing this module, you should be able to:

Customize a Windows 10 Device using Settings

Customize a Windows 11 Device using Settings

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Exam Objectives
The following exam objectives are covered in this module:

1.5 Given a scenario, use the appropriate Windows settings.

Time and Language

Update and Security
Personalization
Apps
Privacy
System
Devices
Network and Internet
Gaming
Accounts

Lab Duration
It will take approximately 1 hour to complete this lab.

Help and Support

For more information on using Practice Labs, please see our Help and Support
page. You can also raise a technical support ticket from this page.

Click Next to view the Lab topology used in this module.

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Lab Topology
During your session, you will have access to the following lab configuration.

Depending on the exercises, you may or may not use all of the devices, but they
are shown here in the layout to get an overall understanding of the topology of
the lab.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)
PLABWIN11 - (Windows 11 - Domain Member Workstation)
PLABSUSE - (SUSE - Standalone Server)
PLABUBUNTU - (Ubuntu - Standalone Server)
PLABANDROID - (Android OS - Android Device)

Click Next to proceed to the first exercise.

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Exercise 1 - Configuring a Windows 10 & 11 Device

using Settings
With the release of Windows 10, the way the system is configured was changed
with the introduction of the Settings page. Settings are used to configure the
device according to the user’s preference. These settings include the following:

Time and Language

Update and Security
Personalization
Apps
Privacy
System
Network and Internet
Gaming
Accounts

In this exercise, the configuration of Windows 10 & 11 devices will be explored

using Settings.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this exercise, you should be able to:

Configure a Windows 10 device using Settings

Customize a Windows 11 device using Settings

Your Devices
You will be using the following devices in this lab. Please power these on now.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)
PLABWIN11 - (Windows 11 - Domain Member Workstation)

Task 1 - Customizing a Windows 10 Device using

Settings
Windows devices can be configured according to the user’s preference using
Settings. These configurations include the Time and Date, Region and several
other configurations.

In this task, Windows 10 will be customized using Settings.

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Step 1
Connect to PLABWIN10.

Click the Start charm and select Settings.

Figure 1.1 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying clicking Start and selecting Settings.

Step 2
On the Windows Settings page, select Time & Language.

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Figure 1.2 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Time & Language on the Windows Settings
page.

Step 3
In the Settings - Date & time pane, select (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh,
Lisbon, London from the Time zone drop-down menu.

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Figure 1.3 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting the required timezone on the Settings - Date &
time pane.

Note: Depending on where a user is located, the appropriate Time zone

needs to be selected to ensure the correct time is displayed for the user.
Changing the time zone will affect all the applications installed on the
device.

Step 4
On the Date & time pane, set the Set time automatically slider to On.

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Figure 1.4 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying changing the Set time automatically to On in the
Settings - Date & time pane.

Note: Setting the time to automatically update it will ensure the time of the
system is always correct. Active internet connections are needed to ensure
this.

Step 5
In the left pane of the Settings window, select Language.

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Figure 1.5 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Language on the Settings window.

Step 6
On the Settings - Language pane, select Add a language from the Preferred
languages section.

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Figure 1.6 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Add a language in the Settings - Language
pane.

Step 7
On the Choose a language to install pop-up window, select Afrikaans and click
Next.

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Figure 1.7 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting the required language on the Choose a
language to install pop-up window.

Note: Depending on the user's preference, a specific language pack can be

installed. In this example, the Afrikaans language pack will be installed.

Step 8
On the Install language features pop-up window, untick Handwriting.

Select Install.

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Figure 1.8 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying unticking Handwriting and selecting Install on the
Install language features pop-up window.

Note: The handwriting feature for a Language pack enables the features for
devices with an interactive screen and a handwriting device, for example, a
stylus pen.

Step 9
Select Home on the Settings window.

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Figure 1.9 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying clicking Home on the Settings window.

Step 10
On the Windows Settings window, select Update & Security.

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Figure 1.10 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Update & Security on the Windows Settings
window.

