Surface 2 User Guide With Windows RT 8.1 Software Published: April 2014 Version 2.
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Contents MEET SURFACE 2..............................................................................................................................................................1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 SURFACE 2 FEATURES ..................................................................................................
SEARCH, SHARE, AND SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................... 35 HOW TO SEARCH .................................................................................................................................................................................................35 SHARE PHOTOS, LINKS, AND MORE .................................................................................................................
CONNECT TO A WIRED NETWORK ......................................................................................................................................................................59 JOIN A HOMEGROUP ...........................................................................................................................................................................................59 JOIN A WORKGROUP ............................................................................................
TOUCHSCREEN CARE ...........................................................................................................................................................................................93 COVER CARE .........................................................................................................................................................................................................93 BATTERY CARE .............................................................................
Meet Surface 2 Ultra-thin and light, Surface 2 is the on-the-go tablet. With Xbox Music and Video, games, and Internet Explorer, you’ll never run out of ways to play. And when it’s time to get work done, Surface 2 comes with Microsoft Office 2013 RT—Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and OneNote apps.1 1 There are some differences between Office RT and other versions of Office. For more info, see Office.com/OfficeRT. About this guide We hope this guide helps you get the most out of your Surface 2.
Surface 2 features Finish Made with VaporMg, Surface is precision crafted to be tough yet elegant, without excessive bulk. The watch-like finish is incredibly smooth and durable. Touchscreen The 10.6” touchscreen, with its 16:9 aspect ratio and ClearType Full HD display (1080p resolution, 1920x1080 pixels), is great for watching HD movies, browsing the web, and using Office apps. Like a smartphone, you can browse the web or your email using your fingers. See Touchscreen for more info.
Mobile broadband Surface supports 2G GSM (Quadband: 850/900/1800/1900), 3G UMTS (Bands 1, 2, 5, 8), 4G LTE (Bands 3, 7, 20), letting you take your Surface on the road, even when you can’t connect to Wi-Fi. Two microphones Kickstand Built-in microphones with noise cancellation come in handy when recording videos and calling people. See Sound features for more info. Flip out the dual-position kickstand when you want to be productive, or when you want to kick back and have some fun.
2 A micro-SIM card and mobile broadband subscription are required to get online.
Ports © 2014 Microsoft HD video out port Share videos, photos, or presentations by connecting Surface to an HDTV, monitor, or projector (adapters and cables sold separately). See Connect to a TV, monitor, or projector for more info. Full-size USB 3.0 port Connect USB accessories—like a mouse, phone, or an Ethernet adapter. See Connect devices for more info. microSDXC card reader Use the microSDXC card reader (behind the kickstand) for extra storage or transferring files.
Software Windows RT 8.1 Surface 2 comes pre-installed with Windows RT 8.1—a Windows-based operating system that's optimized for thin and light PCs. Windows RT runs built-in apps and apps from the Windows Store. To learn more, see Windows RT 8.1: FAQ on Windows.com. Office 2013 RT Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and OneNote apps are pre-installed. See Office 2013 RT for more info. Apps Surface 2 has many built-in apps—check out the tiles for them on your Start screen.
Set up your Surface Grab your Surface and let’s go! Before you start… Make sure a wireless network is available and you have the network password (if the network is secured). Plug in and turn on 1. If you have a Typing Cover, bring it close to your Surface, so that it clicks into place (see picture). 2. Flip out the built-in kickstand on the back of Surface (either position). 3. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet or power strip. 4.
Setup Setup runs the first time you turn on Surface. During setup you’ll choose a language, color scheme, and name for your Surface. (You can change these things later.) Two key things happen during setup: Surface connects to your Wi-Fi network. If you don’t know your wireless password, see How to find your wireless network password on Surface.com. Important Surface 2 (4G): Connect to a Wi-Fi network during setup and then once setup is complete, see Connect to a mobile broadband network in this guide.
The basics There are a few things you need to know to get around your Surface. Touch, keyboard, mouse, and pen With Surface, you can easily switch between using touch, a keyboard, mouse, or pen. Touch. Like a smartphone, you can use your fingers on the touchscreen. For example, drag your finger across the screen to scroll. Keyboard. Click in a Typing Cover or use a full-size USB or Bluetooth keyboard. Mouse. Use the Typing Cover touchpad, or connect a USB or Bluetooth mouse. Pen.
