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Surface RT User Guide
Published: 9 April 2013
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 Surface RT User Guide Published: 9 April 2013 Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 © 2013 Microsoft. All rights reserved. BlueTrack Technology, ClearType, Excel, Hotmail, Internet Explorer, Microsoft, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, SkyDrive, Windows, Xbox, and Xbox Live are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Surface, VaporMg, Skype, and Wedge are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Meet Surface RT ..........................1 About this guide ........................... 1 Highlights ............................2 What is Windows RT? ......................... 4 Surface accessories ........................4 Setup ..............................6 Plug in and turn on ........................6 Surface setup ..........................7 Lock screen and signing in ....................... 7 The basics .............................
  • Page 4 App commands: Where are they? ..................46 App settings ..........................47 App help and troubleshooting ..................... 47 Windows Store ..........................48 Sign in with your Microsoft account ................... 48 Find and install apps ......................... 49 Uninstall an app .......................... 50 App updates ..........................50 Add or change a payment option ..................
  • Page 5 Mail ..............................82 People ............................. 86 Calendar............................88 Camera ............................90 Xbox Music ........................... 92 Photos ............................94 Import photos or videos ......................95 Xbox Video ........................... 95 Skype .............................. 97 SkyDrive ............................98 Maps ............................100 ©2013 Microsoft Page v...
  • Page 6 BitLocker recovery key ......................112 Clean and care for Surface ......................112 Touchscreen care ........................112 Cover and keyboard care ..................... 113 Battery care ..........................113 Get Help and Support ......................... 114 That’s it! ............................114 ©2013 Microsoft Page vi...

  • Page 7: Meet Surface Rt

    About this guide This guide walks you through everything you need to know about Surface RT. Whether you read this from beginning to end or jump around, we hope you find this guide useful as you get to know Surface. As you read through this guide, it’s helpful to have your Surface handy so you can try things out.

  • Page 8: Highlights

    Highlights Really quickly, here are some of the features of your Surface RT: Touchscreen Like with a smartphone, you can browse the web or your email using touch. The touchscreen, with its 16:9 aspect ratio and ClearType technology, is great for watching HD movies, browsing the web, and using the included Office apps.
  • Page 9 And there are plenty of apps for work and play. Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview  Touch-optimised versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote are pre- installed. Apps  A great collection of built-in apps plus many more apps in the Windows Store. ©2013 Microsoft Page 3...

  • Page 10: What Is Windows Rt

    What is Windows RT? Surface RT uses a new version of the Windows operating system called Windows RT. This new version of Windows is optimised for thin and light PCs that have an ARM processor (the processor commonly used in mobile phones).
  • Page 11 Learn more about this in the Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector section of this guide. Power supply Surface RT includes a 24-watt power supply. For more info, see the Battery and power section in this guide. Wedge Touch Mouse Surface Edition This special edition Wedge Touch Mouse is small enough to fit in your pocket and wirelessly connects to your Surface using Bluetooth.

  • Page 12: Setup

    The connector clicks into place (either direction works). The small light at the end of the connector means Surface is getting power. 5. Press and release the power button on the top right edge of your Surface. ©2013 Microsoft Page 6...

  • Page 13: Surface Setup

    Have more than one Microsoft account? If you have more than one Microsoft account, you’ll need to choose one to sign in with on your Surface. To help you figure out how to get down to just one Microsoft account, see Choose a Microsoft account at WindowsPhone.com (English only).

  • Page 14: The Basics

    Surface, or swipe in from the right edge of the screen and then  tap Start. Keyboard Press the Windows logo key on Touch Cover or Type Cover.  Mouse or trackpad Move the pointer into the lower-left corner. When Start appears, click in the corner.  ©2013 Microsoft Page 8...

  • Page 15: Charms, Commands, And Switching Apps

    For example, if you’re in an app you’ll see commands for that app. Left edge: Switch apps And finally, swipe in from the left edge of the screen to switch between open apps. For more info, see the Switch between apps topic in this guide. ©2013 Microsoft Page 9...

  • Page 16: Touch: Tap, Slide, And Beyond

    Slide to scroll Drag your finger across the screen. Scrolls through what’s on the screen. Pinch or stretch Pinch your thumb and forefinger together or Zooms in or out of a website, map or move them apart. picture. ©2013 Microsoft Page 10...
  • Page 17 A quick, short movement works best. Swipe from edge Swipe in from the edge of the screen. See the previous topic for info about this. ©2013 Microsoft Page 11...

