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- Sprache: Englisch
The stress-free way to get up and running with Windows 10 If you're a first-time, over-50 Windows user looking for an authoritative, easy-to-follow guide to the basics of this new operating system, look no further. This no-nonsense book cuts through confusing jargon and covers just what you need to know, providing lots of helpful figures along the way! Whether you're upgrading to the new Windows 10 operating system with the hopes of keeping in touch with loved ones via webcam or social media, or simply want to make your life more organized and streamlined, all the help you need to make the most of Windows 10 is at your fingertips. You'll find out how to navigate the interface with a mouse or touchscreen, manage printers and other external devices, store files in the Cloud, send and receive email, listen to music, and so much more. * Customize the desktop and set up a simple network * Connect with family and friends online * Protect your data, your computer, and your identity * Learn faster and easier with the help of large-print text There's no easier way to get up and running on the new Windows operating system than with Windows 10 For Seniors For Dummies.
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Table of Contents
Cover
Introduction
About This Book
Conventions Used in This Book
How to Read This Book
Foolish Assumptions
How This Book Is Organized
Beyond the Book
Part 1: Getting Started with Windows 10
Chapter 1: Getting in Touch with Windows 10
Tell Your Computer What to Do
Move the Mouse
Touch the Screen
Use a Keyboard
View the Virtual Keyboard
Turn On Your Computer
Check Out the Start Screen
Shut Down Your Computer
Start Again on the Lock Screen
Chapter 2: Using the Start Screen and Apps
Open the Weather and Money Apps
Switch among Open Apps
Close the Weather and Money Apps
Use the App Bar
Add a Location in Weather
Change App Settings
Search for a Desktop App
Arrange and Group Apps on the Start Screen
Ask Questions of Cortana
Chapter 3: Adjusting Windows 10 Settings
Access the Settings Screen
Personalize the Lock Screen
Choose an Account Picture
Check for Important Updates
Make Windows 10 Easier to Use
Customize the Start Menu
Chapter 4: Working with User Accounts
Connect to the Internet
Disconnect or Switch to Airplane Mode
Create a New Microsoft Account
Switch from a Local to an Existing Microsoft Account
Add a User Account
Create a Password
Change or Remove Your Password
Create a PIN
Change Your PIN
Delete a User Account
Chapter 5: Getting Comfortable with the Desktop
Check Out the Desktop
Change the Date or Time
Explore the Parts of a Window
Resize a Window
Arrange Some Windows
Snap a Window
Open a Second Desktop
Choose a Desktop Background
Pin Icons to the Taskbar
Stop Apps with the Task Manager
Part 2: Windows 10 and the Web
Chapter 6: Finding What You Need on the Web
Browse the Web with Edge
Open Multiple Pages in Separate Tabs
Search for Anything
Bookmark and Revisit Your Favorite Websites
Explore Edge Features
Work with the Reader App
Chapter 7: Emailing Family and Friends
Use the Mail App
Write an Email Message
Format Email
Send Files and Pictures
Read and Respond to Incoming Email
Change Mail Settings
Add an Email Account to Mail
Chapter 8: Exploring Apps for Your Daily Life
Add Contacts to the People App
Delete a Contact
Add a Birthday or Anniversary to the Calendar
Search and Explore with the Maps App
Get the Latest News with the News App
Track Stocks and Bonds with the Money App
Tweak Quick Status Settings
Part 3: Having Fun with Windows 10
Chapter 9: Exploring the Microsoft Store
Explore Apps and Games by Category
Search for an App or Game by Name
Install a New App or Game
Examine Your Apps and Games
Rate and Review an App or Game
Add Billing Information to Microsoft Store
Chapter 10: Taking Photos and More
Take Photos (and Videos) with Your Computer
Choose Camera Settings
Copy Photos from Your Camera
View Photos with the Photos App
Share Photos by Email
Print Photos Using the Photos App
Edit Photos Using the Photos App
Chapter 11: Enjoying Music and Videos
Play and Copy Music from a CD
Listen to the Groove Music App
Create and Manage Playlists
Watch Videos
Burn a CD
Part 4: Beyond the Basics
Chapter 12: Maintaining Windows 10
Explore System Information
Check Your Security and Maintenance Status
Install a New Program on the Desktop
Remove Desktop Programs
Control Startup Apps
Speed Up Your Computer
Protect Your Computer with Windows Defender
Use and Manage the Action Center
Chapter 13: Connecting a Printer and Other Devices
Trust USB Plug and Play for Hardware
See All Devices
Connect a Printer or Other Device
Access Device Options on the Desktop
