Microsoft Surface Pro User manual

Surface Pro User Guide
Published: April 30, 2013
Version 1.01

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Contents
Meet Surface Pro ...............................................................................................................................1
About this guide........................................................................................................................... 1
Highlights........................................................................................................................................ 2
What is Windows 8 Pro?............................................................................................................ 4
Surface accessories...................................................................................................................... 4
Setup ......................................................................................................................................................6
Plug in and turn on ..................................................................................................................... 6
Surface setup................................................................................................................................. 7
Lock screen and signing in....................................................................................................... 7
The basics .............................................................................................................................................8
Start screen: Your favorite things........................................................................................... 8
Charms, commands, and switching between apps......................................................... 9
Touch: tap, slide, and beyond ...............................................................................................10
The charms: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings.............................................12
The familiar desktop .................................................................................................................15
How to search .............................................................................................................................15
What moved or changed in Windows 8?..........................................................................16
Get to know Surface...................................................................................................................... 18
Power states: On, sleep, shut down, and restart ............................................................18
The touchscreen.........................................................................................................................20
Add your accounts.....................................................................................................................21
On-screen keyboard .................................................................................................................23
Sound features............................................................................................................................25
Battery and power .....................................................................................................................25
Share photos, links, and more...............................................................................................27
Change your settings................................................................................................................28
Touch, keyboard, mouse, and pen...........................................................................................30
Touch..............................................................................................................................................30
Keyboard.......................................................................................................................................30
Mouse.............................................................................................................................................33

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Surface Pen...................................................................................................................................34
Accounts ............................................................................................................................................37
What type of account do I have?.........................................................................................37
Multiple user accounts.............................................................................................................39
Family Safety................................................................................................................................40
Account security.........................................................................................................................40
Sign in and out ................................................................................................................................41
Sign in.............................................................................................................................................41
Sign out or lock...........................................................................................................................41
Switch to another account......................................................................................................42
Other sign in options................................................................................................................42
Account password .....................................................................................................................43
All about apps..................................................................................................................................45
Built-in apps.................................................................................................................................45
Find an app...................................................................................................................................46
Start an app..................................................................................................................................46
Switch between apps................................................................................................................47
Use two apps side by side (snap apps)..............................................................................48
Close apps.....................................................................................................................................49
Use Task Manager .....................................................................................................................50
App commands: Where are they? .......................................................................................50
App settings.................................................................................................................................51
App help and troubleshooting .............................................................................................51
Install apps ........................................................................................................................................ 52
Sign in with your Microsoft account...................................................................................52
Install apps and programs......................................................................................................52
Get your programs working with Windows 8 .................................................................54
Uninstall an app or program .................................................................................................54
Update apps from the Windows Store..............................................................................55
Add or change a payment option .......................................................................................55
View your billing history..........................................................................................................56
Family Safety and the Windows Store ...............................................................................56
Install apps that you installed on other PCs ....................................................................56
Personalize your Surface..............................................................................................................57

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Add your accounts.....................................................................................................................57
Change your lock screen picture, colors, and account picture.................................57
Customize the Start screen ....................................................................................................58
Desktop settings.........................................................................................................................60
Sync your settings......................................................................................................................61
Notifications.................................................................................................................................62
Add languages............................................................................................................................63
Connect devices..............................................................................................................................63
Printing...........................................................................................................................................64
Add, view, and manage your devices and printers .......................................................65
Storage, files, and backup ...........................................................................................................70
How much local storage space do I have?.......................................................................70
Surface storage options...........................................................................................................70
Files and folders..........................................................................................................................71
Back up files using File History .............................................................................................74
Networking .......................................................................................................................................75
What’s new in networking?....................................................................................................75
Connect to a wireless network..............................................................................................75
Connect to a wired network...................................................................................................76
Domains, workgroups, and homegroups .........................................................................77
Sharing...........................................................................................................................................79
Mobile broadband connections...........................................................................................81
Tethering: Use your phone’s data connection................................................................82
Airplane mode.............................................................................................................................83
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS).......................................................................................83
Connect using a VPN connection........................................................................................83
Built-in apps......................................................................................................................................85
Internet Explorer.........................................................................................................................85
Mail..................................................................................................................................................88
People.............................................................................................................................................92
Calendar.........................................................................................................................................94
Camera...........................................................................................................................................96
Xbox Music...................................................................................................................................97
Photos ......................................................................................................................................... 100

