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Summary of Contents for Microsoft Surface Book
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Page 1: User Guide
Surface Book User Guide With Windows 10 Published: October 2015 Version 1.0 © 2015 Microsoft... - Page 2 © 2015 Microsoft. All rights reserved. BlueTrack Technology, Microsoft, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Windows, Xbox, and Xbox Live are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Surface and Skype are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
O TO TART ........................................14 CTION CENTER ..........................................14 EARCH .................................. 14 ASK VIEW AND VIRTUAL DESKTOPS 10 ....................................15 ETTINGS IN INDOWS Keep your Surface Book up to date ..........................16 Browse the Internet ...............................16 © 2015 Microsoft Page iii... - Page 4 Set the default audio device .................................. 28 Surface audio features ..............................28 ............................... 28 SE YOUR FAVORITE AUDIO ACCESSORIES ......................................28 DJUST THE VOLUME ........................................29 ECORD AUDIO Adjust microphone settings ................................... 29 Change which sounds play ..................................29 © 2015 Microsoft Page iv...
- Page 5 CCESS OPTIONS FOR URFACE ........................................34 THER OPTIONS ..................................34 USTOMIZE THE SIGN IN SCREEN Clean and care for your Surface Book ........................35 ......................................35 OUCHSCREEN CARE ..................................... 35 OVER AND KEYBOARD CARE ......................................35 OWER CORD CARE Registration, repair, and warranty ..........................36 ..................................
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Page 6: Meet Surface Book
Meet Surface Book Get to know Surface Book, the ultra-thin, high-performance laptop with exceptional power and versatility. Use this guide to get started with your Surface Book. For more details and how-to info, go online to Surface.com. Surface Book features Power button Press the power button to turn your Surface Book on. - Page 7 Bluetooth® 4.0. Connect to a wireless network and use Bluetooth devices such as mice, printers, and headsets. Cameras Surface Book features an 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and a 5-megapixel, fixed-focus front camera. Both cameras are high resolution and record video in 1080p, with a 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen).
- Page 8 Ports and connectors Surface Book has the ports you expect from a full-feature laptop. Two full-size USB 3.0 ports Connect a USB accessory like a mouse, printer, Ethernet adapter, USB drive, or smartphone. SD card slot Use the full-size SD card slot with an SD card (sold separately) for extra storage and transferring files.
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Page 9: Set Up Your Surface Book
Charge your Surface Book 1. Connect the two parts of the power cord. 2. Connect the power cord securely to the charging port on your Surface Book. A light appears at the end of the connector when your Surface is getting power. -
Page 10: Set Up Windows
For more info, see Set up your Surface Surface.com. Choose a mode to work in You can configure your Surface Book to suit whatever you’re doing at the moment. With the Clipboard attached to the full-size backlit keyboard, Surface Book is a high-performance laptop. - Page 11 Clipboard and bring them together until they click into place. Turn the Clipboard around and reattach it to use Surface Book like a creative canvas. By reconnecting it to the keyboard, you have access to the USB ports and the DisplayPort and you have more battery time.
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Page 12: The Basics
Surface Book charges. Note that the USB port on the power supply is only for charging, not for data transfer. If you want to use a USB device, plug it into the USB port on your Surface Book. Check the battery level You can check the battery level from the lock screen or on the desktop. -
Page 13: Making Your Battery Last
Surface battery and power on Surface.com. Power states: On, off, sleep, and restart Here's how to turn your Surface Book on, shut it down, restart and wake it, and put it into a power- saving state. On or wake Press and release the power button on Surface Book. Or, press the top button on your Surface Pen to wake up your Surface Book. -
Page 14: Touch, Keyboard, Pen, And Mouse
Fn key while you press a top-row key. The Fn key also works in combination with other keys to do certain things. Here are some of the basic shortcut keys and the special Fn key combinations on the Surface Book keyboard. -
Page 15: Touchpad Or Mouse
Surface.com for more info. Touchpad or mouse You can use the keyboard touchpad on Surface Book or connect a USB or Bluetooth mouse. For more info about ways you can interact with the keyboard and touchpad, see Using the Surface... -
Page 16: Surface Pen (Surface Pro 4 Version)
Book. Accounts and signing in The account you use to sign in on your Surface Book stores your settings, preferences, and more. For the best experience, use a Microsoft account (an email address and password) to sign in. A Microsoft account gives you seamless access to your Windows apps and social media and backs up your files and photos in the cloud. -
Page 17: Use Windows Hello
Enter on your keyboard. Use Windows Hello Since Surface Book includes an infrared (IR) camera, you can set it up to recognize your face and sign you in automatically. To set up Windows Hello, go to Start , and select Settings >... -
Page 18: Create A Child Account On Your Surface
To use the child's existing Microsoft account email address, enter the child's email address and select Next. To create a Microsoft account for the child, select The person I want to invite doesn’t have an email address. Follow the on-screen instructions to either associate the new Microsoft account with an email account that the child currently uses or set up a new account. -
Page 19: Action Center
Swipe in from the left edge of the screen or select Task view in the taskbar to see all your open apps. Select an app to focus on or close an app by clicking the X in the upper-right corner of the app. © 2015 Microsoft Page 14... -
Page 20: Settings In Windows 10
Task view and select a desktop. For more info, see Group apps into desktops on Windows.com. Settings in Windows 10 Go to Start , and select Settings for access to all your settings. © 2015 Microsoft Page 15... -
Page 21: Keep Your Surface Book Up To Date
