Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 User Guide With Windows 8.1 Pro Software Published: January 2014 Version 2.
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Contents MEET SURFACE PRO ........................................................................................................................................................1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 SURFACE PRO FEATURES....................................................................................................
CLOSE AN APP .....................................................................................................................................................................................................35 APP COMMANDS .................................................................................................................................................................................................36 BUILT-IN APPS ............................................................................
ADDITIONAL STORAGE OPTIONS........................................................................................................................................................................58 FILES AND FOLDERS .............................................................................................................................................................................................59 ADD FILES TO SURFACE ....................................................................................
CARE AND CLEANING .................................................................................................................................................. 92 TOUCHSCREEN CARE ...........................................................................................................................................................................................92 COVER CARE...............................................................................................................................
Meet Surface Pro Surface Pro is the tablet that can truly replace your laptop. Connect to a broad variety of accessories, printers, and networks, just as you always have. Run touch-friendly apps and your favourite Windows 7 programs, with the security and manageability you expect from a PC. About this guide We hope this guide helps you get the most out of your Surface Pro or Surface Pro 2. To jump to a topic (using the Reader app): Swipe down from the top edge of the screen, tap More ( ) > Bookmarks.
Surface Pro features Touchscreen The 10.6” ClearType Full HD display, with its 16:9 aspect ratio and 1080p resolution (1920x1080 pixels), is great for watching HD movies, browsing the web, and using Office apps (sold separately). You can use your fingers to select, zoom, and move things around. See Touchscreen for more info. Pro Pen Take notes, sketch, and mark up documents using a digital pen that supports 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity. See Pro Pen for more info.
Kickstand Flip out the kickstand when you want to be productive or kick back and have some fun. Surface Pro 2 has two kickstand positions: one that’s ideal for typing at a desk, and another for typing on your lap. (Surface Pro has one kickstand position.) Stereo speakers and headset With two stereo speakers and a headset jack for audio output and microphone jack input, you can join online meetings and listen to music. See Sound features for more info.
Charging port and 48-watt Power Supply Connect the included power supply when your battery is low. See Charging in this guide for more info. Software Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8.1 Pro has everything in Windows 8.1, plus BitLocker data protection, domain join, and Remote Desktop Connection hosting. Apps and programs Surface Pro comes with many built-in apps—check out the tiles for them on your Start screen. And you can install more apps from the Windows Store.
Set up your Surface Pro 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. Connect the plug to the power supply, and plug the power cord into a wall outlet or power strip. 4.
Setup Setup runs the first time you turn on Surface Pro. During setup you’ll choose a language, colour scheme, and name for your Surface. (You can change these things later.) Two key things happen during setup: Surface connects to your wireless network. If you don’t know your wireless password, see How to find your wireless network password on Surface.com. An account is created on Surface. For the best experience, we recommend using a Microsoft account.
The basics There are a few things you need to know to get around your Surface Pro. Update to Windows 8.1 Important All of the info in this guide is for Windows 8.1. Surface Pro 2: Windows 8.1 is already installed (skip ahead to the next heading). Surface Pro: Make sure you have Windows 8.1 Pro. Here’s how: 1. From the Start screen, tap or click the Desktop tile. 2. Open the Settings charm (swipe in from the right edge of the screen and then tap Settings). 3.
Start screen Start is the heart of your Surface—it’s where you open apps, see what your friends are doing, and get to your favourite websites. The tiles on Start show info, such as new email messages and the next appointment on your calendar. To go to Start: Touch. Press below the touchscreen, or swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Start. Keyboard. Press the Windows logo key Mouse. Click the Start button on your keyboard. in the lower-left corner of the screen.
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. Opens, selects, or activates whatever you tap. Similar to clicking with a mouse. Tap and hold Pinch or stretch Press your finger down and hold for about Shows options related to what you’re a second. doing (like right-clicking with a mouse).
