Quick Start Guide
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First Time Setup 
The first time you turn on the tablet, a set up wizard will guide you through a number of 
steps to personalize your tablet, set up WiFi, etc.
User and Password Setup
Swipe inward at left edge of display to call 
up the Charm Menu. when a password is 
required You can choose one to sign in to 
Surface. Here’s how:
1. Swipe inward at left edge of display   
  to call up the Charm Menu. Open the   
  SETTINGS charm, then tap or click PC   
  settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. 
2. Under Password policy, choose an item from the list: 
  Microsoft account. Choose a time frame or to Always require a password. 
  Local account. Choose a time frame, Always require a password, or Never require a 
password. 
NOTE: Password policy setting may not be available if you’ve added a work email 
account to the Mail app.










