Microsoft 7XR-00001, Surface RT manual Basics, Start screen Your favorite things

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The basics

There are a few things you need to know about the new Windows.

Important If you read nothing else in this guide, be sure and read this section and practice on your Surface.

Start screen: Your favorite things

The Start screen is your home base. You can customize Start to have all the info you care about in one place. Each tile on Start is connected to a person, app, website, playlist, or whatever else is important to you.

Watch closely! This isn't a wall of static icons. The tiles animate with the latest information—such as status updates, weather forecasts, and appointments—and 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 where you want. Find out all about this in the Customize the Start screen section of this guide.

To go to the Start screen, do any of the following:

∙Touch Press the Windows logo on Surface, or swipe in from the right edge of the screen and then tap Start.

∙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 Surface RT User Guide Published April 9 VersionMicrosoft Contents Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Meet Surface RT About this guideHighlights Stereo speakers, headset Jack, and volumeKickstand PortsKeyboards What is Windows RT?Surface accessories ∙ AppsWedge Touch Mouse Surface Edition Power supplyVideo adapters Setup Plug in and turn onSurface setup Lock screen and signingBasics Start screen Your favorite thingsLeft edge Switch apps Charms, commands, and switching appsTop or bottom edge App commands Right edge CharmsSlide to scroll Touch tap, slide, and beyondTap What we say How to do it RotateCopy, 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 Get to know Surface Power states On, off, standby, and restartChange when the screen dims and turns off On, off, standby, and restartWake LockLock the screen orientation TouchscreenScreen rotation Screen brightness Other screen settingsAdd your accounts Connect Surface a second monitorGoogle email Add your email accountsPOP email Microsoft Exchange accountAdd social network accounts to the People app Add a photo service to the Photos appOn-screen keyboard Show the keyboardChange the on-screen keyboard settings Sound featuresAdjust the volume Show the keyboard from the desktopHow much battery charge is left? Battery and powerAdd sound accessories Watt power supply with USB charging port Charge SurfaceShare a photo Share photos, links, and moreShare a link Change your settings PC SettingsFrom Start Use SearchControl Panel From the desktopKeyboard Touch, keyboard, mouse, and penTouch Touch Cover Function keysTrackpad gestures Type CoverTrackpad How do I change the trackpad settings? Trackpad Settings app doesn’t workCapacitive pen Change mouse settingsMouse Accounts What is a local account?What is a Microsoft account? 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 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 PINForgot my password Account passwordChange your password Choose when a password is requiredMicrosoft All about apps Built-in appsStart an app Switch between appsFind an app View all apps∙ From the keyboard, press Alt+Tab Switch to the last app you were usingSwitch to a specific app Close apps Snap the last app you were usingUse two apps side by side snap apps Snap an app you used recentlyClose desktop apps App commands Where are they?Show app commands App settings App help and troubleshootingSign in with your Microsoft account Find and install appsWindows Store Uninstall an app View your billing history App updatesAdd or change a payment option Family Safety and the Windows Store Install apps that you installed on other PCsPersonalize your Surface Change your lock screen picture, colors, and account pictureRearrange, resize, unpin, and group tiles Customize the Start screenCreate tiles for your favorite people and places Rearrange tilesResize a tile Pin or unpin appsTurn off Live tiles Unpin a tileNotifications Sync your settingsChoose which settings to sync Increase the size of desktop items Add languagesCustomize the desktop Themes and desktop backgroundsPrinting Set up a printerConnect devices Pin or unpin a desktop app from the taskbarSee if your printer is already installed Print somethingAdd a Bluetooth device Add a device using PC SettingsAdd a device using Control Panel Add, view, and manage your devices and printersAdd 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 Surface storage options Storage, files, and backupHow much local storage space do I have? Removable storage optionsFile Explorer Files and foldersSkyDrive Cloud storage MicroSD memory cardShare files with people who use your Surface LibrariesMove files to your Surface Connect to a network computerBack up files using File History Use a USB flash drive or microSD memory cardNetworking Connect to a wireless networkDisconnect from a wireless network Access files on other computers Join a homegroupAirplane 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 Flip ahead through sites Add-ons, Flash, and other multimedia contentInternet Explorer for the desktop Adobe FlashAdd an email account Change email settingsMail Remove an email accountUsing Mail Select one or more messages, then swipe down from the top People Other email apps?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 Use Smart DJ Stream musicBuy songs and albums Create a playlistXbox Music Pass Install more music appsPhotos Need help?Import photos or videos Xbox Video Play videos from your libraryBrowse, 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 Get directions MapsMove around a map Share any file-even big onesUsing Maps TroubleshootingXbox Games Scroll to one of the following storesXbox SmartGlass Games in the Windows StoreSet up SmartGlass on Xbox Connect Surface to your Xbox Play somethingMore 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? Share your phone’s Internet connection Windows Defender and Windows FirewallKeyboard shortcuts Select your phone as a networkAccessibility Take a screen shot Speech recognitionWork with files and apps on another PC Reset Surface Refresh SurfaceTouchscreen care Clean and care for SurfaceBitLocker recovery key Cover and keyboard careThat’s it Battery careGet Help and Support

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