Gesture How to do it What it does Slide to scroll Drag your finger on the screen. Scrolls through what’s on the screen (like scrolling with a mouse). Slide to rearrange Press and briefly drag an item in the Moves an item (like dragging with a direction opposite the way the page mouse). scrolls, then move it wherever you want. (For example, if the screen scrolls left or right, drag the item up or down.) When you've moved the item to the new location, let it go.
Charms No matter where you are, the charms help you do the things you do most often—such as search, share, print, and change settings. Here’s how to open the charms: Touch. Swipe in from the right edge, and then tap the one you want. Mouse. Move your pointer into the upper-right or lower-right corner, and then move it up or down and click the one you want. Typing Cover. Press a charm key from the top row. Charm keys on Touch Cover Here's what you can do with the charms: Search.
After introducing all this new stuff, here’s something familiar. The Windows desktop—with its taskbar, folders, and icons—is still here, with a new taskbar and streamlined file management. To get to the desktop: Touch. From Start, tap Desktop (it’s a tile). Mouse. Click the Start button Keyboard. Press Windows logo key in the lower-left corner of the screen. +D.
Learn more about Windows To learn more about getting around Windows Pro 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. Windows Help: Swipe up from the centre of the Start screen, and then type Help and Support.
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. Tap or click the network you want to connect to, and then tap or click Connect. ). Set up your email Now let’s set up your email. You can add Outlook.com, Gmail, AOL, Yahoo!, and Exchange email accounts to the Mail app.
People: Add contacts The People app is your universal address book. See contacts from all of your address books in one place, and get the latest updates from your friends. Also, sync contacts from the social networks you care about, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Get in touch with someone by sending email, calling, or posting to social media directly from the People app. Here's how to add contacts from your accounts: 1. Tap or click People from the Start screen. 2.
Make it yours You can make Surface reflect who you are and what you care about. You can rearrange the Start screen, and choose the colours and pictures that reflect your personal style. For info about this, see the Personalise Surface section in this guide.
Get to know Surface Pro 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 Pro power states: State What to do On/Wake Press and release the Power button. If nothing happens, Surface might need to be recharged. Connect the power supply and then press the Power button again. Off (Shut down) Open the Settings charm, tap or click Power > Shut down.
Sleep and hibernation If you don’t use Surface Pro for a few minutes, it goes to sleep just like a laptop. Sleep is a power-saving state that allows Surface to quickly resume when you want to start working again. If you don’t use Surface Pro for an hour, it will go into a hibernation state. While sleep puts your work and settings in memory and draws a small amount of power, hibernation puts your open documents and programs on your hard disk, and then turns off your Surface.
When you see a low battery warning, plug your Surface Pro into an electrical outlet. If you don’t recharge the battery, Surface will eventually save your work and shut down. Notes It takes 2-4 hours to fully charge your Surface Pro battery from an empty state. Surface Pro can’t be charged through the USB port. Instead, you need to use the included power supply, the Docking Station, or the Car Charger.
Docking Station Surface Pro charges while it’s docked in the Docking Station. For more info, see Docking Station in this guide. The touchscreen The multi-touch screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio—perfect for watching 1080p HD videos and optimized for multitasking with side-by-side apps. Like a smartphone, you can interact with Surface by touching the screen. To learn about using touch, see Touch: Swipe, tap, and beyond in this guide.
A lock appears on the Screen icon when rotation is locked. Find more display settings Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC Settings > PC and devices > Display. You can also use search to find more display settings. For info about this, see Search for a setting in this guide. Copy and paste using touch Here’s how to copy and paste text using touch: 1. Select text. Tap a word, then drag either circle to extend the text selection. 2. Copy.
On-screen keyboard on Surface Pro To close the on-screen keyboard: Tap an area where text can’t be typed or tap the keyboard button the close keyboard button , and then . Thumb keyboard and handwriting options Thumb keyboard. The thumb keyboard makes it easy to type with your thumbs while holding Surface in both hands. Handwriting. The handwriting option lets you write with the Pro Pen or your finger. More about this in the Pro Pen section.
