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Published: April 9, 2013
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  • Page 1 Surface RT User Guide Published: April 9, 2013 Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 © 2013 Microsoft. All rights reserved. BlueTrack Technology, ClearType, Excel, Hotmail, Internet Explorer, Microsoft, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, SkyDrive, Windows, Xbox, and Xbox Live are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Surface, VaporMg, Skype, and Wedge are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Battery and power ........................24 Share photos, links, and more ....................26 Change your settings ........................ 27 Touch, keyboard, mouse, and pen ................... 29 Touch .............................. 29 Keyboard ............................29 Mouse ............................. 33 Capacitive pen ..........................33 © 2013 Microsoft Page iii...
  • Page 4 App commands: Where are they? ..................46 App settings ..........................47 App help and troubleshooting ..................... 47 Windows Store ..........................48 Sign in with your Microsoft account ................... 48 Find and install apps ......................... 48 Uninstall an app .......................... 49 App updates ..........................50 Add or change a payment option ..................
  • Page 5 Mail ..............................78 People ............................. 81 Calendar............................84 Camera ............................86 Xbox Music ........................... 87 Photos ............................89 Import photos or videos ......................90 Xbox Video ........................... 91 Skype .............................. 92 SkyDrive ............................93 Maps ............................... 95 © 2013 Microsoft Page v...
  • Page 6 BitLocker recovery key ......................108 Clean and care for Surface ......................108 Touchscreen care ........................108 Cover and keyboard care ..................... 108 Battery care ..........................109 Get Help and Support ......................... 109 That’s it! ............................109 © 2013 Microsoft Page vi...

  • Page 7: Meet Surface Rt

    Tap a bookmark to jump to a section in this guide. To search this guide using the Reader app: 1. Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap the Find button. 2. Type what you want to find and press Enter. ©2013 Microsoft Page 1...

  • Page 8: Highlights

    Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connect to a wireless network and use devices with Bluetooth such as mice, printers, and headsets. Dual microphones Built-in microphones make it easy to record videos and call people using your Surface. © 2013 Microsoft Page 2...
  • Page 9 (video adapters required and sold separately). Software And there are plenty of apps for work and play. Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview  Touch-optimized versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote are pre- installed. © 2013 Microsoft Page 3...

  • Page 10: What Is Windows Rt

    Surface.com. Type Cover is a slim version of a traditional laptop  keyboard with moving keys and trackpad buttons. Both keyboards work with Surface RT and Surface Pro. Colors and designs vary by market. © 2013 Microsoft Page 4...

  • Page 11: Power Supply

    Wedge Touch Mouse Surface Edition on Surface.com. To find out how to connect this mouse to your Surface, see Wedge Touch Mouse Surface Edition at Surface.com. Find out about all of the Surface accessories at Surface.com/Accessories. © 2013 Microsoft Page 5...

  • Page 12: Setup

    The connector clicks into place (either direction works). The small light at the end of the connector means Surface is getting power. 5. Press and release the power button on the top right edge of your Surface. © 2013 Microsoft Page 6...

  • Page 13: Surface Setup

    Have more than one Microsoft account? If you have more than one Microsoft account, you’ll need to choose one to sign in with on your Surface. To help you figure out how to get down to just one Microsoft account, see Choose a Microsoft account at WindowsPhone.com (English only).

  • Page 14: The Basics

    Surface, or swipe in from the right edge of the screen and then  tap Start. Keyboard Press the Windows logo key on Touch Cover or Type Cover.  Mouse or trackpad Move the pointer into the lower-left corner. When Start appears, click in the corner.  © 2013 Microsoft Page 8...

  • Page 15: Charms, Commands, And Switching Apps

    For example, if you’re in an app you’ll see commands for that app. Left edge: Switch apps And finally, swipe in from the left edge of the screen to switch between open apps. For more info, see the Switch between apps topic in this guide. © 2013 Microsoft Page 9...