  • Page 18: The Charms: Search, Share, Start, Devices, And Settings

    For example, if you open the Settings charm from the Start screen, you’ll see settings related to the Start screen. And if you open the Settings charm from an app, you’ll see settings for that app. The five charms—Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings—are always available on the right side of your screen. ©2013 Microsoft Page 12...
  • Page 19 Keyboard Press Windows logo key +C. To open a specific charm, press one of the charm keys on Touch Cover or Type Cover (they’re on the top row). ©2013 Microsoft Page 13...
  • Page 20 When you open Settings, the items in lower-right corner are always the same. Here you’ll find PC settings such as network connection, volume, brightness, notifications, power (shutdown and restart), and keyboard. For more info, see the Change your settings section in this guide. ©2013 Microsoft Page 14...

  • Page 21: The Familiar Desktop

    1. Open the Mail app (from the Start screen, tap or click Mail). 2. If you have multiple email accounts, select an email account in the lower-left corner. 3. Open the Search charm and type what you want to find in the search box. ©2013 Microsoft Page 15...
  • Page 22 Change search settings: Open the Settings charm, then tap or click Change PC settings. Then tap or  click Search. You can also search for files using File Explorer. For more info, see Searching for files in File Explorer  Windows.com. ©2013 Microsoft Page 16...

  • Page 23: Get To Know Surface

    This means that Surface stays connected to your wireless network, waiting for you to use it. App notifications appear on the lock screen, so you can see quickly see updates such as how many new email messages you have. ©2013 Microsoft Page 17...
  • Page 24 A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that control how your Surface uses power. For more info about power plans, see the topic Power Plans: Frequently asked questions on Windows.com (Surface RT supports connected standby). Wake To wake up Surface, do this: 1.

  • Page 25: The Touchscreen

    2. Open the Settings charm, and then tap or click Screen. 3. Tap or click the screen rotation icon, which is a rectangle with arrows. A lock appears on the screen icon when screen rotation is locked. ©2013 Microsoft Page 19...

  • Page 26: Add Your Accounts

    Mail, People, and Calendar apps. And you can quickly get to your photos and files from services such as SkyDrive, Facebook, or Flickr. Add your email accounts You can add your email accounts from Outlook, Gmail, AOL, Yahoo!, and even your work email (Exchange ActiveSync). ©2013 Microsoft Page 20...
  • Page 27 How to sync Google services with Windows on Windows.com. Microsoft Exchange account To find out how to set how to set up a Microsoft Exchange account and troubleshoot connectivity problems, see How to configure an Exchange account. Outlook Express, Windows Mail or Windows Live Mail If you’ve been using Outlook Express, Windows Mail, or Windows Live Mail, you can move your email and address...

  • Page 28: On-Screen Keyboard

    Keyboard icon on the taskbar (lower-right corner of the screen). To open the on-screen keyboard manually: 1. Open the Settings charm, and then tap or click Keyboard (lower-right corner). 2. Tap or click Touch keyboard and handwriting panel. ©2013 Microsoft Page 22...

  • Page 29: Sound Features

    Start screen Open the Settings charm, then tap the sound icon and adjust the slider. (This is the same as  using the volume rocker.) Desktop Tap the sound icon on the taskbar.  Apps Some apps have a volume control within the app.  ©2013 Microsoft Page 23...

  • Page 30: Battery And Power

    Battery and power Surface RT has an internal lithium-ion battery with up to 8 hours of battery life. 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 connected standby mode.
  • Page 31 When charging, the battery icon appears with an electrical plug. It takes 1-2 hours to fully charge your Surface RT battery from an empty state—longer if you use Surface while it’s charging.

  • Page 32: Share Photos, Links, And More

    You'll see a list of the people, apps, and devices you share with most often, plus a list of apps that can share. For example, to share using email, tap Mail, type an email address, and tap or click the Send icon. ©2013 Microsoft Page 26...

  • Page 33: Change Your Settings

    For example, type sound in the search box to find settings related to sound. If the item has a settings icon (a gear), the setting is available in PC settings. Other settings open in Control Panel in the desktop. ©2013 Microsoft Page 27...

  • Page 34: Control Panel

    Control Panel icon on the taskbar, and choose Pin this program to the taskbar). Note If you’re using a Microsoft account with Surface, you can sync your settings between all the Windows 8 or Windows RT PCs that you use. For info about this, see the Sync your settings section in this guide.

