Microsoft | Microsoft 7XR-00001, Surface RT instruction

Xbox Games	97
Xbox SmartGlass	98
More built-in apps	100
Additional info you should know	102
Keep Surface up to date	102
Tethering: Use your phone’s data connection	103
Windows Defender and Windows Firewall	104
Keyboard shortcuts	104
Accessibility	105
Speech recognition	106
Work with files and apps on another PC	106
Take a screen shot	106
Refresh Surface	107
Reset Surface	107
BitLocker recovery key	108
Clean and care for Surface	108
Touchscreen care	108
Cover and keyboard care	108
Battery care	109
Get Help and Support	109
That’s it!	109

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Surface RT User Guide Published April 9 Version Microsoft Contents Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Meet Surface RT About this guide Highlights Stereo speakers, headset Jack, and volumeKickstand Ports Keyboards What is Windows RT?Surface accessories ∙ 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 Left edge Switch apps Charms, commands, and switching appsTop or bottom edge App commands 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 Get to know Surface Power states On, off, standby, and restartChange when the screen dims and turns off On, off, standby, and restart Wake Lock Touchscreen Screen rotationLock the screen orientation Screen brightness Other screen settingsAdd your accounts Connect Surface a second monitor Google email Add your email accountsPOP email Microsoft Exchange account Add social network accounts to the People app Add a photo service to the Photos appOn-screen keyboard Show the keyboard Change the on-screen keyboard settings Sound featuresAdjust the volume 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 From Start Use SearchControl Panel 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 Accounts What is a local account?What is a Microsoft account? 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 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 PIN Forgot my password Account passwordChange your password Choose when a password is required Microsoft All about apps Built-in apps Start an app Switch between appsFind an app View all apps Switch to the last app you were using Switch to a specific app∙ From the keyboard, press Alt+Tab Close apps Snap the last app you were usingUse two apps side by side snap 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 Rearrange, resize, unpin, and group tiles Customize the Start screenCreate tiles for your favorite people and places Rearrange tiles Resize a tile Pin or unpin appsTurn off Live tiles Unpin a tile Sync your settings Choose which settings to syncNotifications Increase the size of desktop items Add languagesCustomize the desktop Themes and desktop backgrounds Printing Set up a printerConnect devices Pin or unpin a desktop app from the taskbar See if your printer is already installed Print something Add a Bluetooth device Add a device using PC SettingsAdd a device using Control Panel 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 Surface storage options Storage, files, and backupHow much local storage space do I have? Removable storage options File Explorer Files and foldersSkyDrive Cloud storage MicroSD memory card Share files with people who use your Surface LibrariesMove files to 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 Flip ahead through sites Add-ons, Flash, and other multimedia contentInternet Explorer for the desktop Adobe Flash Add an email account Change email settingsMail 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 Use Smart DJ Stream musicBuy songs and albums Create a playlist Xbox Music Pass Install more music appsPhotos 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 Get directions MapsMove around a map 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 Share your phone’s Internet connection Windows Defender and Windows FirewallKeyboard shortcuts Select your phone as a network Accessibility Speech recognition Work with files and apps on another PCTake a screen shot Reset Surface Refresh Surface Touchscreen care Clean and care for SurfaceBitLocker recovery key Cover and keyboard care Battery care Get Help and SupportThat’s it