Synchronizing your tabletWhen you use your Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 8.1 devices, the settingssuch as browser history, Windows and app settings, Start screen, and personal filesare automatically synchronized.NOTE: To synchronize, the devices must be connected to the internet. If you areusing a local account, switch to a Microsoft account to enable synchronization.Tap Settings → Change PC settings → Accounts → Connect to a Microsoftaccount.To customize the synchronizing settings:1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the Charms menu.2 Tap Settings → Change PC settings → OneDrive → Sync settings.Restoring your operating systemCAUTION: Restoring the operating system deletes all data on the hard driveand removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your tablet.If possible, back up the data before using this option.This option restores the operating system on your tablet to the operating state itwas in when you purchased the tablet. Use this option only if it is not responding,behaving unexpectedly, or has other software-related issues.Refreshing your tabletCAUTION: It is recommended that you back up your data before refreshingyour tablet.Refreshing your tablet restores Windows to original factory settings without deletingany of your personal files, apps installed from Windows Store, or personalizationsettings. Tap Settings → Change PC settings→ Update and recovery→Recovery.1 Swipe in from the right edge of the display to access the Charms.2 Under Refresh your PC without affecting your files, tap Get started .3 Read the warning and tap Next.Using your tablet 21