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Published: April 30, 2013
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  • Page 1 Surface Pro User Guide Published: April 30, 2013 Version 1.01...
  • 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

    Contents Meet Surface Pro ..........................1 About this guide ........................... 1 Highlights ............................2 What is Windows 8 Pro? ......................4 Surface accessories ........................4 Setup ..............................6 Plug in and turn on ........................6 Surface setup ..........................7 Lock screen and signing in ....................... 7 The basics .............................
  • Page 4 App settings ..........................51 App help and troubleshooting ..................... 51 Install apps ............................52 Sign in with your Microsoft account ................... 52 Install apps and programs ...................... 52 Get your programs working with Windows 8 ..............54 Uninstall an app or program ....................54 Update apps from the Windows Store ................
  • Page 5 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ..................83 Connect using a VPN connection ..................83 Built-in apps ............................85 Internet Explorer ......................... 85 Mail ..............................88 People ............................. 92 Calendar............................94 Camera ............................96 Xbox Music ........................... 97 Photos ............................100 © 2013 Microsoft Page v...
  • Page 6 Work with files and apps on another PC ............... 123 Restore, refresh, or reset Surface ..................123 Add Windows Media Center ....................125 Surface Pro BIOS/UEFI ......................125 BitLocker recovery key ......................125 Clean and care for Surface ......................127 Touchscreen care ........................
  • Page 7 Battery care ..........................128 Get Help and Support ......................... 128 That’s it! ............................128 © 2013 Microsoft Page vii...

  • Page 8: Meet Surface Pro

    PC. About this guide This guide walks you through everything you need to know about Surface Pro. Whether you read this from beginning to end or jump all around, we hope you find this guide useful as you get to know Surface.

  • Page 9: Highlights

    Highlights Real quick, here are some features of your Surface Pro: Touchscreen The touchscreen, with a 16:9 aspect ratio and full-HD display (1080p resolution) is great for watching HD movies, browsing the web, and using Office apps (sold separately). You can use your fingers to select, zoom, or move things around on the screen.
  • Page 10 Use the microSDXC card slot on the right edge to transfer files or for extra storage (currently up to 64 GB). Mini DisplayPort  Share what’s on your Surface by connecting it to an HDTV, monitor, or projector (video adapters required and sold separately). © 2013 Microsoft Page 3...

  • Page 11: What Is Windows 8 Pro

    Data protection with BitLocker and BitLocker To Go.  Domain join, so you can connect to your corporate or school network.  Remote Desktop Connection hosting, so you can connect to Surface Pro from another PC.  Surface accessories Accessories add to your experience with Surface.

  • Page 12: Power Supply

    Mouse Surface Edition at Surface.com. Ethernet adapter You can use the Surface Ethernet adapter to connect your Surface Pro to a wired network using an Ethernet network cable. For more info about this, see Connect to a wired network in this guide.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: Charms, Commands, And Switching Between 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 17: 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 18 A quick, short movement works best. Swipe from edge Swipe in from the edge of the screen. For info about this, see the previous topic. © 2013 Microsoft Page 11...

  • Page 19: 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 20 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 21 When you open Settings, the items in lower-right corner are always the same. Here you’ll find PC settings like network connection, volume, brightness, notifications, power (shutdown and restart), and keyboard. For more info, see the Change your settings section in this guide. © 2013 Microsoft Page 14...

  • Page 22: The Familiar Desktop

    1. Open the Mail app (from the Start screen, tap or click Mail). 2. If you have multiple email accounts, select an email account in the lower-left corner. 3. Open the Search charm and type what you want to find in the search box. © 2013 Microsoft Page 15...

  • Page 23: What Moved Or Changed In Windows 8

    With a keyboard, press the Windows logo key  Control Panel Control Panel is still available, and some settings are available in PC Settings. To learn about this, see Change your settings in this guide. © 2013 Microsoft Page 16...
  • Page 24 Set the date and time, tap or click Settings, and then tap or click Set the time and date. 2. Tap or click Change date and time. 3. Use the controls to change the date and time. © 2013 Microsoft Page 17...

