Microsoft V900 - Manual

© 2013 Microsoft Page 3 Power supply  Surface RT includes a 24-watt power supply.  Surface Pro includes a 48-watt power supply with a built-in USB charging port. The Surface 48-watt power supply with a USB charging port can be purchased separately and used with either Surface RT or Surface Pro. Fo...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 4 Setup Ready to set up your Surface? Let’s go! 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 kick...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 5 Windows setup Windows 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 will be able to make changes later if you'd like. Two key things happen during setup: 1. You connect t...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 6 Add your email accounts The first time you start the Mail app, you're prompted to set up an account. You can add accounts from Outlook, Hotmail, Google, AOL, Yahoo!, and even your work email. To add an email account to the Mail app: 1. From the Start screen, tap or click Mail...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 7 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 mail and address book to the cloud so that you can access your inbox from anywhere. For info, see the topic Move your mail and conta...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 8 Introducing Surface Once you've set up Surface, here are a few things you should know. Touch, keyboard, mouse, and pen With Surface, you can easily switch between touch, keyboard, mouse, and pen. Use whichever you want when you want.  Touch Like a smartphone, you can interac...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 9 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, and change settings. The charms are always available on the right side of your screen (from Start or any app). Find out more in the Charms...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 10 To get to the desktop:  With touch , from the Start screen, tap or click Desktop . (It is a tile.)  With a keyboard , press the Windows logo key +D. Go to the desktop when you need to do things like access a network location, use Control Panel, or work with files. Use File...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 11 Connect devices or a second screen Surface Pro and Surface RT are compatible with many devices. For more info, see the Device compatibility section in this guide.  USB Your Surface includes a full-size USB port, so you can connect a printer , camera, music player, a mouse, ...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 12 Get to know the new Windows Read this section to learn about what's new in Windows 8 and Windows RT. Start screen: Your favorite things The Start screen has all of the information you care about in one place, such as your contacts, the weather, and the next appointment on yo...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 13 Touch: swipe, tap, and beyond These are some new touch interactions that you can use with Windows: 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 down for a few seconds. Shows options related to ...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 14 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. Like dragging with a mouse. To try this, se...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 15 Copy and paste using touch To select text using touch, tap a word then drag the circles at each end of the highlighted text to extend the selection. To copy the text, tap and hold the highlighted text until a box appears, then release your finger and tap Copy . To paste the ...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 16 Here's what you can do with the charms: Search Search for anything. Search the app you're in, another app, or search Surface for an app, setting, or file. For more info, see the How to search section below. Share Share files and info with people you know or send info to anot...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 17 To search for messages in the Mail app: 1. Open the Mail app from the Start screen. 2. Open the Search charm and type what you want to find in the search box. To search for something on the Internet from anywhere:  Open the Search charm, type what you want to find then choo...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 18 Share photos, links, and more The Share charm is a quick way to share files and info with people you know and to send info to other apps. It's available anywhere in Windows, so you don't have to stop what you're doing to share things like your latest vacation photos or an ar...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 19 Get to know Surface Battery and power Surface comes with an internal lithium-ion battery so you can take it with you on the go. How much battery charge is left? The battery status appears in a few different places.  Lock screen When you wake up Surface, the battery status a...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 21 For info on changing when the screen dims and turns off, see The touchscreen section in this guide. Lock To lock Surface, do any of the following:  Press the power button or close the cover.  Tap your name in the upper-right corner of the Start screen, and then tap Lock. ...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 22 To change when the screen dims or turns off: 1. Open the Search charm, type edit power plan , and then tap or click Settings . 2. Tap or click Edit power plan in the search results. 3. Choose the display settings that you want to use when your Surface is running on battery a...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 23 Adjust screen brightness By default, Surface automatically adjusts screen brightness for the light conditions. You can change this or set the brightness to whatever you’d like. Here’s how: 1. Open the Settings charm, and then tap or click Change PC settings . 2. Tap or click...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 24 Hide the keyboard To hide the on-screen keyboard:  Tap an area where text can’t be typed. –or–  Tap the Keyboard key in the lower-right corner and then tap the image with the down arrow. Tips  Use keyboard shortcuts by tapping the Ctrl key and then tapping another key. Fo...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 25 Tips  To quickly pause audio, press the volume rocker and then tap the on-screen pause button.  To mute audio, press the mute key on Touch Cover or Type Cover (F1). Add sound accessories The headset jack works for both audio output and microphone input. You can plug headph...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 26 Keyboard, mouse, and pen Keyboard covers You can choose from two keyboards for your Surface: Touch Cover or Type Cover. Both keyboard covers magnetically attach to Surface. To attach Touch Cover or Type Cover, simply bring the two close together. When Touch Cover gets close,...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 27 Type Cover Type Cover is a slim version of a traditional keyboard with moving keys. It gives you the speed and feel of a laptop keyboard, coupled with portability. Just like the Touch Cover keyboard, Type Cover magnetically clicks into place and doubles as a cover for your S...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 28 How do I change the trackpad settings? 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 in...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 30 All about apps Like the Start button in previous versions of Windows, the Start screen is where you start apps. To open an app or program, tap or click its tile on the Start screen. You can open apps from the Windows Store and desktop apps from the Start screen. What are des...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 31 People More than just an address book, the People app displays feeds from social networks and helps you keep in touch with one tap email, text, and calling. For more info, see the topic People app: Stay in touch on Surface.com. Photos See your photos and videos in one place,...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 32 Internet Explorer Surface comes with two versions of Internet Explorer: a modern, touch-friendly version and a desktop version. This way you can easily surf the web from the Start screen or the desktop. For more info, see Browse the web with Internet Explorer on Surface.com....

