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The following table contains Windows frequently used settings. You can learn the basics and start working with Windows right away.
To configure settings, type the corresponding keywords in the Windows search box and select the best match. Follow the on-screen instructions to customize settings.
Table 1. Basic settings
| Functions | Descriptions | Search by keywords |
|---|---|---|
| Control Panel | View or change Windows settings, including hardware and software setup and configuration. | Control Panel |
| Connect to Wi-Fi networks | For models with a wireless LAN module, you can connect your computer to a Wi-Fi® network. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area, and then select a network for connection. Note: The wireless LAN module on your computer may support different standards. For some countries or regions, use of 802.11ax may be disabled according to local regulations. |
Wi-Fi |
| Airplane mode | Airplane mode is a convenient setting to turn all wireless communications of your computer on and off. You may need to turn it on when boarding an airplane. | Airplane mode |
| Night light mode | Night light is a switch in Windows that you can turn on and off. When it is turned on, your screen shows warmer colors and the amount of emitted blue light is reduced. Enabling night light reduces the chances of developing
eye fatigue or eye strain. Note: For more guidance on reducing eye fatigue or eye strain, go to Minimizing Visual Fatigue. |
Night light |
| Windows Updates | Microsoft periodically releases feature and security updates to the Windows operating system. Updates that are applicable to your Windows version are downloaded automatically when your computer is connected to the Internet.
When updates are downloaded, you are prompted to restart the computer to install these updates. You can also manually check if there are available updates for the installed version of Windows. Attention: Only use Windows Update to download and install updates. Updates downloaded from other sources may include security risks. |
Windows Updates |
Table 2. Optional settings
| Functions | Descriptions | Search by keywords |
|---|---|---|
| Set up face recognition | For models with a Windows Hello-compatible infrared camera, you can set up face recognition to sign in with your face. | Sign-in options |
| Enroll your fingerprint | For models with a fingerprint reader, you can enroll your fingerprint for Windows sign-in. | Sign-in options |
| Touch keyboard | In stand, tent, or tablet mode, the physical keyboard of your computer is disabled to prevent inadvertent typing. In these three modes, Windows touch keyboard is automatically displayed when text input is required.
If not, select the touch keyboard icon ( ) in the Windows notification area. |
Touch keyboard |
| Tablet mode | Windows provides a tablet mode that makes touch operations more user- friendly. When rotating your computer screen to switch to tablet, stand, or tent mode, you will be prompted to switch to Windows tablet mode. You can also select the tablet mode icon in the Windows notification area to turn on or off Windows tablet mode manually. | Tablet mode |
| Screen rotation lock | In stand, tent, or tablet mode, auto rotation is turned on so that the orientation of the screen changes based on how you place or hold the computer. To keep the screen in a fixed orientation, you can select the rotation
lock icon in the Windows notification area to turn on rotation lock. Note: Rotation lock is disabled in notebook mode. |
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Windows help information
If the on-screen instructions cannot solve your problem, refer to the following to get the online Windows help information.
- Type Get Help or Tips in the Windows search box and then press Enter. When the app opens, type the problem description and select the matched result.
- Visit Microsoft support Web site. Enter what you are looking for in the search box and get search results.