The Original Quick Reference Guides Microsoft Windows 10 Windows 10 offers a lot to be happy about for both new and longtime users, by combining helpful and intuitive new features with enough familiarity to have you feeling right at home. The innovative Live Tiles of the Windows 8 Start Screen have been combined with the re-imagined Start Menu in Windows 10 for a far more manageable experience. The new Action Center slides out from the right side of the screen to display a list of notifications from various applications, while, Windows digital assistant, keeps you in line and on schedule by setting reminders, fetching new articles, and answering your many questions. Windows 10 also introduces Microsoft Edge; a new web browser that allows you to directly write on, and annotate, webpages. Drag and drop app tiles on the Start Menu to organize them into groups, then name those groups to make apps easier to locate in the future. The Windows 10 Start Menu, with new interface that allows you to easily access your Settings and File Explorer, and pin your favorite applications. Access the Action Center from the right side of the screen to view notifications from your applications Use, Windows digital assistant, to ask questions and set reminders. ***Touchscreen instructions appear in parentheses throughout this guide.*** The Lock Screen The Lock screen displays an at-a-glance look at your schedule, updates, emails, and other messages you ve received since the last time you used your computer. Press the Windows key+l to lock the screen at any time. The Start Menu The Windows 10 Start Menu combines Windows 8 s dynamic Live Tiles with Windows 7 s classic Start Menu functionality. Quickly access everything from websites, contacts, and calendar items to all of your favorite applications. Click on a tile to launch the desired item. Start Menu Navigation and Desktop Controls Users can quickly open recently used apps, access files with File Explorer, and get connected with the Start Menu s default Life at a glance Live Tiles. Adding, removing, and reorganizing the tiles is simple, and many of the tiles display live updates that you can enable or disable as needed. T ABLE O F C ONTENTS 2The Start Menu & Personalizing Your Start Menu and User Image Settings Home View and Notebook Setting Reminders Feedback 3The Desktop & Windows Snap Customizing the Desktop Configuring the Taskbar Adding Desktop Shortcuts Displaying and Arranging Windows Viewing Taskbar Thumbnails Virtual Desktops 4File Explorer & Libraries Working with Files & Folders Moving or Copying Files or Folders Sharing Files or Folders Using Libraries Searching from the File Explorer Compressing a File or Folder The Recycle Bin www.nlearnseries.com/quickclips To open the Start Menu: press or click the Windows key in the bottom left corner of the screen. Click an app to open it. To display the Action Center: click the button in the bottom right corner of the screen (or swipe inwards from the right side of the screen). Alternatively, press the Windows key+a. To cycle through open screens (apps or otherwise): press the Windows key+tab repeatedly (or swipe right from the left side of the screen repeatedly). To resize app tiles: right-click the app (or hold and release it on a touchscreen), and then click Resize and choose one of the available resize options. To create a new tile group: click and drag a tile to a blank space on the Start Menu. To move an entire group of tiles: click the Group s title bar, and drag it to a new location. (Alternatively, pinch two fingers together on a touchscreen). 5Control Panel, Security & Networking Working with Printers Creating a New User Account Setting a Password Networking Sharing Files & Folders Shutting Down your PC 6Microsoft Edge & Action Center Using Edge from the Start Menu Hub Using Web Noes Action Center Quick Actions...plus Touchscreen Gestures and Shortcuts page!