  • Page 16: Touch: Tap, Slide, And Beyond

    Drag your finger across the screen. Scrolls through what’s on the screen. Pinch or stretch Pinch your thumb and forefinger together or Zooms in or out of a website, map, or move them apart. picture. © 2013 Microsoft Page 10...
  • Page 17 A quick, short movement works best. Swipe from edge Swipe in from the edge of the screen. See the previous topic for info about this. © 2013 Microsoft Page 11...

  • Page 18: The Charms: Search, Share, Start, Devices, And Settings

    Start screen. And if you open the Settings charm from an app, you’ll see settings for that app. The five charms—Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings—are always available on the right side of your screen. © 2013 Microsoft Page 12...
  • Page 19 Keyboard Press Windows logo key +C. To open a specific charm, press one of the charm keys on Touch Cover or Type Cover (they’re on the top row). © 2013 Microsoft Page 13...

  • Page 20: The Familiar Desktop

    Change your settings section in this guide. The familiar desktop After introducing all this new stuff, here’s something familiar. The Windows desktop—with its taskbar, folders, and icons—is still here, with a new taskbar and streamlined file management. © 2013 Microsoft Page 14...

  • Page 21: How To Search

    3. Open the Search charm and type what you want to find in the search box. To search the Internet: Open the Search charm, type what you want to find in the search box, and then choose Internet Explorer  from the list of apps. © 2013 Microsoft Page 15...
  • Page 22 Change search settings: Open the Settings charm, then tap or click Change PC settings. Then tap or  click Search. You can also search for files using File Explorer. For more info, see Search for files in File Explorer  Windows.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 16...

  • Page 23: Get To Know Surface

    Change when the screen dims and turns off You can change when the screen dims or turns off. Here’s how: Open the Search charm, type edit power plan, and then tap or click Settings. © 2013 Microsoft Page 17...
  • Page 24 To lock Surface, do either of the following: Press the power button or close the cover.  Tap or click your name in the upper-right corner of the Start screen, and then tap or click Lock.  © 2013 Microsoft Page 18...

  • Page 25: The Touchscreen

    2. Open the Settings charm, and then tap or click Screen. 3. Tap or click the screen rotation icon, which is a rectangle with arrows. A lock appears on the screen icon when screen rotation is locked. © 2013 Microsoft Page 19...

  • Page 26: Add Your Accounts

    Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. Once you add your accounts, your contacts, calendar, and email will appear in the Mail, People, and Calendar apps. And you can quickly get to your photos and files from services like SkyDrive, Facebook, or Flickr. © 2013 Microsoft Page 20...
  • Page 27 To find out how to sync your Google email, contacts, and calendar, see How to sync Google services Windows.com. Microsoft Exchange account To find out how to set how to set up a Microsoft Exchange account and troubleshoot connectivity problems, see How to configure an Exchange account. © 2013 Microsoft...

  • Page 28: On-Screen Keyboard

    Surface has an on-screen, touch keyboard that appears when you need it. Show the keyboard When you want to use the on-screen keyboard, fold back the cover or remove it. Now tap where you want to type. The on-screen keyboard appears. © 2013 Microsoft Page 22...

  • Page 29: Sound Features

    Surface has two stereo speakers and a headset jack for listening to music or watching movies. The internal microphones come in handy when making calls or recording videos. Adjust the volume can control the volume in a few places: © 2013 Microsoft Page 23...

  • Page 30: Battery And Power

    Surface goes into connected standby mode. This means that Surface stays connected to the Internet, waiting for you to use it. How much battery charge is left? The battery status appears in a few different places. © 2013 Microsoft Page 24...
  • Page 31 (The 48-watt power supply is not available in all countries or regions. For more info, see Power Supply on Surface.com.) The USB charging port can be used to charge other devices, like a phone, while you charge your Surface. © 2013 Microsoft Page 25...

  • Page 32: Share Photos, Links, And More

    You can't use the Share charm to share from the desktop.  Share a photo 1. Open the Photos app and find a photo or photos that you want to share. 2. Select a photo or photos: © 2013 Microsoft Page 26...

