Operation Manual

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The basics
Power and charging
To charge Surface 3:
1. Plug the Micro USB connector into
the Micro USB charging port with
the power cord extending downward
and the light on the connector
facing toward you.
2. Plug the full-size USB connector on
the other end of the cord into the
power supply.
3. Plug the power supply into an
electrical outlet. .
Allow 2-4 hours to charge Surface 3 fully from an empty state. It can take longer if you’re actively
using Surface 3 for power-intensive activities like gaming or video streaming.
If the Surface 3 battery is drained, you’ll need to charge Surface 3 for a few minutes before it’ll
turn on. Depending on how low the battery is, you may see a battery icon on the screen for 10-15
minutes before Windows starts.
To check the battery level, open the desktop
and select the battery status icon on the
right side of the taskbar.
Important Your Surface 3 is designed to
work best with the included power supply.
Using a third-party power supply may result
in slow charging.