Contents

Contents
Meet Surface	1
How does Windows RT differ from Windows 8 Pro?	2
Surface accessories	2
Get Help and Support	3
Setup	4
Plug in and turn on	4
Windows setup	5
Lock screen and signing in	5
Add accounts	5
Introducing Surface	8
Touch, keyboard, mouse, and pen	8
The new look of Windows	8
The familiar desktop	9
Cloud connected	10
Connect devices or a second screen	11
Multiple accounts and parental controls	11
Get to know the new Windows	12
Start screen: Your favorite things	12
Touch: swipe, tap, and beyond	13
The charms: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings	15
How to search	16
Change Windows settings	17
Share photos, links, and more	18
Get to know Surface	19
Battery and power	19
Power states: On, off, sleep, and restart	20
The touchscreen	21
Sound features	24
Keyboard, mouse, and pen	26
Keyboard covers	26

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Published February 9 Version Getting Started Guide Microsoft Contents Microsoft Microsoft Surface RT Surface Pro Meet Surface Video adapters Surface accessoriesHow does Windows RT differ from Windows 8 Pro? Keyboards Get Help and Support Power supply Plug in and turn on Setup Windows setup Lock screen and signingAdd accounts How to sync Google services Add your email accountsPOP email? Add a photo service to the Photos app Add social network accounts to the People appOutlook Express, Windows Mail, or Windows Live Mail Introducing Surface Touch, keyboard, mouse, and penNew look of Windows Charms App commandsSwitch apps Familiar desktop Cloud connected Multiple accounts and parental controls Connect devices or a second screen Start screen Your favorite things Get to know the new Windows Touch swipe, tap, and beyond TapSlide to scroll Rotate What we say How to do it Copy and paste using touch Charms Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings How to search Tips Change Windows settings Share photos, links, and more Share a linkShare a photo Charge Surface Battery and powerHow much battery charge is left? Get to know Surface Power states On, off, sleep, and restart On, sleep, off, and restartSleep, wake, and lock Wake and unlock Choose when the screen dims and turns offTouchscreen Lock Lock the screen orientation To change when the screen dims or turns off Use the on-screen keyboard Adjust screen brightnessChange other screen settings Connect Surface to a second monitor Hide the keyboard Sound featuresAdjust the volume Change the on-screen keyboard settings Add sound accessories Fold back or close Keyboard, mouse, and penKeyboard covers Touch Cover Trackpad Type CoverTrackpad gestures How do I change the trackpad settings? If the Trackpad Settings app isn’t workingHow do I change the mouse pointer speed? Pen Mouse SkyDrive All about appsBuilt-in apps Mail Music PeoplePhotos Video Games App commands-where are they?Internet Explorer Calendar Switch to the last app you were using Change app settingsSwitch between apps Show app commands Close apps Switch to an app you were using recently Snap an app you used recently Install and uninstall appsSnap the last app you were using Use two apps side by side snap apps Install apps App updatesUninstall apps Surface Pro Uninstall a desktop program Surface Pro Install a desktop program What is a local account? AccountsWhat type of account do I have? What is a Microsoft account? Benefits of using a Microsoft accountCreate a user account Family Safety Unlock Surface and sign Set up a picture passwordSet up a PIN Sign How do I change my password? Forgot my password Customize the Start screen Personalizing SurfaceChange your background, colors, and account picture Themes and desktop backgrounds Notifications Pin or unpin appsRearrange and resize tiles Microsoft Printing To set up a printerTo see if the printer is already installed and working Connect devices How do I print something? Can’t print?Printer compatibility Add, view, and manage your devices and printers Add a device using PC SettingsAdd a device using Control Panel Add a Bluetooth device Manage your devices Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector Device compatibility Removable storage options Storage, files, and backupSurface storage options How much local storage space do I have? Tap or click Open folder to view files SkyDrive Cloud storageUSB flash drive or hard drive MicroSD memory card Move files to your Surface Files and foldersFile Explorer Libraries Use SkyDrive Back up files using File HistoryConnect to a network computer Use a USB flash drive or microSD memory card Microsoft Connect to a wireless network Disconnect from a wireless networkNetworking Surface Pro Join a domain Join a homegroup Connect your Microsoft account to your domain account Accessing files on other computers Airplane mode See your Windows Update history Surface and Windows UpdatesWindows Updates Manually check for Windows updates Surface Pro Change Windows Update settings Surface firmware updates Clean and care for Surface Touchscreen careCover and keyboard care That’s it Battery care

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