Switch between open apps You can switch between open apps by swiping in from the left edge of the screen. You can keep swiping, and each time you’ll switch to another app. More about this in the Use apps section. App commands: Where are they? Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen, or down from the top edge. Touch: Swipe, tap, and beyond Tap? Swipe? Here’s a glossary of touch gestures that you can use with Surface. Gesture How to do it What it does Tap Tap once on something.
Gesture How to do it What it does Pinch or stretch Touch the screen or an item with two or more fingers, and then move the fingers toward each other (pinch) or away from each other (stretch). Zooms in or out of a website, map, or picture. Rotate Put two or more fingers on an item and then turn your hand. Rotates things that can be rotated. Slide to scroll Drag your finger on the screen. Scrolls through what’s on the screen (like scrolling with a mouse).
Gesture How to do it What it does Swipe from edge Starting on the edge, swipe in. Right edge: Opens the charms. Left edge: Brings in open apps, snaps apps, shows your recently opened apps, or closes apps. See Use apps for more info. Top or bottom edge: Shows commands or closes an app. Charms No matter where you are, the charms help you do the things you do most often—like search, share, print, and change settings. Here’s how to open the charms: Touch.
Learn more about Windows To learn more about getting around Windows RT 8.1, check out these resources: Help and Tips: From the Start screen, tap or click Help+Tips. This app has info to help you get up to speed on Windows. Windows Basics and Tips: See the Getting started tutorials on Windows.com. Lock screen and signing in With a Microsoft account, personal settings like your lock screen and Start screen can follow you to other devices.
Get started Now that you know the basics, let’s get online and add your accounts. Get online Here’s how to get online: 1. Open the Settings charm (swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings). 2. Tap or click the wireless network icon ( 3. Under Wi-Fi, tap or click the network you want to connect to, and then tap or click Connect. ). For more info about getting online, see Networking in this guide.
Here’s how to add your email accounts: 1. Tap or click Mail from the Start screen. 2. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click Accounts > Add an account. 3. Choose the type of account you want to add, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Most accounts can be added with only your user name and password. In some cases, you’ll be asked for more details, which you can usually find on your email account provider’s website. (Repeat steps 1-3 for each of your email accounts.
Skype: Add contacts With Skype calls and chat, you can stay in touch with anyone, on almost any device, for free. Once you’ve added your friends, you can make Skype calls and send instant messages. Here's how to get started using Skype: 1. On the Start screen, tap or click Skype. 2. Sign in with your Microsoft account and your Messenger friends will be automatically added to your existing list of contacts.
Get to know Surface 2 Now that you’ve added your accounts, let’s go a little deeper. Power states: On, off, standby, and restart Here’s a quick overview of the Surface power states: State What to do On Press and release the Power button (you’ll feel a vibration). If nothing happens, Surface might need to be recharged. Connect the power supply and then press the Power button again. Wake Do any of the following: Press and release the Power button. Open the Cover.
Standby If you don’t use Surface for a few minutes the screen turns off and locks, just like a smartphone. When this happens, Surface goes into a standby mode called InstantGo. While Surface is in standby, it stays connected to your wireless network. This way you can get app notifications (such as an incoming Skype call) and you can turn on Surface in an instant. Choose when the screen turns off By default, the Surface screen turns off after a few minutes of inactivity. Here’s how to change this: 1.
Notes It takes 2-3 hours to fully charge your Surface battery from an empty state. Surface can’t be charged through the USB port. Instead, you need to use the included power supply or the Surface Car Charger. Advanced power settings A power plan is a collection of settings that control how your Surface uses power. To find out how to customize or create a power plan, see Power Plans: Frequently asked questions on Windows.com (Surface 2 supports InstantGo).
Automatically adjust screen brightness Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC Settings > PC and devices > Power and sleep > Adjust my screen brightness automatically. Choose when the screen turns off If you don’t use Surface for five minutes, the screen turns off. If you want to change this setting, see Choose when the screen turns off in this guide. Landscape or portrait When you rotate Surface, the screen content changes to the new orientation.
On-screen keyboard Surface has an on-screen, touch keyboard that appears when you need it. Show the on-screen keyboard 1. Fold back the Cover or remove it. 2. Tap the screen in a place where text can be entered and the on-screen keyboard should appear. If you're in the desktop, tap the keyboard icon on the desktop taskbar (lower-right corner) to open the on-screen keyboard.
