Erratum Windows 10 for Seniors for the Beginning Computer User

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1 1 Erratum Windows 10 for Seniors for the Beginning Computer User In April 2017, an update has been released for Windows 10 In this additional file we will tell you about the main features Some of the windows have changed with regard to their layout The buttons are still available, but look different, or have a new position on the screen In general, this will not cause any problems when you are working through the book That is why we will only mention the changes that affect the steps in the book in this erratum Chapter 1 Starting Windows The Desktop 36 Instead of you may now see or to open the search function This goes for the entire book Chapter 2 More Use of the Mouse in Windows 214 Background Information 87 You may not see the button to open File Explorer, after you have clicked the Start button It is also possible that you only see the icons and no additional text by the buttons Chapter 5 Files and Folders 519 Tips 193 You can use the button instead of the Search my stuff button Chapter 6 Surfing the Internet In the top left-hand corner of the window you will see a new button With this button you can move all the open tabs to the left They will be displayed in a smaller size and you will have more space for the other tabs To move the tabs back to their original position again, you click

2 2 If you hover the pointer over a tab, you will see a preview of the content of the web page You can also keep the previews of the tabs in constant view by clicking tot the right of the tabs 618 Tips 227 Now the button that opens this option looks like this: Instead of colored squares you will see colored circles (radio buttons) that you can click in order to select a color The buttons can be found on the right-hand side of the window 228 Close the toolbar by clicking Chapter 7 Working with Mail Now the window has a black bar on its right-hand side You can still execute the operations in the book in the same way 71 Setting up an Account in Mail 236 Now you need to enter your name right away, in the first window Afterwards, you can continue on the next page 73 Creating an Message 240 Instead of clicking the Ready to go button, you now need to click Chapter 8 Introduction to Photos, Video and Music The appearance of the windows in the Photos app has changed a bit In general, the functions have remained unchanged Any changes will be discussed hereafter 81 Opening a Photo 273 If you see a window about adding a Microsoft account, you can close this window The button with which you can skip to the next photo has now been placed at the bottom of the window and looks like this:

3 3 83 Cropping a Photo s At the top of the window you click to open the cropping function Next, you click To select a fixed aspect ratio: s With the button you can restore the photo With the button you save the edits with the name of the original photo You can save a copy of the photo by clicking the button 84 Photo Editing Options 279 With the button you open the photo editing options 280 You do not need to click a specific button to open the filters You will see them right away, on the right-hand side of the window To undo the edit: 87 Sending Photos by 283 Now the share button looks like this: Then you click 810 Playing a Video File 291 This is how you open the overview of the videos:

4 4 815 Tips 303 Instead of the Get Started button you will now see the button In the Groove Music window there is no longer a direct button for going to the Store You can open the Store by clicking you click at the top of the window Next, This is how you open the Artists category: Chapter 9 Useful Settings The options in some of the windows of the Settings app have been moved to different positions in the windows, but are still available 97 Changing the Image of the Lock Screen 315 If you do not see the Browse button, you need to select, by 99 Setting Up the Mouse 319 To open the Mouse window, you click 910 Changing the Size of Letters and Icons 324 This is how you change the size of the letters and other items: By, select the desired option, for example, 911 Setting Up a Screen Saver 325 This is how you open the Screen saver settings window:

5 5 Appendices Appendix A ing and Dragging in Solitaire 348 After you have opened the game, you may see some windows with explanations about the game