Keep your Surface Book up to date Keep your Surface Book performing its best by getting the latest performance and security updates. Microsoft releases updates to improve Windows software security and reliability, and system and hardware updates (also known as firmware updates) to help improve the stability and performance of your Surface hardware. -
Page 22: Browsing Tips
Windows.com. Storage options Surface Book is available with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB storage. You can extend your storage options by using OneDrive, USB drives, and SD cards. Note: Pre-installed software and apps use a significant amount of space. See Surface storage Surface.com for details about formatted storage capacity. -
Page 23: Removable Storage Options
Save As screen. Then navigate to the folder where you want to save the file. Removable storage options You can use USB storage or a full-size SD card with your Surface Book to store your documents, music, videos, and pictures. -
Page 24: Pair Your Pen With Surface Book
Pair your pen with Surface Book Before you use your Surface Pen, you’ll need to pair it with your Surface Book. You may have paired the Surface Pen while setting up your Surface Book. If you didn’t pair your pen during setup, you can do it manually. -
Page 25: Save Screenshots In Onenote
The Pen Tip Kit (sold separately) contains a tip removal tool and four tips: 2H (very low friction), H (low friction), HB (medium friction), and B (high friction). Choose the tip that’s best for the way you write. You can get the kit at a Microsoft Store or online. Here’s how to change tips: 1. -
Page 26: Apps And The Windows Store
Surface.com. Apps on Surface Book Here are some of the apps that come ready to go on your new Surface Book. OneNote You can use the OneNote app on your Surface to take notes and store them in the cloud. With OneNote, you’ll have your notes whenever you need them—on your computer, phone, or the web. - Page 27 Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge gives you fast and fluid access to the Internet. Open pages in Reading View, save them to your reading list, or take notes right on the page using inking. Check out Get to know Microsoft Edge on Windows.com for details.
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Page 28: Get More Apps From The Windows Store
Ready to get even more apps? You can install more apps and programs from the Windows Store, websites, or a CD or DVD. To learn more, see Install and uninstall apps on Surface on Surface.com. For more info about the Windows Store, see Explore the Store on Windows.com. © 2015 Microsoft Page 23... -
Page 29: Connect Devices And Accessories
You can connect monitors, accessories, and other devices directly to your Surface Book using the USB ports, Mini DisplayPorts, or Bluetooth. Or, connect everything to a Surface Dock (sold separately). Surface Dock lets you transform your Surface Book into a full desktop PC using a single cable. -
Page 30: Connect A Usb Accessory (Printer, Mouse, And More)
Connect to a TV, monitor, or projector You can connect your Surface Book to another screen, or connect to an HDTV and watch movies on a big screen. You can even connect to some displays wirelessly. Surface video adapters are... -
Page 31: Connect To A Wired Display
If you have problems connecting your Surface or have questions about screen resolution, see Trouble connecting Surface to a second screen? on Surface.com. If you’re using a Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter to connect to a screen using Miracast, see Using the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter with Surface on Surface.com for more info. -
Page 32: Add A Bluetooth Accessory
To get the best sound from USB or Bluetooth speakers, turn up the volume on your Surface and in the app, if it has its own sound control, and then adjust the volume on the external USB or Bluetooth speakers. © 2015 Microsoft Page 27... -
Page 33: Set The Default Audio Device
Audio accessories: Adjust the volume on the headset, speakers, or other audio accessory, or in the software included with the accessory. To learn more, check the info that came with your accessory or visit the manufacturer's website. Apps: Some apps have a volume control within the app. © 2015 Microsoft Page 28... -
Page 34: Record Audio
If the sound quality coming from your speakers or an audio accessory isn't good, it's possible the audio recording itself isn't of good quality. Try listening to the same recording on a different device. For help with audio problems, see Troubleshoot Surface sound and audio accessories Surface.com. © 2015 Microsoft Page 29... -
Page 35: Cameras And The Camera App
Cameras and the Camera app Surface Book has a front-facing camera and a rear-facing camera. You can use the front camera to video chat with a friend, and the back camera to record meetings and events. You can also use either camera to take photos. -
Page 36: Change Camera Options
There are a few ways to look through your photos and videos: Camera app: Select Photos in the upper-left corner to open the Photos app and view the most recent picture or video taken. Swipe right to see others in your collection. © 2015 Microsoft Page 31... -
Page 37: Personalization And Settings
Surface.com. Personalization and settings Settings control nearly everything about how your Surface Book looks and works. By adjusting settings, you can customize your Surface to work the way you want. Here are a few different ways to find and change your settings. -
Page 38: Action Center
, and select Settings > Ease of Access. For more info about Ease of Access features, see Make your PC easier to use on Windows.com. (Some of these options may not be available on your Surface Book.) © 2015 Microsoft Page 33... -
Page 39: Ease Of Access Options For Surface
Ease of Access options for Surface Your Surface Book offers the following features. Narrator: Reads the text on your screen aloud. For more info, see Hear text read aloud with Narrator. Magnifier: Enlarges your screen or parts of it to make words and images easier to see. -
Page 40: Clean And Care For Your Surface Book
Keep it covered. Close the keyboard while you’re in transit or not using your Surface Book. Keep it out of the sun. Do not leave your Surface Book in direct sunlight for a long time. Ultraviolet light and excessive heat can damage the display. -
Page 41: Registration, Repair, And Warranty
Registration, repair, and warranty Register your Surface Book If you haven’t already registered your Surface Book and other Surface products, you can do so at microsoft.com/surface/support/register. You’ll need your Microsoft account (the email address and password that you use to sign in to your Surface and to download apps from the Windows Store), and the serial number of your Surface Book keyboard or Clipboard.
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