Maureen C. Kempski, PCSD ITS Summer 2018 Windows 10 training Maureen C. Kempski, PCSD ITS Summer 2018
Windows 7 no longer supported New machines arrive with Windows 10 on them Windows 10 is more secure Comes with updated browser Edge which will alleviate many of the issues we were encountering with Internet Explorer Image: projectchriskcoach.com
Agenda Our goal today is to show you Windows 10 and make you comfortable Housekeeping info Agenda: We will demonstrate some of the new features and then ask you to logon. No need to logon now Show and explain different features/ time for you to do
No more Press CTRL + ALT + DELETE to log on
Windows 10 lock screen When you leave your computer LOCK YOUR SCREEN! L Press any key to continue to login Image: cadence-education.com
Windows 10 Login screen
Please logon using your AD login credentials Your Turn… Please logon using your AD login credentials Once you are in, go ahead and lock your screen Image: commons.Wikimedia.com
The start menu Mouse click – Start menu icon Or Hit the Windows key on keyboard to open the Start menu
Customize the start menu… Demonstrate Right click on any tile and you can resize the tile Move tiles around in order that makes sense Unpin a tile from Start Pin a tile to taskbar, right click on tile – choose more – pin to taskbar Add a program to Start Menu
Your turn… Remove one of the tiles from the Start Menu Add your favorite “other” program Pin your documents folder to start Make your weather tile larger Pin your school’s homepage to your start menu You will need to do this on each machine you use
Note: if you right click on start menu Right clicking on Start Menu exposes many options that you might need but most you can access through tiles and icons Personal preference – which is easier for you Image: icons8.com
Now that we have played with the tiles let’s look at these important icons
Profile – change your account settings, lock, SIGN OUT Documents Downloads File explorer Settings Power – restart, shut down, or sleep
BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE SCREEN Task Bar Note: Light blue lines under active icons, gray shadow box around current program’s icon Task View File Explorer Start Menu Edge browser Search Windows
Your turn… Remove one of the tiles from the Task Bar Add your favorite programs Pin your school’s homepage to your task bar … With a few things open – try TASK VIEW Locate a file using Search and then File Explorer
Bottom right side of screen System Tray From left to right: OneDrive New Software is available Quicktime DTS Audio Control Windows Defender Security Center Sync center Bluetooth devices Intel HD Graphics Synaptics Pointing Device – “do you like pinch and zoom” gestures Battery life Wireless signal Speakers/headphones Clock and date Notifications waiting Note: What color is the cloud? Speakers and headphones One Drive Battery power Sync center Wireless signal Let’s take a closer look at some of these icons
Some System tray icons you need to know Image: pcmag.com Image: iconswebtool.com Image: Wikimedia.commons One Drive Sync Center Wireless You can click this icon to login to One Drive for easy access to all your files stored in the “cloud” Gray – not logged in, blue you are logged on Do on your laptop – not on desktops Click here to manually sync your files to make sure you have all your files on your H drive available for you if you leave the network *Don’t share your “synced” laptop Can’t see your files – check here to make sure you are on PCSD Secure, not PCSD Guest. You also can not print if on Guest.
SO helpful! Look for a tile with these icons? Windows Mobility Center Presentation Mode SO helpful! Images: enacademic.com
Windows mobility icon Click on this icon and you have access to all the items on the right.
Presentation mode When the Windows Presentation mode is turned on the laptop doesn’t go to sleep and all the system notifications are turned off temporarily. Users can also set a particular background and adjust the speaker volume for the Presentation mode. These settings will be applied whenever the Presentation Mode is activated. Don’t leave in presentation mode when not presenting
R Adding printers Windows key +R Run box appears – type in \\printserver All printers in district will appear Double click on any you want to add Use MFD devices (copiers) whenever possible to print, especially large jobs or confidential jobs. R Images: Techrecipes.com
Setting default printer CLICK in task bar Type default printer CLICK on Change Default Printer Lots of choices – CLICK on one you want CLICK Manage button CLICK Set as default button
Displaying your screen Choices: PC Screen only Duplicate – you want same image on your computer as on the screen Extend – use to separate different windows open onto different screens Second screen only Remember presentation mode if displaying!
Let’s talk internet browsers EDGE and FIREFOX WILL BE AVAILABLE ON YOUR MACHINES LEARN TO CUSTOMIZE HOW EACH LOOKS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS LEARN WHICH BROWSER WORKS BEST WITH THE WEBSITES THAT YOU USE FREQUENTLY Image: Microsoft.com Images: Mozilla.com IE is still available but should not be used unless either of these don’t work – antiquated browser
Your turn… Begin with Edge Now go to Firefox Go to the settings bar and take a look at favorites, what carried over, what is your default page, change or add default pages – don’t forget to hit Save disk Change any settings that you would like (ex. Light/Dark) Now go to Firefox Click the Menu button and then Customize Add bookmarks in Firefox
Works well with office 365 While saving While sharing While working Click on share in upper right corner This will appear and you can invite others to share your file and assign rights for them. If you are signed in already when you go to save you will have options: You may save into your OneDrive account for access anywhere or you may BROWSE and save into your H drive. Click on Sign In at the top right hand of your screen. Once you enter your school email address you will be prompted for password. Then your name will appear where “sign in” was.
Where am I saving? Cloud storage Can access H drive from here Images:res.freestock.images.com
No more picture booth Now available: CAMERA Simple to use. Once you take picture you then have these options:
Snipping tool New and improved Now you can set a delay before it snips Great for capturing information from your screen to include in documents or presentations. Use search button in Task Bar and type in sn
Additional programs available Speech Recognition Voice Recorder Faststone Capture Windows Speech Recognition lets you control your PC with your voice alone, without needing a keyboard or mouse. There's a wizard to help you get started. Just plug in your microphone, and then, in the search box on the taskbar, type Speech Recognition, and select Windows Speech Recognition. Teacher Technology Resources Speech recognition How to use speech recogniton FastStone Capture is a screen capture tool and screen video recorder. Easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular / freehand / fixed regions as well as scrolling windows / web pages. It also allows you to record all screen activities. How to use Faststone Capture Voice Recorder is an app for recording lectures, conversations, and other sounds (previously called Sound Recorder). Hit the big Record button, and add markers to identify key moments as you record or play. Then you can trim, rename, or share your recordings, which are saved in Documents > Sound Recordings Teacher Technology Resources – Voice Recorder How to use voice recorder
Keyboard shortcuts Keyboard shortcut Action Windows key Open or close Start Menu. Windows key + A Open Action center. Windows key + C Open Cortana in listening mode. Windows key + D Display and hide the desktop. Windows key + E Open File Explorer. Windows key + G Open Game bar when a game is open. Windows key + H Open the Share charm. Windows key + I Open Settings. Windows key + K Open the Connect quick action. Windows key + L Lock your PC or switch accounts. Windows key + M Minimize all windows. Windows key + R Open Run dialog box. Windows key + S Open Search. Windows key + U Open Ease of Access Center. Windows key + X Open Quick Link menu. Windows key + Number Open the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. Windows key + Left arrow key Snap app windows left. Windows key + Right arrow key Snap app windows right. If you like keyboard shortcuts check out this page for more: Windows 10 shortcuts on PCSD Teacher Technology Resources
Do you know about the software center? In the Task Bar at the bottom left side of your screen Click on the search icon Type in so Software center will be a choice for you Double click on any item you need to install