  • Page 25: Get To Know Surface

    By default, if you don’t use Surface for an hour, it will go into a deep sleep called hibernation. While sleep puts your work and settings in memory and draws a small amount of power, hibernation puts your open documents and programs on your hard disk, and then turns off your Surface. © 2013 Microsoft Page 18...
  • Page 26 Note A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings (like display and sleep) that manages how your PC uses power. For more info about power plans, see the topic Power Plans: Frequently asked questions Windows.com. (Surface Pro does not support connected standby.) Wake To wake up Surface, do this: 1.

  • Page 27: The Touchscreen

    A lock appears on the screen icon when screen rotation is locked. Note Screen orientation is also in Control Panel. To find this setting, open the Search charm, type screen orientation, tap or click Settings, and then choose Change screen orientation from the search results. © 2013 Microsoft Page 20...

  • Page 28: 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 21...
  • Page 29 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 30: On-Screen Keyboard

    3. Follow the instructions to add your account. You might need to wait a few minutes before photos from the new account begin to appear. On-screen keyboard Surface has an on-screen, touch keyboard that appears when you need it. © 2013 Microsoft Page 23...
  • Page 31 You can change the on-screen keyboard settings in PC settings. Here’s how: 1. Open the Settings charm, and then tap or click Change PC settings. 2. Tap or click General and then make changes under Touch Keyboard. © 2013 Microsoft Page 24...

  • Page 32: Sound Features

    Surface has an internal lithium-ion battery designed to go everywhere you go. The amount of time your battery lasts varies depending on the kinds of things you do with your Surface and your power settings. © 2013 Microsoft Page 25...
  • Page 33 It takes about 4 hours to fully charge your Surface battery from an empty state. Note The 24-watt power supply designed for Surface RT can be used to charge Surface Pro, but the charging will take longer. © 2013 Microsoft...

  • Page 34: Share Photos, Links, And More

    USB charging port The 48-watt power supply that comes with Surface Pro, includes a USB port so that you can charge other devices, like a phone, while you charge your Surface. The USB port is only for charging. Devices connected to the USB charging port aren’t recognized by Surface.

  • Page 35: 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 28...

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 30...
  • Page 38 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 31...
  • Page 39 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 32...

  • Page 40: Mouse

    USB or Bluetooth mouse. To use a USB mouse, plug the transceiver into the USB port on your  Surface. To use a mouse with Bluetooth, see the Add a Bluetooth device section in  this guide. © 2013 Microsoft Page 33...

  • Page 41: Surface Pen

    Keyboard Center to change your mouse settings. Surface 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.
  • Page 42 You can select an action, such as copy or paste, for a flick or add your own flick action. Here’s how: 1. Open the Search charm, type pen and touch in the search box, and tap or click Settings. © 2013 Microsoft Page 35...
  • Page 43 2. Tap or click Specify which hand you write with from the search results. 3. Select Right-handed or Left-handed. More pen info For more info about using the Surface pen, see The Surface pen: FAQ on Surface.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 36...

  • Page 44: Accounts

    Windows RT PCs you use, and you won’t get the benefits of connecting your PC to the cloud. If you want to download apps from the Windows Store, you’ll need to use a Microsoft account. To switch from a local account to a Microsoft account: 1.
  • Page 45 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 46: Multiple User Accounts

    How to add an account to your Microsoft account  Change sharing settings for apps and accounts  To find out how to change your Microsoft account payment option or see your billing history, see the Windows Store section of this guide.

  • Page 47: Family Safety

    For more info about this, see Tips to create strong passwords and passphrases on Windows.com. 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 48: Sign In And Out

    Signing out closes all of the apps that 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 41...

  • Page 49: Switch To Another Account

    Create a picture password You can sign in using gestures on a picture of your choice. Here’s how: 1. Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings and then tap or click Users. © 2013 Microsoft Page 42...

  • Page 50: 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.
  • Page 51 3. Choose an item from the list: Microsoft account Choose a time frame up to 15 minutes, or select Always require a password.  Local account Choose a time frame, or select Always require a password or Never require a ...

