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Cortana

How to set up and use Cortana, a personal assistant that provides help whenever you need it.


INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
  1. Cortana is a digital, personal assistant capable of adapting to your personality and interests over time.
    Note: An active Microsoft account is required to use Cortana.
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  2. From the Start screen, tap Cortana. Cortana can also be accessed from any screen by tapping the Search icon.
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  3. Tap yes.
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  4. Tap the type your name field, then enter the desired name.
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  5. Tap the Go icon.
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  6. Tap the Play icon to hear Cortana say the given name, then tap sounds good.
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  7. Tap next.
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  8. To use Cortana, tap the ask me anything field and enter the desired search. To initiate a voice search, tap the Microphone icon.
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  9. Tap the Go icon.
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  10. The results are displayed.
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