The Settings App Basics
Open Settings, change the wallpaper, adjust volume and brightness, and connect Wi-Fi.
▶Open the Settings app
⚙ Settings
System
Devices
This opens Windows Settings.
Click Start, then the gear ⚙ icon
The Settings app is where you change how your computer looks and works. You will use it to connect to the internet, set the wallpaper, and control sound and brightness. Let us open it and try a few things.
Opening Settings
- Press the Windows key, type 'Settings', and press Enter, OR
- Click the Start button and then the gear-shaped Settings icon.
A few useful settings
▶Things you can change
1. Screen brightness
In Settings > System > Display, drag the brightness slider for a comfortable screen.
2. Volume
In Settings > System > Sound, adjust the volume slider.
3. Wi-Fi
In Settings > Network & Internet, turn on Wi-Fi and pick your network.
4. Wallpaper
In Settings > Personalisation > Background, choose a picture for your desktop.
To connect Wi-Fi you need the network name and password. Ask a colleague for the office Wi-Fi details the first time.
Do not worry about breaking anything. Changing wallpaper, volume or brightness is completely safe — you can always change them back.