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Surface 3

User Guide

With Windows 8.1
Published: June 2015
Version 2.0

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Surface 3 User Guide With Windows 8.1 Published: June 2015 Version 2.0...
  • Page 2 © 2015 Microsoft. All rights reserved. BlueTrack Technology, ClearType, Excel, Hotmail, Internet Explorer, 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Meet Surface 3 ................................. 1 ......................................1 URFACE FEATURES Set up your Surface 3 ..............................4 The basics ..................................6 ....................................... 6 OWER AND CHARGING Make your battery last ....................................7 Touch, keyboard, pen, and mouse ................................ 7 Get online: Networking ..............................7 Connect to a Wi-Fi network ..................................
  • Page 4 AKE A PHOTO OR VIDEO FROM THE LOCK SCREEN ......................................28 DJUST THE FOCUS Apps on your Surface ..............................29 ..................................... 29 IND AND OPEN AN APP ...................................... 29 WITCH BETWEEN APPS ........................................30 LOSE AN APP © 2015 Microsoft Page iv...
  • Page 5 ....................................... 41 DD A LANGUAGE ......................................41 ESKTOP SETTINGS Choose where you go when you sign in ............................41 Change the desktop background, colors, and sound ........................41 Mobile networking on Surface 3 (4G LTE) .........................42 © 2015 Microsoft Page v...
  • Page 6 URFACE FROM VIRUSES ......................................45 OUCHSCREEN CARE ......................................... 45 OVER CARE ........................................45 ATTERY CARE Registration, repair, and warranty ..........................46 ........................... 46 EGISTER YOUR URFACE URFACE OVER ..........................................46 EPAIR .......................................... 46 ARRANTY More help ..................................46 © 2015 Microsoft Page vi...

  • Page 7: Meet Surface 3

    Meet Surface 3 Meet Surface 3, the tablet that can replace your laptop. Use this guide to get started with your Surface 3. For more Surface 3 details and how-to info, go online to Surface.com. Surface 3 features Power button Press the power button to turn Surface 3 on.
  • Page 8 Cameras Surface 3 features an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus and a 3.5 megapixel, fixed-focus, front-facing camera. Both cameras record video in 1080p, with a 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen). Front and back privacy lights help make sure there are no surprises.
  • Page 9 Surface sound, volume, and audio accessories on Surface.com. Cover connectors  Click in a thin, light, backlit keyboard. Surface 3 Type Cover (sold separately) also helps protect the touchscreen. Software Windows 8.1 operating system  Windows 8.1 provides a wide array of options for entertainment and productivity at school, at home, or on the go.

  • Page 10: Set Up Your Surface 3

    Surface 3 (4G LTE) includes built-in mobile broadband capability, which (4G LTE) only you can use to connect to the Internet when a Wi-Fi network isn’t available. See Set up your Surface 2 (4G) or Surface 3 (4G LTE) for more info. Set up your Surface 3...
  • Page 11 Surface, but you won’t get the latest Windows and Surface updates until you’re online. If you have a Surface 3 (4G LTE), use a Wi-Fi connection for setup if you can. Wi-Fi is usually cheaper and faster than a mobile broadband connection.

  • Page 12: The Basics

    3. Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet. Allow two to four hours to charge your Surface 3 fully from an empty state. It can take longer if you’re actively using your Surface for power-intensive activities like gaming or video streaming.

  • Page 13: Make Your Battery Last

    Get online: Networking Even if you have a Surface 3 (4G LTE), connecting to a wireless or wired network when you can is a good idea. It helps you stay within your data plan limits, and the Wi-Fi or wired network is usually faster.

  • Page 14: Connect To A Wired Network

    Surface, your account is created based on the info you supply. From this account, you can create, modify, or remove other accounts. If you want, you can give other accounts these abilities, too. For details, see Manage accounts with an administrator account. © 2015 Microsoft Page 8...

  • Page 15: Microsoft Account Or Local Account

    First, though, think about whether any new account you create will be a local account that works only on this one Surface, or a Microsoft account (an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windows). A Microsoft account provides the best experience.

  • Page 16: Account Types: Administrator, Standard, Or Child

    If you’re not sure whether you have a Microsoft account, or you can't remember the email address you used with those services, you can easily sign up for a new, free email address. See Create a user account on Windows.com to learn how.