Calibrate Your Touchscreen
Chapter 14: Organizing Your Documents
Find a Misplaced File
Add a Location to Quick Access
Use File Explorer for Easy Access to Files
Create a Folder to Organize Your Files
Use Check Boxes to Select Files
Add the Undo Button to File Explorer
Move a File from One Folder to Another
Rename a File or a Folder
Delete a File or Folder
Get Back a File or Folder You Deleted
Create a Homegroup
Join a Homegroup
Chapter 15: Backing Up and Restoring Files
Add an External Hard Drive or Flash Drive
Copy Files to or from a Flash Drive
Turn On File History
Restore Files with File History
Reset a Misbehaving Computer
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Introduction
Windows 10, Anniversary Edition, is the latest generation of Microsoft’s operating system, the master program that makes a computer useful and provides support to other programs, including word processors, photo viewers, and web browsers. Much as an education equips you to read a novel or play a game, Windows 10 equips your computer to perform a wide range of activities. You can use Windows 10 and other software (or apps) to read or write a novel, play games or music, and stay in touch with friends and family around the world.
As Windows has evolved over the past 30 years, so have computers — the hardware. Today, you can buy a computer as small as a paperback book, and even such a little computer is unimaginably more powerful than (and a fraction of the cost of) computers just 10 years ago. The hardware consists of the screen, as well as optional components such as a keyboard and a mouse.
You don't need much time with a computer to conclude that there has to be an easier way to do things. At times, computers seem overly complex and inscrutable. Have you used a cellphone lately? Or a TV remote control? Why are the controls on every microwave oven different? Why does every new tool offer countless options you don’t want that obscure the ones you do want? Well, I don’t have the answers to those questions, but I do have step-by-step instructions for many tasks you want to perform using Windows 10.
After many years of working with computers, I find that they reward patience, curiosity, and a little methodical exploration. Seniors, in particular, know that learning never really stops and that learning new things keeps one young, at least figuratively. By the end of this book, you may be a multitasking computerist performing virtual gymnastics with Windows 10. On the other hand, if this book helps you do only one thing — use email, browse the web, or enjoy photos or music — that one useful thing may be all you need.
About This Book
Age is just a number. This book is intended for anyone getting started with Windows 10 who wants step-by-step instructions without a lot of discussion. Numerous figures with notes show you the computer screen as you progress through the steps. Reading this book is like having an experienced friend stand behind you as you use Windows 10 … someone who never takes control of the computer away from you.
Windows 10 is a work in progress. Microsoft updates the Windows 10 operating system from time to time to make it more secure and agreeable to the people who use it. (Chapter 3 explains how to check for updates to Windows 10.) Because the operating system is continuously updated, the screen shots you see in this book may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
Conventions Used in This Book
This book uses certain conventions to highlight important information and help you find your way around:
Different methods for performing steps: In general, you can complete a step in three ways. I list the choices as follows:
Mouse:
If you have a mouse, follow these instructions.
Touchscreen:
You may be able to touch your screen to perform tasks.
Keyboard:
Keyboard shortcuts are often the fastest way to do something.
When you have a choice between these methods, experiment to determine which is easiest for you.
Tip icons:
Point out helpful suggestions related to tasks in the step lists.
Bold: I use bold for figure references and also when you have to type something onscreen using the keyboard.
Many figures have notes or other markings to draw your attention to a specific part of the figure. The text tells you what to look for; the figure notes help you find it.
Website addresses:
If you bought an ebook, website address are live links. In the text, website addresses look like this:
www.dummies.com
. See
Chapter 6
for information on browsing the web.
Options and buttons:
Although Windows 10 often uses lowercase in options and on buttons, I capitalize the text for emphasis. That way, you can find a button labeled Save Now, even though onscreen it appears as
Save now
.
