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1. Windows com Weather MJ See the latest conditions and forecasts Get a weather reports from multiple providers For Ib See Weather app on Windows com Flipboard Flipboard is your personal magazine It collects in a single place the news stories articles videos and photos you care about Health amp Fitness This app has over 1 000 exercise videos and exercise and diet trackers For more info see Health amp Fitness app on Windows com Read files in PDF and XPS formats For more info see Reader app on Windows com Problems with an app If you re having problems running an app try the suggestions in Troubleshoot problems with an app on Windows com O 2014 Microsoft Page 94 Surface Additional info you should know This section includes a few more things that would be helpful for you to know Windows Updates Windows Update automatically installs important updates as they become available If a restart is needed to finish installing an update you ll see a message on your lock screen like this Windows Update Your PC will restart in 2 days to finish installing important updates When you see this message do any of the following e On the Start screen tap or click Power gt Update and restart e From the lock screen tap the Power icon and then Update and restart e Do nothing and Windows will install the updates and restart Surface in 2 days Manually check for Windows updates 1 Open t
2. e Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Lock screen in the right pane under Personalize For more info see Personalize your PC on Windows com Notifications There are many ways to see when you have new email messages calendar events status updates and Tweets You have notifications in the upper right corner and on the lock screen Hide notifications To hide notifications for a while tap the Settings tile or open the Settings charm and then tap Notifications Additional notification settings are in PC settings e Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Search and apps gt Notifications For more info about notifications see the topic How to manage notifications for Mail Calendar and People on Windows com Lock screen app notifications To choose which apps show notifications on the lock screen 1 Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt PC and devices gt Lock screen 2 Under Lock screen apps choose the apps you want on your lock screen 2014 Microsoft Page 54 Surface Add a language By adding a language you can change the language that you use to read and write in Windows apps and the web e To learn all about this see Add a language or keyboard on Windows com e Ifyou want to use different languages in the Office apps see Office 2013 language options on Office com Desktop background colors and sounds To change t
3. Surface Pen you can quickly jot down notes in OneNote even while Surface is locked See Surface Pen for more info 2014 Microsoft Page 2 Kickstand Wi Fi and Bluetooth Two cameras and two microphones Stereo speakers and headset jack Surface Flip out the Surface Pro 3 kickstand to any angle and work or play comfortably at your desk on the couch or while giving a hands free presentation Choose the angle that s right for you See Kickstand for more info Surface supports standard Wi Fi protocols 802 11a b g n ac and Bluetooth 4 0 Low Energy technology This means you can connect to a wireless network and use Bluetooth devices such as keyboards mice printers and headsets Two 5 megapixel cameras for recording videos and taking pictures Both cameras record video in 1080p with a 16 9 aspect ratio widescreen Each camera has a privacy light so there are no surprises See Camera for more info Noise cancelling microphones make it easy to make calls and record video with sound See Sound features for more info With stereo speakers with Dolby enhanced sound you can join online meetings and listen to music podcasts and audio books Need a bit more privacy Plug your favorite headset into the headset jack See Sound features in this guide for more info Back microphone Back privacy light Back camera l microSD card slot 2014 Microsoft Page 3 Ports Software Processor Storage
4. Surface Surface Pen Write and draw naturally with your Surface Pen With over 250 levels of pressure sensitivity and Palm Block technology this pen has the heft and feel of a high quality traditional pen The tip works as a capacitive pen and has Bluetooth technology built in to support OneNote and other features For more info on using Surface Pen with OneNote see Take notes or draw with OneNote and OneNote this guide Surface Pen also works great with Office apps such as Word Excel and PowerPoint For more info see Use a pen to draw write or highlight text on a Windows tablet on Office com Surface Pen features Surface Pen has three buttons and a tip e Top button a To on Click the top button to open OneNote even if your Surface is locked SS j Bluetooth technology links your Surface Pen to your Surface so when you click the button your Surface responds instantly e Right click button Acts just like right clicking a mouse In apps like OneNote click this button once to bring up a menu to choose pen color thickness and other options Or click and hold to select text e Eraser button Hold down the eraser button and move the tip over the area you want to erase O Right click button e Tip O Eraser button The fine tip along with Palm Block technology and multi point sensitivity in your Surface lets you write and draw naturally Wondering about the coin cell batteries or need to pair your pe
5. For more info about how to personalize your Surface see Personalize your PC Create tiles for your favorites You can pin websites contacts and apps to the Start screen Here s how e Pina website See Your web favorites in this guide e Pina contact Select a contact in the People app swipe down from the top edge of the screen and then tap Pin to Start e Pin an app Swipe up from the center of the Start screen to see all your apps Press and hold an app for a moment then choose Pin to Start 2014 Microsoft Page 53 Surface Rearrange resize unpin and group tiles You can rearrange and resize the tiles unpin the ones you don t use and create groups of tiles Here s how e From Start swipe down from the top edge of the Start screen and then tap Customize Then do any of the following e Move a tile Tap tap and hold a tile then drag it where you want it e Resize a tile Tap and hold or right click a tile tap Resize along the bottom and then choose a size e Turn off a live tile Tap and hold or right click a tile then tap Turn live tile off e Unpin from Start Tap and hold or right click a tile then tap Unpin from Start To find out how to create and name groups of tiles see Start screen on Windows com Change your lock screen Your lock screen can include a picture a slide show of pictures and app notifications such as your next calendar appointment Here s where you can change your lock screen settings
6. HELPAND TROUBLESHOOTING aci lidia REN 102 TIAS MP E T EC E T E SPE EER 102 2014 Microsoft Page v Surface Meet Surface Pro 3 Surface Pro 3 is the tablet that can replace your laptop Connect to a broad variety of accessories printers and networks just like you always have Run touch friendly apps and your favorite Windows 7 programs with the security and manageability you expect from a PC About this guide We hope this guide helps you get the most out of your Surface Pro 3 To search for a topic Swipe down from the top edge of the screen tap Find type what you want to find 2014 Microsoft Page 1 Surface Surface Pro 3 features Front microphone Front privacy light Mini DisplayPort Front camera Full size Power i 3 0 port speaker L f Headset jack 7 Volume 7 i 1 h h l 1 4 1 O ea HI Va Ki TA A rn M A A i R A h q OM j A q 3 1 j A h 1 Cha rging port Kickstand Windows Pen button The 12 touchscreen with its 3 2 aspect ratio and 2160 x 1440 resolution display is Touchscreen l l i l i great for watching HD movies browsing the web and using Office apps sold separately Multi touch lets you use your fingers to select zoom and move things around See Touchscreen for more info Surface Pen Enjoy a natural writing experience with a pen that feels like an actual pen With
7. IM Organize Mew Section 1 J P All your info Send a page or share a notebook Open the Share charm to email the notebook page you re viewing Or to get a link to an entire notebook that you can paste into an email or file tap and hold or right click the notebook in your list of notebooks to open the app commands Then tap or click Copy Link to Notebook at the bottom of the screen What others see when you share depends on the settings you ve used on the OneDrive folder your notebook is in For more info see Share files and folders and change permissions on Windows com Don t want to share Your notebooks are private unless you decide to share them Collaborate using OneNote desktop app OneNote desktop offers more ways to share including group notebooks that a group of people can use to collaborate You can even work together in a group notebook that everyone shares during a meeting Learn more by watching the video Share your notebook on Office com Use radial menus to display OneNote commands While you re working in OneNote you ll notice round icons appearing in your notes For example These icons show up whenever you tap notes or objects on a page select text or pictures or do other things in your notebook When you tap these types of icons a radial menu appears showing you a wheel of commands that are based on whatever you re working on or whatever you currently have selected The commands on these menus can change de
8. If your printer isn t listed choose Add a printer gt Add a device e If Windows doesn t find your printer see Troubleshoot printing on Surface com 4 Choose your printing options and then tap or click Print To print from a desktop app such as Office e Find the Print command in the app or press Ctrl P More print info e Print and scan from Surface on Surface com e Install a printer on Windows com e Take a screen shot print screen in this guide e Share and print photos on Windows com How do scan something You can use the Scan app with a scanner to scan pictures or documents to a variety of file formats such as JPG and PNG To open the Scan app e Swipe up from the center of the Start screen and tap Scan O 2014 Microsoft Page 57 Surface Connect to a TV monitor or projector You can connect your Surface Pro 3 to a TV to watch movies on a big screen a projector to share a presentation or another monitor so you can work with multiple apps Stream pictures video and music Depending on what you already have set up you might be ready to stream For example if you have an Xbox 360 on a home network you might be ready to stream In other cases you might need to set up or change your network and connect compatible devices For more info about this see Stream pictures video and music to devices using Play on Windows com Connect to a wireless display 1 Open the Devices charm and then tap or clic
9. LTE For more info see Mobile broadband later in this section Disconnect from a Wi Fi network 1 Open the Settings charm then tap or click the wireless network ail icon 2 Tap or click the network with a Connected status then choose Disconnect 2014 Microsoft Page 64 Surface Connect to a wired network You can use the Surface Ethernet adapter or another Ethernet adapter both sold separately to connect your Surface Pro 3 to a wired network You might need to use a wired connection to join a network domain or you may want to use a wired connection when streaming video or downloading large files To connect to a wired network 1 Plug a USB Ethernet network adapter sold separately into the USB port on Surface Pro 3 along the left edge 2 Plug an Ethernet network cable into the adapter 3 Plug the other end of the network cable into your router or an Ethernet network port 4 Open the Settings charm then tap or click the wired network 8 icon 5 If prompted enter your username and password and then tap Next If you don t know this info check with your network admin 6 To see if you re online go to the Start screen and start Internet Explorer If Surface Pro 3 doesn t connect to the Internet see Connect Surface to a wired network on Surface com Important Surface Pro 3 is compatible with accessories that are certified for Windows 8 1 To see which USB Ethernet adapters are compatible with Surface se
10. an electrical outlet or power strip Then connect the power connector to the charging port either direction is good A light appears when Surface is getting power How much battery charge is remaining You can see the battery status in a few places e Charms Lower left corner of the touchscreen after you open the charms O 2014 Microsoft Page 20 Surface e Lock screen Lower left corner of the lock screen e Desktop taskbar Battery status appears on the desktop taskbar Tap the battery icon to see the percentage remaining When you see a low battery warning plug your Surface Pro 3 into an electrical outlet If you don t recharge the battery Surface will eventually save your work and shut down Notes e It takes 2 4 hours to fully charge your Surface Pro 3 battery from an empty state e Surface Pro 3 can t be charged through the USB port Instead you need to use the included power supply O 2014 Microsoft Page 21 Surface Battery Make it last Here are some ways you can help make your battery last longer e Reduce the screen brightness Open the Settings charm tap or click Screen and then adjust the slider The brighter the screen the more power it uses e Choose a power plan that saves power A power plan is a collection of settings that control how your Surface uses power To learn more about power plans see Power plans Frequently asked questions on Windows com e Turn off or remove devices that
11. apps 2014 Microsoft Page 42 Surface Share photos links and more When you come across something you want to share use the Share charm You can share with a few people or your entire social network or send info to another app Share a link 1 Find a webpage that you want to share using Internet Explorer and then open the Share charm 2 Choose how you want to share the webpage e To post ona social network tap or click People e To email the link to someone tap or click Mail e To bookmark the page to read later tap or click Reading List e To save the link in OneNote tap or click OneNote To share a screenshot open the Share charm tap the arrow and choose Screenshot To change your share setting open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Search and apps gt Share Share photos 1 Open the Photos app and find a photo or photos that you want to share 2 Swipe down or right click a photo to select it 3 Open the Share charm 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 enter an email address and tap or click the Send icon To share a photo or group of photos to a social network the photos need to be on your OneDrive For more info see Store photos in OneDrive and Share and print photos on Windows com Save pages to Reading List When you come across an article or other