Suggestions and corrections As you type on the on-screen keyboard, suggestions appear above the keyboard. For more info, see Suggestions and corrections later in this guide. Change on-screen keyboard settings Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings > PC and devices > Typing > Touch keyboard. Tips and tricks How do I? What to do Type numbers Tap the &123 key, or swipe up on a key in the first row. For example, swipe up on the Q key to type the number 1.
Typing Covers (keyboards) Choose from the following Typing Covers: Touch Cover and Touch Cover 2 Super-thin, pressure-sensitive keyboards with a touchpad. Type Cover and Type Cover 2 One of the thinnest mechanical keyboards available, with moving keys. Power Cover The battery you can type on, with moving keys. It charges while you charge Surface—no separate charger required. Touch Cover 2 and Type Cover 2 are thinner and lighter, with keys that can illuminate when your hands are near.
Type with Touch Cover Touch Cover is more than a protective cover. It’s also a keyboard. Type on Touch Cover just as you would on any other keyboard. You can even rest your hands on the keys. Touch Cover only detects key presses when you strike a key. By default, a sound plays when you strike a key on Touch Cover (or the on-screen keyboard), so you know when you’ve pressed a key.
Adjust the backlighting Touch Cover 2 and Type Cover 2 have keys that can illuminate. The backlighting turns on when your hands are near the keys and turns off when they leave. You can adjust the brightness of the keys and turn backlighting on/off. To do this Press this… Increase the brightness of the keys Tap the F2 key repeatedly. Decrease the brightness of the keys Tap the F1 key repeatedly. Turn backlighting off Press and hold the F1 key. Turn backlighting on Press and hold the F2 key.
More function keys for either Typing Cover For this key Press this For this key Press this Page up Fn + Up arrow Page down Fn + Down arrow Home Fn + Left arrow End Fn + Right arrow Increase screen Fn + Del Decrease screen Fn + Backspace brightness brightness Can I use my desktop keyboard with Surface? Yes. You can use a full-size USB or Bluetooth keyboard if you’d like. For more info, see Connect devices in this guide.
5. Choose Wireless Adapter for Typing Covers, and then tap or click Pair. Once paired, you can start typing. Battery status The battery status light is on the top middle of the adapter. When the battery gets low (less than 15% of battery remaining), the light is red. To conserve battery life, remove the wireless adapter from the Typing Cover or turn it off when you’re not using it. The adapter turns off if you don’t use it for an hour.
How do I change the touchpad settings? You can turn off the touchpad, turn off edge swiping, reverse the scrolling, and prevent the cursor from accidently moving while you type. For more info, see Touchpad: A built-in mouse on Surface.com. Sound features Surface has two stereo speakers and a headset jack for listening to music or watching movies. The internal microphones—one in front and one in back—come in handy when making calls or recording videos.
Audio accessories. Headphones, external speakers, and other accessories may have their own volume control. Apps. Some apps have a volume control. Tips To quickly pause audio in an app from the Windows Store, press the volume rocker and then tap the onscreen pause button. To mute audio, press the mute key on Touch Cover or Type Cover. Add audio accessories The headset jack works for both audio output and microphone input.
The desktop The Windows desktop—with its taskbar, folders, and icons—is still available in Windows RT 8.1. To go to the desktop: Touch. Open the charms and tap Start or add a Desktop tile to your Start screen. Mouse. From Start, move your pointer to the lower-left corner, and then click Keyboard. Press Windows logo key . +D. When will I go to the desktop? The pre-installed Office RT apps run in the desktop.
Use apps Surface comes with a great set of apps such as Mail, Skype, and Camera. Learn more about these apps in the Built-in apps section of this guide. Find and open apps To find an app on your Surface: Apps view. Swipe up from the center of the Start screen (or click on the lower-left of Start). A list of apps appears. Type an app name or scroll to see all your apps. Use Search. Open the Search charm, and type an app name like Skype.
Switch between open apps If you want to keep your apps full screen, you can quickly switch between open apps. Here’s how: Switch back to a previous app Touch. Swipe in from the left edge of the screen. Mouse. Move the mouse pointer into the upper-left corner of the screen, and then click. Keyboard. Press Alt+Tab. Switch to a specific app Touch. Swipe in from the left edge, and with your finger still on the screen, move it back toward the left edge. Tap the app you want. Mouse.
Here’s how to arrange two apps side-by-side: 1. Open each of the apps you want to use. 2. Open the recently used app list (swipe in from the left edge, and with your finger still on the screen, move it back toward the left edge). 3. Drag an app from the app list until the current app changes size, then let go of the app. 4. To adjust the size of the apps, drag the bar between the apps. If you want to change one of the apps, go to Start or the Apps view and tap or click an app.
