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Windows 7 programs, with the security and manageability you expect from a PC. About this guide We hope this guide helps you get the most out of your Surface Pro or Surface Pro 2. To jump to a topic (using the Reader app):...
Pro Pen for more info. CPU and RAM Surface Pro 2: 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 Processor, with Intel HD Graphics 4400. 4GB RAM or 8GB (Dual-channel LPDDR3). Surface Pro: 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i5 Processor, with Intel HD Graphics ...
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Flip out the kickstand when you want to be productive or kick back and have some fun. Surface Pro 2 has two kickstand positions: one that’s ideal for typing at a desk, and another for typing on your lap. (Surface Pro has one kickstand position.)
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Windows 8.1 Pro has everything in Windows 8.1, plus BitLocker data protection, domain join, and Remote Desktop Connection hosting. Apps and programs Surface Pro comes with many built-in apps—check out the tiles for them on your Start screen. And you can...
Set up your Surface Pro Grab your Surface and let’s go! Before you start… Make sure a wireless network is available and you have the network password (if the network is secured). Plug in and turn on 1. If you have a Typing Cover, bring it close to your Surface, so that it clicks into place (see picture).
Setup Setup runs the first time you turn on Surface Pro. During setup you’ll choose a language, color scheme, and name for your Surface. (You can change these things later.) Two key things happen during setup: Surface connects to your Wi-Fi network. If you don’t know your wireless password, see How to find ...
The basics There are a few things you need to know to get around your Surface Pro. Update to Windows 8.1 Important All of the info in this guide is for Windows 8.1. Surface Pro 2: Windows 8.1 is already installed (skip ahead to the next heading).
Support. Lock screen and signing in With a Microsoft account, personal settings like your lock screen and Start screen can follow you to other devices. Your favorite websites, browser history, and pinned sites can move with you, as well. If you don’t use Surface for a few minutes, the screen turns off and locks. When this happens, press a key (or press and release the Power button), then swipe up on the touchscreen.
For info on how to sync Google email, contacts, and calendar, see How to sync Google services Windows.com. Microsoft Exchange: To find out how to set up and troubleshoot a Microsoft Exchange account, see How to configure an Exchange account.
3. Add your contacts. To find out how, see Skype on Surface on Surface.com. Included with your Surface Pro 2 purchase: One year of free voice calling to landlines in over 60 countries, and free Skype WiFi at over 2 million hotspots worldwide. To activate your free Skype experience, use the code included in your Surface Pro 2 packaging.
> Shut down. Surface Pro 2: You can also press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds, then swipe down on the screen. Sleep Close the Cover, press and release the Power button, or don’t use Surface for a few minutes.
Change when the screen dims, turns off, or sleeps If you don’t use Surface Pro for a while, the screen may dim or turn off, or Surface may go to sleep. This happens to help preserve battery life. Here’s where you can change these settings: 1.
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When you see a low battery warning, plug your Surface Pro into an electrical outlet. If you don’t recharge the battery, Surface will eventually save your work and shut down. Notes It takes 2-4 hours to fully charge your Surface Pro battery from an empty state.
Docking Station Surface Pro charges while it’s docked in the Docking Station. For more info, see Docking Station in this guide. The touchscreen The multi-touch screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio—perfect for watching 1080p HD videos and optimized for multi- tasking with side-by-side apps.
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On-screen keyboard on Surface Pro To close the on-screen keyboard: Tap an area where text can’t be typed or tap the keyboard button , and then the close keyboard button Thumb keyboard and handwriting options Thumb keyboard. The thumb keyboard makes it easy to type with your thumbs while holding ...
The Kickstand Surface Pro 2 has two built-in kickstand positions (24° and 40°), so you can easily see the screen when you’re working at a desk or typing on your lap. You can flip out the kickstand from either side.
Surface has two stereo speakers and a headset jack for listening to music or watching movies. The internal microphone comes in handy when making calls or recording videos. Note Surface Pro 2 features Dolby® audio, so that you can enjoy the best audio experience.
Pro Pen Surface Pro comes with a digital pen that you can use to mark up documents and take hand-written notes. Palm Block technology lets you write comfortably, without worrying about your hand touching the screen while you write. Or you can get creative and draw something in Fresh Paint—a drawing app available in the Windows Store.
Use apps and programs Find and open apps Like the Start button in previous versions of Windows, the Start screen is where you go to start apps. Surface Pro can run two types of apps: Windows Store apps—such as Music, Mail, and Weather.
Keyboard. Press 2. Choose an item on the bar of commands. Built-in apps Learn about the apps included with Surface Pro in the Built-in apps section of this guide. App settings and help App settings. Open the Settings charm from an app. For example, open the Mail app and then open the ...
Sync your settings When you sign in with a Microsoft account, your personal settings and preferences are stored on SkyDrive, and are synced to any PC that you sign in to. To choose which settings sync: Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings >...
What is a Microsoft account? A Microsoft account is the email address and password that you use to sign in to services like Outlook.com, SkyDrive, Windows Phone, and Xbox. If you use an email address and password to sign in to these Microsoft services, then you already have a Microsoft account.
PC settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. 2. Under Password policy, choose an item from the list: Microsoft account. Choose a time frame or Always require a password. Local account. Choose a time frame, Always require a password, or Never require a ...
Notes If your Surface Pro is on a domain, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and choose Change a password. Forgot your password? See I forgot my password on Surface.com. For other password-related questions, see Passwords in Windows: FAQ on Windows.com. ...
