Surface Pro 4 User Guide With Windows 10 Published: October 2015 Version 1.
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Surface Pro 4 Contents About this guide .............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Meet Surface Pro 4 .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Set up your Surface Pro 4 ............................................................................................................
Surface Pro 4 Save files you’re working on to OneDrive ........................................................................................................................................15 Surface Pen and OneNote ............................................................................................................................................15 SURFACE PEN FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................
Surface Pro 4 REPAIR .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28 WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 More help ....................................................
Surface Pro 4 About this guide This guide is designed to get you up and running with the key features of your new Surface Pro 4 and Surface Pen. You'll find lots more info online at Surface.com: Go to http://www.microsoft.com/surface/support. The information on Surface.com is also available through the Surface app on your Surface Pro 4. For more info, see The Surface app later in this guide. Meet Surface Pro 4 Get acquainted with the features built in to your Surface Pro 4.
Surface Pro 4 Power button Touchscreen Press the power button to turn your Surface Pro 4 on. You can also use the power button to put it to sleep and wake it when you’re ready to start working again. Use the 12.3” display, with its 3:2 aspect ratio and 2736 x 1824 resolution, to watch HD movies, browse the web, and use your favorite apps.
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Surface Pro 4 Ports and connectors Surface Pro 4 has the ports you expect in a full-feature laptop. Full-size USB 3.0 port Connect a USB accessory like a mouse, printer, Ethernet adapter, USB drive, or smartphone. For more info, see Connect a USB mouse, printer, and more on Surface.com. Surface Connect When your battery is low, attach the included power supply to the Surface Connect charging port. For more info, see Surface battery and power on Surface.com.
Surface Pro 4 Software Windows 10 Pro operating system Windows 10 provides new features and many options for entertainment and productivity at school, at home, or while you’re on the go. To learn more about Windows, see Get started with Windows 10 on Windows.com. Apps You can use the built-in apps featured on your Start menu and install more apps from the Windows Store. To learn more, see All about apps and get more apps on Surface.com.
Surface Pro 4 Connect the Cover If you have a Type Cover for Surface Pro 4 (sold separately), snap it into place and open the kickstand. Set up your Surface Pro 4 Press the power button to turn on your Surface Pro 4. Windows starts and guides you through the setup process. For more info, see Set up your Surface on Surface.com. The basics Power and charging It takes two to four hours to charge the Surface Pro 4 battery fully from an empty state.
Surface Pro 4 Check the battery level You can check the battery level from the lock screen or the desktop: Lock screen. When you wake your Surface, the battery status appears in the lower-right corner of the lock screen. Desktop taskbar. Battery status appears at the right side of the taskbar. Select the battery icon for info about the charging and battery status, including the percent remaining.
Surface Pro 4 that supports Windows 10 gestures. For more info, see Touchpad use and settings on Surface.com. Surface Pen. Take notes, draw, and mark up documents using the Surface Pen that comes with your Surface Pro 4. Click the top button once to jot a quick note in OneNote, double-click to take a screen capture straight to OneNote, or hold the button down for a second or two to open Cortana.
Surface Pro 4 Browsing tips Icons at the upper right of the Microsoft Edge window put common tasks at your fingertips. Select Add to favorites and reading list folder. Select Hub to view items in your Favorites Downloads . to add a page to your reading list or a favorites , Reading list , History , or Select Reading view to clear away everything but the article you’re reading. Select it again to view the entire page. For more info, see Microsoft Edge and What is Cortana? on Windows.com.
Surface Pro 4 Use Windows Hello to sign in Since Surface Pro 4 has an infrared (IR) camera, you can set up Windows Hello to sign in just by looking at the screen. If you have the Surface Pro 4 Type Cover with Fingerprint ID (sold separately), you can set up your Surface sign you in with a touch. For more info, see What is Windows Hello? on Windows.com. Sign out Here's how to sign out: Go to Start , and right-click your name. Then select Sign out.
Surface Pro 4 Action center Swipe in from the right edge of the screen or select Action center the Action center. in the taskbar to open Here you can adjust common settings like Wi-Fi connections or screen brightness, open OneNote, create a wireless connection to another screen, and more. If there are notifications waiting for you, they appear at the top of the Action center. For more info, see Take action instantly on Windows.com. Search Search is always ready for you.
Surface Pro 4 Task view and virtual desktops Swipe in from the left edge of the screen or select Task view from the taskbar to see all your open apps. Select an app to focus on or close an app by clicking the X in the upper-right corner of the app. While you're in Task view, you can create a new virtual desktop by selecting New desktop in the lower-right corner. Each virtual desktop can have its own set of open apps. To switch between desktops, open Task view and select a desktop.
Surface Pro 4 Settings Go to Start , and select Settings for access to all your settings. Type Cover for Surface Pro 4 keyboard and touchpad The Type Cover for Surface Pro 4 clicks into place, giving you a traditional keyboard, gesture-enabled touchpad, and protective cover all in one slim package. When you close the Cover, your Surface Pro 4 goes to sleep. Fold the Cover back to use your Surface as a tablet. While the Cover is folded back, your Surface won’t detect key presses.
Surface Pro 4 The touchpad on the Type Cover for Surface Pro 4 has right-click and left-click buttons and supports Windows 10 gestures. For demos showing how to use the touchpad buttons, see Touchpad use and settings on Surface.com. Storage and OneDrive Surface Pro 4 is available with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB storage. You can extend your storage options by using OneDrive, USB drives, and microSD cards. For more info about internal and removable storage options, see Surface storage options.