  • Page 33: Change Your Settings

    1. Swipe in from the right edge and then tap or click Settings. In the lower-right corner you have settings like network connection, volume, brightness, notifications, power, and keyboard. 2. For more settings, tap or click Change PC settings. © 2013 Microsoft Page 27...

  • Page 34: Control Panel

    Pin this program to the taskbar). Note If you’re using a Microsoft account with Surface, you can sync your settings between all the Windows 8 or Windows RT PCs that you use. For info about this, see the Sync your settings section in this guide.

  • Page 35: Touch, Keyboard, Mouse, And Pen

    Just pull it away. When you fold Touch Cover or Type Cover back behind the touchscreen, the keyboard is disabled. This way you can’t accidently type on the keyboard. © 2013 Microsoft Page 29...
  • Page 36 Fn + Page Down Fn + Search Page up Fn + Up arrow Fn + Connect Page down Fn + Down arrow Fn + Devices Home Fn + Left arrow Fn + Settings Fn + Right arrow © 2013 Microsoft Page 30...
  • Page 37 Hold the left trackpad button down and then slide a finger in any direction. Left-click and drag -or- Tap, then tap and slide one finger in any direction. Scroll Slide two fingers horizontally or vertically. Show commands in an app Tap two fingers anywhere on the trackpad. © 2013 Microsoft Page 31...
  • Page 38 2. Open the Search charm, type devices, and then tap or click Settings. 3. Tap or click Devices and Printers in the search results. 4. Tap Refresh three times (circular arrow next to the search box). 5. Try using the Trackpad Settings app again. © 2013 Microsoft Page 32...

  • Page 39: Mouse

    For example, to change the mouse pointer speed, tap or click the Pointer Options tab and adjust the speed. If you’re using a Microsoft mouse, you might also have the option to use the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center to change your mouse settings. Capacitive pen You can use a capacitive pen or stylus (sold separately) with Surface RT.

  • Page 40: Accounts

    What is a Microsoft account? A Microsoft account—an email address and password—is a new way to sign in to any PC running Windows 8 or Windows RT. When you sign in to your Surface with a Microsoft account, you’re connected to the cloud. What’s the cloud, you might ask? The “cloud”...

  • Page 41: Multiple User Accounts

    You need a Microsoft account to purchase apps, music, videos, and games for your Surface. If you're not using a Microsoft account, that's okay—you can set up a Microsoft account at any time. To find out how, see...

  • Page 42: Manage Accounts

    Family Safety is an integrated part of Windows RT, so it's easier than ever to keep track of when and how your kids use the PC. You can set limits on exactly which websites, apps, and games they're allowed to use. To turn on © 2013 Microsoft Page 36...

  • Page 43: Account Security

    To find out how to add your security info, see Help secure your Microsoft account on Windows.com. Notes If you think you think your Microsoft account has been blocked or hacked, see Get back into your  Microsoft account if it's been blocked or hacked on Windows.com...

  • Page 44: Sign In And Out

    Sign out or lock. What’s the difference? Signing out closes all the apps you were using.  Locking protects your account from use, and lets someone else sign in with their account, without closing  the apps you were using. © 2013 Microsoft Page 38...

  • Page 45: Switch To Another Account

    Create a picture password and then follow the on-screen instructions. For tips on how set up a picture password and what to do if your picture password fails, see Sign in with a picture password on Windows.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 39...

  • Page 46: Account Password

    Tips to create strong passwords and passphrases on Windows.com. Note If you think you think your Microsoft account has been blocked or hacked, see Get back into your Microsoft account if it's been blocked or hacked on Windows.com Change your password Here’s how to change your password:...
  • Page 47 Mail app. 3. Choose an item from the list: Microsoft account Choose a time frame up to 15 minutes, or Always require a password.  Local account Choose a time frame, Always require a password, or Never require a password.

  • Page 48: All About Apps

    Photos Calendar See all your photos and home Bring all your calendars videos in one place. together. Music Games Stream the latest songs, or Discover and download new listen to music in your games. collection. © 2013 Microsoft Page 42...

