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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, 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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