  • Page 52: 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 45...

  • Page 53: Find An App

    You can also start desktop apps from the desktop. To switch to the desktop, go to the Start screen and tap or click Desktop (or press Windows logo key + D). You can create a shortcut for a desktop app or pin desktop © 2013 Microsoft Page 46...

  • Page 54: Switch Between Apps

    Here’s how to see a list of open apps and switch to an app: With touch, swipe in from the left edge without  lifting your finger, and then push back toward the left edge. You'll see the apps you recently used. Tap the app you want. © 2013 Microsoft Page 47...

  • Page 55: Use Two Apps Side By Side (Snap Apps)

    Swipe in from the left edge without lifting your finger, and then push back toward the left edge. You'll see the apps you recently used. Now, drag the app you want to the left or right side of the screen until an opening appears behind it. © 2013 Microsoft Page 48...

  • Page 56: Close Apps

    You'll see the apps you recently used, plus Start. Close an app: Drag the app you want to close from the list to the bottom of the screen. © 2013 Microsoft Page 49...

  • Page 57: Use Task Manager

    After you open an app, you might wonder how you can change things in the app. App commands stay out of sight until you need them, so you can use the whole screen for what you’re doing. When you need app commands, they appear at the top and bottom of your screen. © 2013 Microsoft Page 50...

  • Page 58: 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 51...

  • Page 59: Install Apps

    Here’s how to find and install an app from the Windows Store: 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: ©...
  • Page 60 Install apps 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, enter Computer in the search box, then ©...

  • Page 61: Get Your Programs Working With Windows 8

    4. Choose the app from the list and then tap or click Uninstall. Tips To see your installed apps, go to Start and swipe down from the top of the screen (or right-click), then  tap or click apps. © 2013 Microsoft Page 54...

  • Page 62: Update Apps From The Windows Store

    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 63: View Your Billing History

    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 64: 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, 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 65: Customize The Start Screen

    Rearranging tiles on Start video on Windows.com. Rearrange tiles You can arrange the tiles any way you want. Here’s how: To move a tile, drag it up or down, and then drag it where you want it.  © 2013 Microsoft Page 58...
  • Page 66 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 59...

  • Page 67: Desktop Settings

    If a desktop app appears bigger or smaller than you’d like, you can disable display scaling for a desktop app or change the size of desktop items. Solution 1: Disable display scaling for the app You can disable display scaling for an individual desktop app. Here’s how: © 2013 Microsoft Page 60...

  • Page 68: Sync Your Settings

    If you want to keep some of your personal settings more private, you can turn off syncing for specific settings, or turn off syncing entirely. 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, see How do I get a Microsoft account? on Windows.

  • Page 69: Notifications

    2. Tap or click Personalize, and then choose which apps you want to appear and the lock screen. For more info about notifications, see the topic How to manage notifications for Mail, Calendar, People, and Messaging on Windows.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 62...

  • Page 70: Add Languages

    Mini DisplayPort Use this port to connect Surface to a TV, a monitor, or projector.  Adapters and cables sold separately. Note Surface Pro is compatible with devices that are certified for Windows 8. For more info about this, see the Device compatibility topic in this guide.

  • Page 71: Printing

    2. Swipe in from the right and then tap Devices. 3. Tap or click your printer from the list. If your printer isn’t listed, it might be because the app doesn’t support printing or you haven’t added a printer. © 2013 Microsoft Page 64...

  • Page 72: Add, View, And Manage Your Devices And Printers

    Printer compatibility Surface Pro is compatible with printers that are certified for Windows 8. Windows Update automatically installs important driver updates as they become available. You can also download and update drivers from the printer manufacturer's website.
  • Page 73 Manage your devices Devices and Printers in Control Panel is where you can manage your devices, change settings, and troubleshoot problems. For example, you can set a default printer or change the settings for a wireless mouse. © 2013 Microsoft Page 66...