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. Type diacritical marks Press and hold a key such as O, then slide your finger to the accented character that you want (for example, Ӧ). Use keyboard shortcuts Tap the Ctrl key and then another key (for example, Ctrl+C for Copy). Turn Caps Lock on/off Double-tap the Up Arrow key.
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. Touch Cover 2 and Type Cover 2 are thinner and lighter, with keys that can illuminate when your hands are near. You can see all of the Typing Covers in the Accessories area of Surface.com.
To turn key sounds on or off: Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings > PC and devices > Typing > Play key sounds as I type (under Touch keyboard). Touch Cover 2 gestures Here are a couple handy gestures you can use on the Touch Cover 2 keyboard: To do this Do this… Move the insertion point Slide two fingers horizontally across the letter keys.
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. Function keys If you want to use a function key (F1-F12), use the Fn key in combination with a key from the top row. For example, for F5, press Fn + .
Increase screen Fn + Del brightness Decrease screen Fn + Backspace 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. Wireless Adapter for Typing Covers The Wireless Adapter lets you type on a Typing Cover from anywhere in the room (up to 9 meters away). This way you can connect Surface to a TV or monitor, and type from another location such as your couch.
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. Note If you have problems, see Troubleshoot the Wireless Adapter for Typing Covers on Surface.com. Touchpad The Typing Covers have a touchpad that you can use like a mouse. Like a laptop, you can drag your finger across the touchpad to move the on-screen pointer. To click on something, tap once on the touchpad (left mouse click).
Sound features Surface has two stereo speakers and a headset jack for listening to music or watching movies. The internal microphone comes in handy when making calls or recording videos. Note Surface Pro 2 features Dolby® audio, so that you can enjoy the best audio experience. Adjust the volume You can control the volume in a few places: Volume rocker. Use the volume rocker (on the left edge). Start screen. Open the Settings charm, then tap the sound icon and adjust the slider. Desktop.
Add audio accessories The headset jack works for both audio output and microphone input. You can plug headphones or a headset with a microphone into the headset jack or the USB port. For bigger sound, connect external speakers to the headset jack or USB port, or wirelessly connect speakers using Bluetooth technology. For more info, see Connect devices in this guide. How do I set the default audio device? You can switch between different audio devices, such as speakers and headphones. Here’s how: 1.
Pro Pen Surface Pro comes with a digital pen that you can use to mark up documents and take hand-written notes. Palm Block technology lets you write comfortably, without worrying about your hand touching the screen while you write. Or you can get creative and draw something in Fresh Paint—a drawing app available in the Windows Store. The Pro Pen can’t be used with Surface RT or Surface 2.
Change pen settings You can change pen settings, such as the double-tap speed. Here’s how: 1. Open the Search charm, type pen and touch in the search box, choose Pen and Touch from the search results. 2. Select Double-tap or Press and hold, then tap or click Settings. Set left or right handedness Change where menus appear on the screen by indicating which hand you write with.
Use apps and programs Find and open apps Like the Start button in previous versions of Windows, the Start screen is where you go to start apps. Surface Pro can run two types of apps: Windows Store apps—such as Music, Mail, and Weather. Desktop apps—such as Notepad and Office (sold separately). To find an app or program on your Surface: Apps view. Swipe up from the centre of the Start screen (or click on the lower-left of Start). A list of apps appears.
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, SkyDrive, and some apps. Here’s how to search: 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 SkyDrive), 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.
For more info, see Get help with PC settings on Windows.com. 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.
Accounts and sign in A user account determines how you interact and personalise your Surface. When you want to use Surface, you sign in with your user account. What type of account do I have? 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.
Family Safety (child account) Got kids? Family Safety is an integrated part of Windows, so it's easier than ever to keep track of when and how your kids use Surface. You can set limits on exactly which websites, apps, and games they're allowed to use. To find out how to turn on Family Safety, see Family Safety on Windows.com. 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.
Other sign in options Two more sign-in options are available to you: PIN and picture password. (These sign-in options may not be available if you’ve added a work email account or joined a network domain.) 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.
