Microsoft Surace RT User's Guide

Surface User Guide With Windows RT 8.1 Software Published: March 2014 Version 2.0

© 2014 Microsoft Page 4 Ports  HD video out port Share videos, photos, or presentations by connecting Surface to an HDTV, monitor, or projec

© 2014 Microsoft Page 5 Software  Windows RT Surface comes pre-installed with Windows RT—a Windows-based operating system that's optimi

© 2014 Microsoft Page 6 Set up your Surface Grab your Surface and let’s go! Before you start… Make sure a wireless network is available and y

© 2014 Microsoft Page 7 Setup Setup runs the first time you turn on Surface. During setup you’ll choose a language, color scheme, and name for

© 2014 Microsoft Page 8 The basics There are a few things you need to know to get around your Surface. Update to Windows RT 8.1 Important Al

© 2014 Microsoft Page 9 To go to Start:  Touch. Press below the touchscreen, or swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Start. 

© 2014 Microsoft Page 10 Gesture How to do it What it does Tap and hold Press your finger down and hold for about a second. Shows options rel

© 2014 Microsoft Page 11 Gesture How to do it What it does Swipe to select Swipe an item with a short, quick movement in the direction opposi

© 2014 Microsoft Page 12 Here's what you can do with the charms: Search. You can use the Search charm ( +S) to finds things on Surface, O

© 2014 Microsoft Page 13 Lock screen and signing in With a Microsoft account, personal settings like your lock screen and Start screen can foll

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© 2014 Microsoft Page 14 Get started Now that you know the basics, let’s get online and add your accounts. Get online Here’s how to get online:

© 2014 Microsoft Page 15 3. Choose the type of account you want to add, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Most accounts can be added

© 2014 Microsoft Page 16 OneDrive: Your personal cloud OneDrive is online storage that comes with your Microsoft account. It’s like an extra ha

© 2014 Microsoft Page 17 Get to know Surface Now that you’ve added your accounts, let’s go a little deeper. Power states: On, off, standby, an

© 2014 Microsoft Page 18 Standby If you don’t use Surface for a few minutes the screen turns off and locks, just like a smartphone. When this

© 2014 Microsoft Page 19 Notes  It takes 2-3 hours to fully charge your Surface battery from an empty state.  Surface can’t be charged thro

© 2014 Microsoft Page 20 Automatically adjust screen brightness  Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC Settings > PC and devices

© 2014 Microsoft Page 21 On-screen keyboard Surface has an on-screen, touch keyboard that appears when you need it. Show the on-screen keyboa

© 2014 Microsoft Page 22 Suggestions and corrections As you type on the on-screen keyboard, suggestions appear above the keyboard. For more in

© 2014 Microsoft Page 23 Typing Covers (keyboards) Choose from the following Typing Covers:  Touch Cover and Touch Cover 2 Super-thin, pre

© 2014 Microsoft Page iii Contents MEET SURFACE ...

© 2014 Microsoft Page 24 To turn key sounds on or off: Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings > PC and devices > Typing

© 2014 Microsoft Page 25 Adjust the backlighting Touch Cover 2 and Type Cover 2 have keys that can illuminate. The backlighting turns on when

© 2014 Microsoft Page 26 More function keys for either Typing Cover For this key Press this For this key Press this Page up Fn + Up arrow Pa

© 2014 Microsoft Page 27 Battery status The battery status light is on the top middle of the adapter. When the battery gets low (less than 15%

© 2014 Microsoft Page 28 How do I change the touchpad settings? You can turn off the touchpad, turn off edge swiping, reverse the scrolling, an

© 2014 Microsoft Page 29  Apps. Some apps have a volume control. Tips  To quickly pause audio in an app from the Windows Store, press the

© 2014 Microsoft Page 30 The desktop The Windows desktop—with its taskbar, folders, and icons—is still available in Windows RT 8.1. To go to th

© 2014 Microsoft Page 31 Use apps Surface comes with a great set of apps such as People, Skype, and Camera. Learn more about these apps in the

© 2014 Microsoft Page 32 Switch between open apps If you want to keep your apps full screen, you can quickly switch between open apps. Here’s h

© 2014 Microsoft Page 33 Here’s how to arrange two apps side-by-side: 1. Open each of the apps you want to use. 2. Open the recently used ap

© 2014 Microsoft Page iv SEARCH, SHARE, AND SETTINGS ...

