Windows is able to share data back and forth with a connected mobile phone. This video shows how to establish that connection and shows how to send text messages or view photos from the phone on the computer.
You can start by launching an app … So I'll select that, then I'll click Get Started. … There's an app that you need to install on your phone, … So I've already installed that. … So I'll go to the home screen, … and I'll just launch that app here. … So I'll tap Sign In here, … and put in the email address for my account. … Tap Next and put in my password. … Next, your phone will ask you to grant permissions … and approve these permission requests as you see them. … You can always deny any of these requests if you want, … to use all of the features of this connection. … So I'll keep tapping Allow, … and then I'll tap Continue here, another Allow, … and if you see any more, just allow them. … So the next step here, I'm just going to tap Show Me here … Once we get through that, I can tap Continue, … then tap Done. … Now let's switch back to the computer … Your Phone app but this is what you see … And I just want to take a look at few options here. … these buttons expand so it's a little clear …
Author
Released
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
Duration
Views
Related Courses
-
Excel 2019 Essential Training
with Dennis Taylor2h 8m Beginner -
Outlook 2019 Essential Training
with Jess Stratton2h 12m Beginner -
Word 2019 Essential Training
with David Rivers2h 31m Beginner
-
Introduction
-
Use the exercise files3m 9s
-
1. Getting Started
-
Adjust system settings4m 7s
-
Use keyboard shortcuts2m 51s
-
Connecting to the internet3m 59s
-
Update Windows 102m 49s
-
2. Launch and Use Applications
-
Quit applications3m 13s
-
Switch to tablet mode2m 26s
-
3. File Explorer: The Windows Filing Cabinet
-
Browse through folders3m 3s
-
Create and rename folders1m 53s
-
Move and copy files4m 44s
-
Delete files and folders2m 33s
-
Zip and unzip archive files2m 32s
-
-
4. Work with the Desktop
-
5. Work with Bundled Applications
-
Use bundled applications4m 1s
-
Use the bundled Office apps3m 54s
-
Organize and edit photos4m 23s
-
Browse the web with Edge4m 48s
-
-
6. Work with Mail, Address Book, and Calendars
-
Work with the Mail app3m 49s
-
Use the Calendar4m 37s
-
7. Install and Manage Applications
-
Uninstall applications3m 1s
-
Set up a printer3m 56s
-
8. Manage Notifications
-
Manage notifications4m 14s
-
-
9. Account Settings
-
10. Cortana and Windows Search
-
Use Windows Search3m 27s
-
-
11. Share Data Between Devices
-
Link a phone to Windows4m 56s
-
-
12. Backup
-
Set up a backup4m 34s
-
-
Conclusion
-
Next steps44s
-
- Mark as unwatched
- Mark all as unwatched
Are you sure you want to mark all the videos in this course as unwatched?
This will not affect your course history, your reports, or your certificates of completion for this course.
CancelTake notes with your new membership!
Type in the entry box, then click Enter to save your note.
1:30Press on any video thumbnail to jump immediately to the timecode shown.
Notes are saved with you account but can also be exported as plain text, MS Word, PDF, Google Doc, or Evernote.
Share this video
Embed this video
Video: Link a phone to Windows