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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 and more.
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.