Setup - Microsoft Surface 2 User Manual

Setup

Setup runs the first time you turn on Surface. During setup you'll choose a language, color scheme, and name for
your Surface. (You can change these things later.)
Two key things happen during setup:
Surface connects to your Wi-Fi network. If you don't know your wireless password, see
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your wireless network password
Important Surface 2 (AT&T 4G LTE): Be sure to connect to a Wi-Fi network during setup (instead of
mobile broadband). Once setup is complete, you can set up your mobile broadband connection using
the steps below.
An account is created on Surface. For the best experience, we recommend using a Microsoft account.
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You can use your existing Microsoft account or setup can create one for you.
What is a Microsoft
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use to sign in to Surface. If you've used Microsoft services in the past—like Xbox, Hotmail,
Outlook.com, OneDrive, Messenger, Skype, or Windows Phone—you already have a Microsoft
account (it's the email address you use to sign in). If you don't have a Microsoft account, setup
can create one for you using any email address. To learn about the benefits of using a Microsoft
account, see
More than one Microsoft account? If you have more than one Microsoft account, you'll need
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to choose one for your Surface. To figure out which Microsoft account to use, see
Microsoft account
To learn more about accounts, see the
Got kids? Give each child their own account, so they can enjoy Surface without changing your settings or getting
into your email. For more info, see
Surface 2 (AT&T 4G LTE): Set up your mobile broadband connection
Once setup is complete, here's how to set up your mobile broadband connection:
1. Open the Search charm (swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings).
2. Tap or click the network icon (
3. Under Mobile broadband, choose
4. If prompted, choose
(you won't be prompted if your SIM has already been activated).
For more info, see Mobile networking on Surface 2 (AT&T 4G LTE)
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on Surface.com.
account? A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you'll
All about accounts on Surface.com.
on Microsoft.com (English only).
Accounts and sign in
Family Safety on Windows.com.
).
AT&T (4G)
Activate now and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your AT&T account
section in this guide.
and then Connect.
in this guide.
How to find
Choose a
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