12. button on Surface Pen 2 Tap Unlock upper left corner and sign in to Surface you may want to set up a PIN for quick sign in O 2014 Microsoft Page 39 Tips Surface You can snap OneNote beside another app so that you can easily copy things in and out of OneNote To find out how to snap apps see Use apps together in this guide Have a note you use a lot such as a to do list Pin it to the Start screen so you can open it quickly In OneNote tap and hold the note and then tap Pin to Start Note syncing Here s what happens to your notes Connected to the Internet The note is synced to your OneNote notebook in the cloud and available from any OneNote app Not connected to the Internet New and edited notes are saved on your Surface and automatically synced with your OneNote notebook in the cloud later when Surface connects to the Internet Handwriting or drawing When you bring Surface Pen close to the touchscreen a point appears on the screen and the screen ignores other input such as your hand resting on the screen You can relax and write or draw as you would with a regular pen and paper Even if your app doesn t support inking you can use your Surface Pen to enter text by using the handwriting panel in the on screen keyboard Using the on screen keyboard handwriting panel 1 2 3 4 5 Swipe in from the right and then tap or click Settings Tap or click Keyboard Tap or click Touch keyboard and han
13. following e On the Start screen tap or click Power gt Shut down e Open the Settings charm tap or click Power gt Shut down InstantGo Do any of the following e Press and release the power button on your Surface e Don t use Surface for a few minutes e Open the Settings charm tap or click Power gt Sleep e Close your Type Cover for Surface Pro 3 Only Type Cover for Surface Pro 3 puts it into this state If you re using an earlier Typing Cover use one of the other methods above Restart Do either of the following e On the Start screen tap or click Power gt Restart e Open the Settings charm tap or click Power gt Restart Notes e You can also press Ctrl Alt Delete tap or click Power Kd in the lower right corner then choose Sleep Shutdown or Restart e You can also right click the Start button in the lower left corner then choose Shut down or Sign out 2014 Microsoft Page 18 Surface Turn on or wake Power 1 Press and release the power button on your Surface pl The lock screen appears with notifications for apps that have had activity For more info see Notifications in this guide 2 To unlock Surface swipe up from the bottom of the screen or press a key 3 Sign in to Surface Need help See the Accounts and sign in section in this guide Tip You can set the amount of time before a password is needed to unlock your Surface For more info see Choose when a passwo
14. in or out the touchpad If you d rather use a mouse with Surface see Use a mouse in this guide How do change the touchpad settings You can turn off the touchpad turn off edge swiping reverse the scrolling and prevent the cursor from accidently moving while you type For more info see Touchpad A built in mouse on Surface com O 2014 Microsoft Page 32 Surface Sound features Surface has two stereo speakers that face toward you as you look at the screen for listening to music or watching movies The noise cancelling microphones come in handy when making calls or recording videos Or plug your favorite headset with or without a microphone into the headset jack Surface Pro 3 features Dolby audio so that you can enjoy the best audio experience Back microphone Front microphone Headset 7 jack Speaker Speaker 7 Volume 7 Adjust the volume You can control the volume in a few places e Volume Use the volume up volume down button on your Surface e Start screen Open the Settings charm then tap the sound icon and adjust the slider e Desktop taskbar Tap the sound icon on the desktop taskbar lower right corner and adjust the slider e Audio accessories Headphones external speakers and other accessories may have their own volume control e Apps Some apps have a volume control Tip To quickly pause audio in an app from the Windows Store
15. of your Surface It s where you open apps check your calendar mail and more in live tiles and get to your favorite websites From the Start screen you can search for files apps and settings on your Surface and search the web 2014 Microsoft Page 7 Surface To go to Start e Touch Press the Windows li button on the touchscreen or swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Start e Keyboard Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard e Mouse Click the Start button MM in the lower left corner of the screen Open apps e Touch or mouse Tap or click an app tile on the Start screen Or tap or click the Search button next to your account picture and enter an app name e Keyboard Go to Start and enter an app name such as Word or OneDrive You can see all your apps by swiping up from the center of the Start screen Or if you re using a mouse click the arrow in the lower left corner of the screen Switch between open apps You can switch between open apps by swiping in from the left edge of the screen You can keep swiping and each time you ll switch to another app More about this in the Use apps and programs section App commands Where are they Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen or down from the top edge O 2014 Microsoft Page 8 Surface Touch Swipe tap and beyond Tap Swipe Here s a glossary of touch gestures that you can use with Surface Gesture How to do it
16. search for a file on Surface or OneDrive press cM om sm F And to search for a setting press sm W e You can just start typing while you re on the Start screen you don t have to open the Search charm first e To find out how to search using File Explorer see Search for files in File Explorer on Windows com 2014 Microsoft Page 41 Surface Narrow the scope of search By default the Search charm searches for apps files and settings plus content on the web You can also limit your search to a single content type like Files or Settings Here s how 1 Open the Search charm tap or click the arrow above the search box and choose what you want to search for 2 Enter something in the search box Results appear as you type 3 To see more results tap or click the Search A button Search within an app e Tap or click the Search P button in the app If you don t see Search swipe down from the top of the screen to see more commands e n some apps you can use the Search charm Here s how 1 Open the Search charm from an app tap or click the arrow then choose the app name 2 Enter what you want to find in the search box Change search settings You can delete your search history choose how much of your search info is shared with Bing and filter adult content out of your web search results To change your search settings Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Search and
17. set up a File History drive and turn File History on We recommend backing up your files to an external drive or network To set up a drive or network location for your backup see Set up a drive for File History on Windows com O 2014 Microsoft Page 63 Surface Networking Surface Pro 3 has built in Wi Fi that you can use to get online Once you re online you can browse the Internet get apps send email and access other computers and devices on your network Connect to a Wi Fi network 1 Open the Settings charm then tap or click the wireless network EJ icon 2 Tap or click a network name and then choose Connect If you want to connect to this network every time it s in range select Connect automatically 3 If prompted enter your network security key network password and then tap or click Next If you need help finding your wireless network password see How to find your wireless network password on Surface com 4 Choose whether or not you want to connect to other PCs and devices on the network Choose No if you re connecting to a network in a public place like a caf If you have problems connecting to a wireless network see Can t connect to a wireless network on Surface com No Wi Fi networks If a wireless network isn t available you might be able to e Use your phone s Internet connection For info about this see Tethering later in this section e Use a portable wireless router or USB dongle with 3G 4G or
18. the Start screen and enter File Explorer e Tap or click the file folder icon on the taskbar For help using File Explorer see the topic How to work with files and folders on Windows com 2014 Microsoft Page 61 Surface Add files to Surface You can easily add music pictures videos and documents to your Surface Use OneDrive to add files Add files from other computers or your smartphone to your OneDrive so that you can access them from your Surface First add files to your OneDrive Here s how 1 Go to the computer with the files that you want to copy to Surface 2 Goto OneDrive com and upload your files To find out how see Move files to your Surface on Surface com Once files are on OneDrive they re available to you on your Surface whenever you have an Internet connection If you want to be able to use them even when you don t have an Internet connection use the OneDrive app on Surface to copy them onto your Surface Here s how 1 From the Start screen tap or click OneDrive 2 Navigate to the folder with the files that you want 3 Do one of the following e Open Tap or click a file e Download Swipe down on a file or right click and then tap Make offline Files that are available offline are stored locally on your Surface and can be opened without an Internet connection For more info see Using OneDrive on Surface on Surface com Use removable media to add files Music pictures and videos on remo
19. wrote while Surface was locked Write once read everywhere OneNote isn t just for Surface You can install and use it for free on PCs Macs iPads and smartphones like Windows Phone iPhones and Android OneNote keeps everything synchronized See OneNote com for more details For even more OneNote features install or activate OneNote desktop app on your Surface You can do even more things with desktop app like record audio create custom tags work on notebooks in a group and more Once you ve used these features in the desktop app your recordings tags and collaborations are saved in your synced notebooks too Check out the OneNote 2013 training videos at Office com to learn more about using OneNote desktop Check it out at Try Office 365 Home on Office com Find your most recent notes or search for them later when you need them Click the top button on Surface Pen while Surface is unlocked to see your most recent notes Use the Search charm to find text in any of your notes Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap or click above the search box select OneNote and enter the text you want to Search Then tap or click the arrow find 2014 Microsoft Page 79 Surface Many notebooks all in OneNote You can create as many notebooks as you need in OneNote Use sections pages and tags to make things easy to find OneNote All your info gt New Sectio D Recent Notes Page l Project Update
20. you aren t using Many USB devices use power when connected so you might want to unplug devices that you re not using e Turn off Wi Fi If you don t need Wi Fi for a while you can turn it off to conserve battery life To do this open the Settings charm tap the wireless network EJ icon and turn on Airplane mode 36 watt power supply with USB charging port The 36 watt power supply included with your Surface Pro 3 has a USB charging port that you can use to charge other devices like a phone If you want to use a USB device with Surface plug it into the USB port on Surface For info about this see Connect devices in this guide 2014 Microsoft Page 22 Surface The touchscreen The multi touch screen has a 3 2 aspect ratio perfect for watching 1080p HD videos and optimized for multi tasking with up to three side by side apps You can interact with Surface by touching the screen like you would with a smartphone To learn about using touch see Touch Swipe tap and beyond in this guide Manually adjust screen brightness e Open the Settings charm tap or click Screen and then move the slider to adjust the brightness Note A brighter screen uses more power To find out how to get the most from your battery see Tips to save battery power on Windows com Automatically adjust screen brightness e Open the Settings charm and tap or click gt PC and devices gt Power and sleep gt Adjust my screen brightness automati
21. 1 Searching At the Start screen tap or click the Search 2 button or just start typing See How to search in this guide Start menu The Start screen replaces the Start menu in Windows 8 1 You can start any app or p y app program from the Start screen See Find and open apps for more info To access items that used to be on the Start button right click the Start button in the lower left corner Shut down or restart On the Start screen tap or click the Power button and then choose either Shut down or Restart Change settings Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap or click Settings gt Change PC settings Or tap or click Settings on the Start screen It s a tile Control Panel is still available in PC settings For more info see the Change your settings in this guide O 2014 Microsoft Page 12 Task or item Print Close a program See all your apps and programs Install apps and programs Change date and time Surface How to do it in Windows 8 1 Printing from desktop apps hasn t changed To print from a Windows Store app open the Devices charm and select your printer For more info see How do print in this guide To close a Windows Store app drag the app off the bottom of the screen Or if you re using a mouse move the cursor to the top of the screen and click the Close X button in the upper right corner For more info see Use apps and programs in this guide Open the A
22. 2 Tap or click Uninstall If the app is a desktop app choose the app from the list and then tap or click Uninstall App updates App publishers sometimes update their apps to add new features and fix problems The Windows Store can automatically install app updates when they become available To make sure your apps get updated automatically do this 1 From the Store app open the Settings charm then tap or click App updates 2 Make sure Automatically update my apps is set to Yes You can also manually check for app updates at any time tap or click Check for updates 2014 Microsoft Page 51 Surface Install programs from the Internet a CD or a network You can also install desktop apps or programs from a CD or DVD a website or from a network Install from the Internet Make sure you trust the publisher of the app and the website that s offering it In your web browser tap or click the link to the app To install the app immediately tap or click Open or Run and then follow the instructions on your screen To install the app later tap or click Save or Save as to download it Install from a CD or DVD To install an app or program from a CD or DVD connect an external USB optical disc drive to your Surface If the app doesn t start installing automatically open the Search charm enter This PC in the search box then tap or click This PC Open the CD or DVD folder and open the program setup file usually called Setup e