When you want to get more apps (or games), the Windows Store is the place to go. Note You need to be connected to the Internet and signed in with a Microsoft account to install apps. Here’s how to get more apps: 1.
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Install the same apps as another PC. If you’ve installed apps on another Windows 8 or Windows RT PC and want to install similar apps on Surface, see Use your Microsoft account to install apps on multiple on Windows.com. Get games There’s a game for everyone in the Windows Store.
Install from a CD or DVD To install an app or program from a CD or DVD, connect an external USB optical disc drive to your Surface Pro. If the app doesn't start installing automatically, open the Search charm, type...
Connect devices Connect a USB mouse, printer, and more Surface Pro has a full-size USB 3.0 port that you can use to connect accessories, such as a printer, camera, music player, phone, a mouse, or even an external hard drive.
Why isn't Windows finding my wireless device? What if a wired device isn't installed properly? Surface Pro is compatible with devices that are certified for Windows 8.1. To see what's compatible, go to the Compatibility Center for Windows 8.1.
Need help? In the Scan app, open the Settings charm and then choose Help. Connect to a TV, monitor, or projector You can connect your Surface Pro to a TV to watch movies on a big screen, a projector to share a presentation, or another monitor so you can work with multiple apps.
Docking Station The Docking Station lets you quickly connect Surface Pro to all your desktop PC peripherals in a single step. While your Surface Pro is docked, it charges Surface and powers your connected PC peripherals. Here’s how to set up the Docking Station: 1.
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How do I set the default audio device? in this guide. Notes It takes 2-4 hours to fully charge your Surface Pro battery from an empty state. The Docking Station has one USB 3.0 port and three USB 2.0 ports. Use the USB 3.0 port when ...
SkyDrive (online storage) SkyDrive is cloud storage that comes with your Microsoft account. You can save files from your apps directly to SkyDrive. When you open or save a file, just choose SkyDrive as the location. (It might already be selected.) Or you can use the SkyDrive app—see the...
Networking Surface Pro has built-in Wi-Fi that you can use to get online. Once you’re online, you can browse the Internet, get apps, send email, and access other computers and devices on your network. Connect to a Wi-Fi network 1. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wireless network icon ( 2.
To connect to a wired network: 1. Plug a USB Ethernet network adapter (sold separately) into the USB port on Surface Pro (along the left edge). 2. Plug an Ethernet network cable into the adapter. 3. Plug the other end of the network cable into your router or an Ethernet network port.
Built-in apps Surface Pro comes with a great set of apps such as People, Skype, and Camera. Internet Explorer 11 Surfing the web has never been better. Surface has two versions of Internet Explorer: a touch-friendly app a desktop app ...
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Sync your settings. If you’re using a Microsoft account, your favorites, open tabs, home page, history, and settings can be synced across your Windows RT and Windows 8 PCs. For more info, see Sync your settings in this guide.
What’s the difference between Office 2013 suites and Office 365? You can subscribe to an Office 365 plan or buy an Office 2013 suite for your Surface Pro. To learn more about the difference between the Office 365 plans and Office 2013 suites, see Office Frequently Asked Questions Office.com.
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SkyDrive and Office work together When you sign in with a Microsoft account, your docs are saved on SkyDrive (by default) so that you can access them from anywhere—your computer, phone, or the web. Saving Office docs on SkyDrive also makes it easy to share and work with other people.
Camera Surface Pro has two cameras. You can use the front-facing camera for Skype calls, and the rear-facing camera to record meetings and events. When Surface Pro is positioned on a desk using the first kickstand position (Surface Pro 2 has two kickstand positions, Surface Pro has one), the rear-facing camera points straight ahead.
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Stream music When you’re signed in with your Microsoft account, you can stream millions of songs for free*. You’ll hear some when you’re listening to songs you don’t own, and there’s some fine print you should read about streaming limits.
Skype is the always-on app that makes staying in touch easier than ever. Connect with friends, family, and colleagues by using Skype calls and chat. Included with your Surface Pro 2 purchase: One year of free voice calling to landlines in over 60 countries, and free Skype WiFi at over 2 million hotspots worldwide.
Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to see commands. Included with your Surface Pro 2 purchase: 200GB of free SkyDrive storage, for two years. To activate your free SkyDrive storage, just use the code included in your Surface Pro 2 packaging.
More built-in apps Here are some additional apps pre-installed on your Surface Pro: News Finance Keep up to date with what’s happening Stay on top of financial news and in the world using this photo-rich app. market data from global sources.
You can still sign in to Windows and use your files as you normally would. To find out how to turn on Bitlocker Drive Encryption for your Surface Pro, see Help protect your files with BitLocker.
Surface Pro BIOS/UEFI and starting from a USB device Surface Pro uses a standard firmware interface called UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). To find out how to access the Surface UEFI firmware settings and boot from a USB device, see How do I use BIOS/UEFI? Surface.com.
If a security event or hardware failure locks your Surface, you’ll need a BitLocker recovery key to sign in. If you sign in to your Surface with a Microsoft account, a copy of your BitLocker recovery key is automatically backed up to that account.
Some Typing Covers are available in different colors or designs . To see what’s available, check out Covers Surface.com. All Typing Covers can be used with Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2. Colors and designs vary by region. Wireless Adapter for Typing Covers The Wireless Adapter lets you wirelessly connect a Typing Cover to your Surface.
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Car Charger in this guide. Docking Station The Docking Station lets you quickly connect Surface Pro to all your desktop PC peripherals, such as another monitor, an Ethernet connection, speakers, and a full-size keyboard. To learn more, see Docking Station in this guide.
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