New handheld device?

There's so much to explore when you get a new device. What can you pin? How do you change the colors and ringtones? What's the easiest way to get your contacts? And where, oh where, can you get all the apps? Here are a few ideas to help you figure out where to start with your Windows Embedded 8 Handheld device.

Get started with Windows Embedded 8 Handheld

Sign in with a Microsoft account. A Microsoft account is the email address and password you use to sign in to Microsoft Hotmail, Microsoft Xbox, Windows, Messenger, Microsoft SkyDrive, and more. You don't have to sign in with your Microsoft account first, but once you do, the possibilities on your phone open up immensely. Once you sign in, you can:

  • Download apps, music, and games from the Windows Phone Store.

  • Create backups of your phone settings to guard against mishaps.

  • Play Xbox games with friends, and get your gamerscore and avatar on your phone.

  • Get your Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn feeds in your People Hub.

  • Automatically upload your photos and videos to SkyDrive.

  • Listen to music with Xbox Music.

To learn more about Microsoft accounts, or to figure out the best one for you to use, see What is a Microsoft account?.

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