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24. Microsoft Page 101 Surface Help Service and Support Surface help Support For help and support info go to Surface com Support Find answers and share ideas with other Surface enthusiasts online in the Surface Community forum Answers Microsoft com Registration If you haven t registered your Surface go to Register your Surface product on Surface com Warranty and service For warranty info see Surface warranty on Surface com If your Surface needs service see How to get service for Surface on Surface com Windows help e Swipe up from the center of the Start screen and then enter Help and Support e From Start tap or click Help Tips This app has info to help you get up to speed on using Windows e Go online to Windows com App help and troubleshooting App Help When you re in an app open the Settings charm and look for Help If you can t find Help content check the company s website for help info App problems See Troubleshoot problems with an app on Windows com That s it You ve come to the end of this guide We hope you ve found it helpful Check out Surface com Accessories for the latest info on Surface accessories For the latest news about Surface check out our Surface Blog S u rfa as For the latest buzz about Surface follow us e Surface on Twitter e Surface on Facebook e Surface on Pinterest 2014 Microsoft Page 102
25. Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Accounts gt Sign in options Under Password policy choose an item from the list e Microsoft account Choose a time frame or Always require a password e Local account Choose a time frame Always require a password or Never require a password The Password policy setting may not be available if you ve added a work email account to the Mail app or joined a network domain Other sign in options Two more sign in options are available to you PIN and picture password These sign in options may not be available if you ve added a work email account or joined a network domain Create a PIN Instead of typing a password you can sign in quickly with a four digit PIN Here s how 1 2 3 4 Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Accounts gt Sign in options Under PIN tap or click Add Enter your current password and choose OK Enter 4 numbers for your PIN Now you can quickly sign in using your four digit PIN Create a picture password To find out how to create a picture password see Personalize your PC on Windows com 2014 Microsoft Page 47 Surface Sign out or lock Your Surface is automatically locked if you close Type Cover for Surface Pro 3 or don t use Surface for a while Here s how to manually lock or sign out 1 From the Start screen tap or click your account picture upper right corner 2 Choose Sign o
26. Surface Surface Pro 3 User Guide With Windows 8 1 Pro Published June 2014 Version 1 0 EE Microsoft O 2014 Microsoft All rights reserved BlueTrack Technology ClearType Excel Hotmail Internet Explorer Microsoft OneNote Outlook PowerPoint OneDrive Windows Xbox and Xbox Live are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Surface and Skype are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories This document is provided as is Information in this document including URL and other Internet website references may change without notice O 2014 Microsoft Page i Contents MEET SURFACE PROS iscici iani nniiaii aria iii idcdci 1 ABOUT TA SUD id 1 SURFACE PRO UR nT On EEE AUEN 2 SET UP YOUR SURFACE PRO 3 AND SURFACE PEN 0 ceceseseoscsesesesececsesesesececscseseseseosesesesesececsesesesesscsesesesesecseseso 5 SURFACE PENI ETOP EE AEEA AEA EAA AEEA AEEA AAAA AAA EAA EAA AE EA AAAA EAA 5 PLUG IN SURFACE PRO 3 AND TURNO ete 5 SETUP cccccssceccseccesccecccescssscesccesccesccccesccesscesceccsscceaccescesscesecescccecssceseceaecscesscesccencceaccscesccsaccesecetcessceaeceaccesceseceaeceaecesscaceaccencceseceaceseceacceacenscesceacens 6 THE BASICS nica iii ines 7 TOUCH KEYBOARD MOUSE AND PEN ccccccccsccecccecccecceccesccecccescsccesccesccsccsccesccessceccesscesecencce
27. There s a game for everyone in the Windows Store Since Surface Pro 3 includes Surface Pen you can play games like Sudoku crossword puzzles and other games the way you re accustomed to with a pen Here s how to get games 1 On the Start screen tap or click Store 2 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen and then tap Games 3 Tap an app to learn more about the game and install it O 2014 Microsoft Page 50 Surface Family Safety with the Windows Store You can use Family Safety to control which games and apps your child can see and install from the Windows Store You can also allow or block specific apps and games For info about this see Use Family Safety with the Windows Store on Windows com Add or change payment option and see billing history Before you can buy an app you ll need to add a payment method to your account To add or change a payment method 1 From the Store app swipe down from the top edge of the screen and then tap Your account 2 Choose Add payment method or Edit payment method edit any necessary info and then choose Submit To remove a payment method or view your billing history see Edit payment method for the Windows Store and view billing history on Windows com Uninstall an app If you re not using an app you can uninstall it Here s how 1 From the Start screen or Apps view right click the app that you want to uninstall or tap and hold it for a couple seconds e el People
28. What it does Opens selects or activates whatever you tap Similar to clicking with a A mouse UN E A i Tap Tap once on something ae a gt nn pr Tap and hold Press your finger down and hold Shows options related to what you re e for about a second doing like right clicking with a mouse QS A 4 Y Tap tap slide tap and a half Tap then tap and hold Now slide Drags an item you ve tapped or selects your finger in any direction text AT a Wi Eh X K Y i K K YA i Pinch or stretch Touch the screen or an item with Zooms in or out of a website map or two or more fingers and then picture move the fingers toward each other AS ae E UN pinch or away from each other ls y A stretch j D 2014 Microsoft Page 9 Gesture Rotate Slide to scroll mea NiS y j Slide to rearrange DA YN Swipe to select ON O 2014 Microsoft How to do it Put two or more fingers on an item and then turn your hand Drag your finger on the screen Press and briefly drag an item in the direction opposite the way the page scrolls then move it wherever you want For example if the screen scrolls left or right drag the item up or down When you ve moved the item to the new location let it go Swipe an item with a short quick movement in the direction opposite to the way the page scrolls For exampl
29. ace using BitLocker Drive Encryption to help keep it secure Only someone with the right encryption key like a password or PIN can unscramble and read it BitLocker can encrypt your entire hard drive helping to block hackers from stealing your password If your Surface is lost or stolen BitLocker also helps keep other people from accessing your data You can use BitLocker Drive Encryption to help protect your files on an entire drive BitLocker can help block hackers from accessing the system files they rely on to discover your password You can still sign in to Windows and use your files as you normally would To find out how to turn on Bitlocker Drive Encryption for your Surface Pro 3 see Help protect your files with BitLocker on Windows com 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 To get your recovery key go online to BitLocker Recovery Keys For more info see Help protect your files with BitLocker on Windows com Keyboard shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are key combinations that you can use to perform a task such as switching between open apps For a list of shortcuts see Keyboard shortcuts on Windows com Accessibility Ease of Access features let you use your Surface the way you want To see what settin
30. added some people you can e Send them a message or email e Map their address so that you have directions ready to go e Write on their Facebook wall Pin a contact to Start Tap a contact then swipe down from the top of the screen and tap Pin to Start Now you can tap the person s tile on Start to see what s new or contact them Post status updates and Tweets 1 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen and then tap Me 2 Inthe What s new section choose a social network write your message and then tap send ES e You can use the Share charm to share links or photos with your social networks See Share photos links and more in this guide e Need help See People app help on Windows com O 2014 Microsoft Page 75 Surface Calendar and reminders The Calendar app brings all your calendars together in one place Reminders and notifications remind you about events and appointments so that you don t miss a thing To add a calendar Open the Settings charm tap or click Accounts gt Add an account Note Your Google calendar can t be synced with the Calendar app For a workaround see How to see your Google events in the Calendar app on Windows com To change your calendar options open the Settings charm tap or click Options select the calendars you want to show and the colors that you want To switch calendar views swipe down from the top edge of the screen then tap what you want to see Calendar help e Se
31. al outlet or power strip 4 Connect the power connector to the charging port on Surface either direction works A light appears near the end of the connector when Surface is getting power 5 Press and release the power button on your Surface Surface turns on and setup begins 2014 Microsoft Page 5 Surface Power setup Setup runs the first time you turn on Surface Pro 3 During setup you ll choose a language color scheme and name for your Surface You can change these things later Three key things happen during setup e You set up your Surface Pen for use with Surface Pro 3 It just takes a few seconds for your pen to be paired with your Surface using Bluetooth On the pen press and hold the top button until the light near the pen clip flashes When the pairing is successful you ll see the following message on screen Your device is connected e Surface connects to your Wi Fi network If you don t know your wireless password see How to find your wireless network password on Surface com e An account is created on Surface For the best experience we recommend using a Microsoft account You can use your existing Microsoft account or setup can create one for you What is a Microsoft account A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you ll use to sign in to Surface If you ve used Microsoft services in the past you already have a Microsoft account it s the email address you use to sign
32. amera in the same place and step around it until you re out of the way See Camera app and webcams FAQ on Windows com to watch a video showing best practices for taking a panorama Use the Camera Photos or OneDrive apps to view your panoramas You can share links to your panoramas on OneDrive see Share and print photos on Windows com View photos and videos Camera Roll There are lots of ways to see the photos and videos you ve taken with the Camera app e Camera app Swipe to the right to look through your recent photos and videos You can also swipe down from the top edge of the screen and then tap Camera roll e Photos File Explorer or the OneDrive app Go to the Pictures folder and then to the Camera roll folder You can choose to have the photos and videos that you take with Surface automatically uploaded to OneDrive To find out how see Store photos in OneDrive on Windows com 2014 Microsoft Page 84 Surface Edit photos The Photos app can make automatic corrections for you or you can experiment with lighting and color adjustments effects plus cropping and rotating F ae 3 LA v Cy LA q r o a r y Pi gt y EL gt i o 4 P es 1 Open a photo in the Camera Photos or the OneDrive app Swipe down from the top edge of the screen and tap or click Edit Choose from auto and basic fixes light and color adjustments and effects w N Once the pictu
33. amily Safety is an integrated part of Windows so it s easier than ever to keep track of when and how your kids use Surface You can set limits on exactly which websites apps and games they re allowed to use To find out how to turn on Family Safety see Keep your kids safer on the PC on Windows com Manage accounts There are two places you can manage user accounts e PC settings Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Accounts gt Other accounts e Control Panel Open Search on the Start screen enter user accounts and then choose User Accounts from the search results Unlock and sign in Here s how to unlock and sign in to Surface 1 Press a key on your Type Cover for Surface Pro 3 or press and release the power button on your Surface 2 Dismiss the lock screen by swiping up from the bottom edge of the screen or pressing a key 3 If prompted enter the password for your account If you want to sign in with a different account tap or click the Back button e If you can t remember your password see forgot my password on Surface com e Ifyou have a picture password or PIN tap or click Sign in options to choose another sign in method e If you re locked out and need your BitLocker recovery key see BitLocker recovery key in this guide O 2014 Microsoft Page 46 Surface Choose when a password is required You can choose when a password is required to sign in to Surface Here s how 1 2
34. an merge it with your Microsoft account by following the on screen instructions 3 Add your contacts To find out how see Skype on Surface on Surface com OneDrive Your personal cloud OneDrive is online storage that comes with your Microsoft account It s like an extra hard drive that s available from any of the devices you use When you save your documents photos and other files on OneDrive they re available from any web connected device for example your smartphone or any PC OneDrive is also a great way to share files with other people To learn more see OneDrive in this guide O 2014 Microsoft Page 16 Surface Customize your Start screen You can make Surface reflect who you are and what you care about You can rearrange the Start screen in any way you like and choose the colors and pictures that reflect your personal style For info about this see the Personalize Surface section in this guide O 2014 Microsoft Page 17 Surface Get to know Surface Pro 3 Now that you ve added your accounts let s go a little deeper Power states On off InstantGo and hibernation Here s a quick overview of the Surface Pro 3 power states State What to do On or wake Press and release the power button on your Surface If nothing happens connect the power supply and press the power button again If your Surface still doesn t turn on see Surface Pro won t turn on on Surface com Off or shut down Do either of the
35. and Memory TPM Sensors Accessories Surface Full size USB 3 0 port Connect USB accessories like a mouse printer or an Ethernet adapter See Connect devices for more info microSD card reader Use the microSD card reader along the right edge for extra storage or transferring files See Storage files and backup for more info Mini DisplayPort 1 2 Share what s on your Surface Pro 3 by connecting it to an HDTV monitor or projector video adapters sold separately See Connect to a TV monitor or projector for more info Charging port and 36 watt power supply Connect the included 36 watt power supply when your battery is low See Charging in this guide for more info Cover port Add Type Cover for Surface Pro 3 sold separately so you ll always have a keyboard with you Thin and light Type Cover even helps protect your touchscreen while you re on the go For more info see Type Cover Windows 8 1 Pro To learn about the latest features see Meet Windows on Windows com Apps Surface Pro 3 comes with many built in apps explore your apps on your Start screen You can install more apps from the Windows Store You can also install and run the desktop apps you re familiar with like Microsoft Office Ath generation Intel Core i3 i5 17 Choose from 64GB or 128GB storage with 4GB RAM or 256GB or 512GB storage with 8GB RAM In addition to the internal storage included with Surface Pro 3 you can add more For inf
