Microsoft Surface Pro 4 User Manual

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 User Manual

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Surface Pro 4

User Guide

With Windows 10
Published: September 2016
Version 2.0

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Surface Pro 4 User Guide With Windows 10 Published: September 2016 Version 2.0...
  • Page 2 Surface Pro 4 © 2016 Microsoft. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Microsoft Edge, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Surface and Skype are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TART ........................................11 CTION CENTER ..........................................11 EARCH .................................. 12 ASK VIEW AND VIRTUAL DESKTOPS ..........................................13 ETTINGS Type Cover for Surface Pro 4 keyboard and touchpad ....................13 Storage and OneDrive ..............................14 ..........................................14 RIVE © 2016 Microsoft Page iii...
  • Page 4 ONNECT OR PROJECT TO A MONITOR SCREEN OR OTHER DISPLAY Cameras and the Camera app ............................21 ....................................21 IEW PHOTOS AND VIDEOS Apps on your Surface Pro 4 ............................21 ....................................... 23 URFACE APP ........................................24 ET MORE APPS Personalization and settings ............................24 ......................................
  • Page 5 Surface Pro 4 ..........................................28 EPAIR .......................................... 28 ARRANTY ................................ 28 AFETY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION More help ..................................28 © 2016 Microsoft Page v...
  • Page 6: About This Guide

    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.
  • Page 7 Surface Pro 4 Power button 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. Touchscreen 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.
  • Page 8 Surface Pro 4 © 2016 Microsoft Page 3...
  • Page 9: Surface Pro

    Surface sound, volume, and audio accessories on Surface.com. Cover connectors Click in the thin, light, Type Cover for Surface Pro 4 (sold separately) so you’ll always have a keyboard when you’re on the go. For more info, see Type Cover on Surface.com.
  • Page 10: Set Up Your Surface Pro 4

    The 6th-generation Intel Core processor provides speed and power for smooth, fast performance. Memory and storage Surface Pro 4 is available in configurations with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB storage. See Surface storage on Surface.com for info on available disk space.
  • Page 11: Connect The Cover

    The basics Power and charging It takes two to four hours to charge the Surface Pro 4 battery fully from an empty state. It can take longer if you’re using your Surface for power-intensive activities like gaming or video streaming while you’re charging it.
  • Page 12: Check The Battery Level

    Surface as a tablet. Because the Cover is perfectly sized for your Surface Pro 4, closing it puts your Surface to sleep while it protects the touchscreen. The Type Cover includes a touchpad ©...
  • Page 13: Keep Your Surface Up To Date

    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.
  • Page 14: Browsing Tips

    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 to add a page to your reading list or a favorites ...
  • Page 15: Use Windows Hello To Sign In

    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.
  • Page 16: Action Center

    Surface Pro 4 Action center Swipe in from the right edge of the screen or select Action center in the taskbar to open the Action center. Here you can adjust common settings like Wi-Fi connections or screen brightness, open OneNote, create a wireless connection to another screen, and more.
  • Page 17: Task View And Virtual Desktops

    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.
  • Page 18: Settings

    , 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.
  • Page 19: Storage And Onedrive

    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.
  • Page 20: Save Files You're Working On To Onedrive

    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 Pen features...
  • Page 21: Pair The Pen With Your Surface

    Palm Block technology and multi-point sensitivity built into your Surface to let you write and draw naturally. For more info, see Using Surface Pen (Surface Pro 4 version) on Surface.com. Pair the pen with your Surface If you didn't pair the pen when you set up your Surface, you can pair it now.
  • Page 22: Get Acquainted With Onenote

    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.
  • Page 23: Send A Page Or Share A Notebook

    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...
  • Page 24: Connect Monitors, Accessories, And Other Devices

    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.
  • Page 25: Connect Or Project To A Monitor, Screen, Or Other Display

    Wireless. You can connect to wireless displays when Windows detects one nearby. Or, use a  Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter (sold separately) to connect to a screen using Miracast. Here's how to connect to a wireless display: 1. On your Surface, swipe in from the right edge of the screen or select Action center in the taskbar.
  • Page 26: Cameras And The Camera App

    Surface.com. Apps on your Surface Pro 4 Here are some of the apps that come ready to go on your new Surface Pro 4. OneNote You can use the OneNote app on your Surface to take notes and store them in the cloud.
  • Page 27 Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge gives you fast and fluid access to the Internet. Open pages in Reading View, save them to your reading list, or take notes right on the page using inking. Check out Get to know Microsoft Edge on Windows.com for...
  • Page 28: The Surface App

    The Surface app The Surface app is pre-installed on your Surface Pro 4. Select the buttons on the left side of the app to: Adjust pen sensitivity.
  • Page 29: Get More Apps

    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.
  • Page 30: Cortana

    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.
  • Page 31: Other Options

    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.
  • Page 32: Care And Cleaning

    Cover and keyboard care The Type Cover for your Surface Pro 4 requires minimal care to function well. To clean the keyboard, wipe it with a lint-free cloth dampened in mild soap and water. Don’t apply liquids directly to the Cover.
  • Page 33: Registration, Repair, And Warranty

    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.

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