Step 11
In the Settings - Update & Security pane, select Windows Security.

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Figure 1.11 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Windows Security in the Settings - Update
and Security pane.

Note: The device’s update status can be verified on the Windows Update
pane, and a manual check for updates can be done. It is best practice to
keep the device up to date with the latest updates to ensure the device is
secure.

Step 12
In the Settings - Windows Security pane, click the Open Windows Security
button.

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Figure 1.12 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying clicking Open Windows Security on the Settings -
Windows Security pane.

Step 13
On the Windows Security window, select Virus & threat protection on the left
pane.

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Figure 1.13 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Virus & threat protection on the Windows
Security page.

Note: The Windows Security window displays the various security settings
for the Windows device. The security status of the Windows device can be
configured here.

Step 14
The Virus & threat protection pane provides various settings to protect your
device against malicious threats.

Close the Windows Security and Settings windows.

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Figure 1.14 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying closing the Windows Security window.

Step 15
Right-click on the Desktop and select Personalize.

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Figure 1.15 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying right-clicking the Desktop and selecting Personalize.

Step 16
The Settings - Background pane is displayed.

Note: The Background for the Windows device can be changed according
to the user’s preference. Due to restrictions in the lab, it can not be changed.

On the Settings - Personalization pane, select Colors.

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Figure 1.16 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Colors on the Settings - Personalization pane.

Step 17
In the Settings - Colors pane, select the Light radio button from the Choose
your default Windows mode section.

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Figure 1.17 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Light from the Choose your default Windows
mode section.

Note: The user can customize the appearance of the Desktop according to
their personal preference.

Step 18
Select Lock screen from the Settings - Personalization pane.

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Figure 1.18 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Lock screen from the Settings -
Personalization pane.

Step 19
The Settings - Lock screen pane is displayed.

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Figure 1.19 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Settings - Lock screen pane.

Note: On the Lock screen pane, various options are available to be

customized, for example, the background of the locked screen.

Step 20
Select Start from the Settings - Personalization pane.

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Figure 1.20 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Start from the Settings - Personalization
pane.

Step 21
The Settings - Start pane is displayed.

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Figure 1.21 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Settings - Start pane.

Note: Various settings are available to customize from the Start pane.

Step 22
Close the Settings window.

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Figure 1.22 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying closing the Settings window.

Step 23
Right-click the Start charm and select Settings.

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Figure 1.23 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Settings
from the context menu.

Step 24
Select Apps on the Windows Settings window.

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Figure 1.24 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Apps on the Windows Settings window.

Step 25
Scroll down in the Settings - Apps & features pane and select Cortana.

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Figure 1.25 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Cortana from the Settings - Apps & features
pane.

Step 26
Click the Advanced options link on the Cortana app section.

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Figure 1.26 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Advanced options from the Cortana app
section.

Step 27
The Specification, App permissions and other settings for the Cortana app is
displayed.

Close the Settings - Cortana window.

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Figure 1.27 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying closing the Settings - Cortana window.

Note: The Apps & features pane in the Settings window can be used to
configure and remove applications on the Windows device.

Task 2 - Customizing a Windows 11 Device using

Settings
Similar to Windows 10, a Windows 11 device can be configured and customized
according to the user’s preference.

In this task, Settings will be used to configure a Windows 11 device.

Step 1
Connect to PLABWIN11.

Right-click the Start charm and select Settings.

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Figure 1.28 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying right-clicking Start and selecting Settings.

Step 2
On the Settings window, select Privacy & security from the left pane.

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Figure 1.29 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying selecting Privacy & security on the Settings window.

Step 3
In the Settings - Privacy & security pane, select General from the Windows
permissions section.

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Figure 1.30 Screenshot of PLBWIN11: Displaying selecting General from the Windows permissions section.

Step 4
The Settings - Privacy & security > General pane is displayed.

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Figure 1.31 Screenshot of PLBWIN11: Displaying the Settings - Privacy & security > General pane.