To completely stop all processes associated with an app, drag the app to the bottom of the screen, and hold it there until the app flips over. You can see all open apps and services in Task Manager (open the Search charm and type Task Manager to find this app). Close desktop apps It’s still a good idea to close desktop apps, such as Office apps, when you're done using them or before you shut down Surface. You can close an Office app by tapping or clicking the X in the upper-right corner of the app.
Search, share, and settings There are charms to help you find things, share stuff, and change your settings. How to search The Search charm uses Bing Smart Search to search your Surface, the web, OneDrive, and some apps. Here’s how to search for things: 1. Open the Search charm, and then type what you want to find. As you type, you’ll see search results and suggestions. 2. If you see what you’re looking for, tap or click it to open it. 3.
Tips Keyboard shortcuts. Press +S to open Search. To search for a file (on Surface or OneDrive), press +F. And to search for a setting, press +W. You can just start typing while you’re on the Start screen (you don’t have to open the Search charm first). To find out how to search using File Explorer, see Search for files in File Explorer on Windows.com. Narrow the scope of search By default, the Search charm searches for apps, files, and settings, plus content on the web.
To bookmark the page to read later, choose Reading List. To save the link in OneNote, choose OneNote. To share a screenshot: Open the Share charm, tap the arrow and choose Screenshot. To change your share settings: Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings > Search and apps > Share. Share photos 1. Open the Photos app and find a photo or photos that you want to share. 2. Swipe down or right-click a photo to select it. 3. Open the Share charm.
Search for a setting You can use the Search charm to find a setting. Here’s how: 1. Open the Search charm, tap the arrow and choose Settings. 2. Tap the search box and type what you want to find. For example, type sound to find sound settings. 3. If you don’t see the setting you want, tap or click the Search button 4. Tap or click a setting to open it. to see more results. Control Panel Control Panel includes some additional settings that you might use less often, such as customizing the desktop.
Accounts and sign in A user account determines how you interact and personalize your Surface. When you want to use Surface, you sign in with your user account. What type of account do I have? You can sign in to Surface using a local account or a Microsoft account. We recommend using a Microsoft account. To see which type of account you're using: Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings > Accounts > Your account. o If you see your name and email address, you’re using a Microsoft account.
Manage accounts There are two places you can manage user accounts: PC Settings. Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings > Accounts > Other accounts. Control Panel. Open the Search charm, type user accounts, then choose User Accounts from the search results. Unlock and sign in Here’s how to unlock and sign in to Surface: 1. Press a key, or press and release the Power button. 2. Dismiss the lock screen by swiping up from the bottom edge of the screen or pressing a key. 3.
Create a PIN Instead of typing a password, you can sign in quickly with a four-digit PIN. Here’s how: 1. Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. 2. Under PIN, tap or click Add. 3. Type your current password and choose OK. 4. Type 4 numbers for your PIN. Now you can quickly sign in using your four-digit PIN. Surface 2 (4G): For info on how to set a PIN for your SIM card, see Mobile broadband settings.
Account security It's an excellent idea to help protect your account by adding security info to it. If you ever forget your password or your account is hacked, we can use your security info to verify your identity and help you get back into your account. It’s important to make sure you’ve added security info and check it for accuracy. For more info, see Microsoft account security info: FAQ on Windows.com.
Apps and games from the Windows Store Discover a variety of great apps and games in the Windows Store. You can browse for apps in a category, or in groups like “Picks for you” and "Popular Now." And if you already know what you want, you can use Search . Your account You need to sign in with a Microsoft account before you can install apps from the Windows Store. To see your account info or switch accounts: From the Store app, open the Settings charm and then tap or click Your account.
Notes Need help? Open the Settings charm from the Store app, and then tap or click Help. Can’t find or install an app? See Why can’t I find or install an app from the Windows Store? on Windows.com. Install the same apps as another PC. If you’ve installed apps on another Windows 8 or Windows RT PC and want to install similar apps on Surface, see Use your Microsoft account to install apps on multiple PCs on Windows.com. Get games There’s a game for everyone in the Windows Store.
Family Safety with the Windows Store You can use Family Safety to control which games and apps your child can see and install from the Windows Store. You can also allow or block specific apps and games. For info about this, see Use Family Safety with the Windows Store on Windows.com. Add or change payment option and see billing history Before you can buy an app, you'll need to add a payment method to your account. To add or change a payment method: 1.