Notes If your Surface Pro is on a domain, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and choose Change a password. Forgot your password? See I forgot my password on Surface.com. For other password-related questions, see Passwords in Windows: FAQ on Windows.com. 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.
Install apps and programs Discover a variety of great apps and games in the Windows Store. You can browse for apps in a category, or in groups such as “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.
You can also install apps and programs from a network, the Internet, or CD. See Install programs from the Internet, a CD, or a network later in this section. 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.
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. From the Store app, swipe down from the top edge of the screen, and then tap Your account. 2. Choose Add payment method or Edit payment method, edit any necessary info, and then choose Submit. To remove a payment method or view your billing history, see Edit payment method for the Windows Store and view billing history on Windows.com.
App updates App publishers sometimes update their apps to add new features and fix problems. The Windows Store can automatically install app updates when they become available. To make sure your apps get updated automatically, do this: 1. From the Store app, open the Settings charm, then tap or click App updates. 2. Make sure Automatically update my apps is set to Yes. You can also manually check for app updates at any time—tap or click Check for updates.
Personalise 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. Personalise the Start screen Colours and background You can change the Start screen colours and background. Here’s how: From Start, open the Settings charm, and then tap or click Personalise. To watch a video about this, see Personalise your PC. Create tiles for your favourites 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 Personalise 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, colours, and sounds To change the desktop background, colours, and sounds: From the desktop, open the Settings charm, then tap or click Personalisation.
Connect devices Connect a USB mouse, printer, and more Surface Pro 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.
Add, remove, and manage your devices and printers To remove and troubleshoot devices that aren't working properly, see Add, remove, and manage your devices and printers on Windows.com. Troubleshooting If you have trouble adding a device, see the following topics on Windows.com: Why isn't Windows finding my wireless device? What if a wired device isn't installed properly? Surface Pro is compatible with devices that are certified for Windows 8.1.
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 centre 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 Pro 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 AV Adapter. No HDMI port? Use the VGA Adapter (the VGA Adapter transfers video only, not audio). Note If your monitor has a DisplayPort, you can connect it to Surface using a DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable (sold separately). Surface video adapters are available online at Surface.com/accessories. Connect to a TV, monitor, or projector 1.
Docking Station The Docking Station lets you quickly connect Surface Pro to all your desktop PC peripherals in a single step. While your Surface Pro is docked, it charges Surface and powers your connected PC peripherals. Here’s how to set up the Docking Station: 1. Position the Docking Station on your desk. 2. Connect the power cord to the Docking Station (see picture) and plug the other end into an electrical outlet or power strip. 3.
6. Place Surface Pro in the Docking Station. 7. Slide the two side pieces so that they connect to your Surface. If you don’t have a Typing Cover attached to your Surface, you’ll need to connect a USB (wired or wireless) or Bluetooth keyboard before you can start typing. See the Connect devices section in this guide. Screens. For help setting up your screens, see Set up what’s on your screens in this guide. Audio.
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 by using a microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC card. 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.) Files and folders When you need to delete, copy, move, or rename files, you can use the SkyDrive app or File Explorer: SkyDrive app. From the Start screen, tap SkyDrive.
Files that are available offline are stored locally on your Surface and can be opened without an Internet connection. For more info, see Using SkyDrive on Surface on Surface.com. Use removable media to add files Music, pictures, and videos on removable media automatically appear in the Photos, Music, and Video apps. This way you don’t have to add files to your Surface. If you want to add files to Surface from a USB flash drive or microSD memory card. Here’s how: 1.
Networking Surface Pro 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. Connect to a Wi-Fi network 1. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wireless network icon ( ). 2. Tap or click a network name and then choose Connect. (If you want to connect to this network every time it's in range, select Connect automatically). 3. If prompted, tap or click Connect.
To connect to a wired network: 1. Plug a USB Ethernet network adapter (sold separately) into the USB port on Surface Pro (along the left edge). 2. Plug an Ethernet network cable into the adapter. 3. Plug the other end of the network cable into your router or an Ethernet network port. 4. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wired network icon 5. If prompted, type your username and password, and then tap Next. If you don't know this info, check . with your network admin. 6.
