You don't need to confirm your seat online in advance. You can confirm it in advance if you like. There is no limit to this. If you don't have time to surf the internet, you can go to the counter to get your boarding pass that day. Just tell the staff who changed their boarding passes what kind of seats you need.
As it is your first time to go abroad, I would like to remind you that there is usually a small counter near the international departure port, where you can get your boarding pass. There is an international exit application form on it. You need to fill it out, and then you can get your boarding pass and application form, passport and visa.