Innholdsfortegnelse for Windows 10 The Complete Manual 2nd Edition i Windows 10 The Complete Manual

File Explorer File Explorer (Fig 1) enables you to browse the contents of disk drives, access files and organise them into folders. You can open files, run applications and access OneDrive content. Control Panel Before Windows 10 introduced the Settings app there was the Control Panel. It is still there and it contains many configuration settings for Windows. Action Centre/Notifications Notifications are designed to keep you informed about system events that require your attention, incoming email messages, and update messages from apps you use. Windows Store A few apps are bundled with Windows 10, but there are thousands more in the Store (Fig 2) and many are free. Buy movies, TV shows and music too. Edge Internet Explorer is still available for web browsing, but Windows 10 has a better,…

You’ll use it to… See Mail messages View notifications of important email messages you’ve received See warning messages Get notifications about potential Windows problems that may occur Get tips Read tips to help you use Windows more effectively Read security advice Never miss another message again about system security Don’t forget maintenance You will be told if anything needs doing Hear audio notifications Hear when new notifications are in the Action Centre Watch for notifications Notifications keep you abreast of what is happening on your computer. By displaying pop-up messages in the corner of the screen and in the Action Centre panel you can see what’s new and what needs your attention. Open Action Centre Notifications appear in the corner of the screen while you are using other applications for…

You’ll use it to… Get answers to questions Using voice recognition you can verbally ask Cortana questions Create emails or events Use Cortana to create emails or add events to your Calendar Play music Cortana can be asked to play your favourite music track(s) Location awareness Cortana can tap into your location services for traffic or directional help Set Reminders You can add reminders with Cortana and get Notification alerts Application support Cortana can be used to open certain apps and services on your device Cortana your digital assistant Cortana is a virtual digital assistant that is integrated within the core operating system and default apps. It can be used for a number of tasks, ranging from adding events to your calendar to asking it questions such as “Who is…

You’ll use it to… Call people for free Skype call, video chat and message people Make cheap calls Call any number across the planet for pennies Manage your contacts Access all of your contacts’ details via Skype IM and text messaging Instant-message Skype users and phone numbers Share files Send attachments to people while you talk with them Create a group Add multiple participants to one conversation or video chat Launch Skype The Skype app can be downloaded from the Windows Store. Once it’s launched, you’ll need to sign in to a pre-created Skype account (Fig 1). You can’t register an account through the app; you’ll have to visit skype.com to do this. Sign in to launch the app. Add a contact In the home screen of the Skype app,…

You’ll use it to… Create a presentation Start from scratch or use a template Enter text Add text to slides and format it Insert images Use your own or find clip art online Use transitions Add special effects when moving from one slide to the next Set up animations Animate objects such as images to add interest to the presentation Print and export Share your presentations with other people Create a presentation PowerPoint creates slide shows containing text, images and videos, useful for many purposes. Businesses present products and services to customers, teachers present course materials, and families show slides of loved ones on anniversaries and birthdays. Use a template As with Word and Excel, PowerPoint has a large collection of templates into which you can drop your text, images…

You’ll use it to… Take photographs Capture and save still images to your device Record video Use a compatible camera to capture video Make quick edits Crop and rotate still images and trim your video files Enhance your images Use enhanced editing features to tune your images View camera images View captured images as a slide show on your device Share your content Let others see your images and video Take, edit and share Using a built-in camera (or compatible connected device), you’ll find it easy to capture photos and video. Content is stored locally in the Pictures folder and can be easily viewed and edited direct from the Camera app itself (Fig 1). Take a simple still image When you first run the app, it’ll request access to your…

You’ll use it to… Download movies Get the latest movies and download them Download TV series Get top television series to watch any time Get free content Download movie trailers and free TV shows Browse your videos Explorer videos you have transferred to the PC Play your videos Watch videos taken on digital cameras and phones Watch anywhere Watch TV shows and movies on any device Watch TV and movies Films & TV enables you to download and watch the best movies on your computer or other Windows 10 devices you own. Get top rated television shows and even whole series, and watch them anytime and anywhere. Your entertainment centre The Films & TV app is likely to be one of the most used on your computer and it is…

