Files and folders, SkyDrive Cloud storage | Microsoft Surface RT

2.Tap or click the notification that appears in the upper-right corner of the screen.

3.Tap or click Open folder to view files. File Explorer opens showing you the files on your USB flash drive or hard drive.

File Explorer (previously called Windows Explorer) is the app you’ll use to browse, copy, and move files on your Surface. For more info, see the Files and folders section in this guide.

microSD memory card

The microSD card slot lets you add up to 64 GB of storage to Surface. You can use a microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC card.

Flip out the kickstand to access the card reader.

SkyDrive: Cloud storage

Store your documents, music, videos, and pictures in the cloud by using SkyDrive. Surface includes a SkyDrive app that you can use to upload and open files on your SkyDrive.

Your Microsoft account includes 7 GB of free storage on SkyDrive—that’s enough for over 20,000 Office documents or 7,000 photos.

To learn more about SkyDrive, see the SkyDrive section in this guide.

Files and folders

Use File Explorer (previously called Windows Explorer) to work with files and folders on your Surface or another computer on your network. For info on browsing network locations, see the Access files on other computers section in this guide.

File Explorer

With File Explorer you can do things like search for files, create folders, and copy or move files around.

To open File Explorer:

∙From the Start screen, type file explorer and then tap or click File Explorer from the search results.

∙From the desktop, tap or click the file folder icon on the taskbar.

For help using File Explorer, see the topic How to work with files and folders on Windows.com.

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Published April 9 Version Surface RT User Guide Microsoft Contents Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft About this guide Meet Surface RT Highlights Ports Jack, and volumeKickstand Stereo speakers, headset ∙ Apps What is Windows RT?Surface accessories Keyboards Wedge Touch Mouse Surface Edition Power supplyVideo adapters Plug in and turn on Setup Lock screen and signing Surface setup Start screen Your favorite things Basics Right edge Charms Charms, commands, and switching appsTop or bottom edge App commands Left edge Switch apps Slide to scroll Touch tap, slide, and beyondTap Rotate What we say How to do it Copy, 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 On, off, standby, and restart Power states On, off, standby, and restartChange when the screen dims and turns off Get to know Surface Lock Wake Lock the screen orientation TouchscreenScreen rotation Connect Surface a second monitor Other screen settingsAdd your accounts Screen brightness Microsoft Exchange account Add your email accountsPOP email Google email Show the keyboard Add a photo service to the Photos appOn-screen keyboard Add social network accounts to the People app Show the keyboard from the desktop Sound featuresAdjust the volume Change the on-screen keyboard settings How much battery charge is left? Battery and powerAdd sound accessories Charge Surface Watt power supply with USB charging port Share a photo Share photos, links, and moreShare a link PC Settings Change your settings From the desktop Use SearchControl Panel From Start Keyboard Touch, keyboard, mouse, and penTouch Function keys Touch Cover Trackpad gestures Type CoverTrackpad Trackpad Settings app doesn’t work How do I change the trackpad settings? Capacitive pen Change mouse settingsMouse What type of account do I have? What is a local account?What is a Microsoft account? Accounts 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. What’s the difference? Sign in and outSign Sign out or lock Create a PIN Switch to another accountCreate a picture password Other sign in options Choose when a password is required Account passwordChange your password Forgot my password Microsoft Built-in apps All about apps View all apps Switch between appsFind an app Start an app ∙ From the keyboard, press Alt+Tab Switch to the last app you were usingSwitch to a specific app Snap an app you used recently Snap the last app you were usingUse two apps side by side snap apps Close apps Close desktop apps App commands Where are they?Show app commands App help and troubleshooting App settings Sign in with your Microsoft account Find and install appsWindows Store Uninstall an app View your billing history App updatesAdd or change a payment option Install apps that you installed on other PCs Family Safety and the Windows Store Change your lock screen picture, colors, and account picture Personalize your Surface Rearrange tiles Customize the Start screenCreate tiles for your favorite people and places Rearrange, resize, unpin, and group tiles Unpin a tile Pin or unpin appsTurn off Live tiles Resize a tile Notifications Sync your settingsChoose which settings to sync Themes and desktop backgrounds Add languagesCustomize the desktop Increase the size of desktop items Pin or unpin a desktop app from the taskbar Set up a printerConnect devices Printing Print something See if your printer is already installed Add, view, and manage your devices and printers Add a device using PC SettingsAdd a device using Control Panel Add a Bluetooth device Add 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 Removable storage options Storage, files, and backupHow much local storage space do I have? Surface storage options MicroSD memory card Files and foldersSkyDrive Cloud storage File Explorer Connect to a network computer LibrariesMove files to your Surface Share files with people who use your Surface Use a USB flash drive or microSD memory card Back up files using File History Networking Connect to a wireless networkDisconnect from a wireless network Join a homegroup Access files on other computers Airplane 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 Adobe Flash Add-ons, Flash, and other multimedia contentInternet Explorer for the desktop Flip ahead through sites Remove an email account Change email settingsMail Add an email account Using Mail Select one or more messages, then swipe down from the top Other email apps? People 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 Create a playlist Stream musicBuy songs and albums Use Smart DJ Need help? Install more music appsPhotos Xbox Music Pass Import photos or videos Play videos from your library Xbox Video Browse, 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 Share any file-even big ones MapsMove around a map Get directions Troubleshooting Using Maps Scroll to one of the following stores Xbox Games Games in the Windows Store Xbox SmartGlass Play something Set up SmartGlass on Xbox Connect Surface to your Xbox More 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? Select your phone as a network Windows Defender and Windows FirewallKeyboard shortcuts Share your phone’s Internet connection Accessibility Take a screen shot Speech recognitionWork with files and apps on another PC Refresh Surface Reset Surface Cover and keyboard care Clean and care for SurfaceBitLocker recovery key Touchscreen care That’s it Battery careGet Help and Support