How to Read This Book
You can work through this book from beginning to end or simply look at the table of contents or index to find the instructions you need to solve a problem or learn a new skill whenever you need it. The steps in each task get you where you want to go quickly, without a lot of technical explanation. In no time, you’ll start picking up the skills you need to become a confident Windows 10 user.
Technology always comes with its own terms and concepts, but you don’t need to learn another language to use a computer. You don’t need any prior experience with computers or Windows. Step-by-step instructions guide you through specific tasks, such as accessing the news or playing a game. These steps provide just the information you need for the task at hand.
Foolish Assumptions
I assume that you have a computer and want clear, brief, step-by-step instructions on getting things done with Windows 10. I assume also that you want to know just what you need to know, just when you need to know it. This isn’t Computers 101. This is Practical Windows 10. As an old friend of mine said, “I don’t want to make a watch; I just want to know what time it is.”
How This Book Is Organized
This book is divided into four parts to help you find what you need. You can read from cover to cover or just jump to the page that interests you.
Part 1
: Getting to Know Windows 10.
In
Chapter 1
, you turn on the computer and get comfortable with essential parts of Windows 10, such as the Start screen, as well as how to use a mouse, touchscreen, or keyboard. Explore features of Windows 10 apps in
Chapter 2
. To customize Windows 10 to work better for you, turn to
Chapter 3
. In
Chapter 4
, you create and modify user account settings, such as passwords. Discover the desktop, how to manage windows, and how to customize the desktop in
Chapter 5
.
Part 2
: Windows 10 and the Web.
Use the web to stay current and keep in touch. Turn to
Chapter 6
to use Edge to browse the web. Send and receive email in
Chapter 7
. Turn to
Chapter 8
to explore a handful of apps that can help you stay in touch with friends and get to know the outside world better.
Part 3
: Having Fun with Windows 10.
If you haven’t been having any fun until now, I’ve failed you. Expand your tools and toys in
Chapter 9
by connecting to Microsoft Store to install new apps. In
Chapter 10
, you enjoy photos on Windows 10 and put your own photos on the computer. If you want to listen to music and watch a video, see
Chapter 11
.
Part 4
: Beyond the Basics.
In
Chapter 12
, you learn about the care and feeding of Windows 10, which requires a little maintenance now and then. Find out how to connect a printer and other hardware, such as a mouse and a second screen, in
Chapter 13
. Do you appreciate the saying “a place for everything and everything in its place”?
Chapter 14
is where you organize your documents. You back up your files to insure against loss and refresh Windows 10 when it gets cranky, all in
Chapter 15
.
Beyond the Book
In addition to what you’re reading right now, this book comes with a free access-anywhere Cheat Sheet that helps you choose the Windows 10 default application for opening files, manipulate app windows, open a second desktop window, and manage your Windows 10 passwords. To get this Cheat Sheet, simply go to www.dummies.com and search for “Windows 10 For Seniors For Dummies Cheat Sheet” by using the Search Box.
Part 1
Getting Started with Windows 10
IN THIS PART …
Master the basics.
Discover how to handle apps.
Customize Windows 10.
Manage user accounts and passwords.
Personalize the Windows desktop.
Chapter 1
Getting in Touch with Windows 10
Windows 10 is an operating system (the master program for any computer). You can use Windows 10 on a wide range of devices, from a smartphone to a big-screen TV/entertainment system: One size fits most. You can not only use the same programs with a range of hardware but also access the documents you create (such as photos and email — files and data, to nerds) from any Windows-based computer, giving you extraordinary freedom of choice and mobility.
Although countless companies create programs you may use, Microsoft attempts to make similar functions consistent across different programs. For example, opening a document or emailing a photo to a friend involves the same steps regardless of the programs you use. You don't have to learn a different way of doing common tasks in each program. This consistency will serve you well when using Windows 10 and other new programs.
In this chapter, you start your computer and work with the Start screen, the dashboard for Windows 10. You explore options for using the Start screen with your hardware (the computer and related devices). Then you exit Windows 10 and go right back in for more.
The easiest way to get Windows 10 is preinstalled on a new computer. If your current computer runs an older version of (Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1), you can upgrade to Windows 10, although older machines may lack newer functions, such as a touchscreen.
