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Synchronizing your tablet

Using Microsoft account

If your computer has Microsoft Windows 8.1 installed, you can synchronize user settings of your tablet
with your computer using a Microsoft account. When you sign in with your Microsoft account on your
tablet, you can automatically synchronize your settings, including internet browser history, application
settings, and personal files etc., with other Windows 8.1 PCs and Windows 8.1 tablets.
NOTE: You need a wireless connection for both your computer and tablet.
1. Go to Charms bar, then click Settings → PC Settings →Accounts → Switch to a Microsoft
account to switch your computer local account to your Microsoft account.
2. A new option will be added to PC Settings called Sync your settings.
3. Click Settings → PC Settings → More PC Settings → Sync your settings to show all kind of
toggles for synchronizing your data and settings.

Copying music, photos, and videos

1. Connect a USB key or a Micro-SD card to the computer and copy the required files.
2. After the copy is complete, use the Safely Remove Hardware wizard to remove your tablet from
the computer.
3. You can also use the Skydrive feature of Win 8.1 to copy music, photos, and videos.
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