© 2013 Microsoft Page 33 Show app commands Swipe up from the bottom or down from the top edge of the screen, then choose the command you want. Commands can also appear when you swipe down on or right-click an item like a tile or photo. Another way to show app commands is by tapping two fingers anywh...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 34 Switch to an app you were using recently  With touch , swipe in from the left edge without lifting your finger, and then push the app back toward the left edge. You'll see the apps you've used recently. Tap the app you want.  With a mouse , move the pointer into the upper-...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 35 It’s still a good idea to close desktop apps when you're done using them, particularly before shutting down your Surface. Use two apps side by side (snap apps) Keep an eye on your music playlist while you work on a report. Compare your favorite team's schedule with your own ...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 36 Install apps 1. Open the Store app from the Start screen. 2. Find the app that you want to install. Drag your finger across the screen to see more apps. Don’t see the app you want? Type the app name that you’re looking for. When you see it, tap or click the app name. 3. Tap ...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 37 Tip To see all of your apps, go to Start and swipe down from the top edge of the screen (or right-click), and then tap or click on All apps . Surface Pro: Install a desktop program You can install Windows 7 programs from websites, a CD or DVD, or from a network. For info abo...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 38 Accounts A user account is a collection of settings that you use to interact with your Surface and personalize Windows to work the way you want. When 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 ...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 39 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 with a Microsoft account, your PC can connect to the cloud, and many of the settings, preferences, and apps asso...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 40 Family Safety Family Safety is an integrated part of Windows 8 and Windows RT, so it's easier than ever to keep track of when and how your kids use the PC. You can set limits on exactly which websites, apps, and games they're allowed to use. To turn on Family Safety, you—or ...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 41 Sign in If you don’t use Surface for a few minutes the screen turns off and locks, just like a smartphone. When this happens, you’ll need to unlock your Surface to use it. Unlock Surface and sign in 1. Dismiss the lock screen by swiping up from the bottom edge of the screen ...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 42 3. Confirm your current password and then you can create a PIN. Now you can quickly sign in using your four-digit PIN. Notes  If you add a work email account to your Surface, security policies may require you to have a password instead of a PIN or picture password.  If you...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 43 Personalizing Surface In Windows 8 and Windows RT, there are a few new places to show your favorite pictures and choose your colors. Change your background, colors, and account picture On the Start screen, you can change the background and color. The background shows up only...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 44 When you come across a website, contact, or folder that you want to add to Start, here's how:  To pin a website or contact from an app, open the app commands and tap or click Pin to Start .  To pin a folder, open it in File Explorer , press and hold or right-click it, and ...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 45 You can choose which apps run in the background and show notifications on the lock screen. Here’s how: 1. Open the Settings charm, and then tap or click Change PC settings . 2. Tap or click Personalize , and then choose which apps you want to appear and the lock screen.

