All about apps, Built-in apps | Microsoft 7XR-00001, Surface RT

All about apps

This section will get you up to speed on using apps.

Built-in apps

Here are some of the apps included with your Surface (see the Built-in apps section for more info):

People

See the latest info and start conversations with contacts.

SkyDrive

Store your files in the cloud and access them from anywhere.

Mail

Get email from your accounts in one place.

Internet Explorer

Everything you want to do on the web is a swipe or a tap away.

Video

Browse and watch your videos, and movies from Xbox Video.

Photos

See all your photos and home videos in one place.

Skype

Use Skype to connect with people using voice, video, or IM.

Calendar

Bring all your calendars together.

Music	Games
Stream the latest songs, or	Discover and download new
listen to music in your	games.
collection.

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Contents

Surface RT User Guide Published April 9 Version Microsoft Contents Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Meet Surface RT About this guide Highlights Jack, and volume KickstandStereo speakers, headset Ports What is Windows RT? Surface accessoriesKeyboards ∙ Apps Power supply Video adaptersWedge Touch Mouse Surface Edition Setup Plug in and turn on Surface setup Lock screen and signing Basics Start screen Your favorite things Charms, commands, and switching apps Top or bottom edge App commandsLeft edge Switch apps Right edge Charms Touch tap, slide, and beyond TapSlide to scroll What we say How to do it Rotate Charms 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 Power states On, off, standby, and restart Change when the screen dims and turns offGet to know Surface On, off, standby, and restart Wake Lock Touchscreen Screen rotationLock the screen orientation Other screen settings Add your accountsScreen brightness Connect Surface a second monitor Add your email accounts POP emailGoogle email Microsoft Exchange account Add a photo service to the Photos app On-screen keyboardAdd social network accounts to the People app Show the keyboard Sound features Adjust the volumeChange the on-screen keyboard settings Show the keyboard from the desktop Battery and power Add sound accessoriesHow much battery charge is left? Watt power supply with USB charging port Charge Surface Share photos, links, and more Share a linkShare a photo Change your settings PC Settings Use Search Control PanelFrom Start From the desktop Touch, keyboard, mouse, and pen TouchKeyboard Touch Cover Function keys Type Cover TrackpadTrackpad gestures How do I change the trackpad settings? Trackpad Settings app doesn’t work Change mouse settings MouseCapacitive pen What is a local account? What is a Microsoft account?Accounts What type of account do I have? Benefits of using a Microsoft account Change your Microsoft account settingsMultiple user accounts Family Safety Manage accountsCreate a user account Account security Sign in and out SignSign out or lock Sign out or lock. What’s the difference? Switch to another account Create a picture passwordOther sign in options Create a PIN Account password Change your passwordForgot my password Choose when a password is required Microsoft All about apps Built-in apps Switch between apps Find an appStart an app View all apps Switch to the last app you were using Switch to a specific app∙ From the keyboard, press Alt+Tab Snap the last app you were using Use two apps side by side snap appsClose apps Snap an app you used recently App commands Where are they? Show app commandsClose desktop apps App settings App help and troubleshooting Find and install apps Windows StoreSign in with your Microsoft account Uninstall an app App updates Add or change a payment optionView your billing history Family Safety and the Windows Store Install apps that you installed on other PCs Personalize your Surface Change your lock screen picture, colors, and account picture Customize the Start screen Create tiles for your favorite people and placesRearrange, resize, unpin, and group tiles Rearrange tiles Pin or unpin apps Turn off Live tilesResize a tile Unpin a tile Sync your settings Choose which settings to syncNotifications Add languages Customize the desktopIncrease the size of desktop items Themes and desktop backgrounds Set up a printer Connect devicesPrinting Pin or unpin a desktop app from the taskbar See if your printer is already installed Print something Add a device using PC Settings Add a device using Control PanelAdd a Bluetooth device Add, view, and manage your devices and printers Make 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 Storage, files, and backup How much local storage space do I have?Surface storage options Removable storage options Files and folders SkyDrive Cloud storageFile Explorer MicroSD memory card Libraries Move files to your SurfaceShare files with people who use your Surface Connect to a network computer Back up files using File History Use a USB flash drive or microSD memory card Connect to a wireless network Disconnect from a wireless networkNetworking Access files on other computers Join a homegroup Airplane 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 Add-ons, Flash, and other multimedia content Internet Explorer for the desktopFlip ahead through sites Adobe Flash Change email settings MailAdd an email account Remove an email account Using Mail Select one or more messages, then swipe down from the top People Other email apps? Add 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 Stream music Buy songs and albumsUse Smart DJ Create a playlist Install more music apps PhotosXbox Music Pass Need help? Import photos or videos Xbox Video Play videos from your library Set 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 Maps Move around a mapGet directions Share any file-even big ones Using Maps Troubleshooting Xbox Games Scroll to one of the following stores Xbox SmartGlass Games in the Windows Store Set up SmartGlass on Xbox Connect Surface to your Xbox Play something More 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 Windows Defender and Windows Firewall Keyboard shortcutsShare your phone’s Internet connection Select your phone as a network Accessibility Speech recognition Work with files and apps on another PCTake a screen shot Reset Surface Refresh Surface Clean and care for Surface BitLocker recovery keyTouchscreen care Cover and keyboard care Battery care Get Help and SupportThat’s it

Microsoft 7XR-00001, Surface RT manual All about apps, Built-in apps

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