  • Page 35: Touch, Keyboard, Mouse And Pen

    Use the on-screen keyboard section in this guide. When you close Touch Cover, the screen turns off. The cover helps protect the touchscreen while you’re on the move. When you open the cover, Surface wakes up. ©2013 Microsoft Page 29...
  • Page 36 Type Cover is a slim version of a traditional keyboard with moving keys. It gives you the speed and feel of a laptop keyboard. Just like the Touch Cover keyboard, Type Cover magnetically clicks into place and doubles as a cover for your Surface. With Type Cover you go from tablet to laptop in an instant. ©2013 Microsoft Page 30...
  • Page 37 A Trackpad Settings app is available in the Windows Store. To install the app: 1. Open the Store app, and then type trackpad settings. 2. Tap or click Trackpad Settings from the search results and then tap or click Install. 3. Once installed, open the Trackpad Settings app. ©2013 Microsoft Page 31...

  • Page 38: Mouse

    To use a USB mouse, plug the transceiver into the USB  port on your Surface. To use a mouse with Bluetooth, see the Add a Bluetooth  device section in this guide. Make sure your mouse is certified for Windows RT.  ©2013 Microsoft Page 32...

  • Page 39: Capacitive Pen

    Keyboard Centre to change your mouse settings. Capacitive pen You can use a capacitive pen or stylus (sold separately) with Surface RT. Capacitive just means a pen that substitutes for your finger on a touchscreen. To find out how use a pen to draw, write, or highlight text (called inking in Office apps), see...

  • Page 40: Accounts

    A user account is a collection of settings that you use to interact with your Surface and personalise Windows RT to work the way you want. To use your Surface, you sign in with your user account. There are two types of user accounts: a local account or a Microsoft account. We recommend using a Microsoft account.
  • Page 41 What is a Microsoft account? A Microsoft account — an email address and password — is a new way to sign in to any PC running Windows 8 or Windows RT. When you sign in to your Surface with a Microsoft account, you’re connected to the cloud. What’s the cloud, you might ask? The “cloud”...

  • Page 42: Multiple User Accounts

    PC settings has many of the basic user account settings and Control Panel has more advanced settings, such as changing an account type. Note Public folders are a convenient way to share files with everyone who uses your Surface. For more info, see Share files with people who use your Surface in this guide. ©2013 Microsoft Page 36...

  • Page 43: Family Safety

    To find out how to add your security info, see Help secure your Microsoft account on Windows.com. Notes If you think you think your Microsoft account has been blocked or hacked, see Getting back into your  Microsoft account if it's been blocked or hacked on Windows.com...

  • Page 44: Sign In And Out

    Sign out or lock. What’s the difference? Signing out closes all the apps you were using.  Locking protects your account from use, and lets someone else sign in with their account, without closing  the apps you were using. ©2013 Microsoft Page 38...

  • Page 45: Switch To Another Account

    2. Tap or click Create a PIN. If you don't have a password on your account, you'll need to create a password before you can set up a PIN. 3. Confirm your current password and then you can create a PIN. Now you can quickly sign in using your four-digit PIN. ©2013 Microsoft Page 39...

  • Page 46: Account Password

    Tips for creating strong passwords and passphrases on Windows.com. Note If you think you think your Microsoft account has been blocked or hacked, see Getting back into your Microsoft account if it's been blocked or hacked on Windows.com Change your password Here’s how to change your password:...

  • Page 47: I Forgot My Password

    Mail app. 3. Choose an item from the list: Microsoft account Choose a time frame up to 15 minutes, or Always require a password.  Local account Choose a time frame, Always require a password, or Never require a password.

  • Page 48: All About Apps

    IM. Photos Calendar See all your photos and home Bring all your calendars videos in one place. together. Music Games Stream the latest songs, or Discover and download new listen to music in your games. collection. ©2013 Microsoft Page 42...

  • Page 49: Find An App

    Keyboard Go to the Start screen, type the name of an app and press Enter.  To learn how to change your Start screen, see Customise the Start screen in this guide. ©2013 Microsoft Page 43...

  • Page 50: Switch Between Apps

    You'll see the apps you recently used. Tap the app you want.  With a mouse, move the pointer into the upper-left corner, and then move the pointer straight down. You’ll see the apps you recently used. Click the app you want. ©2013 Microsoft Page 44...

