Hi Guys: A little help please?

I've always enjoyed cigars but never have taken it upon myself to buy a humidor.

I started small:


^Accessories are just for pic, it's only cigars and tobacco in there.

Now I've purchased this one:
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...?item=M-HAV300


Could someone teach me a bit about this humidor? How should I season it? For how long? Do I need beads? Tips/tricks?

I filled it with a few of these. I realize they're low brands, but my unrefined palate doesn't know the difference yet.

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