Reinstall an app You can reinstall apps or games you’ve bought without paying for them again (as long as they're still available in the Windows Store). To reinstall an app: 1. Open the Store app and make sure you’re signed in with your Microsoft account. (To see which account you’re signed in to, open the Settings charm, then choose Your account.) 2. Swipe down from the top of the screen, and then tap Your apps. 3. Tap or click the apps that you want to install, and then choose Install.
Personalize your Surface Add your accounts If you haven’t already added your email and social networking accounts, see the Get started section in this guide. Personalize the Start screen Colors and background You can change the Start screen colors and background. Here’s how: From Start, open the Settings charm, and then tap or click Personalize. To watch a video about this, see Personalize your PC. Create tiles for your favorites You can pin websites, contacts, and apps to the Start screen.
Change your lock screen Your lock screen can include a picture, a slide show of pictures, and app notifications such as your next calendar appointment. Here’s where you can change your lock screen settings: Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings > PC and devices > Lock screen. For more info, see Personalize your PC on Windows.com. Notifications There are many ways to see when you have new email, messages, calendar events, status updates, and Tweets.
Add a language By adding a language, you can change the language that you use to read and write in Windows, apps, and the web. To learn all about this, see Add a language or keyboard on Windows.com. If you want to use different languages in the Office apps, see Office 2013 language options on Office.com. Desktop background, colors, and sounds To change the desktop background, colors, and sounds: From the desktop, open the Settings charm, then tap or click Personalization.
Connect devices Connect a USB mouse, printer, and more Surface 2 has a full-size USB 3.0 port that you can use to connect accessories, such as a printer, camera, music player, phone, a mouse, or even an external hard drive. The first time you plug in a USB accessory, Windows installs the necessary software for you (if needed). Use a mouse You can use the touchpad on your Typing Cover, or add a USB or Bluetooth mouse. USB. Plug the mouse into the USB port on Surface. Bluetooth.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish pairing your device. If the accessory requires a passcode (sometimes called a pairing code), you’ll be prompted for it. If you don’t know the passcode, check the info that came with your device or the manufacturer’s website. Notes When pairing a phone, make sure your phone is unlocked and showing the Bluetooth settings screen. If Windows doesn’t find your device, see Troubleshoot Bluetooth on Surface.com.
How do I scan something? You can use the Scan app to scan pictures or documents to a variety of file formats (such as JPG and PNG). To open the Scan app: Swipe up from the center of the Start screen and tap Scan. Need help? In the Scan app, open the Settings charm and then choose Help. Connect to a TV, monitor, or projector You can connect your Surface 2 to a TV to watch movies on a big screen, a projector to share a presentation, or another monitor so you can work with multiple apps.
Which video adapter do I need? To figure out which adapter you need, look at the ports on your TV, monitor, or projector. HDMI port? Use the HD Digital AV Adapter. No HDMI port? Use the VGA Adapter (the VGA Adapter transfers video only, not audio). Surface video adapters are available online at Surface.com/accessories. Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector 1. Connect a VGA or HDMI cable to the HDMI or VGA port on your TV, monitor, or projector. 2.
Second screen only. You’ll see everything on the connected screen, and your Surface screen will be blank. Notes For more info about using taskbars and moving apps around, see Connect a second monitor or projector on Windows.com. Problems or questions? See Trouble connecting to a second screen? on Surface.com.
Storage, files, and backup Here’s what you need to know about storage, files, and backup. How much disk space do I have? To see how much disk space you have on Surface: Open the Settings charm, then tap or click Change PC settings > Search and apps > App sizes. Here you can see how much disk space is available and how much space each app is using. Notes Pre-installed software and apps use a significant amount of disk space. See Surface.com/storage for more details.
microSD memory card You can add additional storage to Surface by inserting a microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC card. Flip out the Kickstand to access the memory card slot. Save files on another computer on your network You can open and save files to computers on your network. For more info, see Share files and folders on Windows.com. (This way files don’t take up space on your Surface.
Once files are on OneDrive, use the OneDrive app on Surface to access them. Here’s how: 1. From the Start screen, tap or click OneDrive. 2. Navigate to the folder with the files that you want. 3. Do one of the following: Open: Tap or click a file. Download: Swipe down on a file (or right-click), and then tap Make offline. Files that are available offline are stored locally on your Surface and can be opened without an Internet connection. For more info, see Using OneDrive on Surface on Surface.