36. ane of File Explorer Additional storage options In addition to the internal storage you can use the following storage options OneDrive online storage OneDrive is cloud storage that comes with your Microsoft account You can save files from your apps directly to OneDrive When you open or save a file just choose OneDrive as the location It might already be selected Or you can use the OneDrive app see the OneDrive section to learn more about this To see how much space you have on OneDrive e Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt OneDrive gt File storage USB flash drive or hard drive Insert a USB flash drive or hard drive into the USB port on Surface O 2014 Microsoft Page 60 Surface microSD card You can add additional storage by using a microSD microSDHC or microSDXC card The microSD card slot is behind the kickstand microSD card slot Save files on another computer on your network You can open and save files to computers on your network For more info see Share files and folders on Windows com This way files don t take up space on your Surface Files and folders When you need to delete copy move or rename files you can use the OneDrive app or File Explorer e OneDrive app From the Start screen tap OneDrive To learn more see the OneDrive section in this guide e File Explorer To open File Explorer do either of the following e Swipe up from the center of
37. appear in the Music app If your music is on another computer that s part of your home network homegroup you can join the homegroup and listen to music without copying files to your Surface For help copying music to your Music folder see Add files to Surface in this guide Playlists For help creating playlists see Music app on Windows com Want bigger sound Connect external speakers to the headset jack or USB port on Surface or wirelessly connect speakers with Bluetooth wireless technology See Connect devices in this guide for more info Stream music When you re signed in with your Microsoft account you can stream millions of songs for free You ll hear some ads when you re listening to songs you don t own and there s some fine print you should read about streaming limits To stream music Tap or click Explore choose a new album or use Search 2 to find an artist album or song that you want to play Internet required ISP fees apply Free music streaming Xbox Music Pass and Xbox Music aren t available in all countries or regions See Xbox com Music for more info Xbox Music Pass If you want to stream music without hearing ads and be able to download songs to your Surface Windows Phone or Xbox try a subscription for Xbox Music Pass O 2014 Microsoft Page 86 Surface Create a radio station Radio creates a dynamic playlist of songs from similar artists To create a new station Tap or click Radio tap Create new s
38. cally Choose when the screen turns off If you don t use Surface for a few minutes the screen turns off To adjust this setting see Change when the screen dims or turns off earlier in this guide Landscape or portrait When you rotate Surface the screen content changes to the new orientation This way you can use landscape for webpages and portrait for reading a book 2014 Microsoft Page 23 Surface Lock the screen orientation If you don t want the screen content to rotate you can lock the screen orientation Here s how If you want to lock screen orientation 1 Rotate Surface the way you want it 2 Open the Settings charm and then tap Screen 3 Tap the Screen rotation icon O Ca A lock appears on the Screen icon when rotation is locked Find more display settings e On the Start screen tap or click PC settings gt PC and devices gt Display You can also use Search amp to find more display settings For info about this see Search for a setting in this guide Copy and paste using touch Here s how to copy and paste text using touch 1 Select text Tap a word and then drag either circle to extend the text selection Or double tap and hold then drag to select the text 2 Copy Press and hold the selection for a couple seconds and then let go and tap Copy 3 Paste Move to where you want to paste the text Press and hold a couple seconds then let go and tap Paste 2014 Microsoft Page 24
39. ce Set up what s on your screens 1 Open the Devices charm and then tap or click Project 2 Choose one of these options e PC screen only You ll see everything on your Surface When you re connected to a wireless projector this option changes to Disconnect e Duplicate You ll see the same thing on both screens e Extend You ll see everything spread over both screens and you can drag and move items between the two e Second screen only You ll see everything on the connected screen and your Surface screen will be blank Notes e Surface Pro 3 includes support for Miracast which allows you to connect to displays wirelessly e For more info about using taskbars and moving apps around see Connect a second monitor or projector on Windows com e Problems or questions See Trouble connecting to a second screen on Surface com 2014 Microsoft Page 59 Surface Storage files and backup Here s what you need to know about storage files and backup How much disk space do have To see how much disk space you have on Surface e Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Search and apps gt App sizes Here you can see how much disk space Is available and how much space each app is using Notes e Pre installed software and apps use a significant amount of storage space See Surface com storage for more details e Free disk space is also shown in File Explorer choose This PC in the left p
40. ck Camera P Comers E 3 Take one or more photos and then tap or click al Insert all 7 gt a For more info see OneNote com and Using OneNote on Surface on Surface com 2014 Microsoft Page 82 Surface Camera Surface Pro 3 has two 5 megapixel cameras for taking pictures and recording videos You can use the front camera for conferencing and video calls and the back camera to record meetings and events Record video with either camera in 1080p HD with a 16 9 aspect ratio widescreen Both cameras are fixed focus so you don t need to worry about focusing A privacy light appears when either camera is on so there are no surprises Back privacy light Back camera Front camera Front privacy light Use the Camera app that s pre installed on Surface or another camera app from the Windows Store search for Camera in the Store app Here s what you need to know about the Camera app To take a photo or record a video e Open the Camera app and then tap the on screen Photo button or Video button Tip When you re recording video you can tap anywhere on the screen to take a picture without stopping the recording Camera options Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to see camera options such as timer exposure and the option to switch cameras A few more camera options are available in Settings open the Settings charm and then choose Options 2014 Microsoft Page 83 Surface Take photo
41. ck out the Xbox SmartGlass app or Xbox One SmartGlass app too it s available for free in the Windows Store and turns Surface into a great second screen companion For more info see the Xbox SmartGlass website The Xbox SmartGlass apps aren t available in all countries or regions To check the availability of the SmartGlass app in your region see the Xbox on Windows feature list O 2014 Microsoft Page 93 More built in apps Surface Here are just some of the additional apps that are pre installed on your Surface Pro 3 News Keep up to date with what s happening in the EZ world using this photo rich app For more info see News app on Windows com Alarms Manage and keep track of time by using alarms timers or a stopwatch For more info see Alarms app on Windows com See your current location zoom in for more detail zoom out for a bigger picture and get directions See Maps app on Windows com Keep up with all the sports and teams you care about with Live Tile updates on your favorite teams Food amp Drink Enjoy hands free cooking mode recipes and tips from celebrity chefs For more info see Food l Drink app on Windows com Reader Finance WW Stay on top of financial news and market AM data from global sources For more info see Finance app on Windows com Reading List Keep track of content that you want to read K A later For more info see Reading List app on
42. content that you d like to read later just share it to Reading List instead of emailing yourself a link Reading List is your personal content library Here s how to save a page to Reading List 1 When you find a webpage that you want to read later open the Share charm and tap or click Reading List 2 Tap or click Add A link to the content is added to Reading List For more info about using Reading List see Reading List app FAQ on Windows com O 2014 Microsoft Page 43 Surface Change your settings PC Settings Most of the settings that you ll want to change can be found in PC settings To open PC settings from Start e On the Start screen tap or click PC settings It s a tile To open PC settings from the Settings charm bar e Swipe in from the right edge of the screen tap or click Settings gt Change PC settings After you ve opened PC settings tap or click a category For example tap or click PC and devices to add a device or Accounts to change account settings If you can t find a setting you can use Search P to find it For more info see Get help with PC settings on Windows com Search for a setting You can use the Search charm to find a setting Here s how 1 Open the Search charm tap the arrow and choose Settings 2 Tap the search box and enter what you want to find For example enter sound to find sound settings 3 If you don t see the setting you want tap or click the Search 2 button to see more r
43. ded to the People app and your appointments appear in the Calendar app For other accounts see People Add contacts below e For info on how to sync Google email contacts and calendar see How to sync Google services on Windows com 2014 Microsoft Page 15 Surface People Add contacts The People app is your universal address book See contacts from all of your address books in one place and get the latest updates from your friends Also sync contacts from the social networks you care about like Facebook LinkedIn and Twitter Get in touch with someone by sending email calling or posting to social media directly from the People app Here s how to add contacts from your accounts 1 Tap or click People from the Start screen 2 Open the Settings charm tap or click Accounts gt Add an account 3 Choose the type of account you want to add and then follow the instructions For more info see People in this guide Skype Add contacts With Skype calls and chat you can stay in touch with anyone on almost any device for free Once you ve added your friends you can make Skype calls and send instant messages Skype may not be available in your country or region Here s how to get started using Skype 1 On the Start screen tap or click Skype 2 Sign in with your Microsoft account and your Messenger friends will be automatically added to your existing list of contacts If you already have a Skype account you c
44. djust the backlighting Type Cover keys have backlighting that turns on when your hands are near the keys and turns off when they leave You can adjust the brightness of the keys and turn backlighting on or off To do this Press this Increase the brightness of the keys Tap the F2 key repeatedly Decrease the brightness of the keys Tap the F1 key repeatedly Turn backlighting off Press and hold the F1 key Turn backlighting on Press and hold the F2 key Function keys If you want to use a function key F1 F12 use the Fn key in combination with a key from the top row For example for F5 press Fn P Function lock unlock Fn Caps If you frequently use function keys you can lock the Fn key so that you don t have to press it each time Press Fn Caps to make the top row of keys be function keys F1 F12 Once locked press the Search key for F5 Press Fn Caps again to unlock the Fn key Function keys on Type Cover For this key Press this For this key Press this Page up Fn Up arrow Page down Fn Down arrow Home Fn Left arrow End Fn Right arrow Increase screen brightness Fn Del Decrease screen brightness Fn Backspace Can I use other Surface Typing Covers with Surface Pro 3 Yes You can also use any of the following Typing Covers e Touch Cover and Touch Cover 2 Super thin pressure sensitive keyboards with a touchpad e Type Cover early model and Type Cover 2 One of the thinnest mechanical keyboards availabl
45. dwriting panel and then tap or click the keyboard icon and then tap or click the handwriting Lf icon Write something on the handwriting panel Your words are automatically converted to text Tap or click Insert to insert your text The handwriting panel adapts to your writing over time becoming more accurate the more you use it For more info see How to use the on screen keyboard on Surface com 2014 Microsoft Page 40 Surface Search share and settings There are charms to help you find things share stuff and change your settings How to search The Search charm uses Bing Smart Search to search your Surface the web and OneDrive plus some apps and the Windows Store Here s how to search 1 Tap or click the Search 2 button next to your account picture on the Start screen and enter what you re searching for As you type you ll see search results and suggestions If you re using a keyboard you can just start typing at the Start screen 2 If you see what you re looking for tap or click it to open it 3 Tosee more results including web results from Bing tap or click the Search P button 4 On the search results page tap or click a search result to open it For example tap a song to start playing it or a webpage to open it Search includes items from the web like webpages and videos files from your Surface and OneDrive apps and Windows settings e Keyboard shortcuts Press sm S to open Search To
46. e Here s how 1 Open the Search charm and tap or click the down arrow and then tap or click Settings 2 Tap the search box enter sound and then choose Change system sounds from the search results O 2014 Microsoft Page 34 Surface Use apps and programs Find and open apps The Start screen is where you go to start apps Surface Pro 3 can run both Windows Store apps like Music Mail and Weather and desktop apps like Word and Excel sold separately To find an app or program on your Surface e Apps view Swipe up from the center of the Start screen or click on the lower left of Start A list of apps appears Enter an app name or scroll to see all your apps e Use Search At the Start screen enter an app name like Skype or Outlook If you don t see the app or program you want tap or click the Windows Store tile on the Start screen or the Windows Store icon in the taskbar see Install apps and programs in this guide You can also start apps from the desktop You can create shortcuts for desktop apps or pin any apps that you frequently use to the taskbar For info about this see How to use the taskbar on Windows com O 2014 Microsoft Page 35 Surface Switch between open apps If you want to keep your Windows Store apps full screen you can quickly switch between open apps Here s how Switch back to a previous app e Touch Swipe in from the left edge of the screen e Touchpad Swipe in from the left
