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3.Tap or click Disconnect.

If you want to remove connection info for a network (such as a password or connect automatically), tap and hold the network name until a box appears, then let go and choose Forget this network.

Join a homegroup

A homegroup is a group of PCs on a home network that can share devices (such as printers), and libraries (your Documents, Pictures, Music, and Video libraries). Homegroups make sharing easier.

If a homegroup already exists on your home network, Surface can join it. Here’s how:

1.Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings, and then tap or click HomeGroup.

2.Tap or click Join. You can get the password from anyone else in the homegroup.

After you join a homegroup, you can access files on computers that are part of your homegroup. However, you can’t share content on Surface with computers in your homegroup.

Notes

For more info about homegroups, see the topic Homegroup from start to finish on Windows.com.

Surface RT can’t create a homegroup, but you can join one.

Access files on other computers

To see shared files, folders, and libraries on your network, open File Explorer and navigate to Homegroup or Network. Here’s how:

1.Open File Explorer. (Go to the Start screen, type file explorer, and then tap or click File Explorer from the search results.)

2.In the lower-left corner of File Explorer, tap or click Homegroup or Network, whichever type of network you’re using.

3.To browse shared files and folders, tap or click the computer name under Network or someone’s name under Homegroup. You can use this same technique to connect to other network resources such as a printer.

Note PCs that are turned off, hibernating, or asleep won't appear as part of the homegroup.

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Contents Published April 9 Version Surface RT User GuideMicrosoft Contents Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft About this guide Meet Surface RTHighlights Ports Jack, and volumeKickstand Stereo speakers, headset∙ Apps What is Windows RT?Surface accessories KeyboardsPower supply Video adaptersWedge Touch Mouse Surface Edition Plug in and turn on SetupLock screen and signing Surface setupStart screen Your favorite things BasicsRight edge Charms Charms, commands, and switching appsTop or bottom edge App commands Left edge Switch appsTouch tap, slide, and beyond TapSlide to scroll Rotate What we say How to do itCharms Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings How do I right-click using touch?Copy, and paste using touch Touch MouseKeyboard Familiar desktop How to search Tips On, off, standby, and restart Power states On, off, standby, and restartChange when the screen dims and turns off Get to know SurfaceLock WakeTouchscreen Screen rotationLock the screen orientation Connect Surface a second monitor Other screen settingsAdd your accounts Screen brightnessMicrosoft Exchange account Add your email accountsPOP email Google emailShow the keyboard Add a photo service to the Photos appOn-screen keyboard Add social network accounts to the People appShow the keyboard from the desktop Sound featuresAdjust the volume Change the on-screen keyboard settingsBattery and power Add sound accessoriesHow much battery charge is left? Charge Surface Watt power supply with USB charging portShare photos, links, and more Share a linkShare a photo PC Settings Change your settingsFrom the desktop Use SearchControl Panel From StartTouch, keyboard, mouse, and pen TouchKeyboard Function keys Touch CoverType Cover TrackpadTrackpad gestures Trackpad Settings app doesn’t work How do I change the trackpad settings?Change mouse settings MouseCapacitive pen What type of account do I have? What is a local account?What is a Microsoft account? AccountsBenefits of using a Microsoft account Change your Microsoft account settingsMultiple user accounts Family Safety Manage accountsCreate a user account Account security Sign out or lock. What’s the difference? Sign in and outSign Sign out or lockCreate a PIN Switch to another accountCreate a picture password Other sign in optionsChoose when a password is required Account passwordChange your password Forgot my passwordMicrosoft Built-in apps All about appsView all apps Switch between appsFind an app Start an appSwitch to the last app you were using Switch to a specific app∙ From the keyboard, press Alt+Tab Snap an app you used recently Snap the last app you were usingUse two apps side by side snap apps Close appsApp commands Where are they? Show app commandsClose desktop apps App help and troubleshooting App settingsFind and install apps Windows StoreSign in with your Microsoft account Uninstall an app App updates Add or change a payment optionView your billing history Install apps that you installed on other PCs Family Safety and the Windows StoreChange your lock screen picture, colors, and account picture Personalize your SurfaceRearrange tiles Customize the Start screenCreate tiles for your favorite people and places Rearrange, resize, unpin, and group tilesUnpin a tile Pin or unpin appsTurn off Live tiles Resize a tileSync your settings Choose which settings to syncNotifications Themes and desktop backgrounds Add languagesCustomize the desktop Increase the size of desktop itemsPin or unpin a desktop app from the taskbar Set up a printerConnect devices PrintingPrint something See if your printer is already installedAdd, view, and manage your devices and printers Add a device using PC SettingsAdd a device using Control Panel Add a Bluetooth deviceMake sure your Bluetooth device is on and discoverable Make sure Bluetooth is onAdd the Bluetooth device Device compatibility Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projectorWhich adapter do I need? Set up your screens Connect to a TV, monitor, or projectorUse multiple monitors Microsoft Removable storage options Storage, files, and backupHow much local storage space do I have? Surface storage optionsMicroSD memory card Files and foldersSkyDrive Cloud storage File ExplorerConnect to a network computer LibrariesMove files to your Surface Share files with people who use your SurfaceUse a USB flash drive or microSD memory card Back up files using File HistoryConnect to a wireless network Disconnect from a wireless networkNetworking Join a homegroup Access files on other computersAirplane mode Built-in apps Office Home & Student 2013 RTOffice Home & Student apps Start an Office app Office Quick Start GuidesYour Office files on any device Update to the final Office release File compatibilityTouch, pen, and language support Using the OneNote app ∙ OneNote 2013 RT desktop app pre-installed on SurfaceOneNote Internet Explorer OneNote on your phoneTouch-friendly Internet Explorer Find the Address bar Navigate with tabsYour web favorites Adobe Flash Add-ons, Flash, and other multimedia contentInternet Explorer for the desktop Flip ahead through sitesRemove an email account Change email settingsMail Add an email accountUsing Mail Select one or more messages, then swipe down from the top Other email apps? PeopleAdd people Find peopleConnect with people Post your own updates Change which contacts you see Pin a contact to StartWrite on someone’s Facebook wall Calendar Bring all your calendars togetherChange your options Switch views Add a calendar itemBe ready with reminders Camera Shoot a videoTake a picture Xbox Music Sign in with your Microsoft accountPlay music in your collection Create a playlist Stream musicBuy songs and albums Use Smart DJNeed help? Install more music appsPhotos Xbox Music PassImport photos or videos Play videos from your library Xbox VideoSet up Skype SkypeBrowse, buy, and rent movies and TV shows SkyDrive Call and chatSkype tips Access your files from anywhere Upload files to SkyDrive from an appShare photos or videos on SkyDrive Share any file-even big ones MapsMove around a map Get directionsTroubleshooting Using MapsScroll to one of the following stores Xbox GamesGames in the Windows Store Xbox SmartGlassPlay something Set up SmartGlass on Xbox Connect Surface to your XboxMore built-in apps Reader Windows updates Additional info you should knowKeep Surface up to date Firmware updates Having problems installing updates?Tethering Use your phone’s data connection Select your phone as a network Windows Defender and Windows FirewallKeyboard shortcuts Share your phone’s Internet connectionAccessibility Speech recognition Work with files and apps on another PCTake a screen shot Refresh Surface Reset SurfaceCover and keyboard care Clean and care for SurfaceBitLocker recovery key Touchscreen careBattery care Get Help and SupportThat’s it
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