  • Page 49: Find An App

    Keyboard Go to the Start screen, type the name of an app and press Enter.  To learn how to change your Start screen, see Customize the Start screen in this guide. Switch between apps You can open multiple apps and then switch between them. Here’s how: © 2013 Microsoft Page 43...
  • Page 50 You’ll see the apps you recently used. Click the app you want. From the keyboard, hold down the Windows logo key and press the Tab key to switch between  Windows Store apps and the Start screen. © 2013 Microsoft Page 44...

  • Page 51: Use Two Apps Side By Side (Snap Apps)

    Apps from the Windows Store don’t slow down Surface, so you don’t need to close them. When you switch to another app, Windows leaves the app running in the background and will close it eventually if you don’t use it. © 2013 Microsoft Page 45...

  • Page 52: App Commands: Where Are They

    Commands might also appear when you select an item in an app by swiping down on item or right-clicking. For example, if you swipe down or right-click a photo in the Photos app, you’ll see commands. © 2013 Microsoft Page 46...

  • Page 53: App Settings

    (Some apps might put help in another location, so check the company's website if you can't find help in the Settings charm.) If you’re having problems running an app from the Windows Store, try the solutions on this Windows.com page: What to do if you have problems with an app. © 2013 Microsoft Page 47...

  • Page 54: Windows Store

    When you want to install an app, the Windows Store is the place to go. Here’s how to find and install an app: 1. From the Start screen, tap or click Store. 2. Make sure you’re signed in with your Microsoft account (see previous section). 3. To find an app, do one of the following: Drag your finger across the screen to browse apps.

  • Page 55: Uninstall An App

    Buy means that the app isn’t free and the price is shown. Apps that you buy are charged to the  payment option associated with your Microsoft account. To add or change the payment option on your account, see Add or change a payment method in this guide.

  • Page 56: App Updates

    1. From the Store app, open the Settings charm (swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings). 2. Tap or click Your account. If you haven't signed in to the Store, sign in using your Microsoft account. 3. Tap or click Add payment method Edit payment method, edit your info, and then tap or click Submit.

  • Page 57: Family Safety And The Windows Store

    Surface: 1. Sign in to the Store app using the same Microsoft account that you used to install apps on other PCs. (To see which account you’re signed in to, open the Settings charm, and then tap or click Your account).

  • Page 58: Personalize Your Surface

    One of the first things you’ll want to do with your new Surface is add your accounts—like Outlook.com, Gmail, Skype, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn—to your Microsoft account. Once you add your accounts, your contacts, calendar, and email will appear in the Mail, People, and Calendar apps. And you can quickly get to your photos and files from services like SkyDrive, Facebook, or Flickr.

  • Page 59: Customize The Start Screen

    You can rearrange and resize the tiles, unpin the ones you don’t use, and create groups of tiles. To see how to do all these things, watch the Rearranging tiles on Start video on Windows.com. Rearrange tiles You can arrange the tiles any way you want. Here’s how: © 2013 Microsoft Page 53...
  • Page 60 Live tiles show you useful info on the tile. For example, the Calendar tile shows you your next appointment. You can, however, turn off a live tile off if you’d like. Here’s how: Swipe down on a live tile (or right click), and then tap or click Turn live tile off.  © 2013 Microsoft Page 54...

  • Page 61: Sync Your Settings

    To choose which settings sync across PCs: 1. Sign in with your Microsoft account. To find out if you already have a Microsoft account or to set one up, How do I get a Microsoft account? on Windows.

  • Page 62: Add Languages

    You can change the desktop background, color, and sounds. Here’s how: 1. Open the Search charm, type personalization, and then tap or click Settings. 2. Tap or click Personalization. 3. Choose a theme or change the Desktop Background, Color, and Sounds individually. © 2013 Microsoft Page 56...

  • Page 63: Connect Devices

    (skip to the next section). If you have a new wireless printer that hasn’t been added to your home network, refer to the directions that came with your printer for instructions on adding it. © 2013 Microsoft Page 57...
  • Page 64 To find out how to set your default printer, see Set or change your default printer on Windows.com.  To find out how to capture your screen (print screen), see the Take a screen shot topic in this guide.  © 2013 Microsoft Page 58...

