Select the list for Lock screen status, and select an option such as Mail, Weather, or Calendar. Customize a lock screen quick notification Check that the toggle for Show lock screen background picture on the sign-in screen is turned on. If you don't see the Windows spotlight image when you're signing in, select Start > Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. The Windows spotlight image should appear on the lock screen. Press Windows logo key + L to lock your device. If you chose Windows spotlight for your lock screen, you can test if it's working correctly. If you see folders listed that you don't want included in the slideshow, select Remove next to that folder. Select Slideshow, then select Browse, select the folder you want to use, and select Choose this folder. Select Picture, then select a recent image, or select Browse photos, select the photo you want to use, and select Choose picture. Check with your system administrator for more info.