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Import photos or videos ...................................................................................................... 100
Xbox Video ................................................................................................................................ 101
Skype ........................................................................................................................................... 103
SkyDrive...................................................................................................................................... 104
Microsoft Office....................................................................................................................... 106
Maps ............................................................................................................................................ 110
Xbox Games .............................................................................................................................. 112
Xbox SmartGlass...................................................................................................................... 113
More built-in apps.................................................................................................................. 115
Free desktop apps .................................................................................................................. 116
Windows Photo Viewer......................................................................................................... 116
Windows Media Player ......................................................................................................... 116
Photo Gallery............................................................................................................................ 117
Movie Maker............................................................................................................................. 117
SkyDrive...................................................................................................................................... 117
Additional info you should know ...........................................................................................118
Keep Surface up to date....................................................................................................... 118
Windows Defender and Windows SmartScreen ......................................................... 120
Windows Firewall .................................................................................................................... 120
BitLocker Drive Encryption .................................................................................................. 120
Accessibility............................................................................................................................... 121
Speech recognition ................................................................................................................ 121
Keyboard shortcuts ................................................................................................................ 121
Take a screen shot.................................................................................................................. 122
Default programs.................................................................................................................... 122
Work with files and apps on another PC ....................................................................... 123
Restore, refresh, or reset Surface...................................................................................... 123
Add Windows Media Center............................................................................................... 125
Surface Pro BIOS/UEFI........................................................................................................... 125
BitLocker recovery key .......................................................................................................... 125
Clean and care for Surface........................................................................................................127
Touchscreen care .................................................................................................................... 127
Cover and keyboard care..................................................................................................... 127

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Battery care ............................................................................................................................... 128
Get Help and Support.................................................................................................................128
That’s it!............................................................................................................................................128

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Meet Surface Pro
Surface Pro is a powerful PC in tablet
form.
You can connect to a broad variety of
accessories, printers, and networks, just
like you always have.
Run both new touch-friendly apps and
your favorite Windows 7 programs. With
the security and manageability you expect
from a PC.
About this guide
This guide walks you through everything you need to know about Surface Pro.
Whether you read this from beginning to end or jump all 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.
To jump between sections using the Reader app:
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap the More button ( ), and
then tap Bookmarks.
2. Tap a bookmark to jump to a section in this guide.
To search this guide using the Reader app:
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap the Find button.
2. Type what you want to find and press Enter.

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Highlights
Real quick, here are some features of your Surface Pro:
Touchscreen
The touchscreen, with a 16:9 aspect ratio and full-HD display (1080p
resolution) is great for watching HD movies, browsing the web, and using
Office apps (sold separately). You can use your fingers to select, zoom, or
move things around on the screen.
Keyboard covers
And touch isn’t the only option. Choose from two unique keyboards that
double as a protective cover. This way you’ll always have a keyboard with
you (sold separately).
Digital pen
Take notes and mark up documents using the digital pen.
Two cameras and a
microphone
Two cameras and a microphone make it easy to make phone calls and
record videos using your Surface.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Connect to a wireless network and use Bluetooth devices such as mice,
printers, and headsets.

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Kickstand
Flip out the kickstand when you want to be productive or kick back and have
some fun.
Stereo speakers, headset
jack, and volume
Listen to music, conference calls, or audio books using apps from the Windows
Store or Internet Explorer.
Ports
Yes, Surface has ports.
Full-size USB 3.0 port
You can use USB accessories—like a mouse, a printer, a 4G USB dongle, or
an Ethernet adapter—with your Surface.
microSDXC card slot
Use the microSDXC card slot on the right edge to transfer files or for extra
storage (currently up to 64 GB).
Mini DisplayPort
Share what’s on your Surface by connecting it to an HDTV, monitor, or
projector (video adapters required and sold separately).

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Software
And there are plenty of apps for work and play.
Apps
Surface Pro comes with a great collection of pre-installed apps, plus more
from the Windows Store.
Programs
Run the programs you’ve been using with Windows 7. Run the full Office
suite and your specialized business programs.
What is Windows 8 Pro?
Surface Pro come pre-installed with Windows 8 Pro, which is Windows 8 plus:
Data protection with BitLocker and BitLocker To Go.
Domain join, so you can connect to your corporate or school network.
Remote Desktop Connection hosting, so you can connect to Surface Pro from another PC.
Surface accessories
Accessories add to your experience with Surface.
Keyboards
Add a unique click-in keyboard that doubles as a cover.
There are two types to choose from (sold separately):
Touch Cover is a super-thin, pressure sensitive keyboard
and trackpad. Express your personal style by choosing a
color or design. To have a look at what’s available, see
Covers on Surface.com. 1
Type Cover is a slim version of a traditional laptop
keyboard with moving keys and trackpad buttons.
Both keyboards work with Surface Pro and Surface RT.
1 Colors and designs vary by market.

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Video adapters
Surface video adapters let you connect your Surface
to an HDTV, monitor, or projector (adapters are sold
separately).
Learn more about this in the Connect Surface to a
TV, monitor, or projector section of this guide.
Power supply
Surface Pro includes a 48-watt power supply with a USB charging port.
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.
To learn more, see Wedge Touch Mouse Surface Edition on Surface.com.
To find out how to connect this mouse to your Surface, see Wedge Touch
Mouse Surface Edition at Surface.com.
Ethernet adapter
You can use the Surface Ethernet adapter to connect your Surface Pro to a
wired network using an Ethernet network cable. For more info about this, see
Connect to a wired network in this guide.
To learn more, see Ethernet Adapter on Surface.com.
Find out about all of the Surface accessories at Surface.com/Accessories.

