The first time you start up a Windows computer, you will need to answer several questions and perform some setup actions. This video clarifies the core steps in this process.
- If you buy a new computer with Windows 10, … or if you do a fresh installation of Windows 10, … there will be an initial set up process you'll need … to go through the first time you start up the computer. … After you turned on your new computer for the first time, … you should see a screen like this. … - Hi there! I'm Cortana. And I'm here to help. … A little sign in here, and touch the WiFi there. … - Okay, I just interrupted this by clicking … that microphone button down at the bottom of the screen. … On some systems, the Cortana voices system will offer … to walk you through this set up. … It will ask questions and you can respond … with voice commands. … But you can always click that microphone button down … at the bottom to turn this on or off. … And I'm going to leave this off as we go through this. … So, you just go through a series of questions, … some are really obvious, like selecting your region here. … Just select that, then click Yes, … and go on to the next question. …
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5/21/2019- Interacting with the taskbar, windows, menus, and apps
- Adjusting Windows settings
- Switching to tablet mode
- Multitasking to switch between multiple applications
- Managing files and folders with the File Explorer
- Using the bundled apps, including Office and Edge
- Browsing the web with Edge
- Accessing email, contacts, and calendars
- Installing additional applications
- Managing notifications and account settings
- Using Cortana, the digital assistant
- Sharing data between devices
- Backing up Windows 10
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Use the exercise files3m 9s
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1. Getting Started
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Adjust system settings4m 7s
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Use keyboard shortcuts2m 51s
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Connecting to the internet3m 59s
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Update Windows 102m 49s
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2. Launch and Use Applications
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Quit applications3m 13s
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Switch to tablet mode2m 26s
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3. File Explorer: The Windows Filing Cabinet
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Browse through folders3m 3s
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Create and rename folders1m 53s
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Move and copy files4m 44s
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Delete files and folders2m 33s
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Zip and unzip archive files2m 32s
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4. Work with the Desktop
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5. Work with Bundled Applications
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Use bundled applications4m 1s
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Use the bundled Office apps3m 54s
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Organize and edit photos4m 23s
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Browse the web with Edge4m 48s
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6. Work with Mail, Address Book, and Calendars
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Work with the Mail app3m 49s
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Use the Calendar4m 37s
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7. Install and Manage Applications
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Uninstall applications3m 1s
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Set up a printer3m 56s
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8. Manage Notifications
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Manage notifications4m 14s
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9. Account Settings
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10. Cortana and Windows Search
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Use Windows Search3m 27s
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11. Share Data Between Devices
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Link a phone to Windows4m 56s
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12. Backup
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Set up a backup4m 34s
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Conclusion
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Next steps44s
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