The instructions here apply to all Surface devices currently sold by Microsoft and many that are now discontinued.

How to Turn On a Microsoft Surface gadget

Press thePowerbutton until your Surface gadget turns on.

This should take only a few seconds.

The power button highlighted on a Microsoft Surface device.

The button looks and works like the power button found on many smartphones.

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop and Laptop Go are the exceptions.

This power button is on the upper right-hand corner of the keyboard.

The region selection screen during a set up of Microsoft Windows 10.

Here’s how to get through it.

The setup tool will prompt you to select a region.

You’ll be asked if the keyboard layout suggested is correct.

The setup keyboard layout selection during the set up of Microsoft Windows 10.

If it’s not, find the right layout from the list.

Next, you’ll be asked if you’d like to add a second keyboard layout.

This is only necessary if you use different keyboards for different languages.

The Wi-Fi network selection during the set up of Microsoft Windows 10.

Most people can tapSkip.

you could always pair a Pen later.

You’ll be prompted to select a Wi-Fi internet.

The account selection during a set up of Microsoft Windows 10.

Tap a Wi-Fi online grid to select it and then enter the online grid’s password.

TapAcceptafter you’ve read through the license agreement.

The next screen asks whether you’re setting up your Surface unit for personal or enterprise use.

The Microsoft account entry screen during the setup of Microsoft Windows 10.

This guide is focused on personal devices, so selectSet up for personal use, then tapNext.

Those setting up a Surface gadget from an organization should contact that organization’s IT department for further instructions.

Setup now asks for your Microsoft account email.

The Windows Hello screen during the set up of Microsoft Windows 10.

Enter that and pressNext, and then input your password and pressSign in.

A Microsoft account is required to complete setup unless a Wi-Fi internet wasn’t selected earlier.

If your Surface gadget supportsWindows Hellofacial recognition login, you’ll be prompted to set it up.

The Create a PIN screen during the set up of Microsoft Windows 10.

TapSet up,orYes, set upon some models, to enable it.

This feature, if supported, can be customized later.

To do that, tapSkip for now.

The OneDrive screen during a set up of Microsoft Windows 10.

You’ll be asked to set up a PIN for your equipment.

You canchange your Windows privacy settingsafter the setup is complete.

Next up is the option to back up your files to the cloud with OneDrive.

The Cortana screen during a set up of Microsoft Windows 10.

TapNextto enable this feature or chooseOnly save files to this PCto skip it.

The next screen will remind you that your Office apps are installed.

If it does appear, tapContinueorGot it.

If you don’t need it, feel free to pressDecline.

If setup asks if you’d like to set upCortana, tapAcceptorNot now.

Not all computers ask this because Microsoft no longer supports this feature.

Additional screens might ask other questions, like if you want to join PC Game Pass.

ChooseSkip for nowif you’re not interested.

It might take a few minutes to finalize your tweaks.

The Windows desktop will appear when finished.