You’ll use it to… Browse your files View and explore your hard drive contents Manage your content Move or copy files to other locations Search your hard drive Use the search tool bar to find files Create new folders Arrange your files as you see fit Preview your files View a preview before opening a file Compress larger files Save space by zipping files Introducing File Explorer The File Explorer plays a key part of your Windows 10 experience. The main section displays the contents of your folders while the others help you navigate your way around the contents of your PC. Browse files and folders The main function of File Explorer is to browse, open and manage the files stored on your hard drive (Fig 1). Across the top…

You’ll use it to… Download new apps Buy/download more apps to your device Manage existing apps Updates to apps are handled by the Store Grab some films Get films from the store to watch later Fancy some music? Use the store to boost your music library Redeem those codes Use Redeem codes to unlock new content Re-install previous content Quickly re-install apps from My Library Windows Store Windows 10’s Store is the main source for updating and installing new apps, downloading music or even renting the latest Hollywood blockbuster (Fig 1). It also offers a universal appeal, which means that select apps such as Word Mobile will function pretty much the same across all Windows 10 platforms. Navigating the Store We are pretty confident that you’ll be able to navigate…

You’ll use it to… Create contacts You can add contacts to a chosen account Edit existing contacts Update existing contacts with new info and profile image Import contacts You can also import contacts from other accounts ie. Google Keep track of people Use the app to view contact details and additional info Link contacts You can link multiple contacts so all the info is in one place Tap into other apps Add an address and you can view this in the Maps app The People app The People app allows you to create and manage existing contacts (Fig 1). A contact could include an email address, phone number and place of work. However you can also import contacts from third party apps and services such as iCloud, Google or Exchange.…

You’ll use it to… Create new documents Create documents by selecting an attractive template Format the text Change the text style, font, colour and more Insert an image Learn how to insert images into a document Apply image effects Enhance images and wrap body text around them Format paragraphs Explore the many paragraph formatting options Insert a table Format text by creating and using tables Create a document Starting a new document is easy. Click File at the top and select New on the left. To start with a clean page, click the Blank document thumbnail (Fig 1). Now just start typing your letter, report, CV, book or whatever you want. Choose a template Although you can create any type of document starting with a blank sheet, you can save…

You’ll use it to… Store any files Upload any file regardless of its size Share with other users Send uploaded files to others to view and edit Edit in OneDrive Edit photos, videos, documents and files within OneDrive Sync with other devices Access OneDrive from all of your devices Save storage space Download only the files you need to access on OneDrive Upgrade your storage Buy as much storage as you need for your files Cloud storage on Windows Since the release of Windows 10, the role and presence of Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud service has changed considerably. It is no longer an app, as such, and it is more intricately woven into the very fabric of the operating system, working behind the scenes to keep your files in sync. Basically,…

You’ll use it to… View existing photos Quickly access photos via collections or albums OneDrive access You can access images from your OneDrive Account Share photos Share your photos via Social Networks or email Edit photos Use the built-in editor to jazz up your photos Import photos Import Photos from your camera, memory card or phone Change Tile photo Customise the Windows Start Tile for launching the Photos app Source photos automatically By default the Photos app automatically scans your local Pictures folder or OneDrive account (online storage) for photos and videos. It then organises the contents into Collections and Albums (Fig 1) where you can then view, share or Edit the photos – by adding effects or filters and more. Access your Photos By default once you launch the…

You’ll use it to… Keep track of Achievements View Windows 10, Xbox 360 and Xbox One achievements via the app Manage Friends list Add or manage existing friends and view their online status Capture gameplay Capture PC gameplay and screenshots Launch games The app can tap into third party titles to launch and play games Stream games or TV You can stream Xbox One Games or TV to your Windows 10 PC/Tablet Edit gameplay Perform basic editing on your gameplay videos Windows 10 Xbox app The Xbox app is the central hub for tapping into the services of Xbox live. In fact if you have an Xbox One you can stream games and TV (with a compatible card) from the latter to your Windows 10 PC/tablet (Fig 1). The app…

You’ll use it to… Gain more disk space View disk usage and recover lost space Customise the mouse Configure the mouse and trackpad to preferred settings Set up File Explorer Change the way it works to suit you better Configure OneDrive Check usage and tweak the settings of OneDrive Use File History Back up your files so you will never lose them Reset the PC Solve problems by resetting Windows to defaults View disk usage Is the disk drive becoming full, leaving very little room for files and apps? If you are not sure then check the amount of space that is used and free using File Explorer. Recover lost space If you have a very large disk drive with lots of free space for your photos, music, videos and…