  • Page 74: Device Compatibility

    Troubleshoot. Device compatibility Surface Pro is compatible with devices that are certified for Windows 8. These devices are marked with the certified for Windows 8 logo. To see what's compatible with Windows 8, go online to the...
  • Page 75  After you connect a second screen, you might want to change the size of desktop items. For info on how to do this, see Desktop apps appear too big or small in this guide. © 2013 Microsoft Page 68...
  • Page 76 You can decide whether you want to have a taskbar on all of your displays, and how you want buttons  to be arranged on the taskbars. For more info, see Change taskbar settings for multiple displays Windows.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 69...

  • Page 77: Storage, Files, And Backup

    Storage, files, and backup Surface Pro has a hard drive that comes in two sizes: 64 GB and 128 GB. System software uses significant storage space; your storage capacity will be less. See surface.com/storage 1 GB = 1 billion bytes.

  • Page 78: Files And Folders

    Store your documents, music, videos, and pictures in the cloud by using 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. To learn more about SkyDrive, see the SkyDrive section in this guide.
  • Page 79 This means putting your music files in the Music folder and your pictures in your Pictures folder. Plus you'll be able to see them in one place © 2013 Microsoft Page 72...
  • Page 80 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. To learn more about SkyDrive, see the SkyDrive section in this guide. © 2013 Microsoft Page 73...

  • Page 81: 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 74...

  • Page 82: Networking

    Metered Internet connections: Frequently asked questions on Windows.com. Connect to a wireless network Surface Pro has built-in Wi-Fi which you can use to connect to a wireless network. Surface supports standard Wi-Fi protocols: 802.11a, b, g or n. Use the following steps to connect to a wireless network: 1.

  • Page 83: Connect To A Wired Network

    You can use the Surface Ethernet adapter or another Ethernet adapter (both sold separately) to connect your Surface Pro to a wired network. You might need to use a wired connection to join a network domain, or you may want to use a wired network connection when streaming video or downloading large files.

  • Page 84: Domains, Workgroups, And Homegroups

    Microsoft account settings that you see on your home PC. You'll also be able to use Microsoft account services from your domain PC without signing in to them individually.

  • Page 85: Join A Homegroup

    For info about this, see Connect your Microsoft account to your domain account on Windows.com. Join a workgroup When you set up a network, Windows automatically creates a workgroup and gives it a name. You can join an existing workgroup on a network or create a new one. Workgroups provide a basis for file and printer sharing, but they don't actually set up sharing for you.

  • Page 86: Sharing

    Your answer automatically sets the appropriate firewall and security settings for the type of network that you connected to. You can also turn sharing on or off anytime. Here’s how: 1. Open the Setting charm, then tap or click the network icon ( © 2013 Microsoft Page 79...
  • Page 87 2. Tap or click the Share tab. The Share tab Choose an option in the Share with group. There are different Share with options depending on whether what type of network you’re connected to (domain, workgroup, or homegroup). © 2013 Microsoft Page 80...

  • Page 88: Mobile Broadband Connections

    When a wired or wireless network isn’t available, you can use one of the following options: Portable wireless router  USB dongle that provides cellular connectivity to a PC  Both of the above options require a mobile broadband subscription. For details, check with your mobile operator. © 2013 Microsoft Page 81...

  • Page 89: Tethering: Use Your Phone's Data Connection

    By default, tethered connections are metered. Apps and updates may not download over a metered  connection. To change this setting or to learn more about this, see Metered Internet connections: Frequently asked questions on Windows.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 82...

  • Page 90: Airplane Mode

    Using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) on Windows.com. Connect using a VPN connection You can connect to a virtual private network (VPN) from Surface Pro. Connecting to a VPN is similar to connecting to a wired or wireless network. Here’s how: © 2013 Microsoft...
  • Page 91 1. Open the Settings charm, and tap or click the network icon ( 2. Under Connections, tap or click your VPN connection. 3. Tap or click Connect. If a VPN connection is not available under Connections, check with your network administrator for help setting this up. © 2013 Microsoft Page 84...

