Microsoft | Microsoft Surface RT, 7XR-00001 manual

Customize the Start screen	53
Sync your settings	55
Notifications	55
Add languages	56
Customize the desktop	56
Connect devices	57
Printing	57
Add, view, and manage your devices and printers	59
Storage, files, and backup	64
How much local storage space do I have?	64
Surface storage options	64
Files and folders	65
Back up files using File History	67
Networking	68
Connect to a wireless network	68
Disconnect from a wireless network	68
Join a homegroup	69
Access files on other computers	69
Airplane mode	70
Built-in apps	71
Office Home & Student 2013 RT	71
OneNote	74
Internet Explorer	75
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

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Published April 9 Version Surface RT User Guide Microsoft Contents Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft About this guide Meet Surface RT Highlights Kickstand Jack, and volumeStereo speakers, headset Ports Surface accessories What is Windows RT?Keyboards ∙ Apps Wedge Touch Mouse Surface Edition Power supplyVideo adapters Plug in and turn on Setup Lock screen and signing Surface setup Start screen Your favorite things Basics Top or bottom edge App commands Charms, commands, and switching appsLeft edge Switch apps Right edge Charms Slide to scroll Touch tap, slide, and beyondTap Rotate What we say How to do it Copy, and paste using touch Charms Search, Share, Start, Devices, and SettingsHow do I right-click using touch? Keyboard TouchMouse Familiar desktop How to search Tips Change when the screen dims and turns off Power states On, off, standby, and restartGet to know Surface On, off, standby, and restart Lock Wake Lock the screen orientation TouchscreenScreen rotation Add your accounts Other screen settingsScreen brightness Connect Surface a second monitor POP email Add your email accountsGoogle email Microsoft Exchange account On-screen keyboard Add a photo service to the Photos appAdd social network accounts to the People app Show the keyboard Adjust the volume Sound featuresChange the on-screen keyboard settings Show the keyboard from the desktop How much battery charge is left? Battery and powerAdd sound accessories Charge Surface Watt power supply with USB charging port Share a photo Share photos, links, and moreShare a link PC Settings Change your settings Control Panel Use SearchFrom Start From the desktop Keyboard Touch, keyboard, mouse, and penTouch Function keys Touch Cover Trackpad gestures Type CoverTrackpad Trackpad Settings app doesn’t work How do I change the trackpad settings? Capacitive pen Change mouse settingsMouse What is a Microsoft account? What is a local account?Accounts What type of account do I have? Multiple user accounts Benefits of using a Microsoft accountChange your Microsoft account settings Create a user account Family SafetyManage accounts Account security Sign Sign in and outSign out or lock Sign out or lock. What’s the difference? Create a picture password Switch to another accountOther sign in options Create a PIN Change your password Account passwordForgot my password Choose when a password is required Microsoft Built-in apps All about apps Find an app Switch between appsStart an app View all apps ∙ From the keyboard, press Alt+Tab Switch to the last app you were usingSwitch to a specific app Use two apps side by side snap apps Snap the last app you were usingClose apps Snap an app you used recently Close desktop apps App commands Where are they?Show app commands App help and troubleshooting App settings Sign in with your Microsoft account Find and install appsWindows Store Uninstall an app View your billing history App updatesAdd or change a payment option Install apps that you installed on other PCs Family Safety and the Windows Store Change your lock screen picture, colors, and account picture Personalize your Surface Create tiles for your favorite people and places Customize the Start screenRearrange, resize, unpin, and group tiles Rearrange tiles Turn off Live tiles Pin or unpin appsResize a tile Unpin a tile Notifications Sync your settingsChoose which settings to sync Customize the desktop Add languagesIncrease the size of desktop items Themes and desktop backgrounds Connect devices Set up a printerPrinting Pin or unpin a desktop app from the taskbar Print something See if your printer is already installed Add a device using Control Panel Add a device using PC SettingsAdd a Bluetooth device Add, view, and manage your devices and printers Add the Bluetooth device Make sure your Bluetooth device is on and discoverableMake sure Bluetooth is on Which adapter do I need? Device compatibilityConnect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector Use multiple monitors Set up your screensConnect to a TV, monitor, or projector Microsoft How much local storage space do I have? Storage, files, and backupSurface storage options Removable storage options SkyDrive Cloud storage Files and foldersFile Explorer MicroSD memory card Move files to your Surface LibrariesShare files with people who use your Surface Connect to a network computer Use a USB flash drive or microSD memory card Back up files using File History Networking Connect to a wireless networkDisconnect from a wireless network Join a homegroup Access files on other computers Airplane mode Office Home & Student apps Built-in appsOffice Home & Student 2013 RT Your Office files on any device Start an Office appOffice Quick Start Guides Touch, pen, and language support Update to the final Office releaseFile compatibility OneNote Using the OneNote app∙ OneNote 2013 RT desktop app pre-installed on Surface Touch-friendly Internet Explorer Internet ExplorerOneNote on your phone Your web favorites Find the Address barNavigate with tabs Internet Explorer for the desktop Add-ons, Flash, and other multimedia contentFlip ahead through sites Adobe Flash Mail Change email settingsAdd an email account Remove an email account Using Mail Select one or more messages, then swipe down from the top Other email apps? People Connect with people Add peopleFind people Write on someone’s Facebook wall Post your own updatesChange which contacts you see Pin a contact to Start Change your options CalendarBring all your calendars together Be ready with reminders Switch viewsAdd a calendar item Take a picture CameraShoot a video Play music in your collection Xbox MusicSign in with your Microsoft account Buy songs and albums Stream musicUse Smart DJ Create a playlist Photos Install more music appsXbox Music Pass Need help? Import photos or videos Play videos from your library Xbox Video Browse, buy, and rent movies and TV shows Set up SkypeSkype Skype tips SkyDriveCall and chat Share photos or videos on SkyDrive Access your files from anywhereUpload files to SkyDrive from an app Move around a map MapsGet directions Share any file-even big ones Troubleshooting Using Maps Scroll to one of the following stores Xbox Games Games in the Windows Store Xbox SmartGlass Play something Set up SmartGlass on Xbox Connect Surface to your Xbox More built-in apps Reader Keep Surface up to date Windows updatesAdditional info you should know Tethering Use your phone’s data connection Firmware updatesHaving problems installing updates? Keyboard shortcuts Windows Defender and Windows FirewallShare your phone’s Internet connection Select your phone as a network Accessibility Take a screen shot Speech recognitionWork with files and apps on another PC Refresh Surface Reset Surface BitLocker recovery key Clean and care for SurfaceTouchscreen care Cover and keyboard care That’s it Battery careGet Help and Support