47. e with moving keys e Power Cover The battery you can type on with moving keys It charges while you charge Surface no separate charger required O 2014 Microsoft Page 30 Surface Note These Typing Covers are narrower than the Surface Pro 3 so closing them won t put Surface Pro 3 to sleep You can see all of the Surface Typing Covers sold separately in Accessories on Surface com To find out how to clean the Covers see Cover care in this guide Can use my desktop keyboard with Surface Yes You can use a full size USB or Bluetooth keyboard if you d like For more info see Connect devices in this guide Touchpad Type Cover has a touchpad that you can use like a built in mouse Drag your finger across the touchpad to move the on screen pointer Here are the gestures you can use on the touchpad Move the on screen pointer Drag your finger on the touchpad Tap one finger anywhere on the touchpad or tap the left touchpad button Tap two fingers anywhere on the touchpad or tap the right touchpad button Slide two fingers across the touchpad horizontally or vertically Move an item or select text Tap tap and hold with one finger and then slide Swipe in from the right edge of the touchpad O 2014 Microsoft Page 31 Surface Action Touchpad gesture See your open apps Swipe in from the left edge of the touchpad Move two or more fingers together pinching motion or apart stretching motion on Zoom
48. e if the screen scrolls left or right swipe the item up or down to select it Surface What it does Rotates things that can be rotated Scrolls through what s on the screen like scrolling with a mouse Moves an item like dragging with a mouse Selects an item like an app tile or photo This often brings up app commands Page 10 Gesture How to do it What it does Surface Swipe from edge Starting on the edge swipe in Right edge Opens the charms Left edge Brings in open apps snaps apps shows your recently opened apps or closes apps For more info see Use apps and programs Top or bottom edge Shows commands or closes an app Charms No matter where you are the charms help you do the things you do most often like search share print and change settings 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 Typing Cover Press a charm key from the top row lt F5 F6 F7 Charm keys on Typing Cover Here s what you can do with the charms cA ke Search You can use the Search charm sm S to finds things on Surface OneDrive in apps and on the web If you re on the Start screen click the Search P button next to your account picture For more info see How to search in this guide Sha
49. e type or protocol with an app choose Defaults apps by file type or Default apps by protocol How to restore refresh or reset your Surface If you re having problems with your Surface you can try to restore refresh or reset it Restore is a way to undo recent system changes you ve made Refresh reinstalls Windows keeping your files settings and apps Reset reinstalls Windows but deletes your files settings and apps except for the apps that came with Surface For more info see Restore refresh or reset Surface Pro on Surface com Surface Pro 3 BIOS UEFI and starting from a USB device Surface Pro 3 uses a standard firmware interface called UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface To find out how to access the Surface UEFI firmware settings and boot from a USB device see How do use BIOS UEFI on Surface com 2014 Microsoft Page 98 Accessories Accessories add to your Surface experience Surface Pen included with Surface Pro 3 Reach for your Surface Pen when you re on the go and want to sketch an idea make a list or jot a quick note Need a spare pen Surface Pen is also available for purchase separately Type Cover for Surface Pro 3 Type Cover for Surface Pro 3 sold separately is a unique keyboard that doubles as a protective cover Thin and light with backlit mechanical keys and a touchpad Cover colors vary by region and retailer Other Typing Covers Choose from Type Cover with mechanical
50. e Calendar app help on Windows com or open the Settings charm and tap Help from the Calendar app e For info on how to get notified about upcoming events see How to manage notifications for Mail Calendar and People on Windows com O 2014 Microsoft Page 76 Surface Microsoft Office Office 365 Tap the Office tile on your Start screen to buy activate or try Microsoft Office 365 Here s how 1 Go to the Start screen and tap or click Microsoft Office 2 Tap or click one of the following options e Buy See the different options for buying Office e Activate Enter your Office product key if you ve already bought Office e Try Install a one month trial of Office 365 includes the latest versions of Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook OneNote Access and Publisher Notes e Office 365 isn t available in all countries or regions e Office comes preinstalled on Surface Pro 3 in some countries or regions What s the difference between Office 2013 suites and Office 365 Most Office 365 plans also include the full featured Office 2013 applications which users can install across multiple computers and devices Active Office 365 subscribers receive future rights to version upgrades as a benefit of their subscription Entitlements vary by product To learn more about the difference between the Office 365 plans and Office 2013 suites see see Office Frequently Asked Questions on Office com To learn more about Office 365 or buyi
51. e first two apps Tap or click the left of right side of the screen To learn more about using apps together see Getting around your PC on Windows com O 2014 Microsoft Page 37 Surface Close an app You don t need to close apps from the Windows Store When you switch to another app Windows leaves the app running in the background and will close it eventually if you don t use it If you really want to close a Windows Store app here s how e Touch Swipe down from the top edge of the screen and drag the app down and off the screen e Mouse Move the pointer to the top of an app then click the Close X button in the upper right corner To completely stop all processes associated with an app drag the app to the bottom of the screen and hold it there until the app flips over You can see all open apps and services in Task Manager Search for Task Manager from the Start screen to find this app Close desktop apps It s still a good idea to close desktop apps such as Office apps when you re done using them or before you shut down Surface You can close an Office app by tapping or clicking the Close X button in the title bar App commands To see what you can do with a Windows Store app you are using open app commands Here s how 1 Open an app and then do any of the following e Touch Swipe up from the bottom edge or down from the top edge of the screen e Mouse or touchpad Right click You can also tap two fingers anywhe
52. e the Windows Compatibility Center Join a domain workgroup or homegroup PCs on home networks are usually part of a homegroup and PCs on workplace networks are usually part of a domain or workgroup To learn more see Join a domain workgroup or homegroup on Windows com Connect your Microsoft account to your domain account You can connect your Microsoft account to your domain account and sync your settings and preferences Here s how e Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Accounts gt Your account gt Connect to a Microsoft account 2014 Microsoft Page 65 Surface Get to files on other computers To see shared files folders and libraries on your network open File Explorer and navigate to Homegroup or Network or you can use the OneDrive app Here s how 1 Open File Explorer On the Start screen enter File Explorer then choose File Explorer from the list 2 Inthe left pane choose Homegroup or Network 3 To browse shared files and folders tap or click the computer name under Network or someone s name under Homegroup For more info see Find PCs devices and content on your network on Windows com Note PCs that are turned off hibernating or asleep won t appear as part of the homegroup Share files and folders There are many ways you can share files and folders in Windows 8 1 For info about sharing see Share files on a home network or on your Surface on Surface com Connect t
53. ed word swipe right or left on the Spacebar To turn text suggestions on off Open the Settings charm and tap gt Change PC settings gt PC and devices gt Typing gt Show text suggestions as I type Change on screen keyboard settings e Open the Settings charm and tap Change PC settings gt PC and devices gt Typing gt Touch keyboard Tips and tricks How do I Type numbers Type diacritical marks Type special characters like or Use keyboard shortcuts Turn Caps Lock on off Change keyboard settings Turn key sounds on off Add a language 2014 Microsoft What to do Tap the amp 123 key or swipe up on a key in the first row For example swipe up on the Q key to type the number 1 Press and hold a key such as O then slide your finger to the accented character that you want for example O Tap the key then tap the key in the bottom row Tap the Ctrl key and then another key for example Ctrl C for copy Double tap the Up Arrow key Open the Settings charm tap Change PC settings gt PC and devices gt Typing Open the Settings charm tap Change PC settings gt PC and devices gt Typing gt Play key sounds as type under Touch Keyboard See Add a language in this guide Page 27 Surface The Kickstand You can set the Surface Pro 3 kickstand to any position down to 30 so you can easily see the screen when you re working at a desk typing on your lap o
54. edge of the touchpad e Mouse Move the mouse pointer into the upper left corner of the screen and then click e Keyboard Press Alt Tab Switch to a specific app e Touch Swipe in from the left edge and with your finger still on the screen move it back toward the left edge Tap the app you want e Mouse Move the mouse pointer into the upper left corner and then move it straight down You ll see the apps you recently used Click the app you want e Keyboard Hold down the Alt key and press the Tab key repeatedly to switch between apps When you get to the app you want let go O 2014 Microsoft Page 36 Surface Use apps together side by side You can use two or more apps at the same time by snapping them side by side This way you can see up to three apps on the screen at once such as the Mail and Calendar apps Here s how to arrange two apps side by side 1 Open each of the apps you want to use 2 Open the recently used app list swipe in from the left edge and with your finger still on the screen move it back toward the left edge 3 Dragan app from the app list until the current app changes size then let go of the app 4 To adjust the size of the apps drag the bar between the apps To add a third app open the recently used app list again and drag the third app into position If you want to change one of the apps go to Start or the Apps view and tap or click an app It ll appear on top of th
55. eless network isn t available you can use a portable wireless router or USB dongle that provides cellular connectivity to a PC Both of the above options require a mobile broadband subscription For details check with your mobile operator For more info about using a mobile broadband connection see Mobile broadband from start to finish on Windows com 2014 Microsoft Page 67 Surface Remote Desktop Connect to another PC Using a Remote Desktop Connection Surface can connect to a PC in another location the remote PC For example you can connect to your work PC and get to all your apps files and network resources from Surface For info on how to do this see Remote Desktop Frequently asked questions on Windows com O 2014 Microsoft Page 68 Surface Built in apps Surface Pro 3 comes with a great set of apps such as OneNote People and Camera M ahil Some apps might not be available in your country or region Internet Explorer 11 Surfing the web has never been better Surface has two versions of Internet Explorer f a e A touch friendly app e A desktop app This way you can easily surf the web from the Start screen or the desktop 2014 Microsoft Page 69 Surface Touch friendly Internet Explorer 11 Internet Explorer 11 is built for touch with faster load times and a full screen experience that includes side by side browsing of your sites e To open Internet Explorer go to Start and
56. eos from Surface to your TV See Connect to a TV monitor or projector in this guide e For help using the Video app see Xbox Video Support on Xbox com O 2014 Microsoft Page 89 Surface Skype Skype is the always on app that makes staying in touch easier than ever Connect with friends family and colleagues by using Skype calls and chat Skype may not be available in your country or region Set up Skype e See the Skype Add contacts topic in this guide Call and chat To find out how to add contacts send instant messages and make calls see Skype on Surface on Surface com For more help with Skype go to Skype support Tips e To change settings or see help topics open the Settings charm from the Skype app e To switch between the front and rear facing cameras while in a video call tap the webcam image e A desktop version of Skype is also available see Skype for Windows desktop on Skype com O 2014 Microsoft Page 90 Surface OneDrive With OneDrive you ll never be without the documents photos and videos that matter to you Your 8 Microsoft account includes cloud storage that s accessible from any of your devices your computer tablet and phone In fact you can get to your files whenever you have an internet connection e To see what s on your OneDrive go to Start and tap or click OneDrive Or from the desktop open the OneDrive folder in File Explorer All of the files that you ve saved on O
57. er for the desktop For installation instructions see Install Java in Internet Explorer on Windows com or go to Microsoft com Silverlight to install Silverlight in Internet Explorer for the desktop 2014 Microsoft Page 71 Surface Streaming audio from a website To stream audio from a website while using other apps do the following e Use Internet Explorer and the other app side by side or use Internet Explorer for the desktop For more info see Use apps together side by side in this guide Music playing from the Music app continues playing when you switch apps and when the screen turns off Questions about Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer Help on Windows com O 2014 Microsoft Page 72 Surface Mail You can use the Mail app to read and respond to your email messages from all your email accounts A aB p LA A in E As P Francine Park s Cad ts era t oe F aq 4 Dona Mercer Check e e to gir etd tae oer lee ow jubo Beare LN vow Ver wwe gram joe otten a a t 2 Steven Thrash Cam geet usd ra iaa dag Dona Merce cau mar te eee pow tn The Outiock com Team orig roe or aed AJA ra gt eyy vy Add email accounts To find out how to add your email accounts to Mail see Set up your email in this guide Using Mail hange Mail app settings Open the Settings charm tap or click Options Open the Settings charm tap or click Accounts then choose one of