  • Page 51: Use Two Apps Side By Side (Snap Apps)

    To adjust the size of the apps, move the line between the apps. One app can take a third of the screen  and the other can take two thirds. ©2013 Microsoft Page 45...

  • Page 52: Close Apps

    Commands might also appear when you select an item in an app by swiping down on item or right-clicking. For example, if you swipe down or right-click a photo in the Photos app, you’ll see commands. ©2013 Microsoft Page 46...

  • Page 53: App Settings

    (Some apps might put help in another location, so check the company's website if you can't find help in the Settings charm.) If you’re having problems running an app from the Windows Store, try the solutions on this Windows.com page: What to do if you have problems with an app. ©2013 Microsoft Page 47...

  • Page 54: Windows Store

    Store—you'll see results for apps that match your search. To access the Windows Store, tap or click the Store tile on your Start screen. Sign in with your Microsoft account You need a Microsoft account and an Internet connection to install apps from the Windows Store.

  • Page 55: Find And Install Apps

    Buy means that the app isn’t free and the price is shown. Apps that you buy are charged to the  payment option associated with your Microsoft account. To add or change the payment option on your account, see Add or change a payment option in this guide.

  • Page 56: Uninstall An App

    To install app updates: 1. From the Start screen, tap or click Store. 2. Tap or click Updates in the upper-right corner. 3. Tap or click Install to install updates for the selected apps. ©2013 Microsoft Page 50...

  • Page 57: Add Or Change A Payment Option

    Settings). 2. Tap or click Your account. If you haven't signed in to the Store, sign in using your Microsoft account. 3. Tap or click Add payment method or Edit payment method, edit your info, and then tap or click Submit.

  • Page 58: Install Apps That You Installed On Other Pcs

    Surface: 1. Sign in to the Store app using the same Microsoft account that you used to install apps on other PCs. (To see which account you’re signed in to, open the Settings charm, and then tap or click Your account).

  • Page 59: Personalise Your Surface

    One of the first things you’ll want to do with your new Surface is add your accounts—such as Outlook.com, Gmail, Skype, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn—to your Microsoft account. Once you add your accounts, your contacts, calendar, and email will appear in the Mail, People, and Calendar apps. And you can quickly get to your photos and files from services such as SkyDrive, Facebook, or Flickr.

  • Page 60: Change Your Lock Screen Picture, Colours, And Account Picture

    Pin to Start. To pin a folder: Open File Explorer, right click a folder or press and hold until a box appears, then tap or  click Pin to Start. ©2013 Microsoft Page 54...
  • Page 61 1. Pinch your fingers together on the Start screen to zoom out and see all the tiles. (If you're using a mouse, click the Zoom button in the lower right corner.) 2. Swipe down or right click the group of tiles you want to name, and then tap or click Name Group. ©2013 Microsoft Page 55...

  • Page 62: Sync Your Settings

    To choose which settings sync across PCs: 1. Sign in with your Microsoft account. To find out if you already have a Microsoft account or to set one up, How do I get a Microsoft account? on Windows.

  • Page 63: Notifications

    2. Tap or click Personalise, and then choose which apps you want to appear and the lock screen. For more info about notifications, see the topic How to manage notifications for Mail, Calendar, People, and Messaging on Windows.com. ©2013 Microsoft Page 57...

  • Page 64: Add Languages

    You can change the desktop background, colour, and sounds. Here’s how: 1. Open the Search charm, type personalisation, and then tap or click Settings. 2. Tap or click Personalisation. 3. Choose a theme or change the Desktop Background, Colour, and Sounds individually. ©2013 Microsoft Page 58...
  • Page 65 1. Go to the Start screen and type the Office app that you want to pin to the taskbar (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, or OneNote). 2. Swipe down on the app in the search results. 3. Tap or click Pin to taskbar or Unpin from taskbar. ©2013 Microsoft Page 59...

  • Page 66: Connect Devices

    Note Devices that you use with Surface must be certified for Windows RT. For more info, see Device compatibility. Printing Here’s what you need to know about printing from Surface RT. Set up a printer Local printer Plug the USB cable from your printer into the USB port on Surface. ...
  • Page 67 Take a screen shot topic in this guide.  Can’t print? If you’re having problems printing, see How to solve printing problems on Windows.com. With Windows RT, you can update or install drivers only through Windows Update. ©2013 Microsoft Page 61...