  • Page 92: Built-In Apps

    Surface includes a great set of pre-installed apps, such as Xbox Music, Xbox Video, SkyDrive, Mail, and Internet Explorer. And when it’s time to get some work done, Surface Pro is loaded with a one-month trial for new Office 365 customers.
  • Page 93 Tap or click to open an InPrivate tab. You can also quickly close all open tabs (except the one you're  on) by choosing Close tabs. © 2013 Microsoft Page 86...
  • Page 94 For more info, see Add to, view, and organize favorites on Windows.com. If you’re using a Microsoft account, your browser favorites and history can be synced across Windows 8 and Windows RT PCs. For more info, see Sync your settings in this guide.

  • Page 95: Mail

    Use the Mail app to read and respond to email messages from all your email accounts without switching views or apps. Add an email account To find out how to add email accounts, see the Add your email accounts section in this guide. © 2013 Microsoft Page 88...
  • Page 96 Swipe down from the top of the screen, right-click, or press Windows logo key + Z to see commands in Mail. Select multiple messages With touch Swipe across each message (in the middle pane) that  you want to select. © 2013 Microsoft Page 89...
  • Page 97 Print. For more info, see the How do I print something? Email notifications New email notifications appear in the upper-right corner, on the lock screen, and on the Mail tile. To change how you’re notified about new © 2013 Microsoft Page 90...
  • Page 98 For info on how to pin webpages to Start, see the Your web favorites topic in this guide. You can use a desktop app, like Outlook (sold separately). Or look for an email app in the Windows  Store. © 2013 Microsoft Page 91...

  • Page 99: 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 100: Find People

    The person's profile picture and their Facebook status updates and Tweets will appear as a tile on your Start screen. Tap or click the tile to get to their contact info. From there, you can quickly email, call, or message them. © 2013 Microsoft Page 93...

  • Page 101: Calendar

    Note As of January 30, 2013, Google no longer supports new EAS (Exchange ActiveSync) connections. If you’re using the latest version of the Calendar app, your Google calendar will not sync with the Calendar app. For more info, see How to sync Google services on Windows.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 94...
  • Page 102 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 103: Camera

    4. Tap the screen to start recording video. When you’re done, tap the screen to stop recording. Tips Tap or click Camera options to change settings like video stabilization, brightness, and contrast.  © 2013 Microsoft Page 96...

  • Page 104: 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. © 2013 Microsoft Page 97...
  • Page 105 Preferences, then set Startup view to On.) 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: 1. From the Music app, open the Search charm (swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Search).
  • Page 106 You can also use Windows Media Player (desktop app included with Windows 8) to play music and  videos. For help using Windows Media Player, see Getting started with Windows Media Player Windows.com. You can browse or search the Windows Store for additional music apps.  © 2013 Microsoft Page 99...

  • Page 107: Photos

    5. Enter a name for the folder you want to put the files in, and then tap or click Import. Tips For help with the Photos app, see Photos: Frequently asked questions on Windows.com.  © 2013 Microsoft Page 100...

  • Page 108: Xbox Video

    To see your videos when the Video app opens, turn this option on in Preferences. (From the Video app,  open the Settings charm, tap or click Preferences, then set Startup view to On.) © 2013 Microsoft Page 101...
  • Page 109 Sign  3. Type your Microsoft account info (email and password) and tap or click Save. Browse, buy, and rent movies and TV shows Use the Video app to buy or rent the latest movies or buy TV shows (where available). You can stream instantly HD—no need to wait for something to...

  • Page 110: Skype

    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 111: Skydrive

    1. From the Start screen, tap or click Photos. 2. Navigate to a picture or folder that you want to upload. 3. Select what you want to upload to SkyDrive by swiping down on pictures or folders. © 2013 Microsoft Page 104...
  • Page 112 SkyDrive to a location you choose on your Surface. The desktop SkyDrive app integrates with File Explorer, making it easy to copy and move files to the cloud. And your files are automatically synced across your computers. Questions about SkyDrive? See SkyDrive desktop app for Windows: FAQ on Windows.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 105...