Surface Pro 4 Save files you’re working on to OneDrive To save a file from a desktop app directly to OneDrive, choose OneDrive in the left panel of the Save As screen. Then navigate to the folder where you want to save the file. For more info about OneDrive, see OneDrive on your PC on Windows.com. Surface Pen and OneNote Use the Surface Pen that comes with your Surface Pro 4 to open Cortana or OneNote, take a screenshot, or write or draw in any app that supports inking.
Surface Pro 4 Right-click button The tip end of the raised area on the flat side of the pen works as a right-click button in many apps. Hold the button down as you tap the screen. In some apps, the rightclick button may behave differently. Tip Choose your favorite tip from the Pen Tip Kit (sold separately). The tips work with the Palm Block technology and multi-point sensitivity built into your Surface to let you write and draw naturally.
Surface Pro 4 Double-click to put a screenshot into a Quick Note Use your Surface Pen to take a screenshot and copy it to OneNote. Here’s how: 1. Display what you want to copy. It can be a webpage, a photo, or anything else you see on your screen. 2. Double-click the top button on your Surface Pen. 3. Select what you want to capture in the screenshot by dragging the tip of the pen from one corner of the portion you want to capture to the opposite corner.
Surface Pro 4 Send a page or share a notebook Share a page Select Share in the upper-right corner to share a page in OneNote through email or social media. Share a notebook To get a link to a whole notebook that you can paste into an email or file: Select Menu in the upper-left corner to open the list of notebooks. Right-click the notebook you want to share and select Copy Link to Notebook. What people are able to see depends on the settings for the OneDrive folder containing the notebook.
Surface Pro 4 Connect monitors, accessories, and other devices You can connect monitors, accessories, and other devices directly to your Surface Pro 4 using the USB port, Mini DisplayPort, or Bluetooth. Or, connect everything to a Surface Dock (sold separately). With Surface Dock, you can switch between fully connected and fully mobile with a single connector. Set up your workspace with Surface Dock Surface Dock supports high-speed transfer of video, audio, and data.
Surface Pro 4 cable or an adapter. For more info on adapters, see Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector on Surface.com. 5. Connect any audio accessories like speakers or headphones. Without external speakers, you may not hear audio when you’re using your Surface. If this is the case, see Troubleshoot Surface Dock on Surface.com to learn how to switch to the builtin speakers on your Surface.
Surface Pro 4 Cameras and the Camera app By default, the built-in Camera app is ready to take photos, but you can switch easily between photo and video mode. To take a photo or record a video: 1. Go to Start , and select Camera. 2. Select the on-screen Camera or Video button to activate the camera you want to use and select the button again to take a picture or start recording video. A small privacy light appears near the active camera when you’re using it. The privacy light can’t be turned off.
Surface Pro 4 Mail Mail automatically organizes your inbox. You can add multiple accounts and access them through this single point. You can also flag, archive, or delete messages by swiping to the left or right, or mark messages as read or unread. See Set up and use email to get started. Calendar Use Calendar to manage your busy schedule. Use the What's next view to see what’s on the schedule or look at entire days, weeks, workweeks, or months.
Surface Pro 4 News News brings you the latest breaking stories as well as more in-depth coverage. You can customize the coverage to add more local information or highlight the topics you choose. Weather The Weather app offers hourly, daily, and 10-day forecasts as well as historical information and annual weather trends. You can also add locations, so you can see not only the information for where you are but for where you might be heading.
Surface Pro 4 Get more apps Ready to get even more apps? You can install more apps and programs from the Windows Store, websites, or a CD or DVD. To learn more, see Install and uninstall apps on Surface on Surface.com. For more info about the Windows Store, see Explore the Store on Windows.com. Personalization and settings Settings control nearly everything about how your Surface looks and works. By adjusting settings, you can customize your Surface to work the way you want.
Surface Pro 4 Cortana 1. Open Cortana by selecting the search box in the taskbar. 2. Ask your question and select an answer under Settings. For more info, see What is Cortana? Surface app Open the Surface app to adjust settings for the Surface Pen, OneNote, and more. For info, see Install and use the Surface app on Surface.com. Sync your settings To learn how to sync your settings across devices, see About sync settings in Windows 10 on Windows.com.
Surface Pro 4 High contrast: Lets you use a high-contrast theme that makes items easier to read on your Surface. To use a high-contrast theme, under Choose a theme, select any high-contrast theme, select any color to change that type of text or background color, and select Apply. Closed captions: Lets you control fonts and other features related to closed captions. Keyboard: Lets you control your Surface by using a touch keyboard.
Surface Pro 4 Care and cleaning To keep your Surface looking and working great, follow these simple steps. Touchscreen care Scratches, oil, dust, chemicals, and ultraviolet light can affect the performance of your touchscreen. Here are some things you can do to help protect the screen: Clean it frequently. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the screen gently. You can dampen the cloth with water or an eyeglass cleaner, but don’t apply liquids directly to your Surface.
Surface Pro 4 Registration, repair, and warranty Register your Surface If you haven’t already registered your Surface Pro 4 and other Surface products, you can do so at microsoft.com/surface/support/register. You’ll need your Microsoft account (the email address and password that you use to sign in to your Surface and to download apps from the Windows Store), and the serial number of your Surface Pro 4, Cover, or other Surface products. For more info, see Find the serial number on Surface on Surface.com.