  • Page 68: Add, View, And Manage Your Devices And Printers

    Step 1: Make sure your Bluetooth device is on and discoverable Turn on the device and then make it discoverable. To learn how to make a device discoverable, check the info that came with your Bluetooth device or go to the manufacturer’s website. ©2013 Microsoft Page 62...
  • Page 69 2. Tap or click Settings, and then tap or click Devices and Printers in the search results. You can switch between different audio devices, such as speakers and headphones, in Control Panel. To  do this, open the Search charm, tap Settings and then type Manage audio devices. ©2013 Microsoft Page 63...

  • Page 70: Device Compatibility

    Troubleshoot. Device compatibility Surface RT is compatible with devices that are certified for Windows RT. These devices are marked with the certified for Windows RT logo. Some of your current devices might not work with Windows RT. To see what's...
  • Page 71 Move Windows Store apps to another monitor. Windows logo key +PgUp -or- Windows logo key +PgDn Windows logo key +Right arrow Move a desktop app (such as Word) to another -or- monitor. Windows logo key +Left arrow ©2013 Microsoft Page 65...
  • Page 72 You can use the four corners of either screen to open the charms and your recent apps with your mouse.  To open the charms on the second screen, move your mouse pointer to the second screen. ©2013 Microsoft Page 66...

  • Page 73: Storage, Files, And Backup

    Storage, files, and backup Surface RT has a hard drive that comes in two sizes: 32 GB and 64 GB System software uses significant storage space; your storage capacity will be less. See surface.com/storage 1 GB = 1 billion bytes.
  • Page 74 SkyDrive. Surface includes a SkyDrive app that you can use to upload and open files on your SkyDrive. Your Microsoft account includes 7 GB of free storage on SkyDrive—that’s enough for over 20,000 Office documents or 7,000 photos.

  • Page 75: Files And Folders

    2. In the navigation pane, under Libraries, tap or click the arrow next to one of the libraries (Documents, Music, Pictures or Videos). For more info, see Public folders: Frequently asked questions on Windows.com. ©2013 Microsoft Page 69...
  • Page 76 7. Select a location. For example, choose Documents if the flash drive or memory card contains documents. For info about organising your files, see Libraries in this guide. For help using File Explorer (formerly called Windows Explorer), see the topic: How to work with files and folders on Windows.com. ©2013 Microsoft Page 70...

  • Page 77: Back Up Files Using File History

    Before you can start using File History to back up your files, you’ll need to set up a drive to save files to. We recommend that you use an external drive or network location. To the set up a drive or network location for your backup, see Set up a drive for File History on Windows.com. ©2013 Microsoft Page 71...

  • Page 78: Networking

    Can’t connect to a wireless network on Surface.com. If a wireless network isn’t available, you might be able to use your phone’s Internet connection. For info  about this, see the Tethering section in this guide. ©2013 Microsoft Page 72...

  • Page 79: Disconnect From A Wireless Network

    Homegroup from start to finish on Windows.com.  Surface RT can’t create a homegroup, but you can join one.  Access files on other computers To see shared files, folders, and libraries on your network, open File Explorer and navigate to Homegroup or Network.

  • Page 80: Airplane Mode

    To turn Airplane mode on and off: 1. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wireless network icon ( 2. Set Airplane mode to On or Off. When Airplane mode is on, both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned off. ©2013 Microsoft Page 74...

  • Page 81: Built-In Apps

    In addition to the OneNote desktop app, a free OneNote app is available in the Windows Store. Find out more about this in the next section. PowerPoint A program for creating presentations that convey a message or story in a series of slides.  ©2013 Microsoft Page 75...
  • Page 82 Windows 7 or Windows 8, but there are some differences. To learn about the differences, go to Office.com/OfficeRT. If you have Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview version, Office should update to the final  version through Windows Update (free download; ISP fees apply). If the update doesn’t happen, see the Update to the final Office release topic below.
  • Page 83 Update section of Control Panel appears. 3. Tap or click Check for updates or Updates are available. 4. In the resulting list, select Update for Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview and tap or click Install. If you have problems installing the update, see the following article: Update for Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview.

  • Page 84: Onenote

    You can create to-do lists with check boxes, add pictures to notes and format notes with things such as tables, bullets and colours. When you sign in with a Microsoft account, your notes are saved in the cloud so that you can access them from anywhere—your computer, phone, or on the web.