© 2013 Microsoft Page 46 Connect devices You can connect PC accessories and printers to your Surface. Printing When you connect a printer to your Surface or add a new printer to your home network, you can start printing right away. Windows supports most printers without downloading a printer driver....

© 2013 Microsoft Page 47 How do I print something? Once you add a printer, you’re ready to print. To print from a Windows Store app: 1. Open what you want to print. For example, open a picture in Photos, a web page in Internet Explorer, or an email message in Mail. 2. Open the Devices charm, and the...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 48 Add, view, and manage your devices and printers You can add wired and wireless devices, see all connected devices, and troubleshoot a device that isn't working properly in the Devices and Printers section of Control Panel in the desktop. Devices can include mobile phones, mu...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 49 Tips  When connecting a phone, make sure your phone is unlocked and showing the Bluetooth settings screen.  If you add a Bluetooth keyboard, you can disable your Touch Cover or Type Cover by folding it back or removing it.  If Windows doesn’t find a device, see the follow...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 51 Storage, files, and backup Surface RT comes in two storage configurations: 32 GB and 64 GB. Surface Pro comes in 64 GB and 128 GB. How much local storage space do I have? To see how much storage space you have available: 1. Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC set...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 52 USB flash drive or hard drive You can insert a USB flash drive or external storage device into the full-size USB port on Surface. To open files from a USB flash drive or external hard drive: 1. Insert a USB flash drive or hard drive into the USB port on your Surface. Surface...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 53 Tips  The default save location for Office 2013 apps is SkyDrive (when you’re signed in with a Microsoft account).  To learn more about SkyDrive, see the topic Your files on SkyDrive on Windows.com. Files and folders Use File Explorer (previously called Windows Explorer) t...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 54 Connect to a network computer Surface can access music, pictures, videos, and documents on computers that are part of a network. For more info, see Accessing files on other computers section in this guide. Use a USB flash drive or microSD memory card You can also move files ...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 56 Networking Surface has built-in Wi-Fi that you can use to connect to a wireless network. Once connected, you can browse the Internet, get apps from the Windows Store, send email, and access other computers and devices on your network. Connect to a wireless network Use the fo...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 57 Join a homegroup A homegroup is a group of PCs on a home network that can share devices (such as printers), and libraries (your Documents, Pictures, Music, and Video libraries). Using a homegroup makes sharing easier. Your homegroup is protected with a password that you can ...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 58 3. Under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, tap or click Change settings . You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice. 4. On the Computer Name tab, tap or click Change . Alternatively, click Network ID to use the Join a Domain or Workgroup...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 59 Notes  PCs that are turned off, hibernating, or asleep won't appear as part of the homegroup.  For more info about sharing files and folders on a network, see the topic Share files and folders on a network on Windows.com. Airplane mode If you’re traveling on an airplane or...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 60 Surface and Windows Updates You don't have to search for updates online or worry that critical fixes for Windows might be missing from your Surface. Windows Update automatically installs important updates as they become available.  Windows RT: Automatic updating is always o...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 61 Surface Pro: Change Windows Update settings You can set Windows Update to install recommended updates automatically or to just let you know that they're available. Windows Update won't add any apps without asking for your permission or take away anything you already have. To...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 62 Clean and care for Surface To keep your Surface looking and working great, clean the touchscreen and keyboard frequently, and keep Surface covered when you’re not using it. Touchscreen care Scratches, finger grease, dust, chemicals, and ultraviolet light can affect the perfo...

© 2013 Microsoft Page 63 Battery care Surface has an internal lithium-ion battery.  Operating temperature Surface is designed to work between 32°F and 95°F (or 0°C to 35°C). Lithium-ion batteries are sensitive to high temperatures, so keep your Surface out of the sun and don’t leave it in a hot car...