Start Menu & 2 Personalizing Your Start Menu and User Image To personalize the Start screen: 1. From the Desktop, press the Windows key to open the Start Menu, and then click Settings. Tip: Alternatively, press Windows key+i at any time to open the Settings panel. 2. In the Settings panel, click Personalization. 3. Use the options to change your background image or colors. The Settings Window The Settings window provides you access to commonly-used settings options in an intuitive interface. Additional settings can be found in the Control Panel (See The Control Panel, page 5). To open with your keyboard: press the Windows key +S, or click the button in the taskbar. To open with your voice: press the Windows key +C, or, if you have set up s voice recognition feature, say Hey. To setup : on your first time opening, you ll be asked to enter your name. You can also turn location data on, which allows to provide you with search results that relate to your geographic location. This feature can be turned off for privacy in s Settings. s Settings s Settings are accessed by clicking the button and then choosing Settings. You can turn voice recognition on or off, and make changes to whether can be accessed by anyone s voice, or your voice specifically. Click the Learn my voice button to record your voice. Note: Your device must be equipped with a microphone in order to use s voice recognition feature. To set Lock screen background image, apps, and other items: press the Windows key to open the Start Menu, and then click Settings. In the Settings window, click Personalization, and then choose Lock screen. To change your account picture: press the Windows key to open the Start Menu, and then click Settings. In the Settings window, choose Accounts. You can either upload a picture by clicking the Browse button, or take a picture by clicking the Camera button. is Windows 10 s virtual assistant, that assists you with finding files on your computer, updating your calendar, setting reminders, and searching information on the web. adapts to your use patterns, so the more you use it, the more personalized it becomes. is fullycustomizable by accessing the Settings menu on the left side of the screen. can find information for you on your PC, or on the web. Home View & Notebook The Home view is the first screen that appears when you open. This screen presents information that thinks you ll be interested in. You can modify this information at any time by clicking the button to open the Notebook, which is the location that stores information about your search preferences. The Notebook is sorted into categories, which can be individually adjusted to perfect the results that displays for you on the Home view. Setting Reminders can also store reminders for you, which are determined by your search results. 1. Type a reminder into s search bar starting with the phrase Remind me to... 2. Press ENTER. will display a screen to connect your reminder to a specific time, person, or place, as applicable. 3. Click to set the reminder. Note: You can manually edit your reminders by clicking the the Reminders view. Click to enter a new reminder. Adjust s voice recognition functionality in the Settings menu. button to open Feedback Microsoft continues to develop and its features. Click the button to provide the development team with feedback. You can either submit an idea, likes, or dislikes by entering comments in the provided field. Check the Include a screenshot checkbox if you want to send developers a screenshot in your feedback. Click once done.
The Desktop 3 The Desktop Windows 10 reintroduces the traditional Windows Desktop view from earlier versions of Windows. For previous users of Windows 7, the Desktop remains relatively unchanged, and is accessed by booting your computer and logging in to your account. For previous users of Windows 8, the Windows 10 Desktop sheds the initial Start screen, and boots directly to the desktop that was previously accessed by pressing the Windows key. Customizing the Desktop 1. From the desktop, press the Windows key to open the Start Menu, and then click Settings. Then, choose Personalization. Tip: Alternatively, right-click the Desktop and choose Personalize. 2. Use the presented options to change your Desktop background and color scheme, set sounds, and to choose a screen saver. Virtual Desktops Windows 10 reduces the need for a second computer monitor by allowing you to create multiple desktops using the Virtual Desktops feature. Virtual Desktops enables you to keep applications organized. For example, you might create a virtual desktop for work-related apps, and a separate virtual desktop for personal apps. To add a desktop: click the Task view button on your taskbar and then click New desktop. Alternatively, you can press +Ctrl+D on your keyboard. The new virtual desktop appears as a thumbnail in the Task View pane at the bottom of your screen. Configuring the Taskbar Right-click the Taskbar (or hold and release it on a touchscreen) and choose Properties from the menu. You can lock or auto-hide the Taskbar, change Taskbar buttons size, or move the Taskbar to a different side of the screen. Tip: You can also right-click the Taskbar and choose to lock or unlock it from the menu, or click and drag the Taskbar (when unlocked) to another side of the screen. Adding Desktop Shortcuts Open the File Explorer, navigate to and right-click the file, folder, or program you want to create a shortcut for, and choose Create shortcut. Drag the shortcut to a new location, if necessary. Note: Program shortcuts can only be added to the