Exploring Microsoft Windows 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started with Windows 8 Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Objectives Understand the Start screen Configure the Start screen Run Windows 8 Apps Close Windows 8 Apps Understand the desktop Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Objectives (continued) Manage Windows 8 Identify Windows accessories Work with security settings software Perform searches Use targeted searches Get Help Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Operating Systems Communicate with application software Manage system resources Designed to direct computer activities ○ Examples : Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 8 Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Windows 8 Operating System Released by Microsoft in 2012 Designed to operate on touch-screen devices Available for laptops, desktops, and tablet computers Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Performing Tasks in Windows 8 Use the mouse Touch the screen on touch-enabled devices Use keystroke commands Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Common Touch Gestures Press and hold Tap Slide Swipe Zoom Turn Swipe from edge Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Press and Hold Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Tap Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Pan Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Swipe to Select Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Zoom Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Rotate Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Swipe for App Commands Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Swipe for System Commands Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Start Screen Components Windows 8 interface is the name of the Start screen The screen contains tiles to hold apps The screen is where you begin all activities Most used applications are in one location on the screen Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Start Screen Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Charms Bar Provides quick access to actions that are frequently used Windows key + C to access by keystroke Move mouse to top- or bottom-right corner of screen to access by mouse Contains five icons Replaces the Start button Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Charms Bar Icons Search – locate applications and files Share – share information within the application Start – takes you to the Start screen Devices – provides access and control of peripheral devices Settings – options to configure your computer Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Icons of the Charms Bar Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Configuring the Start Screen Add tiles Remove tiles Group tiles Display tiles for frequent access Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Adding Tiles Pinning Display the Start screen Right click a blank area and click All apps Find your application Right click the application Click the Pin to Start icon Scroll to find your application Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Removing Tiles Right click the tile you want to remove Select Unpin from Start icon Tile is removed Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Grouping Tiles Click and drag the first tile to the space left or right to the new group A light grey bar appears Release the mouse A new tile group is created Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Running Windows 8 Apps Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Closing Apps Press Alt+F4 for Keystroke command Move your pointer to the top of screen – The pointer turns into a hand – Click and drag the app down – Release the mouse button Right click on a thumbnail of an app Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Understanding the Desktop No Start button Accessed by Windows Key +D or Desktop tile Contains several software application icons User switches between the Start Screen and Desktop Easily add program shortcuts and folders Ability to delete and rename icons Can be personalized with colors, photos, and screen savers Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Explore the Taskbar Horizontal bar located at the bottom of the desktop Contains toolbars, open window buttons, and the Notifications area. To preview an open window, place pointer over the icon- Aero Peek Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Manage Windows 8 Apps Move among open windows Resize windows Arrange windows by Stacking Snap windows automatically on side of the desktop Close windows Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Components of the Title Bar Title bar – bar at top of window Control buttons- right side of title bar Examples minimize, maximize, and close Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Managing Windows 8 Windows Arrange your windows automatically – Vertically stacked, side by side, or cascading Snap – automatically places windows on side of desktop Aero Peek – getting a sneak preview of any open window Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Windows 8 Programs Word processing Word Pad, Notepad Graphics Paint Calculator Windows Capture Snipping Tool Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Windows Security Settings Windows Defender An antispyware and antivirus program Windows Firewall A program that helps to protect against unauthorized access(hacking) Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Understand the Action Center Maintenance and security setting and recommendations are monitored by the Action Center Red alerts - serious or important alerts Yellow alerts - maintenance scheduling Action Buttons - takes you to security issue Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Action Center (continued) Action Buttons Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Windows 8 Search Using the Charms Bar Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Windows Targeted Search Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Windows Help and Support App Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Summary Understand and Configure Windows 8 start screen Run and close Windows 8 apps Manage Windows 8 apps and windows Work with Security settings software Perform a search Get Help Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

Questions Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall.

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