Note: On the Privacy & security pane, several security and privacy settings
are available to ensure the users' privacy.

Step 5
From the Settings page, select System on the left pane.

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Figure 1.32 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying selecting System on the Settings window.

Step 6
On the Settings - System pane, select Display.

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Figure 1.33 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying selecting Display from the Settings - System pane.

Step 7
The Settings - System > Display pane is displayed.

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Figure 1.34 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying the Settings - System > Display pane.

Note: On the System > Display pane, various System settings are displayed,
which can be configured to customize the Windows operating system. Note
the differences in the display compared to the Windows 10 operating
system.

Step 8
Click Back on the Settings - System > Display window.

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Figure 1.35 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying clicking back on the Settings - System > Display
window.

Step 9
On the Settings home page, select Bluetooth & devices from the left pane.

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Figure 1.36 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying selecting Bluetooth & devices on the Settings home
page.

Step 10
The Settings - Bluetooth & devices pane is displayed.

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Figure 1.37 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying the Settings - Bluetooth & devices pane.

Note: The Bluetooth & devices pane allows the user to add and remove
devices connected to the Windows 11 device, for example, adding a
bluetooth device or a printer.

Step 11
Select Network & internet from the left pane on the Settings window.

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Figure 1.38 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying selecting Network & internet on the Settings window.

Step 12
On the Settings - Network & internet pane, select Ethernet.

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Figure 1.39 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying selecting Ethernet on the Network & internet pane.

Note: The Network & internet pane can be used to configure how the
device connects to the internet and other networking configurations.

Step 13
The Settings - Network & internet > Ethernet pane is displayed.

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Figure 1.40 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying the Settings - Network & internet > Ethernet pane.

Note: The Ethernet pane displays the current configuration for the Windows
device and can be used to modify the current ethernet settings.

Step 14
Select Gaming in the Settings window.

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Figure 1.41 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying selecting Gaming on the Settings window.

Step 15
The Settings - Gaming pane is displayed.

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Figure 1.42 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying the Settings - Gaming pane.

Note: The Gaming pane enables the user to connect to different gaming
applications. Depending on the use of the device, using this option, the
device can be optimized for gaming purposes.

Step 16
Select Accounts on the Settings window.

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Figure 1.43 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying selecting Accounts on the Settings window.

Step 17
On the Settings - Accounts pane, select Email & accounts.

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Figure 1.44 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying clicking Email & accounts on the Settings - Accounts
pane.

Step 18
The Settings - Accounts > Email & accounts pane is displayed.

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Figure 1.45 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying the Settings - Accounts > Email & accounts pane.

Note: The Email & accounts pane enables a user to add an email account
to the device, for example, a Microsoft email account, to synchronize
settings across different devices.

Step 19
Click Back on the Accounts pane.

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Figure 1.46 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying clicking Back on the Settings - Accounts > Email &
accounts window.

Step 20
In the Settings - Accounts pane, click Access work or school.

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Figure 1.47 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying selecting Access work or school on the Settings -
Accounts pane.

Step 21
The Settings - Accounts > Access work or school pane is displayed.

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Figure 1.48 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying the Settings - Accounts > Access work or school pane.

Note: The Accounts > Access work or school pane enables the user to
connect the device to an organization using a work email address. For
example, the device can be joined to an Azure Active Directory or an on-
premise Active Directory.

Step 22
Close the Settings window.

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Figure 1.49 Screenshot of PLABWIN11: Displaying closing the Settings window.

Keep all devices that you have powered on in their current state and
proceed to the review section.

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Review
Well done, you have completed the Configuring and Managing a Windows
device using Settings Practice Lab.

Summary
You completed the following exercise:

Exercise 1 - Configuring a Windows 10 & 11 device using Settings

You should now be able to:

Customize a Windows 10 Device using Settings

Customize a Windows 11 Device using Settings

Feedback
Shutdown all virtual machines used in this lab. Alternatively, you can log out
of the lab platform.

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