16 Signing in to Windows 8
Signing in to Windows 8
The following options are available when you log on to your computer for
the first time.
1. Using a Microsoft account: If you already have a Microsoft account,
you can use the Microsoft account e-mail ID in the Email address
field to log on to your computer. This feature will synchronize your
computer with your Microsoft accounts.
2. Creating a Microsoft account: You can create a Microsoft account,
ifyou do not have it already, to log on to your computer. Tap or click
Sign up for a new email address to create a new Microsoft account.
This feature will provide you access to most of the Microsoft services
(such as Outlook, SkyDrive, and so on).
3. Logging on without a Microsoft account: You can log on to your
computer with out using a Microsoft account. Tap or click Sign in
without a Microsoft account and follow the instructions on the
screen.
To lock your computer:
1. Open Start by swiping in from the right edge of the screen (or if you
are using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen),
and then tapping or clicking Start.
2. Tap or click your account picture in the upper-right corner, and then
choose Lock.
To dismiss the lock screen:
1. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen (or press any key if you
are using a keyboard) to dismiss the lock screen.
2. In the sign-in screen, sign in to your computer using the method of
your choice.
NOTE: To use a different sign-in method, tap or click Sign-in options
to see the available options.
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