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More built-in apps

News

Keep up to date with what’s happening in the world using this photo-rich app. Swipe through for a quick read of the headlines or go deep on the topics you’re passionate about.

Travel

Get inspired to travel along with all the tools you need to plan your next trip. With a quick tap or click you can explore destinations all over the world.

Weather

Prepare for the latest conditions with hourly, daily, and 10-day forecasts. Compare weather from multiple providers, check radar maps, and view historical weather.

Finance

Stay on top of the fast-changing market conditions. Swipe through colorful charts for a quick read on the day’s activity.

Sports

Follow the sports, teams, and players you care about. Swipe through the app to get an overview of the headlines, scores, schedules, stats, and more.

Bing

The Bing app opens the Bing home page with the search bar, links to popular topics, and a background picture. You can choose a trending topic or type your own search term.

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Surface RT User Guide Published April 9 Version Microsoft Contents Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Meet Surface RT About this guide Highlights Stereo speakers, headset Jack, and volumeKickstand Ports Keyboards What is Windows RT?Surface accessories ∙ Apps Video adapters Power supplyWedge Touch Mouse Surface Edition Setup Plug in and turn on Surface setup Lock screen and signing Basics Start screen Your favorite things Left edge Switch apps Charms, commands, and switching appsTop or bottom edge App commands Right edge Charms Tap Touch tap, slide, and beyondSlide to scroll What we say How to do it Rotate How do I right-click using touch? Charms Search, Share, Start, Devices, and SettingsCopy, and paste using touch Mouse TouchKeyboard Familiar desktop How to search Tips Get to know Surface Power states On, off, standby, and restartChange when the screen dims and turns off On, off, standby, and restart Wake Lock Screen rotation TouchscreenLock the screen orientation Screen brightness Other screen settingsAdd your accounts Connect Surface a second monitor Google email Add your email accountsPOP email Microsoft Exchange account Add social network accounts to the People app Add a photo service to the Photos appOn-screen keyboard Show the keyboard Change the on-screen keyboard settings Sound featuresAdjust the volume Show the keyboard from the desktop Add sound accessories Battery and powerHow much battery charge is left? Watt power supply with USB charging port Charge Surface Share a link Share photos, links, and moreShare a photo Change your settings PC Settings From Start Use SearchControl Panel From the desktop Touch Touch, keyboard, mouse, and penKeyboard Touch Cover Function keys Trackpad Type CoverTrackpad gestures How do I change the trackpad settings? Trackpad Settings app doesn’t work Mouse Change mouse settingsCapacitive pen Accounts What is a local account?What is a Microsoft account? What type of account do I have? Change your Microsoft account settings Benefits of using a Microsoft accountMultiple user accounts Manage accounts Family SafetyCreate a user account Account security Sign out or lock Sign in and outSign Sign out or lock. What’s the difference? Other sign in options Switch to another accountCreate a picture password Create a PIN Forgot my password Account passwordChange your password Choose when a password is required Microsoft All about apps Built-in apps Start an app Switch between appsFind an app View all apps Switch to a specific app Switch to the last app you were using∙ From the keyboard, press Alt+Tab Close apps Snap the last app you were usingUse two apps side by side snap apps Snap an app you used recently Show app commands App commands Where are they?Close desktop apps App settings App help and troubleshooting Windows Store Find and install appsSign in with your Microsoft account Uninstall an app Add or change a payment option App updatesView your billing history Family Safety and the Windows Store Install apps that you installed on other PCs Personalize your Surface Change your lock screen picture, colors, and account picture Rearrange, resize, unpin, and group tiles Customize the Start screenCreate tiles for your favorite people and places Rearrange tiles Resize a tile Pin or unpin appsTurn off Live tiles Unpin a tile Choose which settings to sync Sync your settingsNotifications Increase the size of desktop items Add languagesCustomize the desktop Themes and desktop backgrounds Printing Set up a printerConnect devices Pin or unpin a desktop app from the taskbar See if your printer is already installed Print something Add a Bluetooth device Add a device using PC SettingsAdd a device using Control Panel Add, view, and manage your devices and printers Make sure Bluetooth is on Make sure your Bluetooth device is on and discoverableAdd the Bluetooth device Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector Device compatibilityWhich adapter do I need? Connect to a TV, monitor, or projector Set up your screensUse multiple monitors Microsoft Surface storage options Storage, files, and backupHow much local storage space do I have? Removable storage options File Explorer Files and foldersSkyDrive Cloud storage MicroSD memory card Share files with people who use your Surface LibrariesMove files to your Surface Connect to a network computer Back up files using File History Use a USB flash drive or microSD memory card Disconnect from a wireless network Connect to a wireless networkNetworking Access files on other computers Join a homegroup Airplane mode Office Home & Student 2013 RT Built-in appsOffice Home & Student apps Office Quick Start Guides Start an Office appYour Office files on any device File compatibility Update to the final Office releaseTouch, pen, and language support ∙ OneNote 2013 RT desktop app pre-installed on Surface Using the OneNote appOneNote OneNote on your phone Internet ExplorerTouch-friendly Internet Explorer Navigate with tabs Find the Address barYour web favorites Flip ahead through sites Add-ons, Flash, and other multimedia contentInternet Explorer for the desktop Adobe Flash Add an email account Change email settingsMail Remove an email account Using Mail Select one or more messages, then swipe down from the top People Other email apps? Find people Add peopleConnect with people Change which contacts you see Pin a contact to Start Post your own updatesWrite on someone’s Facebook wall Bring all your calendars together CalendarChange your options Add a calendar item Switch viewsBe ready with reminders Shoot a video CameraTake a picture Sign in with your Microsoft account Xbox MusicPlay music in your collection Use Smart DJ Stream musicBuy songs and albums Create a playlist Xbox Music Pass Install more music appsPhotos Need help? Import photos or videos Xbox Video Play videos from your library Skype Set up SkypeBrowse, buy, and rent movies and TV shows Call and chat SkyDriveSkype tips Upload files to SkyDrive from an app Access your files from anywhereShare photos or videos on SkyDrive Get directions MapsMove around a map Share any file-even big ones Using Maps Troubleshooting Xbox Games Scroll to one of the following stores Xbox SmartGlass Games in the Windows Store Set up SmartGlass on Xbox Connect Surface to your Xbox Play something More built-in apps Reader Additional info you should know Windows updatesKeep Surface up to date Having problems installing updates? Firmware updatesTethering Use your phone’s data connection Share your phone’s Internet connection Windows Defender and Windows FirewallKeyboard shortcuts Select your phone as a network Accessibility Work with files and apps on another PC Speech recognitionTake a screen shot Reset Surface Refresh Surface Touchscreen care Clean and care for SurfaceBitLocker recovery key Cover and keyboard care Get Help and Support Battery careThat’s it