  • Page 65: Add, View, And Manage Your Devices And Printers

    3. Tap or click Add a printer Add a device and then follow the on-screen instructions. Add a Bluetooth device Here are the steps for adding a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: © 2013 Microsoft Page 59...
  • Page 66 You can switch between different audio devices, such as speakers and headphones, in Control Panel. To  do this, open the Search charm, tap Settings and then type Manage audio devices. © 2013 Microsoft Page 60...

  • Page 67: Device Compatibility

    Projector or monitor Check your projector or monitor for an HDMI port. If you don’t see one, you can  use the Surface VGA Adapter with a VGA port on your projector or monitor. The VGA Adapter is for video only, not audio. © 2013 Microsoft Page 61...
  • Page 68 Windows logo key +PgUp Move Windows Store apps to another monitor. -or- Windows logo key +PgDn Windows logo key +Right arrow Move a desktop app (such as Word) to another monitor. -or- Windows logo key +Left arrow © 2013 Microsoft Page 62...
  • Page 69 You can use the four corners of either screen to open the charms and your recent apps with your mouse.  To open the charms on the second screen, move your mouse pointer to the second screen. © 2013 Microsoft Page 63...

  • Page 70: Storage, Files, And Backup

    You can insert a USB flash drive or external storage device in to the USB port on Surface. To open files from a USB flash drive or external hard drive: 1. Insert a USB flash drive or hard drive into the USB port on your Surface (along the right edge). © 2013 Microsoft Page 64...

  • Page 71: Files And Folders

    SkyDrive. Surface includes a SkyDrive app that you can use to upload and open files on your SkyDrive. Your Microsoft account includes 7 GB of free storage on SkyDrive—that’s enough for over 20,000 Office documents or 7,000 photos.
  • Page 72 Access files on other computers section in this guide. Use SkyDrive Instead of moving files to Surface, you can store them in the cloud using SkyDrive. This way you can access your files from other computers or your phone. © 2013 Microsoft Page 66...

  • Page 73: Back Up Files Using File History

    Before you can start using File History to back up your files, you’ll need to set up a drive to save files to. We recommend that you use an external drive or network location. To the set up a drive or network location for your backup, see Set up a drive for File History on Windows.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 67...

  • Page 74: Networking

    1. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wireless network icon If you’re already connected to a network, the network name appears below the wireless bars. 2. Tap or click the network with a Connected status. © 2013 Microsoft Page 68...

  • Page 75: Join A Homegroup

    3. To browse shared files and folders, tap or click the computer name under Network or someone’s name under Homegroup. You can use this same technique to connect to other network resources such as a printer. Note PCs that are turned off, hibernating, or asleep won't appear as part of the homegroup. © 2013 Microsoft Page 69...

  • Page 76: Airplane Mode

    To turn Airplane mode on and off: 1. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wireless network icon ( 2. Set Airplane mode to or Off. When Airplane mode is on, both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned off. © 2013 Microsoft Page 70...

  • Page 77: Built-In Apps

    In addition to the OneNote desktop app, a free OneNote app is available in the Windows Store. Find out more about this in the next section. PowerPoint A program for creating presentations that convey a message or story in a series of slides.  © 2013 Microsoft Page 71...
  • Page 78 Windows 7 or Windows 8, but there are some differences. To learn about the differences, go to Office.com/OfficeRT. If you have Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview version, Office should update to the final  version through Windows Update (free download; ISP fees apply). If the update doesn’t happen, see the Update to the final Office release topic below.
  • Page 79 Check for updates Updates are available. 4. In the resulting list, select Update for Microsoft Office Home & Student 2012 RT Preview and tap or click Install. If you have problems installing the update, see the following article: Update for Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview.

  • Page 80: Onenote

    You can create to-do lists with check boxes, add pictures to notes, and format notes with things like tables, bullets, and colors. When you sign in with a Microsoft account, your notes are saved in the cloud so that you can access them from anywhere—your computer, phone, or on the web.