Desktop, not to other folders. Tip: Use to quickly locate files, folders, and programs. Once found, rightclick the item and click Open file location. Displaying and Arranging Windows To minimize all windows and show the Desktop: click the Show Desktop button on the far-right end of the Taskbar. To switch between desktops: click the Task view button on your taskbar to open thumbnails of the available virtual desktops. Click the thumbnail of the desktop you want to open. Alternatively, you can press +Ctrl+Left Arrow or +Ctrl+Right Arrow to scroll through the available virtual desktops. To move a window to a different virtual desktop: click the Task view button on your taskbar to open thumbnails of available virtual desktops. Hover over the desktop containing the window you want to move. This will open the a preview of the windows opened on that desktop. In the preview, right-click the window you want to move and select Move to. Choose the desktop you want to move the window to. Alternatively, drag and drop the window to the desired virtual desktop. To close a virtual desktop: click the Task view button on your taskbar to open thumbnails of available virtual desktops. Hover over the desktop containing the window you want to close, and click the button to close the virtual desktop. You can also press the Window Key+Ctrl+F4 on your keyboard to close the virtual desktop that is currently open. Windows Snap The Windows Snap function has been expanded from the left and right sides of the screen first introduced in Windows 7 to all four corners of the desktop in Windows 10, so you can now fill portions of the screen with up to four open applications. To snap a window to the corner of the screen: drag an application to the side or a corner of the screen or select the application and press the Windows key plus the appropriate arrow key to snap it into place. All other open applications are displayed as thumbnails in the space remaining. Show Desktop button To choose how windows are arranged: right-click the Taskbar and choose an option (e.g., Cascade windows, Show windows stacked) from the menu. Viewing Taskbar Thumbnails Taskbar thumbnails show you the contents of the windows you have minimized on the Taskbar. Place your pointer over an active program button on the Taskbar. The thumbnail appears directly above the Taskbar. Move your pointer over the thumbnail to view a full-screen preview of the window, or click on the thumbnail to move to the previewed program.
File Explorer & Libraries 4 File Explorer File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer) now features the Ribbon menu interface, providing a more efficient and better-organized way of managing files and folders. Click the File Explorer icon in the Taskbar to open it. Context-sensitive Ribbon tabs appear to reveal expanded management tools when certain items are selected. Note: If the Ribbon appears minimized, right-click beside the Ribbon tabs (e.g., Share, View) and un-check Minimize the Ribbon. Tip: Right-click to display the Shortcut menu, which contains the option of restoring libraries that were hidden by default. See Using Libraries in the right column. Working with Files and Folders To create a new folder: navigate to the place where you want to create a new folder and, on the Home tab, click New Folder in the New group, or press Shift+Ctrl+N. Tip: You can also create a host of new items like Word documents or PowerPoint presentations from directly within a File Explorer window. Click New item on the Home tab in the New group, and select an option from the menu. To open the Preview or Details pane: click the View tab and choose an option from the Panes group. To rename a file or folder: right-click the item and choose Rename. To view the path to a file or folder: select the file or folder and click a blank space on the right side of the address bar. Press Ctrl+C to copy the path. Alternatively, click Copy path in the Clipboard group on the Home tab. To delete a file or folder: right-click the item and choose Delete, or select the item and press the Delete key. Deleted items are sent to the Recycle Bin. Tip: You can also choose whether to send a file to the Recycle Bin or delete it permanently. Select the file and, on the Home tab in the Organize group, click Delete and choose an option from the menu. Alternatively, select the item and press Shift+Delete and click Yes to delete it permanently. Moving or Copying Files or Folders Select the file or folder you want to move and, on the Home tab, in the Organize group, click Move to or Copy to and choose a location. Sharing Files or Folders Click the Share tab to review a number of options for sharing files or folders, such as the Email, Zip, and Burn to disc tools in the Send group, or options to share content over a network in the Share With group. Using Libraries Libraries are collections of similar files that may be stored in different folder locations on your network or computer, but are grouped together in a single centralized place for easy browsing and access. Collect content in the default Library folders (e.g., Documents, Music), or create your own. Click Libraries in the Navigation pane. Tip: If Libraries does not appear in the Navigation pane, right-click the pane and choose Show libraries. To create a library: right-click Libraries in the Navigation pane and choose New Library. Alternatively, select Libraries and, on the Home tab, click New Item Library. To add a folder to a library: right-click the folder you want to include in a library. From the menu, choose Include in Library and select an