How to Set Up your New Microsoft Surface Tablet

There Are 12 Simple Step To  Set Up MicroSoft Surface Tablet

Once you’ve unboxed your Surface Tablet locate the power connector and plug it in. When the light comes on at the end of the connector you’ll know you have a connection.

If you have a Surface Type or Touch cover connect it to the bottom of your Surface Tablet. Then pop out the kick stand on the back of the Tablet. If you don’t have a Type or Touch cover you’ll still be able to set up your Surface using the onscreen virtual keyboard.

Press and hold the Power button in the upper right corner of your Surface Tablet. You’ll know it has turned on when you feel a slight vibration.

Microsoft Setup is off and running. You’ll next be asked to choose a language. Do so.

Then you will be asked choose a color for your Start Screen. You can change this later, but make your choice here.

Then choose a name for your Surface Tablet.

Then you will be asked to accept the Terms and Conditions and have a chance to read the User Agreement. You need to accept the Terms and Conditions, there’s no negotiating here, so go ahead.

The next step is to connect to your wireless network. Assuming you have a network set up, select your network and enter your password.

You will then be asked if you want to use the default Express Settings for setup. For the sake of getting up and running choose Express Settings. You can always change them later if you decide to.

Next you’ll set up or sign in with your Microsoft Account. If you already have a Microsoft Account enter your credentials. Once you’ve done that you’ll be given the option to change or add to your security info. Once you’ve signed in you’ll be given the option to sync your data, settings, and Apps from any previous Windows 8 PCs you have or own.

If you don’t have a Microsoft Account you’ll be prompted to set one up. To set up a new Microsoft Account enter your email address and choose a password. Once you’ve done this you will be asked to setup or change any of your security info.

If you’d like to set up a Microsoft Account using an @outlook.com email address choose Sign up for a new email address at the bottom of the Sign in to your PC screen. Once you create the new email address and password, you’ll wait for a few seconds and then you’ll be directed to the Start screen.