Tell Your Computer What to Do
How do you get Windows 10 to do what you want it to do? You can command a computer in many ways, depending on your equipment (hardware). For example, a desktop computer has different options from a handheld phone. You may have any or all of these choices:
Mouse
Touchscreen
Keyboard
Another device for controlling Windows is a touchpad, which is commonly found on a laptop keyboard. You move your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer on the screen.
If you have a computer with more than one of these devices, you might use one device exclusively or, more likely, vary your choice according to the task. Use whichever technique is easiest for you, but don't be afraid to experiment. In the next few sections, you discover the ins and outs of using all these methods of controlling Windows 10. Then you’re ready to turn on your computer and use these methods.
In the steps throughout this book, choose or select refers to using a mouse, the touchscreen, or a physical keyboard. Drag refers to using a mouse or a finger.
Move the Mouse
For many years, computers have had a mouse, which is a soapbar-sized device that you move across a desk with your hand. Move the mouse and note how the arrow called a mouse pointer moves across the computer screen. A mouse has two or more buttons; some also have a scroll wheel between the buttons.
The following terms describe methods for using a mouse with Windows 10. In each, move the mouse first to position the pointer over a specified item before proceeding:
Click:
Move the onscreen arrow-shaped mouse pointer over a specified item and press and release the left mouse button: that's a click (sometimes called a left-click to distinguish it from a right-click).
Right-click:
Press and release the right mouse button to display available functions. Note that the word
click
by itself means use the left mouse button.
Drag:
Press and hold down the left mouse button, and then move the mouse pointer across the screen. When you want to move an object, you drag it. Release the mouse button to release the object.
Watch for the word click to indicate using a mouse button and roll to indicate using the mouse wheel.
Touch the Screen
A touchscreen, as the name says, enables you to touch the screen to tell your computer what to do. You typically use one finger or two, although touchscreens may allow you to use all ten digits. In some cases, you can also use a special pen called a stylus instead of your finger. Tablet computers and some smartphones have touchscreens. Touchscreens are less common on desktop or laptop computers, but that situation is changing. Not sure what type of screen you have? When you have Windows 10 running, give the screen a gentle poke with your index finger to see what happens.
The following terms refer to ways you interact with a touchscreen:
Tap:
Briefly touch the screen. You
select
an object, such as a button, by tapping it.
Drag:
Touch and hold your finger on the screen, then move your finger across the screen. You
move
an object, such as an onscreen playing card, by dragging it.
Swipe:
Touch and move your finger more quickly than with drag. You can swipe your finger across the screen from any of the four sides of the screen to display options and commands. You swipe pages to move forward or back. You may see the word
flick
instead of
swipe.
Some people insist that a flick is faster or shorter than a swipe, but let’s not get caught up in that.
Pinch and unpinch:
Touch a finger and thumb or two fingers on the screen. Move your fingers closer to each other to
pinch
and away from each other to
unpinch.
Generally, a pinch reduces the size of something on the screen or shows more content on the screen. An unpinch (an ugly word)
zooms in,
increasing the size of something onscreen to show more detail.
Watch for the words tap, swipe, or pinch to indicate using your finger. Touch actions are often called gestures.
See the upcoming section “View the Virtual Keyboard” if your computer doesn’t have a physical keyboard, as is often the case with a touchscreen.
Use a Keyboard
A typewriter-like keyboard is a traditional device for controlling a computer and is especially useful when you must enter a lot of text. Special key combinations, called shortcut keys, are often the quickest way to do anything (though they require some memorization).
The following keys are particularly noteworthy. No offense intended to fans of keys not noted here. Although you won’t use all these keys immediately, you’ll find it helpful to locate each one on your keyboard.
Press indicates that you use the keyboard (physical or virtual) for the specified key or sequence of keys (just as click indicates a mouse action and tap indicates touch). Combinations of keys are not pressed simultaneously. Instead, press and hold the first key in the specified sequence, press the second key, and then release both. (I explain exceptions to this method as necessary.)
:
Called the Windows key, this key is usually located on either side of the spacebar, which is the largest key. works by itself, as you’ll soon see, and also in combination with many other keys. Throughout the book, I specify these combinations where you might use them. There will be a quiz later. (Kidding! No quizzes.)
