2. • Start Windows 10 .
• Identify components of the desktop.
• Understand the Start menu.
• Manage Windows.
• Create shortcuts.
• Change the appearance of the desktop.
• Shut down Windows .
Objectives
4. 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.
Identify components of the desktop
The icons in the middle of the Taskbar are “pinned” applications, which is a way to have a quick
access to applications you use frequently. “Pinned” applications will stay in the Taskbar until you
“unpin” them.
Taskbar
5. 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.
This will attach or “pin” the application icon
to your Windows Taskbar.
6. 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.
8. Understand the 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.
9. Step 2 − Press the Windows key on your keyboard.
10. The Windows 10 Start Menu features two panes.
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.
11. Among the things you can do in the left pane are :
1. Click the username at the top of the menu to change account
settings or log in with another user.
2. Access the applications you use more frequently.
3. A small arrow next to an application will open a sub-menu with a list
of recent documents opened with that application.
4. Open the “File Explorer” to navigate your folders and files.
5. Change the settings of your computer like your Internet connection
or changing your background.
6. See different options to shut down your computer.
7. See a list of all the applications installed in your computer
Left Pane
12. 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.
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.
13. 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) labelled “Best match” at the top of the list.
• The remaining results will be grouped according to what they are or
their location −
• Web results
• Documents or folders
• Apps
• System settings
14. How to know Operating System and CPU
2- Click on
this PC by
Right button
of Mouse
1- Click on
file explorer
17. Manage Windows
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.
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.
18. Manage Windows
The initial File Explorer window is comprised of the
following sections :
1. The File Explorer ribbon, which resembles the
ribbon featured in Microsoft Office. The ribbon
contains buttons for common tasks to perform with
your files and folders.
2. The Navigation Pane gives you access to your
libraries of documents and pictures, as well as your
storage devices. It also features frequently used
folders and network devices.
3. The Frequent folders section on the right features
the folders you’ve worked with recently to allow for
quick access to them.
4. The Recent files section in the lower part of the
window features files and documents that you’ve
opened recently.
19. Manage Windows
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.
20. Manage Windows
The Ribbon features four tabs, each with different commands. Among
the tasks you can perform from the Home tab are :
• Copying and pasting files and folders from one place to another.
• Moving files and folders to another location.
• Copying files and folders to another location.
• Deleting a file or folder permanently or sending it to the Recycle Bin.
• Renaming a file or folder.
• Creating a new folder or other new items.
• Verifying or modifying the Properties of a document or folder.
• Opening a file or folder.
• Different options to select one or various files and folders.
21. Manage Windows
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.
22. Manage Windows
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.
23. Manage Windows
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.
25. Shortcuts can be added to the Start menu, the desktop, and the
taskbar.
• Adding Shortcuts to the Start menu:
• Click Start, point to All programs, Click Accessories, and then
right-click any program.
• Click Pin to Start Menu.
• Adding Shortcuts to desktop:
• Click Start, point to All Programs, click Accessories, then right-
click any program.
• Point to Send to and then click Desktop (create shortcut).
Create shortcuts
26. • Adding Shortcuts to the Taskbar:
• Click Start, point to All programs, Click Accessories, and then right-click
any program.
• Click Pin to Taskbar.
Create shortcuts
27. To change the Background:
• Point to a blank area on the desktop, right-click, choose Personalize.
• Click Desktop Background.
• Choose a thumbnail from one of the categories.
• On the bottom-right, click the Save Changes button.
To set a Screen Saver:
• Point to the blank area on the desktop, right-click, choose Personalize.
• On the bottom right of the window, choose Screen Saver.
• Click Screen Saver arrow and select a screen saver.
• Choose and set desired wait time.
Change the appearance of the desktop
28. Change the appearance of the desktop
Click on Right
button of
Mouse
Choose
Personalize
30. • Windows offers several options
in addition to shutting the
computer down completely. All
can be found by clicking the
Start button or hit the Windows
key and then click or tap the
power button and choose
Shutdown, Restart, or put it to
Sleep.
Shut down Windows
32. • Understanding the Windows Operating system helps you operate
your computer more efficiently.
• Windows allows you to manage multiple windows for your
applications.
• Adding shortcuts, changing windows desktop background, and
adding screen savers personalize your computer.
• Managing folders and files helps organize the Windows
hierarchical structure.
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