  • Page 17: Get To Know Windows

    Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and select Start  Move your mouse to the lower-left corner of the screen, and select Start  Customize Start by adding, removing, rearranging, and resizing tiles. For more info, see Personalize your PC on Windows.com. © 2015 Microsoft Page 11...

  • Page 18: Open An App

    The Windows desktop—with its taskbar, folders, and icons—is still here, with a new taskbar and streamlined file management. This is where you’ll use desktop apps like Microsoft Office and Windows features like File Explorer. You can also pin Windows Store apps to the taskbar, so you can launch them without leaving the desktop.

  • Page 19: Keep Your Surface Up To Date

    Customization and settings. Keep your Surface up to date Microsoft releases important 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 20: Make Sure You Have The Latest Surface Updates

    Surface Pen has the feel and sensitivity of a pen, and thanks to Palm Block technology, you can write naturally on your Surface 3 in any app that supports inking. Set up Surface Pen If you have Surface Pen (sold separately), you’ll need to install its AAAA battery and pair it with...

  • Page 21: Surface Pen Features

    Click the top button to open OneNote. Double-click to capture a screenshot. Bluetooth technology links the top button of your Surface Pen to your Surface 3. Right-click button This button acts like the right-click button on a mouse. Hold the button down as you tap the screen.

  • Page 22: Explore Onenote

    Using OneDrive on Surface on Surface.com. If you’re not connected to the Internet, OneNote saves your new and edited notes on your Surface. They’ll sync automatically with your OneNote notebook the next time you’re online using your Surface. © 2015 Microsoft Page 16...

  • Page 23: Use Surface Pen In Other Apps

    When you close the Cover, your Surface 3 goes to sleep. Fold the Cover back to use your Surface as a tablet. While the Cover is back, your Surface won’t detect key...
  • Page 24 Keys on the top row of the Surface 3 Type Cover make it easy to do common tasks. Key icon What it does Turns audio muting on or off Plays or pauses audio or video Decreases keyboard backlighting Increases keyboard backlighting...

  • Page 25: Touchpad

    Touchpad The touchpad on Surface 3 Type Cover has right-click and left-click buttons that work like a mouse. The left-click button area is larger, while the right-click button is smaller. The touchpad supports gestures like tap, double-tap, drag, scroll, and zoom. To learn...

  • Page 26: Storage

    If you use a Microsoft account to sign in to your Surface, your OneDrive folders are as easy to use as the folders on the hard drive. You can browse, open, and edit your files in OneDrive even when you're offline.

  • Page 27: Get To Your Files From Anywhere

    Get to your files from anywhere There are several ways to get to your OneDrive folders and files: Sign in to any PC with the Microsoft account you use on your Surface. Then go to Start  open OneDrive, or navigate to the OneDrive folder in File Explorer Go to OneDrive.com.

  • Page 28: Use Onedrive To Share Files

    Connect a TV, monitor, or projector You can connect your Surface 3 to a TV to watch movies on a big screen, to a projector to share a presentation, or to a second monitor to make multitasking in several apps even easier.

  • Page 29: Set Up Your Screens

    2. Connect the other end of the cable to a Surface video adapter or the Mini DisplayPort on your Surface. 3. If you’re using an adapter, plug the adapter into the Mini DisplayPort on your Surface 3. Set up your screens Once you connect another screen or screens, you can choose what to display on each screen.

  • Page 30: Connect A Usb Accessory (Printer, Mouse, And More)

    Surface.com. Add an audio accessory The stereo speakers and microphone on your Surface 3 let you listen to music and videos, make phone calls, and record audio. You can also connect your favorite USB and Bluetooth accessories like speakers, a mic, or a headset.

  • Page 31: Print Or Scan

    For more info, 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 25...

  • Page 32: Record Audio

    Record audio Two apps for recording sound are pre- Sound Recorder app for Windows installed on Surface 3: Sound Recorder desktop app To open either app: 1. Go to Start , select Search , and enter sound recorder. 2. In the search results, select the sound recording app you want to use.

  • Page 33: Cameras And The Camera App

    , and open the Camera app. 2. Tap the on-screen Video button. 3. You can tap the screen to focus on a spot while you’re recording the video. 4. To exit, press the Windows button on your Surface. © 2015 Microsoft Page 27...

  • Page 34: Take A Photo Or Video From The Lock Screen

    Adjust the focus The rear-facing camera on Surface 3 has an autofocus lens that will detect a face in the scene and focus on it automatically. If it doesn’t detect a face, it will focus on the main subject in the center of the screen.

