All about apps, Built-in apps, Mail, SkyDrive | Microsoft 9SR-00001

All about apps

Like the Start button in previous versions of Windows, the Start screen is where you start apps. To open an app or program, tap or click its tile on the Start screen. You can open apps from the Windows Store and desktop apps from the Start screen.

What are desktop apps? Desktop apps are programs that run in the desktop. For example, Office apps and Notepad are desktop apps.

Tips

∙To see all installed apps: From the Start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen (or right click), and then tap or click All apps. This shows you all the apps and programs that are installed on Surface.

∙To start an app using the keyboard: From the Start screen, type the name of an app. When you start typing, Windows shows you apps that match what you’ve typed.

Built-in apps

Here are some of the apps included with your Surface.

Mail

Get email from your accounts—Outlook, Hotmail, Gmail, AOL and

Yahoo!—all in one place. For more info, see the topic Set up and use

Mail on Surface.com.

SkyDrive

Upload your files to SkyDrive so you can access them from any device and share them with other people. For more info about SkyDrive, see SkyDrive tips on Windows.com.

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Contents

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 Add accounts Windows setupLock screen and signing POP email? How to sync Google servicesAdd your email accounts Outlook Express, Windows Mail, or Windows Live Mail Add a photo service to the Photos appAdd social network accounts to the People app New look of Windows Introducing SurfaceTouch, keyboard, mouse, and pen 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 Slide to scroll Touch swipe, tap, and beyondTap 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 a photo Share photos, links, and moreShare a link Charge Surface Battery and powerHow much battery charge is left? Get to know Surface Sleep, wake, and lock Power states On, off, sleep, and restartOn, sleep, off, and restart 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 gestures TrackpadType Cover How do I change the mouse pointer speed? How do I change the trackpad settings?If the Trackpad Settings app isn’t working 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 Uninstall apps Install appsApp updates Surface Pro Uninstall a desktop program Surface Pro Install a desktop program What type of account do I have? What is a local account?Accounts Create a user account What is a Microsoft account?Benefits of using a Microsoft 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 Rearrange and resize tiles NotificationsPin or unpin apps Microsoft Printing To set up a printerTo see if the printer is already installed and working Connect devices Printer compatibility How do I print something?Can’t print? 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 Networking Connect to a wireless networkDisconnect from a wireless network 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 Cover and keyboard care Clean and care for SurfaceTouchscreen care That’s it Battery care