- The first Microsoft account associated with this device may have its settings edited, but a device reset is required to change the email address or delete it.
Note: See 'Factory Reset' for more information on resetting the device. - Swipe down from the top of the screen to reveal the Action center.
Note: An existing Microsoft account is required to complete this action. - Tap ALL SETTINGS.
- Tap email+accounts.
- Tap add an account.
- Tap Microsoft account.
- Tap the desired option.
Note: For this demonstration, 'sign in' was selected. If you do not have an existing Microsoft/LiveID account, tap create one and follow the onscreen prompts. - Tap the Email address field, then enter the account email address.
- Tap the Password field, then enter the account password.
- Tap next.
- Tap the How would you like to get this code? field, then tap the desired option.
Note: For this demonstration, tap 'Email'. - Tap the Verify email address field, then enter the required information.
- Tap next.
- Check the email account for the email containing the verification code, then tap the Code field and enter the received code.
- Tap next.
- Tap the desired option.
Note: For this tutorial, 'not now' was selected. - The account is now ready for use. Tap Microsoft account to view and edit the account settings.