The Sign In (or Log
In) screen is where you authorize a user to gain access to Windows 8.
When you dismiss the Lock screen, you see the Sign In screen .
The Sign In screen
The Sign In screen lets you do the following:
• Turn on ease of access tools. Click
the Ease of Access button to view a menu that lets you select the
different ease of access tools.
These tools help impaired users work
with Windows by substituting other functions for sight, touch, and
sound. Narrator reads the screen options aloud. On-Screen Keyboard lets
you perform keyboard entry with your mouse. Magnifier gives you a
zoomed-in view of the screen. StickyKeys allows you to activate the
Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys one at a time. High Contrast turns your
screen black and white. Filter Keys lets you ignore or slow down brief or repeated keystrokes and adjust keyboard repeat rates.
• Access the power functions. Press the
Power button to view a menu where you put your system to sleep, shut it
down, or restart it.
• Click the Change User button to go to an account screen where you can switch to a different user account.
You see the Change User button only when two or more accounts are activated.
• Press the View Password as Text (eye icon) button to view your entered password as clear text.
• Press the Log In button to open the tile-based interface Start screen.
To change the Account picture
1. Open the PC Settings Personalize screen (see previous section).
2. Click the Account Picture link .
The Account Picture screen lets you personalize your avatar.
3. Use the Browse button to select a photo, or use the Camera button to import a picture from a device.
Tip
You can also find these functions in the Make The Keyboard Easier To Use control panel.