To start backing up and creating a history of your files, you'll first need to set up a File History drive and turn File History on. We recommend backing up your files to an external drive or network. To set up a drive or network location for your backup, see Set up a drive for File History on Windows.com. Networking Surface has built-in Wi-Fi that you can use to get online. Once you’re online, you can browse the Internet, get apps, send email, and access other computers and devices on your network.
Disconnect from a Wi-Fi network 1. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wireless network icon ( ). 2. Tap or click the network with a Connected status, then choose Disconnect. Connect to a wired network You can connect Surface to a wired network using the Surface Ethernet adapter (sold separately). Here’s how: 1. Plug the Surface Ethernet adapter into the USB port on Surface (along the right edge). 2. Plug an Ethernet network cable into the adapter. 3.
Get to files on other computers To see shared files and folders on your network, open File Explorer and navigate to Homegroup or Network (or you can use the OneDrive app). Here’s how: 1. Open File Explorer. (Swipe up from the center of the Start screen and type File Explorer.) 2. In the left pane, choose Homegroup or Network. 3. To browse shared files and folders, tap or click the computer name under Network or someone’s name under Homegroup.
Airplane mode Turn on Airplane mode when you’re traveling on an airplane or when you don’t need Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for a while. Airplane mode extends the amount of time you have before your battery needs to be recharged. To turn Airplane mode on or off: Open the Settings charm, tap or click the wireless network icon ( mode. When Airplane mode is on, both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned off.
Built-in apps Surface 2 comes with a great set of apps such as Skype, Camera, and Office 2013 RT. Note Some features or apps may not be available in all regions. Office 2013 RT Surface 2 comes pre-installed with Office 2013 RT: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook. Office 2013 RT has almost the same features as Office 2013 on Windows 7 or Windows 8. To learn about the differences, go to Office.com/OfficeRT. Start an Office app From the Start screen, tap an Office app tile (such as Word).
OneDrive and Office work together When you sign in with a Microsoft account, your docs are saved on OneDrive (by default) so that you can access them from anywhere—your computer, phone, or the web. Saving Office docs on OneDrive also makes it easy to share and work with other people (If they don't have Office, they can use free Office Web Apps.) For more info, see OneDrive and Office work together on Windows.com. A few more things File compatibility.
Touch-friendly Internet Explorer 11 Internet Explorer 11 is built for touch, with faster load times, and a full-screen experience that includes side-byside browsing of your sites. To open Internet Explorer, go to Start and tap or click Internet Explorer. For help getting started, check out the Browsing the web on Windows.com. Address bar, tabs, and favorites To show the Address bar, swipe down from the top edge of the screen (or right-click).
Your web favorites You can pin websites to your Start screen or add them to your browser favorites. Here’s how: 1. Go to a site that you want to pin or make a favorite. 2. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen (or right-click). 3. Tap the Favorites button ( ) or the Pin button ( ). Notes Favorites. See Add to, view, and organize favorites on Windows.com. Sync your settings.
Mail You can use the Mail app to read and respond to your email messages from all your email accounts. Add email accounts To find out how to add your email accounts to Mail or Outlook RT, see Set up your email in this guide. Using Mail Task What to do Change Mail app settings Open the Settings charm, tap or click Options. Change email account settings Open the Settings charm, tap or click Accounts, then choose one of your accounts.
Task What to do Print messages Open the Devices charm, tap Print, choose a printer, and then choose Print. Select multiple messages Swipe across a message in the middle pane, or right-click each message. To select continuous messages, hold the Shift key and press the Up arrow or Down arrow key. Mark messages as unread, junk, or flagged Select one or more messages, then swipe down from the top of the screen and choose Flag, Junk or Mark unread.
People The People app is your address book and your social app all in one. When you connect your accounts, such as Facebook and Twitter, you’ll get all the latest updates, Tweets, and pictures in one place. You can write on someone's Facebook wall, comment on an update, or retweet a Tweet without switching to another app. To find out how to add your accounts, see People: Add accounts in this guide. For info on editing contacts and creating groups, see Contact list management on Windows.com.
Calendar and reminders The Calendar app brings all your calendars together in one place. Reminders and notifications remind you about events and appointments, so that you don't miss a thing. To add a calendar: Open the Settings charm, tap or click Accounts > Add an account. Note Your Google calendar can’t be synced with the Calendar app. For a workaround, see How to see your Google events on Windows.com.