Share files and folders There are many ways you can share files and folders in Windows 8.1. For info about sharing, see Share files and folders on Windows.com. Connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Surface 2 can connect to your workplace network by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. VPNs connect PCs to large networks (usually corporate) over the Internet. Set up a new VPN connection 1. Ask your network admin for your company’s virtual private network (VPN) server name.
Tethering uses data from your mobile data plan. You should be aware of any data limits you have on your plan, so you don't get charged extra. Step 1: Share your phone’s Internet connection Check the materials that came with your phone or the manufacturer’s website. Step 2: On Surface, select your phone as a network 1. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wireless network icon ( ). 2. Tap or click your phone’s name (the name you set up in Step 1), and then tap or click Connect. 3.
Built-in apps Surface Pro comes with a great set of apps such as People, Skype, and Camera. Note Some features or apps may not be available in all regions. Internet Explorer 11 Surfing the web has never been better. Surface has two versions of Internet Explorer: a touch-friendly app a desktop app This way you can easily surf the web from the Start screen or the desktop.
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 favourites To show the Address bar, swipe down from the top edge of the screen (or right-click). Tap or click the Address bar and then type what you want to find. To always show address bar: Open the Settings charm, tap or click Options > Always show address bar and tabs. Change settings. Open the Settings charm, tap Options.
Sync your settings. If you’re using a Microsoft account, your favourites, open tabs, home page, history, and settings can be synced across your Windows RT and Windows 8 PCs. For more info, see Sync your settings in this guide. Internet Explorer for the desktop You can also surf the web from the desktop using Internet Explorer for the desktop. Here’s how: From the desktop, tap or click the Internet Explorer icon on the taskbar. Change settings. Tap (upper-right corner) > Internet options.
Add email accounts To find out how to add your email accounts to Mail, 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. Switch accounts or folders Tap a folder or account to switch to it (lower-left corner). See commands Swipe down from the top edge of the screen or right-click.
Task What to do 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 Select one or more messages, then swipe down from the top of the flagged screen and choose Flag, Junk, or Mark unread. Format text Select text in a new email message to see basic formatting options such as the font, emoticons, or a bulleted list.
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.
Microsoft Office Tap the Office tile on your Start screen to buy, activate, or try Microsoft Office 365 Home Premium on Surface Pro. Here’s how: 1. Go to the Start screen and tap or click Microsoft Office. 2. Tap or click one of the following options: Buy. See the different options for buying Office. Activate. Enter your Office product key if you’ve already bought Office. Try.
SkyDrive and Office work together When you sign in with a Microsoft account, your docs are saved on SkyDrive (by default) so that you can access them from anywhere—your computer, phone, or the web. Saving Office docs on SkyDrive 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 SkyDrive and Office work together on Windows.com. Lync Lync connects people everywhere as part of their everyday productivity experience.
Camera Surface Pro has two cameras. You can use the front-facing camera for Skype calls, and the rear-facing camera to record meetings and events. When Surface Pro is positioned on a desk using the first kickstand position (Surface Pro 2 has two kickstand positions, Surface Pro has one), the rear-facing camera points straight ahead. Record video in 720p HD, with a 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen) with either camera. Take photos with either camera, too.
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). Take photos from the lock screen You can quickly take a photo or video from the lock screen. Here’s how: 1. If the screen is off, tap a key or turn Surface on. 2. Swipe down from the top edge of the lock screen. 3. Tap the Photo button 4.
View photos and videos (Camera Roll) There are lots of ways to see the photos and videos you’ve taken with the Camera app: Camera app: Swipe to the right to look through your recent photos and videos. You can also swipe down from the top edge of the screen, and then tap Camera roll. Photos, File Explorer, or the SkyDrive app: Go to the Pictures folder, and then to the Camera roll folder. You can choose to have the photos and videos that you take with Surface automatically uploaded to SkyDrive.