appropriate library folder to add the contents of the folder to, or click Create new library. To configure a library for a type of content (e.g., photos): select the library. On the Library Tools tab, click the Optimize library for menu and choose a content type. To remove a folder from a library: navigate to the folder in Libraries that you want to remove. Right-click the folder and choose Remove location from library. Tip: You can also drag a folder from one library to another, if desired. To delete a library: right-click the library and choose Delete from the menu. Click Yes. Searching from the File Explorer Use the Search box in File Explorer to perform a search of all of the folders within the folder or library you re working in. The Search Tools Ribbon tab appears with a list of tools to help you customize your search. Tips to improve search results: If you don t find the item you re looking for in the current folder, click the Search again in button in the Location group on the Search tab to choose another location. Click Search again in and choose a new search location. To search for a file based on a file extension (e.g.,.docx ), enter an asterisk followed by the file extension as the search term (e.g., *.docx ). Use the Refine group options on the Search tab to further tailor your search. To save a search: on the Search tab, in the Options group, click Save Search. Compressing a File or Folder 1. With the File Explorer, navigate to the file or folder you want to compress, right-click it and choose Properties from the menu. 2. In the Properties dialog box, click. In the Advanced Attributes dialog box, check the Compress contents to save disk space box. 3. Click OK twice to close the Advanced Attributes and Properties dialog boxes. Note: When compressing a folder, you will be prompted to apply the compression to the folder only, or to the folder, subfolders, and files. Click OK. The Recycle Bin Deleted items are stored in the Recycle Bin on the Desktop, where they can be restored or permanently removed from your computer. Double-click the Recycle Bin, and use the options on the Manage tab to empty the bin or restore items. Tip: Alternatively, right-click the Recycle Bin and choose Empty Recycle Bin to delete its contents.
Control Panel, Security, & Networking 5 The Control Panel Although the most commonly-adjusted settings can now be found in the Settings app, Windows 10 still retains the traditional Control Panel from earlier versions of Windows. Use the Control Panel to manage Windows tools and settings, external devices, and software installation. Working with Printers In most cases with Windows 10, you can simply connect your printer to either your PC or network and, once it is recognized, begin printing. To view your connected printers and other devices: navigate to the Control Panel and click View devices and printers under Hardware and Sound. Tip: You can also use to quickly locate printers and other devices. Click and type Connected Device settings in the search box and press Enter. Adding a Printer or Device If your printer doesn t appear in the Devices list (see above), you may need to install it. 1. In the Control Panel, click Add a Device. 2. Windows will search for any printers connected either to the network or directly through USB. If your printer appears in the list, double-click the printer name to add it. Note: If it doesn t appear, click The printer that I want isn t listed. If you are asked to Install the printer driver, select a printer name and type and click. Important: If your printer or driver still doesn t appear in the list, you may need to download the printer s driver from the manufacturer s website. Consult the printer s brand website or your IT administrator for more information. Customizing Mouse Functions Click Mouse in the Control Panel. In the Mouse Properties dialog box, use the available tabs to change any desired settings. Click, then OK. Security Setting or Changing Your User Password 1. Navigate to the Settings screen. 2. Click Accounts Sign-in options, and then click the add or change a password button. Note: To remove a user password from your PC, leave all three boxes blank when changing your password. Using Picture Passwords A picture password allows you to draw a pre-determined pattern on an image rather than entering a text password. Note: You must have a user password set on your PC to create a picture password. To create a picture password: 1. Navigate to the Settings screen. Then, click Accounts Sign-in options, and click below Picture password. 2. Enter your password in the next screen and click OK. Click. 3. Locate and select an image, and click. 4. Click. Follow the on-screen instructions to create three gestures, then click to save your password. To remove a picture password: on the Users screen, click. Note: When signing in using a picture password, you will have the option to sign in using your regular text password instead, if desired. Locking Your Workstation Press the Windows key+l to lock your workstation. Safely Removing External Drives When working with external storage devices, such as USB keys and portable hard drives, remember to protect your data by safely removing these devices in Windows before disconnecting them. To safely remove external hardware: in the Notification area of the Taskbar, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon. Click Eject <Hardware name>. Creating a New User Account Adding other user accounts to your computer allows you to share your PC with others while limiting or preventing their access to your own files and folders. To add a user: navigate to the Settings screen. Then, click Accounts Family and other users Add a family member OR Add someone else to this PC. Follow the on-screen instructions. Networking The process of connecting to a wireless network has been simplified in Windows 10. To connect to a wireless network: 1. On the Start screen, press the Windows key and then click Settings. 