Exploring Microsoft Windows 8.1

Getting Started with Windows 8.1

 

Windows 8 Operating System

• Released by Microsoft in 2012• Designed to operate on touch-screen devices• Available for laptops, desktops, and tablet

computers

Exploring the Windows 8.1 Environment

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Exploring the Windows 8.1 Environment

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Performing Tasks in Windows 8

• Use the mouse• Touch the screen on touch-enabled

devices• Use keystroke commands

 

Common Touch Gestures

•Press and hold•Tap•Slide•Swipe

•Zoom•Turn•Swipe from edge

 

Press and Hold

 

Tap

 

Pan

 

Swipe to Select

 

Zoom

 

Rotate

 

Swipe for App Commands

 

Swipe for System Commands

 

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

 

Start Screen

 

 

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

Charms

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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

 

Icons of the Charms Bar

 

 

Configuring the Start Screen

• Add tiles • Remove tiles• Group tiles• Display tiles for frequent access

 

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

 

Removing Tiles

• Right click the tile you want to remove• Select Unpin from Start icon• Tile is removed

 

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

 

Running Windows 8 Apps

 

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

 

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

 

Right Click the Windows Icon

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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

Manage Windows 8 Apps

• Move among open windows• Resize windows • Arrange windows by Stacking• Snap windows automatically on side of the

desktop• Close windows

 

 

Windows 8 Programs

•Word processing•Word Pad, Notepad

•Graphics• Paint

• Calculator•Windows Capture• Snipping Tool

 

Windows Security Settings

•Windows Defender•An antispyware and antivirus program

•Windows Firewall•A program that helps to protect against unauthorized access(hacking)

 

Windows 8 Search

•Using the Charms Bar

 

Personalize Your Windows 8.1 Start Screen

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Create, Rename, and Copy Files and Folders

• Copy files and folders• Create and rename folders• Rename files

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Move and Delete Files and Folders•Move files•Use Ctrl to select noncontiguous items in a list•Use Shift to select contiguous files in a list

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Copying and Moving Files by Snapping Two Windows

•Snap feature—efficient method to display two windows side by side

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Windows Targeted Search

How to Boot to Desktop

Open the Desktop Screen

Right click on the bar at the bottom

Select the Navigation Tab and Click where shown:

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Windows Help and Support App

Sign Out of Windows 8.1 and Turn Off Your Computer

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Common Question

• I loaded a program and it shows on the Start screen. How do I create an icon on the Desktop screen?

• Right click on the tile on the Start screen.

• In the bar at the bottom click on “Open File Location”

• Right click on the program, hover over “Send To” and select “Desktop”

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Questions