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Setup
Ready to set up Surface? Grab your Surface and let’s go!
Note It’s best to have a wireless network available when you set up Surface.
Plug in and turn on
Plug in Surface and turn it on. Here's how:
1. If you have one, attach the Touch Cover or Type Cover keyboard to your Surface. When the
keyboard gets close to Surface, it clicks into place.
2. Flip out the kickstand on the back of Surface.
3. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet or power strip.
4. Connect the power cord on the lower right side of your Surface.
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.

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Surface setup
Setup runs the first time you turn on Surface. During setup you'll be able to customize things like the language,
color, and name for your Surface. You can change these things later if you'd like.
Two key things happen during setup:
You connect to a wireless network.
Setup finds and displays the available wireless networks so that you can get online.
You create a user account for Surface.
We recommended using a Microsoft account—an email address and password. When you sign in with a
Microsoft account, your Surface lights up with content from Microsoft services such as SkyDrive,
Hotmail, Messenger, and Xbox, as well as your contacts and calendar from your email account.
Already have a Microsoft account? A Microsoft account (formerly known as a Windows Live ID) is the email
address and password that you use to sign in to Microsoft services like Outlook.com, SkyDrive, Xbox, or your
Windows Phone. If you've used these services, then you already have a Microsoft account.
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).
Join a domain, workgroup, or homegroup Once setup is complete, you can join a network domain,
workgroup, or homegroup. For info about how to do this, see the Networking section of this guide.
To learn more about local, domain, and Microsoft accounts, see the Accounts section in this guide.
Lock screen and signing in
When you turn on or wake Surface, you'll see the Windows lock screen. To dismiss the lock screen, press a key
or swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Next you'll see the Windows sign-in screen. Here you'll sign in using the account you created during setup. For
more info about signing in, see the Sign in topic in this guide.
After you sign in to Windows, you'll see the Start screen. What is the Start screen? See the next section to find
out.

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The basics
There are a few things you need to know to get around Windows 8.
Important If you read nothing else in this guide, be sure and read this section and practice on your Surface.
Start screen: Your favorite things
The Start button from previous versions of Windows has
been replaced with the Start screen. Start is your new
home base. This is where you open all your apps and
programs.
Each tile on Start is connected to a person, app, website,
playlist, or whatever else is important to you.
Watch closely! This isn't a wall of static icons. The tiles
animate with the latest information—such as status
updates, new email messages, and appointments—and
you'll see live updates before you even open a single app.
You can pin as many tiles to Start as you want and move them where you want. Find out all about this in the
Personalize your Surface section of this guide.
To go to the Start screen, do any of the following:
Touch Press the Windows logo on 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.

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Charms, commands, and switching between apps
When you swipe in from the different edges of the screen, different things happen.
Right edge: Charms
Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to see the
charms. Charms help you do the things you do most
often, like search, share, print, and change settings.
The charms are always available on the right side of your
screen—just swipe in to see them.
Learn more about the charms later in this section.
Top or bottom edge: App commands
Swipe up from the bottom or down from the top edge of
the screen to see a bar of commands related to where
you are and what you’re doing.
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.

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Touch: tap, slide, and beyond
Now that you know about swiping in from the edge, here are some more things to know about touch:
What we say
How to do it
What it does
Tap
Tap once on something.
Opens what you tap.
Press and hold
Press and hold your finger on something for
a couple seconds, and when a box appears
let go.
Shows options related to what you’re
doing (the same as a right-click with a
mouse).
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
move them apart.
Zooms in or out of a website, map, or
picture.

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What we say
How to do it
What it does
Rotate
Put two or more fingers on an item and then
turn your hand.
Rotates things that can be rotated.
Slide to rearrange
Tap and drag an item to a new location, and
then let go.
Moves an item, just like dragging with a
mouse does.
To learn how to rearrange tiles on Start,
see Customize the Start screen section in
this guide.
Swipe to select
Slide an item a short distance, opposite to
how the page scrolls. (For example, if the
screen scrolls left to right, slide the item up
or down.) A quick, short movement works
best.
Selects an item, like an app tile or photo.
Do this at the top or bottom of an app
window to show app commands.
Swipe from edge
Swipe in from the edge of the screen.
For info about this, see the previous topic.

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How do I right-click using touch?
The equivalent of a right-click with your mouse is to press and hold your finger on something for a couple
seconds, then let go and tap the option you want.
To try this out, try copying and pasting text using touch.
Copy, and paste using touch
Here’s how to copy and paste text using touch:
Select text Tap a word. To extend the selection, press and hold either circle and slide your finger. Let go
when the selection is what you want.
Copy Now, tap the highlighted text and then tap Copy.
Paste Move to where you want to insert the text. Press and hold a couple seconds, then let go and tap
Paste.
Tip
You can also press Ctrl+C to copy and Ctrl+V to paste.
The charms: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings
No matter where you are, the charms help you do the things you do most often—like search, share links and
photos, print, and change settings. The charms are context sensitive, meaning that what you can do depends on
where you are. 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.

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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.
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).