Users Guide

12  Signing in
Windows 8.1 Features
Signing in
You can sign in to Windows 8.1 using either a Microsoft account or a
localaccount.
Microsoft account
NOTE: To sign in using a Microsoft account for the first time,
yourcomputer must be connected to the Internet.
Using a Microsoft account synchronizes settings, customizations, and soon,
with your Microsoft account and other Windows8.1 devices that you sign in
to using the same email ID. It also associates the email, OneDrive, and other
linked accounts with your user profile on the computer. The settings of your
computer are backed up in your Microsoft account so that you can restore
them if needed.
To sign in using an existing Microsoft account, type the email ID
andpassword.
To create a new Microsoft account, tap or click Sign up for a new email
address and follow the instructions on the screen.
Local account
Tap or click Sign in without a Microsoft account and follow the instructions
on the screen.
Locking and unlocking your computer
Locking your computer:
1. Access the charms sidebar and tap or click Start.
2. Tap or click your account picture in the upper-right corner and then
select Lock.
Unlocking your computer:
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 log on screen, login 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.