Microsoft 9SR-00001, V900, 9HR-00001, 7XR-00001 manual Cloud connected

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To get to the desktop:

∙With touch, from the Start screen, tap or click Desktop. (It is a tile.)

∙With a keyboard, press the Windows logo key +D.

Go to the desktop when you need to do things like access a network location, use Control Panel, or work with files. Use File Explorer (formerly called Windows Explorer) to browse files on your Surface or network and to copy or move files and folders.

In addition to local and network storage, there’s also online storage in the cloud.

Cloud connected

When you sign in with a Microsoft account, your Surface is connected to the cloud. What’s the cloud, you might ask? The “cloud” in technology terms means network-based services or storage, provided via the Internet. Many of the settings, preferences, and apps associated with your Microsoft account can "follow" you between different PCs. For example:

∙Your friends’ contact info and status automatically stay up to date from places like Hotmail, Outlook, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

∙You can get to and share your photos, documents, and other files from places like SkyDrive, Facebook, and Flickr. Your Microsoft account includes 7 GB of free file storage on SkyDrive. For more info, see SkyDrive tips on Windows.com.

∙You can buy and download apps from the Windows Store, and use them on up to five PCs running Windows 8 or Windows RT.

∙Your personal settings are automatically synced online and between the Windows 8 and Windows RT PCs you use.

Surface Pro: If you sign in to Surface with a network domain account, you can still connect your Microsoft account and enjoy the benefits listed above. For more info, see the Accounts section in this guide.

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Contents Published February 9 Version Getting Started GuideMicrosoft Contents Microsoft Microsoft Surface RT Surface Pro Meet SurfaceVideo adapters Surface accessoriesHow does Windows RT differ from Windows 8 Pro? KeyboardsGet Help and Support Power supplyPlug in and turn on SetupWindows setup Lock screen and signingAdd accounts How to sync Google services Add your email accountsPOP email? Add a photo service to the Photos app Add social network accounts to the People appOutlook Express, Windows Mail, or Windows Live Mail Introducing Surface Touch, keyboard, mouse, and penNew look of Windows Charms App commandsSwitch apps Familiar desktopCloud connected Multiple accounts and parental controls Connect devices or a second screenStart screen Your favorite things Get to know the new WindowsTouch swipe, tap, and beyond TapSlide to scroll Rotate What we say How to do itCopy and paste using touch Charms Search, Share, Start, Devices, and SettingsHow to search Tips Change Windows settingsShare photos, links, and more Share a linkShare a photo Charge Surface Battery and powerHow much battery charge is left? Get to know SurfacePower states On, off, sleep, and restart On, sleep, off, and restartSleep, wake, and lock Wake and unlock Choose when the screen dims and turns offTouchscreen LockLock the screen orientation To change when the screen dims or turns offUse the on-screen keyboard Adjust screen brightnessChange other screen settings Connect Surface to a second monitorHide the keyboard Sound featuresAdjust the volume Change the on-screen keyboard settingsAdd sound accessories Fold back or close Keyboard, mouse, and penKeyboard covers Touch CoverTrackpad Type CoverTrackpad gestures How do I change the trackpad settings? If the Trackpad Settings app isn’t workingHow do I change the mouse pointer speed? Pen MouseSkyDrive All about appsBuilt-in apps MailMusic PeoplePhotos VideoGames App commands-where are they?Internet Explorer CalendarSwitch to the last app you were using Change app settingsSwitch between apps Show app commandsClose apps Switch to an app you were using recentlySnap an app you used recently Install and uninstall appsSnap the last app you were using Use two apps side by side snap appsInstall apps App updatesUninstall apps Surface Pro Uninstall a desktop program Surface Pro Install a desktop programWhat is a local account? AccountsWhat type of account do I have? What is a Microsoft account? Benefits of using a Microsoft accountCreate a user account Family Safety Unlock Surface and sign Set up a picture passwordSet up a PIN SignHow do I change my password? Forgot my passwordCustomize the Start screen Personalizing SurfaceChange your background, colors, and account picture Themes and desktop backgroundsNotifications Pin or unpin appsRearrange and resize tiles Microsoft Printing To set up a printerTo see if the printer is already installed and working Connect devicesHow do I print something? Can’t print?Printer compatibility Add, view, and manage your devices and printers Add a device using PC SettingsAdd a device using Control Panel Add a Bluetooth deviceManage your devices Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projectorDevice compatibility Removable storage options Storage, files, and backupSurface storage options How much local storage space do I have?Tap or click Open folder to view files SkyDrive Cloud storageUSB flash drive or hard drive MicroSD memory cardMove files to your Surface Files and foldersFile Explorer LibrariesUse SkyDrive Back up files using File HistoryConnect to a network computer Use a USB flash drive or microSD memory cardMicrosoft Connect to a wireless network Disconnect from a wireless networkNetworking Surface Pro Join a domain Join a homegroupConnect your Microsoft account to your domain account Accessing files on other computersAirplane mode See your Windows Update history Surface and Windows UpdatesWindows Updates Manually check for Windows updatesSurface Pro Change Windows Update settings Surface firmware updatesClean and care for Surface Touchscreen careCover and keyboard care That’s it Battery care

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