Camera Surface has two cameras. You can use the front-facing camera for a Skype video chat with a friend, and the rearfacing camera to record meetings and events. When Surface is positioned on a desk using the first kickstand position (the more upright position), the rear-facing camera points straight ahead. Record video in 1080p HD, with a 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen) with either camera. Take photos with either camera, too. The front-facing camera is 3.5 megapixels and the rear-facing camera is 5.
Camera options Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to see camera options such as timer, exposure, and the option to switch cameras. A few more camera options are available in Settings (open the Settings charm, and then choose Options). How to get the best shot The Camera app automatically captures several images right before and after you take a photo. This way if you miss a moment, you can look through the images to find the photo you want. Here’s how: 1.
Take a panorama You can capture unique immersive panoramas using the Camera app. Here’s how: 1. Open the Camera app and point the camera at your starting point for the panorama. 2. Tap the Panorama button 3. Slowly tilt or rotate the camera in any direction. When you align the new image with the existing images, the camera automatically takes the next image. 4. When you’ve taken all the pictures you want in your panorama, tap the check mark. .
Edit photos The Photos app can make automatic corrections for you, or you can experiment with lighting and color adjustments, effects, plus cropping and rotating. 1. Open a photo in the Camera, Photos, or the OneDrive app. 2. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen. 3. Tap or click Edit. 4. Choose from auto and basic fixes, light and color adjustments, and effects. 5. Once the picture is how you like it, swipe down from the top edge to save your changes.
3. Do one of the following: Tap or click Delete to delete the video. Tap or click Trim to make the video shorter. Move the handles at the left and right ends of the time line to the new start and stop points you want. Other video editing apps You can use the Movie Moments app to edit your videos into short movies that are 60 seconds or less. You can trim scenes, highlight key moments with captions, and add music. For more info see How to use Movie Moments on Windows.com.
Play music 1. From the Start screen, tap or click Music. 2. On the left, tap or click Collection. 3. Choose to see your collection arranged by Albums, Artists, or Songs. Or use Search want to play. to find what you 4. Select a song or album, and then tap or click the Play button. No music? If your Collection is empty, add songs to your Music folder and they'll appear in the Music app.
To see your billing history and payment options: Open the Settings charm, then tap or click Account. Get more music apps You can browse or search the Windows Store for music apps. Need help? If you need help, see Xbox Music on support.xbox.com. Photos You can use this app to view photos on Surface and on your OneDrive. If you have photos on your camera or phone, you can import them using this app. To see your photos, go to the Start screen and open the Photos app.
Import photos or videos You can import photos from your camera, phone, or removable storage (USB flash drive or microSD memory card). To find out how, see View and import photos and home videos on Surface.com. Edit photos For info on how to edit photos, see Edit photos in this guide. Tips If you have lots of photos or videos, you can store them on OneDrive and access them from any webconnected device (including Surface). For more info, see Store photos on OneDrive on Windows.com.
Skype Skype is the always-on app that makes staying in touch easier than ever. Connect with friends, family, and colleagues by using Skype calls and chat. Set up Skype See the Skype (IM and calls): Add contacts topic in this guide. Call and chat To find out how to add contacts, send instant messages, and make calls, see Skype on Surface on Surface.com. Tips To change settings or see help topics: Open the Settings charm from the Skype app.
OneDrive With OneDrive, you'll never be without the documents, photos, and videos that matter to you. Your Microsoft account includes cloud storage that’s accessible from any of your devices—your computer, tablet, and phone. To see what’s on your OneDrive, go to Start and tap or click OneDrive. All of the files that you’ve saved on OneDrive appear (you can also open files saved on Surface or your network). Tap or click a folder name to see the contents. Tap or click a file to open it.
Get to your files from anywhere When your files are on OneDrive, you can get to them from any device. You can go to OneDrive.com or one of the OneDrive mobile apps. Save and open files You can work with OneDrive files from the apps you use. When you choose to open or save files from an app, you can choose OneDrive as the location (if it isn’t already selected). If you don’t want to save to OneDrive, tap the arrow to switch to This PC.
Xbox Games With the Xbox Games app, you can discover all of the latest Xbox games made for Windows 8.1 and get extras for the game you last played. You can also view all the games you've played across your Xbox 360, Windows PC, and Windows Phone. With the Xbox Games app, you can see which friends are online and what they’re playing. See who’s on top in the leaderboard of your favorite game. You can also view all the achievements you've earned over time. For more info, see Windows 8.
