50 - Frequently asked questions
Can I personalize the Lock screen?
You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a
slideshow of images, or to show you quick status and notifications to
suit your personal needs.
To change the background, swipe the right-hand edge of the screen
inwards and tap
Settings
>
Change PC settings
>
PC & devices
>
Lock screen
. From here you can:
• Select a background image for the lock screen
• Turn the
Slide show
on or off
• Select lock screen apps.
How do I set up the lock screen slideshow?
1. Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap
Settings
>
Change PC settings
>
PC & devices
>
Lock screen
.
2. Move the slider to
On
and select if the slideshow should be played
while the computer is running on battery power.
3. Tap
Add a folder
and open the folder you wish to use (your
Pictures
folder will open by default). Tap
Use this folder
>
OK
.
4. You can see the list of folders under
Add a folder
. Select a folder
name and tap
Remove
to remove the folder from the lock screen
slideshow.
5. Change the other settings to suit your needs.
How do I personalize my computer?
You can personalize
Start
with a different background image or by
arranging the tiles to suit your personal needs.
To change the background, swipe the right-hand edge of the screen
inwards and tap
Settings
>
Change PC settings
>
Personalize
. Tap
Start screen
at the top of the page and select a color and image.
How do I set the alarm?
Your computer can act as an alarm clock. Start typing ’Alarms’ to
search for the
Alarms
app.
1. Set the time using the sliders on the left-hand side of the screen.
2. Select AM or PM.
