Microsoft 9HR-00001, V900 manual Get to know the new Windows, Start screen Your favorite things

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Get to know the new Windows

Read this section to learn about what's new in Windows 8 and Windows RT.

Start screen: Your favorite things

The Start screen has all of the information you care about in one place, such as your contacts, the weather, and the next appointment on your calendar.

Vibrant and beautiful, each tile on the Start screen is connected to a person, app, website, playlist, or whatever else is important to you.

This isn't the usual wall of static icons: Tiles animate with the latest information. Status updates, weather forecasts, Tweets, and more—you'll see live updates before you even open a single app.

You can pin as many tiles to Start as you want and move them to where you want them. For more info, see the Customize the Start screen section in this guide.

Here's how to get to Start:

∙Touch Swipe in from the right edge of your screen, and then tap Start or press the Windows logo on the touchscreen.

∙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.

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Contents Published February 9 Version Getting Started GuideMicrosoft Contents Microsoft Microsoft Surface RT Surface Pro Meet SurfaceHow does Windows RT differ from Windows 8 Pro? Surface accessoriesKeyboards Video adaptersGet Help and Support Power supplyPlug in and turn on SetupAdd accounts Windows setupLock screen and signing POP email? How to sync Google servicesAdd your email accounts Outlook Express, Windows Mail, or Windows Live Mail Add a photo service to the Photos appAdd social network accounts to the People app New look of Windows Introducing SurfaceTouch, keyboard, mouse, and pen Switch apps App commandsFamiliar desktop CharmsCloud connected Multiple accounts and parental controls Connect devices or a second screenStart screen Your favorite things Get to know the new WindowsSlide to scroll Touch swipe, tap, and beyondTap 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 a photo Share photos, links, and moreShare a link How much battery charge is left? Battery and powerGet to know Surface Charge SurfaceSleep, wake, and lock Power states On, off, sleep, and restartOn, sleep, off, and restart Touchscreen Choose when the screen dims and turns offLock Wake and unlockLock the screen orientation To change when the screen dims or turns offChange other screen settings Adjust screen brightnessConnect Surface to a second monitor Use the on-screen keyboardAdjust the volume Sound featuresChange the on-screen keyboard settings Hide the keyboardAdd sound accessories Keyboard covers Keyboard, mouse, and penTouch Cover Fold back or closeTrackpad gestures TrackpadType Cover How do I change the mouse pointer speed? How do I change the trackpad settings?If the Trackpad Settings app isn’t working Pen MouseBuilt-in apps All about appsMail SkyDrivePhotos PeopleVideo MusicInternet Explorer App commands-where are they?Calendar GamesSwitch between apps Change app settingsShow app commands Switch to the last app you were usingClose apps Switch to an app you were using recentlySnap the last app you were using Install and uninstall appsUse two apps side by side snap apps Snap an app you used recentlyUninstall apps Install appsApp updates Surface Pro Uninstall a desktop program Surface Pro Install a desktop programWhat type of account do I have? What is a local account?Accounts Create a user account What is a Microsoft account?Benefits of using a Microsoft account Family Safety Set up a PIN Set up a picture passwordSign Unlock Surface and signHow do I change my password? Forgot my passwordChange your background, colors, and account picture Personalizing SurfaceThemes and desktop backgrounds Customize the Start screenRearrange and resize tiles NotificationsPin or unpin apps Microsoft To see if the printer is already installed and working To set up a printerConnect devices PrintingPrinter compatibility How do I print something?Can’t print? Add a device using Control Panel Add a device using PC SettingsAdd a Bluetooth device Add, view, and manage your devices and printersManage your devices Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projectorDevice compatibility Surface storage options Storage, files, and backupHow much local storage space do I have? Removable storage optionsUSB flash drive or hard drive SkyDrive Cloud storageMicroSD memory card Tap or click Open folder to view filesFile Explorer Files and foldersLibraries Move files to your SurfaceConnect to a network computer Back up files using File HistoryUse a USB flash drive or microSD memory card Use SkyDriveMicrosoft Networking Connect to a wireless networkDisconnect from a wireless network Surface Pro Join a domain Join a homegroupConnect your Microsoft account to your domain account Accessing files on other computersAirplane mode Windows Updates Surface and Windows UpdatesManually check for Windows updates See your Windows Update historySurface Pro Change Windows Update settings Surface firmware updatesCover and keyboard care Clean and care for SurfaceTouchscreen care That’s it Battery care

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