© 2014 Microsoft Page 34 To completely stop all processes associated with an app, drag the app to the bottom of the screen, and hold it there u

© 2014 Microsoft Page 35 Search, share, and settings There are charms to help you find things, share stuff, and change your settings. How to s

© 2014 Microsoft Page 36 Tips  Keyboard shortcuts. Press +S to open Search. To search for a file (on Surface or OneDrive), press +F. And to

© 2014 Microsoft Page 37  To bookmark the page to read later, choose Reading List.  To save the link in OneNote, choose OneNote. To shar

© 2014 Microsoft Page 38 Change your settings PC Settings Most of the settings that you'll want to change can be found in PC settings. To

© 2014 Microsoft Page 39 Accounts and sign in A user account determines how you interact and personalize your Surface. When you want to use Sur

© 2014 Microsoft Page 40 Manage accounts There are two places you can manage user accounts:  PC Settings. Open the Settings charm, tap or cl

© 2014 Microsoft Page 41 Create a PIN Instead of typing a password, you can sign in quickly with a four-digit PIN. Here’s how: 1. Open the Se

© 2014 Microsoft Page 42 Account security It's an excellent idea to help protect your account by adding security info to it. If you ever f

© 2014 Microsoft Page 43 Apps and games from the Windows Store Discover a variety of great apps and games in the Windows Store. You can browse

© 2014 Microsoft Page v CONNECT TO A WIRED NETWORK ...

© 2014 Microsoft Page 44 Important You can only install apps from the Windows Store, not from other sources. You can’t install Windows 7 apps

© 2014 Microsoft Page 45 Family Safety with the Windows Store You can use Family Safety to control which games and apps your child can see and

© 2014 Microsoft Page 46 Reinstall an app You can reinstall apps or games you’ve bought without paying for them again (as long as they're

© 2014 Microsoft Page 47 Personalize your Surface Add your accounts If you haven’t already added your email and social networking accounts, see

© 2014 Microsoft Page 48 Change your lock screen Your lock screen can include a picture, a slide show of pictures, and app notifications such

© 2014 Microsoft Page 49 Lock screen app notifications To choose which apps have notifications on the lock screen: 1. Open the Settings charm,

© 2014 Microsoft Page 50 Connect devices Connect a USB mouse, printer, and more Surface has a full-size USB 2.0 port that you can use to connec

© 2014 Microsoft Page 51 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish pairing your device. If the accessory requires a passcode (sometimes ca

© 2014 Microsoft Page 52 How do I scan something? You can use the Scan app to scan pictures or documents to a variety of file formats (such as

© 2014 Microsoft Page 53 Connect with a cable To connect Surface to another screen you’ll need an adapter and a compatible VGA or HDMI cable (c

© 2014 Microsoft Page vi APP HELP AND TROUBLESHOOTING ...

© 2014 Microsoft Page 54  Extend. You'll see everything spread over both screens, and you can drag and move items between the two.  Se

© 2014 Microsoft Page 55 Storage, files, and backup Here’s what you need to know about storage, files, and backup. How much disk space do I hav

© 2014 Microsoft Page 56 microSD memory card You can add additional storage to Surface by inserting a microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC card.