  • Page 81: Internet Explorer

    The Internet Explorer 10 app is optimized for touch. Tiles and tabs are oversized for easy tapping and appear only when you need them. To start the Internet Explorer app, go to Start screen and tap or click Internet Explorer. © 2013 Microsoft Page 75...
  • Page 82 You can pin sites to your Start screen or add sites to your browser favorites. From the Address bar, tap or click Pin Add to, view, and organize favorites site , then choose Pin to Start Add to favorites. For more info, see Windows.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 76...
  • Page 83 Your browser favorites and history can by synced across Windows RT and Windows 8 PCs if you use a Microsoft account. For more info, see Sync your settings in this guide. Flip ahead through sites Turning on flip ahead makes going from page to page and article to article more fluid. If you're reading an article...

  • Page 84: Mail

    1. Open the Mail app and then open the Settings charm (swipe in from the right edge of the screen and then tap Settings). 2. Tap or click Accounts and then choose the account that you want to change. © 2013 Microsoft Page 78...
  • Page 85 To clear a message, swipe across the message or right-click it. Reply, Reply all, or Forward Tap or click the Reply icon in the upper-right corner. Delete messages Select one of more messages and then tap or click the Trash icon in the upper-right corner. © 2013 Microsoft Page 79...
  • Page 86 By default, the Mail app downloads new email as it arrives and downloads email from the last two weeks. To change when and how much email is downloaded, open the Settings charm, tap or click Accounts, select an account, and then change your settings. © 2013 Microsoft Page 80...

  • Page 87: People

    When you connect your accounts, like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, you’ll get all the latest updates, Tweets, and pictures in one place. Comment on an update or retweet a Tweet without switching apps. © 2013 Microsoft Page 81...

  • Page 88: Find People

    You'll be asked to sign in with your account password, and you'll see exactly what info is going to be shared between Microsoft and the account that you're adding. Wait a few minutes, and your contacts will start appearing in the People app. Depending on the type of account, you might also see profile photos, status updates, and other info.
  • Page 89 2. If you're in the What's new section, tap or click a person's name. You can use the Share charm to share links or photos with social networks. See Share photos, links, and  more in this guide. © 2013 Microsoft Page 83...

  • Page 90: Calendar

    To do this, tap or click Scheduling assistant. This feature is only available if your workplace uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP1, or Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Preview. Ask your network admin for this info.
  • Page 91 Calendar app. To learn more, see Calendar app: Frequently asked questions on Windows.com. For info on how to get notified about upcoming events, see How to manage notifications for Mail, Calendar, People, and Messaging Windows.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 85...

  • Page 92: Camera

    1. From the Start screen, tap or click Camera. 2. Make sure Video mode is not selected. 3. Tap or click Change camera to switch between the front and back cameras. 4. Tap the screen to take a photo. © 2013 Microsoft Page 86...

  • Page 93: Xbox Music

    Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Settings, then tap or click Account. Click Sign  3. Type your Microsoft account info (email and password) and tap or click Save. Play music in your collection Here's how to play music in your Music library: 1.
  • Page 94 , then set Startup view to Preferences Stream music When you’re signed in with your Microsoft account, you can access millions of songs that you can instantly stream for free.* Here's how to stream music: Search charm (s 1. From the Music app, open the wipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Search).

  • Page 95: Photos

    Surface, tap or click Pictures library, and then tap or click Camera Roll. Photos that are in your Pictures library  appear in the Photos app. To learn more about libraries, see Library basics on Windows.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 89...

  • Page 96: Import Photos Or Videos

    If you have many photos or videos, you can store them on SkyDrive and access them from any web-  connected device, including Surface. For more info about this, see the SkyDrive topic in this guide. For info on taking videos and photos with Surface, see the Camera topic.  © 2013 Microsoft Page 90...

  • Page 97: Xbox Video

     Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Settings, then tap or click Account. Click Sign  3. Type your Microsoft account info (email and password) and tap or click Save. © 2013 Microsoft Page 91...