2. Click Network. 3. Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. If required, enter a password and click Next. Note: When you first set up a wireless connection, you will be asked whether or not you want to turn on Sharing. Network Sharing allows you to set up a connection to the network for other devices like printers. The appropriate security settings will be activated for whichever option you choose. 4. Choose a sharing option. To disconnect from a network: click the network name, then click Disconnect. Sharing Network Resources Use the new Share tab in the File Explorer to share files and folders with colleagues. Sharing Files and Folders In File Explorer, select the file or folder you want to share. On the Share tab, choose an option in the Share with group. Alternatively, right-click the folder and click Share with, then choose an option. Note: Share with options change depending on the type of network you re connected to. Finding Shared Folders on Your Network Open File Explorer. Depending on the type of network you re connected to, shared network folders may be found under either Homegroup or Network. Finding Shared Folders on Your PC 1. Open File Explorer and click This PC, then double-click the local disk drive. 2. Open Users, and then navigate to and open the folder of the person sharing the item(s) you re looking for. Shutting Down Your PC Click Power in the Start Menu. Alternatively, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, and click the Shut Down icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
Microsoft Edge & Action Center 6 Microsoft Edge Windows 10 introduces Edge, Microsoft s sleek new web browser. The browser s integration enhances web searches with helpful complementary information, like Yelp reviews or business hours, that pop up on screen. The new browser is also equipped with drawing tools that allow you to make notes directly onto webpages, which you can then pass along to others. Using Edge from the Start Menu Click the Microsoft Edge tile in the Life at a Glance tile group in the Start Menu. Enter a search term or web address in the field provided and click the button to begin browsing. Action Center The Action Center is a notification and application update pane that replaces Windows 8 s Charms pane, and expands on the Action Center control panel in Windows 7. Action Center manages any security or application updates you need to perform, your calendar, mail, and other system notifications. You can access the Action Center by clicking the button in the system tray. This button lights up white when there is a new notification for you to view. Click Clear all to remove all notifications from the Action Center. Receive Tips, Security Updates, and other system notifications on the Action Center pane. To navigate forward and backward: use the or buttons to navigate through previously-visited webpages. Hub Use Hub to view and store your favorite webpages, browsing history, current downloads, and reading lists. This information can be accessed on any Windows 10 device when you log in using your Microsoft Account. To open Hub: click the window. button in the top right corner of your browser Using Web Notes Web Notes allow you to draw directly onto webpages and save the marked up version as a web clipping to OneNote, your Favorites, or to your Reading List. To make a Web Note: click the button in the top right corner of your browser window. You can then use the tools described below to annotate the webpage. Use the pen tool to write or draw on the page. Use the highlighter tool to highlight text on the page. Use the eraser tool to erase your annotations. Use the comment tool to add typed comments. Copy an area by clicking and dragging over the location you want to copy. To save a Web Note: click the button in the top right corner of the Web Note editor. You can then choose to save your web note to OneNote, or to your Favorites or Reading List located in Hub. Note: Once your Web Note has been saved, it becomes an image and does not contain the same functionality as a standard webpage. For example, you will not be able to click on links that are located on the Web Note. Click Go to original page to access the fully-functional webpage. To share a Web Note: click the button in the top right corner of the Web Note editor. You can then choose to share your Web Note using any communication apps installed on your device. Use the Quick Actions tiles to access frequently used device settings. To adjust the types of notifications you receive: 1. From the Desktop, press the Windows key to open the Start Menu, and then click Settings. 2. Choose System and then select Notifications & actions. 3. Use the sliders to turn notifications for each application on your device ON or OFF. Quick Actions The Action Center also provides access to settings you frequently use in the Quick Actions section at the bottom of the pane. To change Quick Action tiles: 1. From the Desktop, press the Windows key to open the Start Menu, and then click Settings. 2. Choose System and then select Notifications & actions. 3. Click one of the four available tiles in the Quick Actions section and choose a new Quick Action tile from the drop-down list.