58. es like Games swipe down from the top edge of the screen 3 Tap an app to learn more about it and read reviews 4 Ifan app is free choose Install to download it Otherwise e Choose Buy to pay for an app Apps are charged to the payment option associated with your Microsoft account see Add or change a payment method below e Choose Try to download a free trial version if available 2014 Microsoft Page 49 Surface By default new apps are not pinned to your Start screen Look next to the arrow at the bottom of the Start screen for notification that you have new apps installed You can see all your apps by swiping up from the center of the Start screen or clicking the Apps screen arrow To add an app to your Start screen see Personalize the Start screen in this guide You can also install apps and programs from a network the Internet or CD See Install programs from the Internet a CD or a network later in this section Notes e Need help Open the Settings charm from the Store app and then tap or click Help e Can t find or install an app See Why can t find or install an app from the Windows Store on Windows com e Install the same apps as another PC If you ve installed apps on another Windows 8 or Windows RT PC and want to install similar apps on Surface see Use your Microsoft account to install apps on multiple PCs on Windows com e Some apps might not be available in your country or region Get games
59. esults 4 Tap or click a setting to open it Control Panel Control Panel includes some additional settings that you might use less often such as customizing the desktop To open Control Panel e From the Start screen open the Settings charm tap or click Change PC settings gt Control Panel at the bottom of the left pane e From the desktop open the Settings charm and tap or click Control Panel Sync your settings When you sign in with a Microsoft account your personal settings and preferences are stored on OneDrive and are synced to any PC that you sign in to To choose which settings sync Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt OneDrive gt Sync settings For more info about this see Sync settings between PCs with OneDrive on Windows com 2014 Microsoft Page 44 Surface Accounts and sign in A user account determines how you interact and personalize your Surface When you want to use Surface you sign in with your user account What type of account do have To see which type of account you re using e Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Accounts gt Your account e If you see your name and email address you re using a Microsoft account e If you see Local account this means your account is on Surface and you don t have the benefits of connecting to the cloud e If you see a network domain domain namelusername then you re using a domain acco
60. f you plan to work on files you keep on your OneDrive while you re in Airplane mode be sure to make them offline files while you have a network connection For more information see OneDrive on Surface on Surface com Tethering Use your phone s data connection If a wireless network isn t available you might be able to connect your phone to Surface and share your phone s cellular data connection sometimes called tethering Tethering turns your phone into a mobile hotspot Notes e To share your cellular data connection tethering must be included with your current phone plan and often costs extra e Tethering uses data from your cellular data plan You should be aware of any data limits you have on your plan so you don t get charged extra Step 1 Share your phone s Internet connection e Check the materials that came with your phone or the manufacturer s website Step 2 On Surface select your phone as a network 1 Open the Settings charm then tap or click the wireless network icon 2 Tap or click your phone s name the name you set up in Step 1 and then tap or click Connect 3 If prompted enter the password that you set in Step 1 Mobile broadband connections Mobile broadband makes it possible for you to connect to the Internet from virtually anywhere even if there s no Wi Fi network available Mobile broadband connections use 3G 4G or LTE cellular and mobile networks to do this just as phones do When a wired or wir
61. ffice Language Interface Pack on Office com Lync connects people everywhere as part of their everyday productivity experience Lync provides instant messaging voice video and a great meeting experience There are two versions of Lync available for Surface Pro 3 e Lync app Free Lync app from the Windows Store e Lync 2013 Desktop Lync 2013 app that can be purchased with an Office suite Important Microsoft Lync requires Lync Server or an Office 365 Lync Online account O 2014 Microsoft Page 78 Surface Use Surface Pen in Office apps You can use your Surface Pen to draw and write or highlight text in Office apps To learn more about using the pen in Office apps called inking see Use a pen to draw write or highlight text on a Windows tablet on Office com OneNote Keep all your notes clippings sketches photos files and more in one place that you can access everywhere OneNote syncs to your OneDrive so you can view update and organize it all from anywhere In OneNote everything is saved automatically Click the top button on Surface Pen and start writing a Quick Note You don t even need to unlock your Surface first Click again to write another note or press the power button on your Surface to put Surface back to sleep While you re signed in to Surface click the top button on Surface Pen to open your latest notes Add a Quick Note write in any of your OneNote notebooks or review and organize the notes you
62. gs are available e Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Ease of Access For info about these features see Ease of Access features on Surface com Speech recognition Windows Speech Recognition makes using a keyboard and mouse optional You can control your Surface with your voice and dictate text instead For more info see How to use Speech Recognition on Windows com 2014 Microsoft Page 97 Surface Take a screen shot To take a snapshot of your screen press and hold the Windows ES button on your Surface and then press the volume down button The screen dims briefly when the screen is captured A picture of the screen is saved in the Screenshots folder which is in the Pictures folder You can use File Explorer Photos or the OneDrive app to see your screenshots You can also use the Share charm to share a screen shot with someone For more info see Share a link in this guide Default apps The default app is the app that Windows automatically uses when you open a type of file such as a song or photo For example when you open a PDF file attached to an email message you can choose which app opens the PDF file assuming you have more than one PDF app installed To set your default apps 1 Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Search and apps gt Defaults 2 You can choose a default app for the web email music video and photos If you want to associate a fil
63. gs can be synced across your Windows RT and Windows 8 PCs For more info see Sync your settings in this guide Internet Explorer for the desktop You can also surf the web from the desktop using Internet Explorer for the desktop Here s how e From the desktop tap or click the Internet Explorer icon on the taskbar Change settings Tap 03 upper right corner gt Internet options Pop up Blocker is on the Privacy tab Both Internet Explorer apps use the same settings Browser history Tap upper right corner gt History tab Display problems If a website you re visiting doesn t look right or videos won t play see Fix site display problems with Compatibility View and Why won t videos play in Internet Explorer on Windows com Add ons Internet Explorer 11 is designed to provide an add on free experience playing HTML5 and many Adobe Flash Player videos without installing a separate add on Add ons and toolbars will only work in Internet Explorer for the desktop To view a page that requires add ons in Internet Explorer swipe down or right click to bring up the Address bar tap or click the Page tools button and then tap or click View on the desktop You can view enable and disable the list of add ons that can be used by Internet Explorer for the desktop For more info see Manage add ons in Internet Explorer on Windows com Java and Silverlight plug in compatibility Add ons like Java and Silverlight only work in Internet Explor
64. hange email account settings your accounts Switch accounts or folders Tap a folder or account to switch to it lower left corner Swipe down from the top edge of the screen or right click To manually sync your email swipe down from the top edge of the screen and then tap Sync or press F5 Send or receive email To change when and how much email is downloaded open the Settings charm tap or click Accounts select an account and then change your settings 2014 Microsoft Page 73 Task Find messages Print messages Select multiple messages Mark messages as unread junk or flagged Format text Copy and paste Add attachments Create and manage folders Email notifications Change your email signature Add a contact Surface What to do Tap Search P above your messages and enter what you want to find Open the Devices charm tap Print choose a printer and then choose Print Swipe across a message in the middle pane or right click each message To select continuous messages hold the Shift key and press the Up arrow or Down arrow key Select one or more messages then swipe down from the top of the screen and choose Flag Junk or Mark unread Select text in a new email message to see basic formatting options like the font emoticons or a bulleted list Tap a word then drag a circle to extend the selection Tap and hold the selected text for a moment then tap Copy or Copy Paste In a
65. he Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Update and recovery gt Windows Update gt Check now 2 If updates are available tap or click View details 3 Choose the updates you want to install and then tap or click Install See your update history e Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Update and recovery gt Windows Update gt View your update history If you have questions or problems with Windows Update see Windows Update Frequently Asked Questions on Windows com Firmware updates Firmware is software that controls how the Surface hardware functions You ll see a notification on Surface when a firmware update is available When this happens follow the on screen instructions to update Surface Important Plug Surface into an electrical outlet before updating your firmware O 2014 Microsoft Page 95 Surface More Surface Pen info Replace Surface Pen coin cell batteries In addition to the AAAA alkaline battery that you install before setup Surface Pen has two size 319 lithium coin cell batteries pre installed in the top of the pen You ll know it s time to change the coin cell batteries if it will no longer write erase or right click or if it won t pair with Surface Pro 3 When it s time to change the coin cell batteries see Troubleshoot Surface Pen on Surface com for info on how to change the coin cell batteries Pair Surface Pen manually Your Surface Pen pairs with
66. he desktop background colors and sounds 1 From the desktop open the Settings charm then tap or click Personalization 2 Choose a theme or change the desktop background colors and sounds separately For more info see Get started with themes on Windows com Choose where you go when you sign in By default you see your Start screen when you sign in to Surface However you can start at the desktop or the Apps view instead To find out how see Using the desktop on Surface com O 2014 Microsoft Page 55 Surface Connect devices Connect a USB mouse printer and more Surface Pro 3 has a full size USB 3 0 port that you can use to connect accessories such as a printer camera music player phone a mouse or even an external hard drive The first time you plug in a USB accessory Windows installs the software it requires for you if it isn t already installed Use a mouse You can use the touchpad on your Typing Cover or add a USB or Bluetooth mouse e USB Plug the mouse into the USB port on Surface e Bluetooth See the Add a Bluetooth device section below To change your mouse settings e Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt PC and devices gt Mouse and touchpad Add a Bluetooth device Here s how to add also called pair a Bluetooth device with your Surface 1 Turn on the Bluetooth device and make it discoverable To learn how check the info that came with your Bluetooth dev
67. ice or the manufacturer s website 2 Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt PC and devices gt Bluetooth 3 Make sure Bluetooth is turned on then wait while Windows searches for Bluetooth devices 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish pairing your device If your accessory requires a pairing code you ll be prompted for it If you don t know the code check the info that came with your device or the manufacturer s website Notes e When pairing a phone make sure your phone is unlocked and showing the Bluetooth settings screen e If Windows doesn t find your device see Troubleshoot Bluetooth devices on Surface com O 2014 Microsoft Page 56 Surface Add remove and manage your devices and printers To remove and troubleshoot devices that aren t working properly see Add remove and manage your devices and printers on Windows com Troubleshooting If you have trouble adding a device see the following topics on Windows com e Why isn t Windows finding my Bluetooth or other wireless device e What if a wired device isn t installed properly Surface Pro 3 is compatible with devices that are certified for Windows 8 1 To see what s compatible see Windows Compatibility Center How do print To print from a Windows Store app such as Internet Explorer or Mail 1 Open the item you want to print 2 Open the Devices charm then tap or click Print 3 Choose your printer from the list e
68. in If you don t have a Microsoft account setup can create one for you using any email address To learn about the benefits of using a Microsoft account see All about accounts on Surface com More than one Microsoft account If you have more than one Microsoft account you ll need to choose one for your Surface To figure out which Microsoft account to use see Choose a Microsoft account on Microsoft com English only Once setup is complete you can join a network domain workgroup or homegroup more about this in the Networking section of this guide To learn more about accounts see Accounts and sign in 2014 Microsoft Page 6 Surface The basics There are a few things you need to know to get around your Surface Pro 3 Touch keyboard mouse and pen With Surface you can easily switch between using touch a keyboard mouse or pen e Touch You can use your fingers on the touchscreen like you would on a smartphone For example drag your finger across the screen to scroll e Keyboard Click in a Typing Cover or use a full size USB or Bluetooth keyboard e Mouse Use the Typing Cover touchpad or connect a USB or Bluetooth mouse e Pen Take notes draw and mark up documents using the Surface Pen Jot a quick note in OneNote even if your Surface Pro 3 is locked Just click the pen and start writing Your note will be waiting in the Quick Notes section of OneNote the next time you sign in Start screen Start is the heart