Edit videos To delete or trim videos: 1. Open the video using the Camera, Photos, or the SkyDrive app. 2. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen. 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.
Playlists. For help creating playlists, see Music app on Windows.com. Want bigger sound? Connect external speakers to the headset jack or USB port on Surface, or wirelessly connect speakers with Bluetooth wireless technology. See Connect devices in this guide for more info. Stream music When you’re signed in with your Microsoft account, you can stream millions of songs for free*.
Photos You can use this app to view photos on Surface and on your SkyDrive. 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. Photos from your Pictures folder appear in the Photos app. To see commands such as Slide show and Select all, swipe down from the top edge of the screen. Notes For help with the Photos app, see Photos app for Windows: FAQ on Windows.com.
Edit photos For info on how to do this, see Edit photos in this guide. Tips If you have lots of photos or videos, you can store them on SkyDrive and access them from any webconnected device (including Surface). For more info, see Store photos on SkyDrive on Windows.com. Want to take photos or videos? See the Camera topic in this guide. To find out how to share and print photos, see Share and print photos 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. Included with your Surface Pro 2 purchase: One year of free voice calling to landlines in over 60 countries, and free Skype WiFi at over 2 million hotspots worldwide. To activate your free Skype experience, use the code included in your Surface Pro 2 packaging. Offer details.
SkyDrive With SkyDrive, 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 SkyDrive, go to Start and tap or click SkyDrive. (You can also open the SkyDrive folder in File Explorer.) All of the files that you’ve saved on SkyDrive appear (you can also open files saved on Surface or your network).
Get to your files from anywhere When your files are on SkyDrive, you can get to them from any device. You can go to SkyDrive.com or use one of the SkyDrive mobile apps. Save and open files You can work with SkyDrive files from the apps you use. When you choose to open or save files from an app, you can choose SkyDrive as the location (if it isn’t already selected). If you don’t want to save to SkyDrive, 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 leader board of your favourite game. You can also view all the achievements you've earned over time. For more info, see Windows 8.
More built-in apps Here are some additional apps pre-installed on your Surface Pro: News Finance Keep up to date with what’s happening Stay on top of financial news and in the world using this photo-rich app. market data from global sources. Alarms Reading List Manage and keep track of time by using Keep track of content that you want to alarms, timers, or a stopwatch. For more read later. For more info, see Reading info, see Alarms app on Windows.com. List app on Windows.com.
Additional info you should know This section includes a few more things that would be helpful for you to know. Windows Updates Windows Update automatically installs important updates as they become available. If a restart is needed to finish installing an update, you’ll see a message on your lock screen like this: Windows Update Your PC will restart in 2 days to finish installing important updates.
How can I help protect my Surface from viruses? Windows Defender and Windows SmartScreen are built-into Windows 8 to help guard against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software in real time. See Security checklist for Windows for more info. To learn more, see How can I help protect my PC from viruses? on Windows.com. To manually scan Surface by using Windows Defender, see How do I find and remove a virus? 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. Take a screen shot To take a snapshot of your screen, press and hold the below the touchscreen, and then press the volume rocker down (along the left edge). The screen dims briefly when the screen is captured.
BitLocker recovery key If a security event or hardware failure locks your Surface, you’ll need a BitLocker recovery key to sign in. If you sign in to your Surface with a Microsoft account, a copy of your BitLocker recovery key is automatically backed up to that account. To get your recovery key, go online to BitLocker Recovery Keys. For more info, see Help protect your files with BitLocker on Windows.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. Some Typing Covers are available in different colours or designs2. To see what’s available, check out Covers on Surface.com.
Car Charger with USB Use the Car Charger to charge your Surface and a USB accessory (such as your phone) while you’re travelling in your car. For more info, see Car Charger in this guide. Docking Station The Docking Station lets you quickly connect Surface Pro to all your desktop PC peripherals, such as another monitor, an Ethernet connection, speakers, and a full-size keyboard. To learn more, see Docking Station in this guide.
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 a lens 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.