Tab: Press the Tab key to highlight an item. Press Tab repeatedly to skip items you don’t intend to select.
The keyboard can be used to select objects but is less direct than using touch or a mouse.
Arrow keys:
Press the arrow keys to move the cursor or selection of an object in the direction the keys point (left, right, up, or down). In some contexts, Tab and the right arrow do the same thing. Sorry to be vague, but context matters at times.
Enter:
In most cases, the Enter key on the keyboard chooses a selection, much as clicking or tapping do. However, you may need to use the Tab key or an arrow key to select an item before pressing the Enter key.
Ctrl, Alt,
and
Shift keys:
These keys are used with other keys for commands. For example, press Ctrl+C to copy selected text or an object. (That is, while pressing and holding down the Ctrl key, press the C key — no need to press Shift for an uppercase C. Then release both keys.) The Shift key is used with another key for uppercase.
Backspace:
As you enter text, each press of Backspace erases the character to the left of the cursor.
Delete:
As you enter text, each press of the Delete key erases the character to the right of the cursor. On some keyboards, this key is labeled Del.
Function keys:
All keys function, but Function keys are labeled F1 through F12. You don’t use these much in this book, but you should locate them. Laptops often have a separate Function Lock key to turn these keys on or off.
Page keys:
Locate the Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down keys for future reference. Use these to move the screen, a page, or the cursor. (On some keyboards, the Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down keys work as numbers when the Num Lock key is activated.)
View the Virtual Keyboard
Windows 10 can display a virtual keyboard onscreen. This feature is vital for devices that have a touchscreen and no physical keyboard. With a touchscreen, the virtual keyboard appears automatically when the cursor (a blinking vertical bar) indicates that you can enter text in a box. If the virtual keyboard doesn't appear automatically, you may also see a separate box floating above or below the text box. Tap that floating box to display the keyboard. To type using the keyboard, simply tap or click a letter, number, or symbol key.
Here are the different types of virtual keyboards:
The
standard layout
(also called QWERTY) appears automatically (see
Figure 1-1
)
.
The Enter key changes depending on the context.
The
uppercase layout,
shown in
Figure 1-2
,
appears when you tap the Shift key on the standard layout.
The
numbers and symbols layout,
shown in
Figure 1-3
,
appears when you tap the &123 key on the standard layout. Tap the &123 key again to return to the standard layout.
The control keys overlay (see
Figure 1-4
) appears on five keys on the standard layout when you tap the Ctrl key. The Ctrl keys are used in common tasks, such as copying (Ctrl+C) or moving (Ctrl+X) selected text. The overlay disappears automatically after you tap one of the control keys (A, Z, X, C, or V).
The
smiley layout,
shown in
Figure 1-5
,
appears when you tap the Smiley Face key. Tap the smiley face key again to return to the standard layout. (Smileys are also called
emoticons
or
emoji.
)
FIGURE 1-1
FIGURE 1-2
FIGURE 1-3
FIGURE 1-4
FIGURE 1-5
But wait! There's more. Tap the keyboard key, which is in the lower-right corner of any layout, to display the four options shown in Figure 1-6.
FIGURE 1-6
Tap the Standard button (shown in
Figure 1-6
) to return to the standard layout from the split or handwriting layout. (More on those two layouts next.)
Tap the Split button to view the
split keyboard layout,
shown in
Figure 1-7
.
This layout is handy for typing with your thumbs while holding two sides of a tablet.
Tap the Handwriting button to view the
handwriting layout,
shown in
Figure 1-8
.
This layout enables you to write with a finger or a stylus (a special pen). Printing usually works better than script.
FIGURE 1-7
FIGURE 1-8
If your touchscreen doesn’t come with a stylus, you can buy one and use it instead of your finger for improved precision.
Turn On Your Computer
Push the power button briefly and release it. Every computer has a power button. (When we can no longer turn them off, the machines win.) If you have a desktop computer tower, the power button is probably on the front of the tower. Otherwise, you might have to feel around the front and sides of the screen or near the hinges of a laptop. Typically, your computer will beep, some buttons will light, and the screen may flash a logo or a message that disappears before you can read it. (Just let that go.) Soon, you will see the first Windows 10 screen.