69. ing your password Now let s set up your email and other accounts O 2014 Microsoft Page 14 Surface Get started Now that you know the basics let s get online and add your accounts Get online Here s how to get online 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap or click the Settings 2 Tap or click Network 3 Under Wi Fi tap or click the network you want to connect to and then tap or click Connect For more info about getting online see Networking in this guide Set up your email Now let s set up your email You can add Outlook com Gmail AOL Yahoo and Exchange email accounts to the Mail app Note The Mail app doesn t support accounts that use POP Post Office Protocol If you have a POP email account see Using email accounts over POP on Windows com Or if you have Outlook installed see Set up email in Outlook on Office com To add an email account 1 Tap or click Mail from the Start screen 2 Open the Settings charm then tap or click Accounts gt Add an account 3 Choose the type of account you want to add and then follow the on screen instructions Most accounts can be added with only your user name and password In some cases you ll be asked for more details which you can usually find on your email account provider s website Repeat steps 1 3 for each of your email accounts After you add an email account e Your contacts from Outlook com and Exchange accounts are automatically ad
70. k Project 2 Tap or click Add a wireless display 3 Choose the wireless display in the list of devices found and follow the instructions on the screen Connect with a cable To connect Surface to another screen you ll need a compatible VGA HDMI or Mini DisplayPort cable and possibly an adapter adapters and cables sold separately If the screen you re connecting to uses HD AV or VGA you ll need an adaptor Mini DisplayPort to HD AV Adapter Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter O 2014 Microsoft Page 58 Surface Which video adapter do need To figure out which adapter you need look at the ports on your TV E E G p S monitor or projector e HDMI port Use the HD AV Adapter e No HDMI port Use the VGA Adapter the VGA Adapter A WGA Dar WAY 0 A transfers video only not audio VGA Port HDMI Port Note If your monitor has a DisplayPort you can connect it to Surface using a DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable sold separately Surface video adapters are available online at Surface com Accessories Connect to a TV monitor or projector 1 Connect a cable to the HDMI DisplayPort or VGA port on your TV monitor or projector 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a Surface video adapter or the Mini DisplayPort on your Surface an adapter is needed if the end of your cable doesn t have a male Mini DisplayPort connector 3 If you re using an adapter plug the adapter into the Mini DisplayPort on Surfa
71. keys Touch Cover with a smooth keyboard or Power Cover the keyboard that provides a back up battery for your Surface Sold separately Closing these Covers won t put Surface Pro 3 to sleep Cover colors vary by region and retailer 36 watt Power Supply included with Surface Pro 3 Surface Pro 3 comes with a 36 watt power supply for charging your battery It s also available for purchase separately if you need a spare For more info see the Charging section of this guide O 2014 Microsoft Surface Page 99 Surface Video Adapters Surface video adapters let you connect your Surface to an HDTV monitor or projector adapters and cables sold separately See Connect to a TV monitor or projector in this guide for more info Ethernet adapter You can use the Surface Ethernet adapter sold separately to connect Surface Pro 3 to a wired network For more info about this see Connect to a wired network in this guide Check out all of the Surface accessories sold separately at Surface com Accessories Accessory availability varies by country and region O 2014 Microsoft Page 100 Surface Care and cleaning Here s how to keep your Surface looking and working great Touchscreen care Scratches finger grease dust chemicals and ultraviolet light can affect the performance of the touchscreen Here are a few things you can do to help protect the screen Clean f
72. n manually See More Surface Pen info in this guide 2014 Microsoft Page 25 Surface On screen keyboard Surface has an on screen touch keyboard that appears when you need it Show the on screen keyboard 1 Fold back the Cover or remove it 2 Tap the screen in a place where text can be entered and the on screen keyboard should appear If you re in the desktop tap the keyboard icon on the desktop taskbar lower right corner to open the on screen keyboard To open the on screen keyboard manually without tapping an area where you can type e Open the Settings charm then tap or click Keyboard gt Touch keyboard and handwriting panel On screen keyboard For more info see Handwriting or drawing in this guide To close the on screen keyboard e Tap an area where text can t be typed or tap the keyboard button E and then the close keyboard button F Thumb keyboard and handwriting options e Thumb keyboard The thumb keyboard makes it easy to type with your thumbs while holding Surface in both hands e Handwriting The handwriting icon EJ lets you write with your Surface Pen or your finger Learn more about this in the Surface Pen section of this guide O 2014 Microsoft Page 26 Suggestions and corrections Surface As you type on the on screen keyboard text suggestions appear to help you enter words quickly or correct misspellings To insert a suggestion tap it or press Spacebar To switch the highlight
73. ne or removable storage USB flash drive or microSD card To find out how see View and import photos and home videos on Surface com Edit photos For info on how to do this see Edit photos in this guide Tips e Ifyou have lots of photos or videos you can store them on OneDrive and access them from any web connected device including Surface For more info see Store photos on OneDrive on Windows com e Want to take photos or videos See the Camera topic in this guide e To find out how to share and print photos see Share and print photos on Windows com O 2014 Microsoft Page 88 Surface Video You can use the Video app to watch home videos on your Surface and rent or buy TV shows and e movies from the Xbox Video Store The Video app uses the Xbox Video service for movies and TV shows And it features Instant on streaming in HD so you don t have to wait for anything to download just start watching The Xbox Video service isn t available everywhere Read this info to see where it s available Play videos 1 From the Start screen tap or click Video 2 Scroll to the left to see your videos 3 Tap or click a video to play it No videos If you don t see any videos add videos to your Videos folder or join a homegroup For help copying videos to your Videos folder see Add files to Surface in this guide More video apps Browse the Windows Store for more video and entertainment apps Notes e You can stream vid
74. neDrive appear Tap or click a folder name to see the contents Tap or click a file to open it Office files open in Office apps and music files open in Xbox Music Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to see commands ONeDrive Daunen 5 Cura To learn more about using OneDrive see OneDrive on Surface on Surface com and Getting started with OneDrive on Windows com Tips e Pictures that you take with the Camera app are saved to OneDrive by default See the View photos and videos topic for more info e Need help with OneDrive From the OneDrive app open the Settings charm and then tap or click Help Get to your files from anywhere When your files are on OneDrive you can get to them from any device You can go to OneDrive com or use one of the OneDrive mobile apps O 2014 Microsoft Page 91 Surface Save and open files You can work with OneDrive files from the apps you use When you choose to open or save files from an app you can choose OneDrive as the location if it isn t already selected If you don t want to save to OneDrive tap the arrow to switch to This PC This PC w Pictures Use OneDrive to share files With OneDrive it s easy to share files securely and easily with your friends or coworkers They won t need to install any special programs or sign up for a new account and they can use any web browser to get to the files you share with them You can use OneDrive to share photos Office docs and othe
75. new message tap the paper clip in the upper right corner Select some files and choose Attach Swipe down from the top edge of the screen then tap or click Folder options New email notifications appear in the upper right corner on the lock screen and on the Mail tile For more info see How to manage notifications for Mail Calendar and People on Windows com Open the Settings charm tap Accounts choose an account and then change the email signature Add your contacts to the People app To find out how see People app on Windows com Questions Check out Mail app for Windows on Windows com If you re having a problem see Troubleshoot email on Surface com Other email apps e You can use a desktop app like Outlook sold separately For more info see Microsoft Office in this guide e Look for an email app in the Windows Store 2014 Microsoft Page 74 Surface People The People app is your address book and your social app all in one When you connect your accounts like Facebook and Twitter you ll get all the latest updates Tweets and pictures in one place You can write on someone s Facebook wall comment on an update or retweet a Tweet without switching to another app To find out how to add your accounts see People Add contacts in this guide For info on editing contacts and creating groups see Contact list management in Outlook com on Windows com Teng Connect with people Once you ve
76. ng Office for a single PC for example your Surface Pro 3 go to Office com Buy Get started If you re new to Office 2013 download free Office 2013 Quick Start Guides These printable guides have useful tips shortcuts and screenshots to help you get started To find out how to add your email accounts to Outlook see Set up email in Outlook on Office com 2014 Microsoft Page 77 Surface OneDrive and Office work together When you sign in with a Microsoft account your docs are saved on OneDrive by default so that you can access them from anywhere your computer phone or the web Saving Office docs on OneDrive also makes it easy to share and work with other people If they don t have Office they can use free Office Online For more info see Keep your Office documents in OneDrive on Windows com A few more things e File compatibility Office 2013 apps can open files created with previous versions of Office To check compatibility between Office 2013 and previous versions of Office see Check file compatibility with earlier versions on Office com e Touch Check out the Office Touch Guide on Office com e Surface Pen For more info about using Surface Pen with OneNote see Using Surface Pen on Surface com To find out how to use the Surface Pen in Office apps called inking see Use a pen to draw write or highlight text on a Windows tablet on Office com e Languages If you want to work with different languages see O
77. o see Surface storage options TPM chip Trusted Platform Module for BitLocker Encryption Surface has four sensors an ambient light sensor an accelerometer gyroscope and magnetometer that apps can use to do cool things Surface accessories add to your Surface experience check out the Accessories section in this guide Microsoft Office is sold separately in some countries or regions and comes pre installed in others 2014 Microsoft Page 4 Surface Set up your Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pen Grab your Surface and let s go Before you start Make sure a wireless network is available and you have the network password if the network Is secured Surface Pen setup Before you use your Surface Pen the first time you ll need to install the AAAA battery You ll pair your new pen with Surface a little later during setup u Top button AAAA battery q A d aA E aie 5 Y o To install the AAAA battery 1 Unscrew the top of the pen from the bottom 2 Insert the battery wrapped in the label from the top of the pen with the positive end down toward the writing tip 3 Screw the top back on Plug in Surface Pro 3 and turn it on 1 If you have a Type Cover bring it close to your Surface so that it clicks into place 2 Flip out the built in kickstand on the back of Surface any position 3 Connect the plug to the power supply and plug the power cord into an electric
78. o a Virtual Private Network VPN Surface Pro 3 can connect to your workplace network by using a Virtual Private Network VPN connection VPNs connect PCs to large networks usually corporate over the Internet Set up a new VPN connection 1 Ask your network admin for your company s virtual private network VPN server name Example Contoso com or 157 54 0 1 or 3ffe 1234 1111 2 Make sure you re connected to a network 3 Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Network gt Connections 4 Under VPN tap or click and enter the info for connecting to your VPN Can t connect See Connect to a Virtual Private Network VPN on Surface com Connect or disconnect from a VPN 1 Open the Settings charm and then tap or click the wired or wireless network icon 2 Under Connections tap or click your VPN connection then choose Connect or Disconnect O 2014 Microsoft Page 66 Surface Airplane mode Turn on Airplane mode when you re traveling on an airplane or when you don t need Wi Fi or Bluetooth for a while Airplane mode extends the amount of time you have before your battery needs to be recharged To turn Airplane mode on or off Open the Settings charm tap or click the wireless network icon gt Airplane mode When Airplane mode is on both Wi Fi and Bluetooth are turned off That means you won t be able to send anything over the internet and Bluetooth devices like headphones or mice won t work I
79. pending on what you re currently doing For more info on the radial menu see Use radial menus to display OneNote commands on Office com 2014 Microsoft Page 80 Surface Add pictures web clippings and more You can add pictures clippings webpages and files to your notebooks A link back to the source is included automatically To paste a screenshot to your most recently opened OneNote page e Open the Share charm and tap or click Send to OneNote You ll get a chance to preview the page before you send it to OneNote To copy a picture from your Surface camera roll or from any location on your Surface or OneDrive 1 In OneNote tap or click the round icon to open the radial menu 2 Tap or click Picture a 3 Tap or click the arrow next to This PC and d choose the file location such as OneDrive and then choose a folder r 4 Tap or click the picture you want to copy and then tap or click Open To paste in a picture or some text from a webpage 1 While you re viewing the webpage select what you want to paste tap and hold or right click and then tap or click Copy 2 In OneNote tap or click the round icon to open the radial menu and tap or click Paste 2014 Microsoft Page 81 Surface Take photos straight to OneNote Use your Surface camera to take photos and put them on OneNote page 1 Open OneNote and tap or click the round icon to open the radial menu E O 2 Tap or cli
