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Summary of Contents for Microsoft Surface Pro 3
- Page 1 Getting Started with your Surface Pro 3 & Surface 3 Tablet A QUICK START GUIDE FROM LOVEMYSURFACE.NET Version 3.2: July 2015 P a g e...
- Page 2 Introduction If you just got a new Surface 3 or Surface Pro 3 tablet and you want to start using it but you don’t want to read the 100+ page User Guide from Microsoft then this is the quick-start guide for you.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Setup Your New Surface Tablet .................... 4 Ports and Features ......................4 Surface 2 or Pro 3 Setup ....................5 Install the Battery in the Pen ..................6 Attach the Keyboard Cover .................... 6 Connect the Power Supply ..................... 6 Ensure you Have WiFi Available .................. - Page 4 Setup File History Backups (USB Drive) ................20 Setup File History Backups (Network Drive) ..............20 Restoring your files ......................20 Summary ........................22 Appendix A: Surface Pro 3 Type Cover ................23 Important Keys ......................23 Care and Maintenance ....................24 P a g e...
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Page 5: Setup Your New Surface Tablet
Ports and Features First, let’s go over the physical hardware for your new Surface Pro 3 (SP3) and Surface 3. The pictures below will show you the ports, controls, and cameras that you need to familiarize yourself with, to use your Surface tablet. - Page 6 Again, as this is a quick-setup guide, I have not included any technical information about the features or ports on the Surface 3. If you are curious, that information is readily available from the Microsoft website. P a g e...
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Page 7: Surface 2 Or Pro 3 Setup
1: Install the Battery in the Pen (If Applicable) You must install the battery in the pen before you turn on the Surface Pro 3 for the first time to ensure the First-Time Setup Wizard (or just setup wizard) will detect it when it runs. To do so, follow these instructions…... -
Page 8: Ensure You Have Wifi Available
4: Ensure you Have WiFi Available The setup wizard will not be able to fully configure your Surface, if it cannot find a network connection. It is easiest to do the setup if you have an “open” network (one without a password) available for use; however, you can use a WiFi network requiring a password if an open one is not available. -
Page 9: Gestures & Pen Input
Gestures & Pen Input Now that you have started your Surface and have an account, it is time to familiarize yourself with the basics of how to interact with Windows using touch and the pen. Using Touch (Gestures) Windows 8.1 was designed assuming that most people will be using a touch screen device like a Surface. -
Page 10: Using Your Surface Pen
Taking signatures (like digital ink) Writing math formulas To make the pen easier to use, Microsoft included a few features that really improve the user experience, like: Palm Blocking: Your Surface is smart enough to know when you are holding the pen and it will ignore your palm resting on the screen when the pen is near. - Page 11 To that end, below is a list of common mouse actions and how you would use the stylus to make them on your Surface tablet: Left Click: Tap a shortcut with the “Pen tip” Right Click: Tap and hold Press the Right-Click Button then Tap ...
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Page 12: Getting Acquainted With Windows 8.1
Getting Acquainted with Windows 8.1 The Modern (formerly called Metro) interface is quite a bit different than what you would see in previous versions of Windows but there is a more “traditional” Desktop interface included in Windows 8.1 that you can access with just a tap. We’ll briefly go over some of the things you’ll need to learn, in order to use your new Surface effectively. -
Page 13: How To Do Some Common Things In The Modern Interface
Tiles: Tiles are the multi-colored squares or rectangles all over the Start Screen. They are the new version of program shortcuts. To start an application, you just need to tap on a tile. You’ll probably notice that some of them are animated. These are called “Live Tiles” and are usually used to display dynamic information like the time or the latest email message to hit your queue. -
Page 14: See All Installed Program Icons
See all installed program icons You probably noticed that you don’t see tiles for all of your installed programs. This is because the home screen only shows tiles you specifically tell it to show. Think of it like the bookmarks bar in your web browser. To see all of your installed applications, just tap the All Apps icon in the lower left of the Start Screen. -
Page 15: Pin A Tile To The Start Screen
Pin a tile to the Start Screen If you want to pin a tile to the Start screen, simply select it with a tap and hold. When the menu appears at the bottom of the screen, tap the Pin to Start icon. Once it’s pinned, you can go back and put it in a Tile group. -
Page 16: Split-Screen Multitasking
PDF attachment in the Mail app. It will automatically split the screen and show the PDF side by side with the Mail app. Classic Desktop Microsoft included the classic desktop from Windows 7. You can access it by clicking on the “Desktop” tile. Note the new Start Button in the lower left corner. 15 |... - Page 17 Our favorite replacement Start button app is from Stardock for about $5 USD and is called Start8. http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/ UPDATE: At the time of this writing, Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 (due out July 29 2015) will mark the return of a functional Start button and menu.
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Page 18: Install Applications
Install Applications A computer without any applications is not very useful. The Surface 3 or Surface Pro 3 is no exception. So, this section will cover the two mechanisms you will need to know in order to install applications onto your Surface. -
Page 19: Setup A Picture Password
Setup a Picture Password Use this procedure to easily setup a picture password on your Surface tablet. Find a picture that you want to use for your picture password Make sure it’s in your Pictures folder on your Surface or in your OneDrive ... -
Page 20: Backup Your Surface
Backup your Surface If you’ve been using computers for any length of time you probably know that you should backup your files. You need to protect your data in case something bad happens. This is especially true with tablet computers (like the Surface) and laptops since they are more likely to be dropped or stolen. -
Page 21: Setup File History Backups (Usb Drive)
Setup File History Backups (USB Drive) Plug a USB drive into your Surface Swipe in from the right edge of the screen Select Search Enter “File History” in the search box Select File History from the results ... - Page 22 Select Search Enter “File History” in the search box Tap Settings and select File History Choose Restore Personal Files You will see a screen like the one below. Select the file(s) you wish to restore. You can select the date to restore from by swiping left and right or by using the arrows at the bottom of the screen.
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Page 23: Summary
Surface using both touch and the pen. As you use your Surface 3 or Surface Pro 3, you’ll discover more cool and productive things you can do with it. Over time, as your proficiency increases, you’ll start to wonder how you ever lived without it. -
Page 24: Appendix A: Surface Pro 3 Type Cover
Below is a diagram outlining important features on the Type Cover you need to be aware of. NOTE: The Type Cover shown above is for the Surface Pro 3. The Type Cover for the Surface 3 is very similar but slightly smaller. -
Page 25: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance For the most part, they Type Cover does not need much maintenance. However, there are a few things you should do to keep it in top working condition Avoid spilling liquids on it: This should go without saying but, be careful. If you do accidentally spill something in it, turn it upside down and shake gently so the liquid can work itself out.