You’ll use it to… Mange your devices Install, update or disable connected devices Control power options Decide how and when Windows powers down Schedule tasks Create tasks that run at a designated time Choose display setup Determine how Windows 10 looks and feels Protect your system Create restore points to protect your setup Select input devices Set up voice recognition or an on-screen keyboard Taking control The Control Panel is where you can change the settings of Windows. The options here will affect how Windows looks and works. By taking time to learn them you can tweak your setup into working how you want it to. Launching Control Panel There is more than one way to launch Control Panel and also more than one way to view it. First let’s…

You’ll use it to… Browse the web Use Edge to discover content from around the world Reading Articles Use Reading View to read articles without any distracting Ads Annotate your page Draw directly on a web page to add annotations Add Favourites Save articles to your favourites for archiving Add to Reading List Save articles for reading later Private Browsing Browse without fear of tracking cookies Your new browser Microsoft Edge enables you to browse the web for new content (Fig 1), but it also incorporates some powerful new features including the ability to annotate a web page, via Web note and use a Reading View to read articles without any distracting ads or pictures. Browse the web By default when you launch Microsoft Edge it will display a startpage…

You’ll use it to… Manage all your accounts Create multiple email accounts all within the Mail app Sync your contacts Access contact information from the People app Keep a tidy inbox Mark spam, favourite emails and flag important messages Format your emails Change font and colour and add lists Create folders Build folders to segregate your emails into Make a custom signature Add a personalised message to appear at the bottom of all your emails Sending emails The Microsoft account you use to log into Windows syncs automatically with the Mail app. Any emails you have already had sent to that account will automatically be added to the Mail app for you to start sending and receiving emails from (Fig 1). Composing emails The Mail app syncs itself with all…

You’ll use it to… Create a workbook Browse the templates and open them for editing. Format cells Apply fonts and sizes, colours and borders. Enter cell data Enter text and numeric data into spreadsheet cells. Use functions Use AutoSum and build your own functions. Insert charts Turn numeric data into easy-to-read charts. Protect workbooks Add password protection and other security features. Plan and analyse Excel is a spreadsheet app that enables you to analyse numeric data, forecast what may happen when it changes and so plan ahead. It is often used to analyse finances, but this is far from its only use. Use a template Spreadsheets are used by companies to analyse data relating to their business, but they are also useful for home users – for example, to monitor…

You’ll use it to… Create events Store, scheduled and manage events Receive alerts Get notifications direct to your device lock screen View multiple calendars Add and select the calendars you use See national holidays With Outlook connected, view holiday and lunar calendars Invite your colleagues Create events and invite direct from the app Set recurring events Set your events to repeat automatically Ditch the diary Calendar provides a simple one-place interface for all your calendar and meeting needs (Fig 1). Use it to organise your life across any device signed into your Microsoft account. Create recurring events and invite your email or People contacts to attend. Managing your life The Windows 10 Calendar app is an intuitive app that is packed full of features to help you stay organised in…

You’ll use it to… Listen to music Listen to your favourite music tracks on your PC Multi device support Music added to One Drive can be accessed across all your devices File format support Groove supports a range of file formats including flac and mp3 Create playlists Customise your tracks into playlists for enhanced listening Cortana integration Control your music playback with the power of your voice Groove Music Pass Tap into a subscription based service to stream/download millions of tracks Get your Groove on Groove Music is an app that allows you to play music that has been gleamed from a variety of sources (Fig 1). This can include the Groove Music Pass streaming service (similar to Spotify), imported music from iTunes, the Windows Store or even music added…

You’ll use it to… Get the latest news See stories from multiple sources in one place Personalise news content Choose the news sources you want to see Add your favourite feeds Bring RSS feeds directly into the app View content by country Have News show stories from around the world See foreign language content Search by language to view selected international publications Glance at the latest The News live tile will quickly show what’s new Read all about it Whether your passion is sport, technology or politics, News will gather together stories from numerous sources worldwide into one simple application. The app’s scrolling live tile will also display updates direct to your Start menu (Fig 1). Navigate the news When you first open News, you’ll discover the default collection of…