Additional info you should know This section includes a few more things that would be helpful for you to know. News Finance Keep up to date with what’s happening in the world using this photo-rich app. Stay on top of financial news and market data from global sources. Alarms Reading List Manage and keep track of time by using alarms, timers, or a stopwatch. For more info, see Alarms app on Windows.com. Keep track of content that you want to read later. For more info, see Reading List app on Windows.
Your PC will restart in 2 days to finish installing important updates. When you see this message, do any of the following: Open the Settings charm, tap or click Power > Update and restart. From the lock screen, tap the Power icon and then Update and restart. Do nothing and Windows will install the updates and restart Surface in 2 days. Surface 2 (4G): When you’re using a mobile broadband connection, Windows Update will only download priority updates.
Accessibility Ease of Access features let you use your Surface the way you want. To see what settings are available: Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings > Ease of Access. For info about these features, see Ease of Access features on Windows.com. Speech recognition Windows Speech Recognition makes using a keyboard and mouse optional. You can control your Surface with your voice and dictate text instead. For more info, see How to use Speech Recognition on Windows.com.
Reset Surface If you're having problems with Surface or you want to start over with it, you can remove everything and reinstall Windows. For info on how to reset Surface, see Refresh or reset your Surface 2 on Surface.com.
Accessories Accessories add to your Surface experience. Typing Covers Click in a unique keyboard that doubles as a cover. Choose from the following Typing Covers: Touch Cover is a super-thin, pressure-sensitive keyboard and touchpad. Type Cover is a slim version of a traditional laptop keyboard with moving keys and a touchpad. Power Cover is a battery you can type on, with moving keys and a touchpad. Some Typing Covers are available in different colors or designs3.
24W Power Supply (included with Surface) Surface comes with a 24-watt power supply for charging your battery. For more info, see the Charging section of this guide. 48W Power Supply with USB Charging Port Use this charger to charge your Surface and a USB accessory, such as your phone, at the same time. For more info, see 48-watt power supply with USB charging port in this guide.
Mobile networking on Surface 2 (4G) Surface 2 (4G) has built-in mobile broadband connectivity (cellular service) that you can use to connect to the Internet when a Wi-Fi network isn’t available. For more info, see Mobile broadband (4G): FAQ on Surface.com. Important You need to insert an active micro-SIM card before you can get online. A SIM card is a small, removable card that contains subscriber identity and security info for mobile broadband services.
5. Push the tray back into place using your fingernail. Don’t force the SIM tray into place, it should slide in easily. 6. Turn on your Surface and sign in if prompted. 7. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wireless network icon ( ). 8. Under Mobile broadband, choose your mobile broadband network*. If you want to connect to this network every time it's in range, choose Connect automatically (Windows will automatically switch from Wi-Fi to mobile broadband as needed).
View your mobile broadband data usage The best way to monitor your data usage is to log into your mobile operator account using an app or the web. Here’s how: Use an app (if available): Open the Settings charm, tap or click the wireless network icon ( ) > choose your mobile broadband network, then tap or click View my account or Get the recommended app. –or– Go to your service provider’s website: Go to your mobile operator’s website (for example, Vodafone.com) and log into your account.
Data usage Show estimated data use: You can choose to show estimated data usage in the Networks list, however, it’s best to monitor your data usage using the steps above in the View your mobile broadband data usage section. Set as a metered connection: Mobile broadband connections are metered by default. A metered connection helps you reduce the amount of data you use.
Make sure your mobile broadband connection is metered – see the Data usage section above for info about this. Consider changing your sync settings (by default, files and settings are synced over metered connections). To change your sync settings, open the Settings charm then tap or click Change PC settings > OneDrive > Metered connections. For more info, see Manage your mobile broadband data use on Surface.com.
Care and cleaning Here’s how to keep your Surface looking and working great. Touchscreen care Scratches, finger grease, dust, chemicals, and ultraviolet light can affect the performance of the touchscreen. Here are a few things you can do to help protect the screen: Clean frequently. Wipe the touchscreen with a soft, lint-free cloth to clean it. You can dampen the cloth with water or an eyeglass cleaner, but don’t apply liquids directly to the touchscreen.
Help, Service, and Support Surface help Support. For help and support info, go to Surface.com/Support. Find answers and share ideas with other Surface enthusiasts online in the Surface Community forum (Answers.Microsoft.com). Registration. If you haven't registered your Surface, go to Register your Surface product on Surface.com. Warranty and service. For warranty info, see Surface warranty on Surface.com. If your Surface needs service, see How to get service for Surface on Surface.com.