  • Page 85: Internet Explorer

    If you're looking for the Address bar, swipe down from the top of the screen (or right-click the trackpad). The Address bar appears at the bottom of your screen and the Tabs bar appears at the top. ©2013 Microsoft Page 79...
  • Page 86 , then choose Pin to Start or Add to favourites. For more info, see Add to, view, and organise favourites on Windows.com. Your browser favourites and history can by synced across Windows RT and Windows 8 PCs if you use a Microsoft account. For more info, see Sync your settings in this guide.
  • Page 87 Browser add-ons are not supported by Internet Explorer on Surface RT. Adobe Flash The majority of websites with Flash content are compatible with Surface RT. A small number of websites that are not compatible with the Windows experience for touch, performance, and battery life are blocked.

  • Page 88: Mail

    Java and Silverlight plug-in compatibility Java and Silverlight plug-ins are not supported on Surface RT. Streaming audio in the background (where available) If you want to stream audio from a website while using other apps, do one of the following: Use the desktop version of Internet Explorer.
  • Page 89 Copy/Paste on the app commands bar. With a mouse or the trackpad Select text and then right-click to  choose Copy or Paste. With the keyboard Press Ctrl+C for Copy and Ctrl+V for Paste.  ©2013 Microsoft Page 83...
  • Page 90 If you have large attachments or want people to be able to edit the file, select the Send using SkyDrive instead link in the email message. For more info about this, see What’s the difference between basic and SkyDrive attachments? on Windows.com. ©2013 Microsoft Page 84...
  • Page 91 For info on how to pin webpages to Start, see the Your web favourites topic in this guide. You can use another email app if you’d like. Look for an email app in the Windows Store.  ©2013 Microsoft Page 85...

  • Page 92: People

    You'll be asked to sign in with your account password, and you'll see exactly what info is going to be shared between Microsoft and the account that you're adding. Wait a few minutes, and your contacts will start appearing in the People app. Depending on the type of account, you might also see profile photos, status updates and other info.

  • Page 93: Find People

    The person's profile picture and their Facebook status updates and Tweets will appear as a tile on your Start screen. Tap or click the tile to get to their contact info. From there, you can quickly email, call, or message them. ©2013 Microsoft Page 87...

  • Page 94: Calendar

    To do this, tap or click Scheduling assistant. This feature is only available if your workplace uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP1, or Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Preview. Ask your network admin for this info.
  • Page 95 2. Add details about the appointment such as a title, a place, and the duration. 3. Choose a calendar for the appointment. 4. Tap or click Show more to add additional options such as a reminder and inviting people. 5. Tap or click the Save icon. ©2013 Microsoft Page 89...

  • Page 96: Camera

    2. Tap or click Video mode. This icon switches between video and photo mode. 3. Tap or click Change camera to switch between the front and rear cameras. 4. Tap the screen to start recording video. When you’re done, tap the screen to stop recording. ©2013 Microsoft Page 90...
  • Page 97 The pictures that you take with Surface are saved in the Camera Roll album in the Pictures library. Use the  Photos app to see your photos. To learn more, see Camera app and webcams: FAQ on Windows.com. ©2013 Microsoft Page 91...

  • Page 98: Xbox Music

    Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Settings, then tap or click Account. Click Sign in.  3. Type your Microsoft account info (email and password) and tap or click Save. Play music in your collection Here's how to play music in your Music library: 1.
  • Page 99 Stream music When you’re signed in with your Microsoft account, you can access millions of songs that you can instantly stream for free.* Here's how to stream music: 1. From the Music app, open the Search charm (swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Search).

  • Page 100: Photos

    To see app commands such as Slide show and Select all, swipe down from the top edge of the screen or  right-click. To see which file formats are supported by the Photos app, see Which file types are supported?  Surface.com. ©2013 Microsoft Page 94...

  • Page 101: Import Photos Or Videos

    1. From the Start screen, tap or click Video. 2. Scroll left and then tap or click my videos. 3. Tap or click the video that you want to play. To see more options, swipe down on a video. ©2013 Microsoft Page 95...
  • Page 102 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Settings, then tap or click Account. Click Sign in.  3. Type your Microsoft account info (email and password) and tap or click Save. Browse, buy and rent movies and TV shows Use the Video app to buy or rent the latest movies or buy TV shows (where available).