  • Page 113: Microsoft Office

    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 about the difference between Office 365 plans and Office 2013 suites, see Office Frequently Asked Questions Office.com.
  • Page 114 Install from a CD or DVD  To install Office 2010 from a CD or DVD, connect an external USB optical disc drive to your Surface Pro. If Office 2010 doesn't start installing automatically, open the Search charm, type Computer in the search box, then tap or click Computer.
  • Page 115 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 116 You can also use OneNote on your phone to take and access your notes on the go. Windows Phone 8: How to use OneNote Mobile  Windows Phone 7: How to use OneNote Mobile  OneNote Mobile for Android  OneNote Mobile for iPhone  © 2013 Microsoft Page 109...

  • Page 117: Maps

    Lync 2013 (desktop app) can be purchased with an Office suite.  Important Microsoft Lync requires Lync Server or an Office 365/Lync Online account. Maps Maps can show you where you are, where you want to go, and provide directions to get you there.

  • Page 118: 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 111...

  • Page 119: 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 following...

  • Page 120: 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 Windows Store section in this guide.
  • Page 121 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 114...

  • Page 122: 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 115...

  • Page 123: Free Desktop Apps

    2. Type Windows Media Player in the search box, and then tap or click Windows Media Player from the search results. For help using Windows Media Player, see Getting started with Windows Media Player on Windows.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 116...

  • Page 124: Photo Gallery

    Windows.com. SkyDrive The pre-installed SkyDrive app can view and browse the files you’ve saved to SkyDrive.com. If you also want to automatically sync your files across your computers, install the free SkyDrive desktop app. © 2013 Microsoft Page 117...

  • Page 125: Additional Info You Should Know

    You can check for updates in Control Panel or PC Settings. Here’s how to check for updates in PC Settings: 1. Open the Settings charm, and then tap or click Change PC Settings. 2. Scroll down and tap or click Windows Update (on the left). 3. Tap or click Check for updates now. © 2013 Microsoft Page 118...

  • Page 126: Firmware Updates

    Windows.com. Firmware updates Firmware is software that controls how the hardware functions. You’ll see a notification on Surface when a firmware update is available. When this happens, follow the on-screen instructions to update your Surface. © 2013 Microsoft Page 119...

  • Page 127: Windows Defender And Windows Smartscreen

    To find out how to turn on Bitlocker Drive Encryption for your Surface, go to Using Bitlocker Drive Encryption and follow the steps under the Lock the operating system drive heading (near the end of the page). © 2013 Microsoft Page 120...

  • Page 128: Accessibility

    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 121...

  • Page 129: Take A Screen Shot

    A default program is the program that Windows uses automatically when you open a particular type of file, such as a song, movie, photo, or webpage. For example, when you open a mail attachment that is in PDF format, you © 2013 Microsoft Page 122...

  • Page 130: Work With Files And Apps On Another Pc

    To find out how to use the Remote Desktop app to work with files and apps on another PC, see  your files and apps from anywhere on Windows.com. To set up your Surface Pro to allow remote connections, see Set up your remote PC on Windows.com. ...
  • Page 131 Apps that came with your Surface will be automatically reinstalled, but you’ll need to reinstall your other apps using the steps below. Make sure you have the product keys and installation files for any desktop apps you want to reinstall. © 2013 Microsoft Page 124...

  • Page 132: Add Windows Media Center

    Windows 8 Media Center Pack to your copy of Windows 8 Pro (fees apply). To do this, go to the features webpage on Windows.com. Surface Pro BIOS/UEFI Instead of BIOS (basic input/output system), Surface Pro uses a standard firmware interface called UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). To learn more about this, see What is UEFI? on Windows.com.
  • Page 133 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 134: Clean And Care For Surface

    Clean often to keep your keyboard cover looking like new. If the spine or the magnetic connections on your cover get dirty or stained, apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol (also called rubbing alcohol) to a soft, lint-free cloth to clean. © 2013 Microsoft Page 127...

  • Page 135: 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 found it helpful. Check the Surface website often for the latest news, accessories, and support info at Surface.com. © 2013 Microsoft Page 128...

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