Touchscreen Gestures & Shortcuts 7 Touchscreen Gestures General Gestures Action Center Tap the screen to open apps, choose menu items, and more. Double-tap to zoom or make selections. Swipe across the screen to scroll through text or navigate pages. Swipe right from the left side of the screen to switch between open apps and other screens (e.g., the Desktop). Right-click (General): Tap two fingers to show additional commands. Right-click (App Tiles): Swipe down gently on an app tile so that a check mark appears. Highlighting text: Tap and hold at the beginning of the text you want to highlight, then drag across the text. Hold and drag to move objects. Pinch two fingers together to zoom in. Slide two fingers apart to zoom out. Swipe three fingers upwards to see all open windows. Tap four fingers to open the Action Center. Tap three fingers to open. Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts Windows 10 allows you to customize the shortcut keys you use to launch applications. Right-click the application you want to create a keyboard shortcut for and choose Create Shortcut. Right-click on the shortcut you created, and select Properties. Enter the keyboard combination you want to use to launch the application in the Shortcut Key field. Click OK. Shortcuts General Open the Settings app...windows key +I Open Search... Windows key +S Open the Action Center...Windows key +A Open in Listening Mode...Windows key +C Open Task View... Windows key +Tab Add a Virtual Desktop... Windows key +Ctrl+D Switch to the Virtual Desktop on the left... Windows key +Ctrl+ Switch to the Virtual Desktop on the right... Windows key +Ctrl+ Close the current Virtual Desktop...Windows key +Ctrl+F4 Lock your computer or switch users... Windows key +L Display the Desktop... Windows key +D Display Help...F1 Refresh the current window...f5 Display properties for a selected item...alt+enter Navigate back in an window or browser...alt+ Navigate forward in an window or browser...alt+ Open shortcut menu for the active window... Alt+Spacebar Minimize/maximize open window...windows key + / Minimize all windows...windows key +M Restore minimized windows... Windows key +SHIFT+M Open the Computer window...windows key +E Preview active programs on the Taskbar...Windows key +T Apps Show commands available for an open app... Windows key +Z Cycle through open apps and the Desktop... Windows key +Tab Cycle through open apps in reverse...windows key +Shift+Tab Snap while cycling through open apps... Windows key +Ctrl+Tab Snap the current window to the left of the screen... Windows key + Snap the current window to the right of the screen... Windows key + Display the menu bar in an open app... F10 Close an active app or item...alt+f4 Open in Listening Mode...Windows key +C Search the web and your PC (Speech)... Windows key +Q Search the web and your PC (Keyboard)... Windows key +S Microsoft Edge Open favorites...ctrl+i Add page to favorites...ctrl+d Open a new tab...ctrl+t Open a new window...ctrl+n Find on the page...ctrl+f Open...Alt+C Switch to reading view...ctrl+shift+r View the Downloads pane... Ctrl+J For information on Quick Clips, visit our website at www.nlearnseries.com/quickclips. To order other guides in our series, please contact us by email (info@nlearnseries.com) or by fax (416-487-3121). Microsoft Windows 10 Quick Reference Guide copyright 2016 Nevada Learning Series USA, Inc. We assume no responsibility for errors or omissions in this guide. Windows 10 is a registered trademark of Microsoft. ISBN: 978-1-77144-167-4 Printed in Canada