  • Page 35: Apps On Your Surface

    Apps on your Surface Apps to help you stay connected, entertained, informed, and productive come pre-installed and ready to use on your Surface 3. Find more apps quickly and easily in the Windows Store, or install your favorite desktop apps.

  • Page 36: Close An App

    2. Select the one you want to set and choose an app. To learn more about the apps Windows uses by default, see Choose the apps Windows uses by default on Windows.com. © 2015 Microsoft Page 30...

  • Page 37: Built-In Apps

    2. From the taskbar, open Internet Explorer. For more info, including how to set your browser defaults, work with tabs and in multiple windows, save and pin your favorite websites, and more, see Browse the web with Internet Explorer Surface.com. © 2015 Microsoft Page 31...

  • Page 38: Mail

    Mail app tutorial on Windows.com. If you’ve signed in to Surface with a Microsoft account, your mail account is already set up. You can then add other accounts, from Outlook, Gmail, AOL, Yahoo!, and even your work email (Exchange ActiveSync).

  • Page 39: Calendar

    2. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen (or, with a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen), and select Settings. 3. Select Accounts > Add an account, select the email or social networking account you want to add, and then follow the on-screen instructions. © 2015 Microsoft Page 33...

  • Page 40: Photos

    Check out Watch TV shows, movies, and videos on Surface.com for info on playing videos from your video library, finding new videos to buy or rent, and more. © 2015 Microsoft Page 34...

  • Page 41: Music

    For more info, including info about how to activate an Office 365 subscription, see Install and use Microsoft Office on Surface Pro or Surface 3 on Surface.com. *Office 365 isn’t available in all countries or regions. Office comes pre-installed on Surface 3 in some countries and regions. © 2015 Microsoft Page 35...

  • Page 42: More Installed Apps

    More installed apps Lots more apps are available on your Surface 3. Here are a few: News Finance Keep up to date with what’s Stay on top of financial news and happening in the world using this market data from global sources.

  • Page 43: Install More Apps

    Install more apps You can also install apps on Surface 3 from the Windows Store, websites, CDs, or DVDs. Get apps from the Windows Store To find apps to install from the Windows Store, connect to the Internet and sign in using your Microsoft account.

  • Page 44: Install Apps That You Installed On Other Pcs

    Computer. 2. Open the CD or DVD folder, then open the program setup file, usually called Setup.exe or Install.exe. For more info, see Install and uninstall apps on Surface Pro or Surface 3 on Surface.com. © 2015 Microsoft Page 38...

  • Page 45: Customization And Settings

    You can change the color and background on your Start screen to suit your mood, and you can add, remove, resize, and rearrange tiles to suit the way you work. Change color and background From the Start screen, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, select Settings > Personalization. © 2015 Microsoft Page 39...

  • Page 46: Rearrange Tiles

    Surface.com. Sync your settings When you use your Microsoft account to sign in to Surface and other PCs you use, many of the settings, preferences, and apps associated with your account appear everywhere you go. This includes things like your themes, language preferences, browser favorites and history, content for Microsoft apps and services, friends’...

  • Page 47: Add A Language

    1. From the desktop, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Choose a desktop theme. You can also change the desktop background, colors, and sounds separately. For more info, see Get started with themes on Windows.com. © 2015 Microsoft Page 41...

  • Page 48: Mobile Networking On Surface 3 (4G Lte)

    Set up your mobile broadband connection If you have a Surface 3 (4G LTE), it may already have been set up to work with your mobile broadband provider. Or, you may have set your mobile broadband connection while you were...

  • Page 49: Manage Mobile Broadband Data Usage

    1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, choose Settings > Change PC settings > Network, and select your mobile broadband connection. 2. Turn on Show my estimated data use in the Networks list. © 2015 Microsoft Page 43...

  • Page 50: Accessibility

    Ease of Access on the sign-in screen On the sign-in screen, select the Ease of Access icon win the lower-left corner to choose ease of access settings you want available every time your Surface starts. © 2015 Microsoft Page 44...

  • Page 51: Care And Cleaning

    Recharge any time. The battery doesn’t need to be empty or low before you recharge it. You  can recharge the battery whenever you like. However, it’s best to let the battery run to below 10 percent at least once per month before you recharge it. © 2015 Microsoft Page 45...

  • Page 52: Registration, Repair, And Warranty

    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 3 or Surface 3 Type Cover. For more info, see...

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