  • Page 103: Skype

    How do I sign in to Skype for Windows 8. If you choose to merge your Skype and Microsoft accounts, your Messenger friends will be automatically added to your existing list of contacts. To add more contacts to Skype, see the Adding contacts topic on Skype.com.

  • Page 104: Skydrive

    SkyDrive With SkyDrive, you'll never be without the documents, photos, and videos that matter to you. Your Microsoft account includes 7 GB of free cloud storage that’s accessible from any PC, Mac, iPad, or phone. By default, documents that you create with Office 2013 apps are saved on SkyDrive.
  • Page 105 On a social network Choose People, a social network, type a note if you want, then tap or click the  send icon. To learn more about SkyDrive, see SkyDrive app: Frequently asked questions on Windows.com. ©2013 Microsoft Page 99...

  • Page 106: Maps

    A city or postcode  A point of interest (for example, Big Ben)  3. Tap or click (Get directions). A route is displayed on the map. 4. Tap or click the Directions box (in the upper-left corner). ©2013 Microsoft Page 100...

  • Page 107: Xbox Games

    And if you want to let your friends know what you're up to, use the Share charm to send links to your favourite games, your profile, and achievements. ©2013 Microsoft Page 101...
  • Page 108 Tips Games that you buy are charged to the payment option associated with your Microsoft account. Games  that you buy can be installed on up to five PCs running Windows 8 or Windows RT. For more info, see the Windows Store section in this guide.

  • Page 109: Xbox Smartglass

    Step 2: Connect Surface to your Xbox 360 1. Open the SmartGlass app on Surface (if you don’t have the app, install it from the Store). 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect Surface to your Xbox 360 console. ©2013 Microsoft Page 103...

  • Page 110: More Built-In Apps

    With a quick tap or click about. Swipe through the app to get an overview of you can explore destinations all over the world. the headlines, scores, schedules, stats, and more. ©2013 Microsoft Page 104...
  • Page 111 Read files in PDF and XPS formats. For more info, see Windows Reader: Frequently asked questions Windows.com. Be sure to check out even more apps in the Windows Store. Note: Some features may not be available in all markets. ©2013 Microsoft Page 105...

  • Page 112: Additional Info You Should Know

    You can check for updates in Control Panel or PC Settings. Here’s how to check for updates in PC Settings: 1. Open the Settings charm and then tap or click Change PC Settings. 2. Scroll down and tap or click Windows Update. 3. Tap or click Check for updates now. ©2013 Microsoft Page 106...

  • Page 113: Tethering: Use Your Phone's Data Connection

    You should be aware of any data limits you have on your plan, so you don't get charged extra. By default, tethered connections are metered. Apps and updates might not download over a metered  connection. To change this setting or to learn more about this, see Metered Internet connections: Frequently asked questions. ©2013 Microsoft Page 107...

  • Page 114: Windows Defender And Windows Firewall

    Windows.com. Windows Firewall helps prevent hackers and malicious software, such as viruses, from accessing your Surface through the Internet. Note Windows Defender and Windows Firewall are always on and can't be turned off. ©2013 Microsoft Page 108...

  • Page 115: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Windows logo key +Shift+period (.) Snaps an app to the left. Windows logo key +period (.) Snaps an app to the right. For additional shortcuts, see Keyboard shortcuts Mouse and keyboard: what's new in Windows Windows.com. ©2013 Microsoft Page 109...

  • Page 116: Accessibility

    Surface. The screen dims briefly when the screen is copied and saved as a file in the Screenshots folder (which is in your Pictures library). You can also use the Snipping Tool to capture areas of the desktop screen. For info about using the Snipping Tool, Use Snipping Tool to capture screen shots on Windows.com. ©2013 Microsoft Page 110...

  • Page 117: Refresh Surface

    1. Open the Store app. 2. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen, and then tap or click Your apps. Swipe down on apps that you want to install, and then tap or click Install. ©2013 Microsoft Page 111...

  • Page 118: 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.

  • Page 119: Cover And Keyboard Care

    However, it’s best to let the battery run down at least once per month before you recharge it. Battery lifespan The battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced by an  authorised service provider. ©2013 Microsoft Page 113...

  • Page 120: Get Help And Support

    If you haven't registered your Surface, go online and register it at Surface.com/Support/Register. That’s it! You’ve come to the end of this guide. We hope you’ve found it helpful. Check the Surface website often for the latest news, accessories, and support info at Surface.com. ©2013 Microsoft Page 114...

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