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Meet Surface Dial

Surface Dial is a new tool for the creative process. Here's how to use it.

Note

To use Surface Dial, your PC needs to be running Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later, and

have Bluetooth 4.0 LE.

Set it up

1. On your PC, select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other

devices.

2. Turn on Bluetooth.

3. Pull the bottom off your Surface Dial, pull the bottom to open the battery compartment.

Make sure there are two AAA batteries inside.

4. Remove the battery tab from the underside of your Surface Dial.

5. Press and hold the button by the batteries for 5-7 seconds, then let the button go. The

Bluetooth light will flash – it’s opposite the button on the other side of the batteries.

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Meet Surface Dial Surface Dial is a new tool for the creative process. Here's how to use it. Note To use Surface Dial, your PC needs to be running Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later, and have Bluetooth 4.0 LE. Set it up 1. On your PC, select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. 2. Turn on Bluetooth. 3. Pull the bottom off your Surface Dial, pull the bottom to open the battery compartment. Make sure there are two AAA batteries inside. 4.
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6. Go back to the Bluetooth settings page on your PC, then select Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth. 7. Choose Surface Dial from the list of devices. Follow additional instructions if they appear, then select Done. 8. Remove the protective film from your Surface Dial. Now you’re ready to use it! Note Surface Dial only works on screen with Surface Studio and the newest Surface Pro. If you’re using another type of PC, use Surface Dial on a desk or other flat surface.
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Open Sketchpad, and the Pens tool is automatically selected. Rotate your Surface Dial to switch between pen, pencil, highlighter, and eraser. Press and hold your Surface Dial to see other tools in the wheel menu. Turn the dial left or right to highlight the tool you want to use. To select it, press down and release, and then start drawing.
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Surface Dial works with apps that come with Windows 10, like Groove Music, Microsoft Edge, and Maps. It also works with professional-grade software, like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Here are just a few things of the things you can do with Surface Dial: Volume Rotate left to turn it down or right to turn it up. Click to mute and unmute. Scroll Rotate left to scroll up, or right to scroll down. Zoom In Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, rotate left to zoom out, or right to zoom in.
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Troubleshoot problems with Surface Dial Note To use Surface Dial, your PC needs to be running Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later, and have Bluetooth 4.0 LE. Surface Dial won’t pair with my PC First, make sure you’ve followed the pairing steps: 1. On your PC, open select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. 2. Turn on Bluetooth. 3. Pull the bottom off your Surface Dial to open the battery compartment. Make sure there are two AAA batteries inside.
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If the pairing light doesn’t turn on First, make sure the batteries are installed properly. Remove the batteries—you’ll see a diagram under them—put the batteries back in according to the diagram. Press the pairing button again. If the LED pairing light doesn’t turn on after 10 seconds, you’ll need new batteries. If you replace the batteries and the pairing light still doesn’t come on, create a service order so we can replace your Surface Dial.
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Note Keep in mind that the default tools for Surface Dial can change depending on the app or software you’re using. See Change Surface Dial settings. My Surface Dial is dusty and dirty The safest way to clean your Surface Dial is to use tape or a sticky lint roller to remove any dust or dirt.