  • Page 98: Skype

    You can stay in touch with anyone, on almost any device, pretty much anywhere in the world, for free. You can also call landlines and mobile phones for a low cost. Set up Skype 1. Install the Skype app from the Windows Store: © 2013 Microsoft Page 92...

  • Page 99: Skydrive

    How do I sign in to Skype for Windows 8. If you choose to merge your Skype and Microsoft accounts, your Messenger friends will be automatically added to your existing list of contacts. To add more contacts to Skype, see the Adding contacts topic on Skype.com.
  • Page 100 And you have control—your files will only be shared with the people you choose. © 2013 Microsoft Page 94...

  • Page 101: Maps

    Get directions Use the directions feature in Maps to guide you to your destination. Maps shows the total distance and estimated travel time to help you plan ahead. To get directions to an address or place: © 2013 Microsoft Page 95...

  • Page 102: Using Maps

    1. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click Change PC settings. 2. Tap or click Privacy, and make sure Let apps use my location is On. To learn more, see Bing Maps app: Frequently asked questions on Windows.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 96...

  • Page 103: Xbox Games

    Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Settings, then tap or click Account. Click  Sign 3. Type your Microsoft account info (email and password) and tap or click Save. 4. Scroll to one of the stores:...

  • Page 104: Xbox Smartglass

    Tips Games that you buy are charged to the payment option associated with your Microsoft account. Games  that you buy can be installed on up to five PCs running Windows 8 or Windows RT. For more info, see the Windows Store section in this guide.
  • Page 105 Broadband Internet required; ISP fees apply. Not all games and Xbox content is SmartGlass enabled. Xbox Live Gold membership, additional fees and/or requirements apply for some content, including Xbox Music. Available features and content vary by device and region and over time. See xbox.com/live. © 2013 Microsoft Page 99...

  • Page 106: More Built-In Apps

    10-day forecasts. Compare weather from search bar, links to popular topics, and a multiple providers, check radar maps, and view background picture. You can choose a trending historical weather. topic or type your own search term. © 2013 Microsoft Page 100...
  • Page 107 Reader Read files in PDF and XPS formats. For more info, see Windows Reader: Frequently asked questions Windows.com. Be sure to check out even more apps in the Windows Store. © 2013 Microsoft Page 101...

  • Page 108: Additional Info You Should Know

    1. Open the Settings charm, and then tap or click Change PC Settings. 2. Scroll down and tap or click Windows Update. 3. Tap or click Check for updates now. See your Windows Update history To see what Windows Updates have been installed: © 2013 Microsoft Page 102...

  • Page 109: Tethering: Use Your Phone's Data Connection

    You should be aware of any data limits you have on your plan, so you don't get charged extra. By default, tethered connections are metered. Apps and updates might not download over a metered  connection. To change this setting or to learn more about this, see Metered Internet connections: Frequently asked questions. © 2013 Microsoft Page 103...

  • Page 110: Windows Defender And Windows Firewall

    The following table contains new keyboard shortcuts that you can use to get around Windows. Press this key To do this Windows logo key +start typing Search your PC. Windows logo key Open the charms. In an app, open the commands for the app. © 2013 Microsoft Page 104...

  • Page 111: Accessibility

    Ease of Access in the search box, tap or click Settings. 3. Choose the setting you want to change from the search results. For info about the Ease of Access features, see the Ease of Access topic on Windows.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 105...

  • Page 112: Speech Recognition

    Pictures library). You can also use the Snipping Tool to capture areas of the desktop screen. . For info about using the Snipping Tool, see Use Snipping Tool to capture screen shots on Windows.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 106...

  • Page 113: Refresh Surface

    1. Open the Store app. 2. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen, and then tap or click Your apps. Swipe down on apps that you want to install, and then tap or click Install. © 2013 Microsoft Page 107...

  • Page 114: Bitlocker Recovery Key

    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.

  • Page 115: Battery Care

    If you haven't registered your Surface, go online and register it at Surface.com/Support/Register. That’s it! You’ve come to the end of this guide. We hope you’ve found it helpful. Check the Surface website often for the latest news, accessories, and support info at Surface.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 109...

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