© 2014 Microsoft Page 57 3. Do one of the following:  Open: Tap or click a file.  Download: Swipe down on a file (or right-click), and th

© 2014 Microsoft Page 58 Networking Surface has built-in Wi-Fi that you can use to get online. Once you’re online, you can browse the Internet,

© 2014 Microsoft Page 59 5. If prompted, type your username and password, and then tap Next. If you don't know this info, check with your

© 2014 Microsoft Page 60 Connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Surface can connect to your workplace network by using a Virtual Private Ne

© 2014 Microsoft Page 61 Tethering: Use your phone’s data connection If a wireless network isn’t available, you might be able to connect your p

© 2014 Microsoft Page 62 Built-in apps Surface 2 comes with a great set of apps such as Skype, Camera, and Office 2013 RT. Note Some features

© 2014 Microsoft Page 63 A few more things  File compatibility. Office 2013 apps can open files created with previous versions of Office. To

©2014 Microsoft Page 1 Meet Surface Ultra-thin and light, Surface is the on-the-go tablet. With Xbox Music and Video, games, and Internet Exp

© 2014 Microsoft Page 64  To open Internet Explorer, go to Start and tap or click Internet Explorer. For help getting started, check out the

© 2014 Microsoft Page 65 Your web favorites You can pin websites to your Start screen or add them to your browser favorites. Here’s how: 1. Go

© 2014 Microsoft Page 66 Mail You can use the Mail app to read and respond to your email messages from all your email accounts. Add email acco

© 2014 Microsoft Page 67 To change when and how much email is downloaded, open the Settings charm, tap or click Accounts, select an account, an

© 2014 Microsoft Page 68 People The People app is your address book and your social app all in one. When you connect your accounts, like Facebo

© 2014 Microsoft Page 69 Note Your Google calendar can’t be synced with the Calendar app. For a workaround, see How to see your Google events

© 2014 Microsoft Page 70 Record videos and take photos The Camera app is pre-installed on Surface or you can use another camera app from the Wi

© 2014 Microsoft Page 71 For best results, keep the camera in the same place as you tilt and rotate it, as if it’s on a tripod. Move slowly and

© 2014 Microsoft Page 72 3. Tap or click Edit. 4. Choose from auto and basic fixes, light and color adjustments, and effects. 5. Once the p

© 2014 Microsoft Page 73 Play music 1. From the Start screen, tap or click Music. 2. On the left, tap or click Collection. 3. Choose to see

© 2014 Microsoft Page 2 Surface features Finish Made with VaporMg, Surface is precision crafted to be tough yet elegant, without excessive bul

© 2014 Microsoft Page 74 Get more music apps You can browse or search the Windows Store for music apps. Need help? If you need help, see Xbox

© 2014 Microsoft Page 75  To find out how to share and print photos, see Share and print photos on Windows.com. Video You can use the Video a

© 2014 Microsoft Page 76 Skype Skype is the always-on app that makes staying in touch easier than ever. Connect with friends, family, and colle

© 2014 Microsoft Page 77  To see what’s on you OneDrive, go to Start and tap or click OneDrive. All of the files that you’ve saved on OneDriv

© 2014 Microsoft Page 78 Use OneDrive to share files With OneDrive, it’s easy to share files securely and easily with your friends or coworker

© 2014 Microsoft Page 79 SmartGlass Be sure to check out the Xbox SmartGlass app too—it’s available for free in the Windows Store, and turns Su

© 2014 Microsoft Page 80 Weather Prepare for the latest conditions with hourly, daily, and 10-day forecasts. Compare weather from multiple prov

© 2014 Microsoft Page 81 Additional info you should know This section includes a few more things that would be helpful for you to know. Keep S

© 2014 Microsoft Page 82 How can I help protect my Surface from viruses? Windows RT includes up-to-date virus and malware protection called Win

© 2014 Microsoft Page 83 BitLocker recovery key Data on your Surface hard drive is automatically encrypted to help keep it secure. This way, if

© 2014 Microsoft Page 3 Kickstand Flip out the kickstand when you want to be productive or kick back and have some fun. Stereo speakers and h

© 2014 Microsoft Page 84 Accessories Accessories add to your Surface experience. Typing Covers Click in a unique keyboard that doubles as a co

© 2014 Microsoft Page 85 24W Power Supply (included with Surface) Surface comes with a 24-watt power supply for charging your battery. For more

© 2014 Microsoft Page 86 Care and cleaning Here’s how to keep your Surface looking and working great. Touchscreen care Scratches, finger grease

© 2014 Microsoft Page 87 Help, Service, and Support Surface help Support. For help and support info, go to Surface.com/Support. Find answers an