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After you set up and register the tablet, it is important to take the following steps:
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Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to explore the new Windows®
features.
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Connect to the Internet—Set up your wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet.
For more information, see
Connecting to a network on page 11.
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Update your antivirus software—Protect your tablet from damage caused by viruses. The
software is preinstalled on the tablet. For more information, see
Using antivirus software
on page 34.
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Get to know your tablet—Learn about your tablet features. Refer to
Getting to know your tablet
on page 4 and Navigating using touch gestures on page 17 for additional information.
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Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the tablet:
On the Start screen, swipe from the top of the touch screen to display the App commands, and
then tap the All apps icon. For details about using the software included with the tablet, see the
software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the
manufacturer's website.
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Back up your hard drive by creating a recovery flash drive. See
Backup and recovery
on page 38.
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