80. pps view slide up from the middle of the Start screen or tap the arrow near the lower left corner of the Start screen Install Windows 8 apps from the Windows Store just tap or click the tile on the Start screen or the Windows Store app in the desktop taskbar For info about this see Install apps and programs in this guide Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap or click Settings gt Change PC settings gt Time and language Learn more about Windows To learn more about getting around Windows Pro 8 1 check out these resources e Help and Tips From the Start screen tap or click Help Tips This app has info to help you get up to speed on Windows e Windows Basics and Tips See the Getting started tutorials on Windows com e Windows Help Swipe up from the center of the Start screen and then enter help and support O 2014 Microsoft Page 13 Surface Lock screen and signing in With a Microsoft account personal settings like your lock screen and Start screen can follow you to other devices Your favorite websites browser history and pinned sites can move with you as well LPA TuesdaYaMarch ag wut te N a If you don t use Surface for a few minutes or if you close your Type Cover for Surface Pro 3 the screen turns off and locks To start using Surface again press a key or press and release the power button on Surface then swipe up on the touchscreen Next sign in to your account by typ
81. press the volume button and then tap or click the on screen pause button O 2014 Microsoft Page 33 Surface Add audio accessories The headset jack works for both audio output and microphone input You can plug headphones or a headset with a microphone into the headset jack or the USB port For bigger sound connect external speakers to the headset jack or USB port or wirelessly connect speakers using Bluetooth technology For more info see Connect devices in this guide How do set the default audio device You can switch between different audio devices such as speakers and headphones Here s how 1 Open Search from the Start screen enter manage audio devices and then choose Manage audio devices from the search results 2 Tap or click the device you want to use for playback tap Set Default and then choose OK How can record audio Choose between the Sound Recorder app for Windows and the Sound Recorder desktop program Both are pre installed on your Surface Pro 3 To open the Sound Recorder app for Windows Swipe up from the center of the Start screen and then tap Sound Recorder Have questions See Sound recorder FAQ for info about the Windows Store app or Recording audio in Sound Recorder FAQ for info about the desktop app Both are on Windows com How do change which sounds play You can choose which sounds play for notifications and system events for example the sound that plays when you get a new messag
82. r files with people Here s how 1 Open the OneDrive app and select the files that you want to share Swipe down on a file or folder to select it Or if you re using a mouse right click it 2 Open the Share charm and then decide how you want to share e Choose Invite People to share the drive with others You ll need to provide their email addresses so they can e Choose Get a link let people read the files or read and edit the files or to make the folder public You ll be able to paste the link into any email document or post Or you can share it directly to a social media site like Facebook or Twitter To learn more about sharing files see Share files and photos on Windows com OneDrive desktop app You can also install a OneDrive desktop app if you d like Get the free app To learn more see OneDrive desktop app on Windows com 2014 Microsoft Page 92 Surface Xbox Games With the Xbox Games app you can discover all of the latest Xbox games made for Windows 8 1 and get extras for the game you last played You can also view all the games you ve played across your Xbox 360 Windows PC and Windows Phone With the Xbox Games app you can see which friends are online and what they re playing See who s on top in the leaderboard of your favorite game You can also view all the achievements you ve earned over time For more info see Windows 8 1 and Xbox Better together on Windows com SmartGlass Be sure to che
83. r standing at the kitchen counter Multi position kickstand Type Cover for Surface Pro 3 Type Cover sold separately is the Typing Cover designed specifically for the Surface Pro 3 It s a very thin mechanical keyboard with a standard layout and backlighting Click in Type Cover magnetically attaches to your Surface Pro 3 Simply bring the two close together When the Cover gets close it aligns and snaps into place Once connected the Cover stays put You can easily remove it by pulling it away For extra comfort and stability when you re typing on your lap angle Type Cover up to the touchscreen This raises the back of the keyboard about 10 while additional magnets hold it firmly in position 2014 Microsoft Page 28 Surface When you fold Type Cover back behind the touchscreen the keyboard is disabled so you won t accidently type anything Fold back the Cover You can fold back your Type Cover to create a stand When the Cover is folded back you can use the on screen keyboard to type Tap a place where you can type such as a text box and the on screen keyboard appears For more info see On screen keyboard in this guide Close the Cover When you close Type Cover for Surface Pro 3 the screen turns off and Surface goes into a power saving sleep state called InstantGo To learn more see Power states On off InstantGo and hibernate in this guide O 2014 Microsoft Page 29 Surface A
84. rd is required in this guide InstantGo and hibernation If you don t use Surface Pro 3 for a few minutes the screen turns off and it goes into a power saving sleep state called InstantGo With InstantGo your Surface wakes up instantly with your apps and data up to date If you don t use Surface for several hours it will hibernate Hibernation saves your work and then turns off your Surface When you start up your Surface again you re back where you left off though not as fast as InstantGo To change when the screen dims or turns off or when Surface Pro goes into sleep or InstantGo see Surface Pro battery and power on Surface com Change when Surface sleeps If you don t use Surface Pro 3 for a while the screen may dim or turn off to help preserve battery life Here s where you can change these settings 1 Open the Settings charm tap or click Change PC settings gt PC and devices gt Power and sleep 2 Under Sleep choose when you want Surface to go to sleep on battery and when plugged in Note If you d like to make more changes to how Surface Pro 3 uses power see Power plans Frequently asked questions on Windows com O 2014 Microsoft Page 19 Surface Charging Surface Pro 3 comes with an internal lithium ion battery designed to go everywhere you go How long your battery lasts varies depending on the kinds of things you do with your Surface and your power plan Here s how to charge Surface e Plug the power cord into
85. re When you re in an app you can use the Share charm m H to share files photos or webpages For more info see Share photos links and more in this guide Start The Start charm Sm takes you to the Start screen Or if you re already on Start it takes you to the last app you were using Devices Use the Devices charm Sm K to play project and print to devices For more info see Connect devices in this guide Settings Use the Setting charm m 1 to change settings for the app you are in For more info see Change your settings in this guide From the Start screen use the Settings charm to change Windows settings 2014 Microsoft Page 11 Surface The familiar desktop The Windows desktop with its taskbar folders and icons is still here with a new taskbar and streamlined file management To get to the desktop Touch From Start tap Desktop it s a tile Mouse Click the Start sm button in the lower left corner of the screen Keyboard Press Windows logo key Sm D The desktop is where you ll use desktop apps like Office and File Explorer You can also pin Windows Store apps to the taskbar so you can launch them without leaving the desktop For more info about the using the desktop see Using the desktop on Surface com What moved or changed in Windows 8 1 If you re familiar with Windows 7 here s the scoop on what s moved or changed in Windows 8 1 Task or item How to do it in Windows 8
86. re is how you like it swipe down from the top edge to save your changes Share and print photos For info about sharing and printing your photos see Share and print photos on Windows com Edit videos To delete or trim videos 1 Open the video using the Camera Photos or the OneDrive app 2 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen 3 Do one of the following e Tap or click Delete to delete the video e Tap or click Trim to make the video shorter Move the handles at the left and right ends of the time line to the new start and stop points you want O 2014 Microsoft Page 85 Surface Music With the Music app you can play music in your collection stream music from one of the largest digital music catalogs and buy new music from the Xbox Music Store You can also discover new music by creating a Radio station based on your favorite artists Xbox Music account required Data charges may apply Limits on free streaming apply Available Xbox Music features and content may vary over time See Xbox com Music Play music 1 From the Start screen tap or click Music If prompted sign in with your Microsoft account 2 On the left tap or click Collection 3 Choose to see your collection arranged by Albums Artists or Songs Or use Search 2 to find what you want to play 4 Select a song or album and then tap or click the Play button No music If your Collection is empty add songs to your Music folder and they ll
87. re on the touchpad e Keyboard Press Sm Z 2 Choose an item on the bar of commands Built in apps Learn about the apps included with Surface Pro 3 in the Built in apps section of this guide App settings and help e App settings Open the Settings charm from an app For example open the Mail app and then open the Settings charm you ll see settings for the Mail app e App help Open the Settings charm from an app and look for Help If you can t find help in the Settings charm check the company s website for help info 2014 Microsoft Page 38 Surface Take notes or draw with OneNote Jot a quick note or sketch in OneNote Need to jot down a thought or sketch something quickly before you lose the inspiration Click the top button on Surface Pen even when Surface is locked and you can jot a note or sketch immediately Use Surface Pen and OneNote to keep track of all your notes and sketches Tuesday Marattee 5 FE Note When Surface is locked you can only use the pen s top button The eraser and right click buttons won t work until after you unlock Surface by signing in When Surface is unlocked all three buttons are available for use Using OneNote with Surface Pen If you want to do more than take a quick handwritten note unlock Surface When you do you ll get the full functionality of OneNote For example you can see all of your notes in your OneNote notebook Here s how 1 Click the top
88. requently Wipe the touchscreen with a soft lint free cloth to clean it You can dampen the cloth with water or an eyeglass cleaner but don t apply liquids directly to the touchscreen Don t use window cleaner or other chemical cleaners on the touchscreen Keep it covered Close the Cover when you re in transit or not using Surface If you don t have a Cover you can use a Sleeve to protect the touchscreen sleeves are available at Surface com Accessories Keep it out of the sun Don t leave Surface in direct sunlight for an extended amount of time Ultraviolet light and excessive heat can damage the touchscreen Cover care You can clean the Cover with a lint free cloth dampened with mild soap and water If the spine or the magnetic connections get dirty you can clean them with isopropyl alcohol also called rubbing alcohol Battery care 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 Recharge anytime The battery doesn t need to be empty or low before you recharge You can recharge the battery whenever you d like However it s best to let the battery run down to 10 at least once per month before you recharge it Safety and warranty Read the Safety and regulatory information for important safety info and the terms of the Surface Limited Warranty 2014
89. s from the lock screen You can quickly take a photo or video from the lock screen Here s how 1 If the screen is off tap a key or turn Surface on Swipe down from the top edge of the lock screen 2 3 Tap the Photo button or anywhere on the screen 4 To see your camera roll or change settings tap or click the Unlock button sign in to your Surface and open the Camera app To turn the lock screen camera on or off Open the Settings charm tap or click Change PC settings gt PC and devices gt Lock screen gt Swipe down on the lock screen to use the camera under Camera at the bottom of the screen Take a panorama You can capture unique immersive panoramas using the Camera app Here s how 1 Open the Camera app and point the camera at your starting point for the panorama 2 Tap the Panorama button 3 Slowly tilt or rotate the camera in any direction When you align the new image with the existing images the camera automatically takes the next image 4 When you ve taken all the pictures you want in your panorama tap the check mark The Camera app stitches together the images and saves the panorama in your camera roll panorama files in the Camera Roll folder have a Pano file extension For best results keep the camera in the same place as you tilt and rotate it as if it s on a tripod Move slowly and steadily when lining up the image and then pause to capture it If your body blocks the viewfinder keep the c
90. s in the Windows Store Just click on the Windows Store tile on the Start screen or the Windows Store icon in the taskbar You can browse for apps in a category or in groups like Picks for you and Popular Now And if you already know what you want you can use Search A As the Store gets to know you it will suggest apps similar to ones you tend to use or search for Some apps and games might not be available in your country or region Your account You need to sign in with a Microsoft account before you can install apps from the Windows Store To see your account info or switch accounts e From the Store app open the Settings charm and then tap or click Your account Here you can switch to another account add a payment method and see which PCs are associated with your account Get apps When you want to get more apps or games the Windows Store is the place to go Note You need to be connected to the Internet and signed in with a Microsoft account to install apps Here s how to get more apps 1 On the Start screen tap or click Store to open the Windows Store If prompted sign in with your Microsoft account If you can t sign in to the Windows Store see Why can t sign in to the Windows Store on Windows com 2 To find an app do any of the following e Drag your finger across the screen to browse apps Tap a category like New Releases to see apps e Enter an app name in the Search box e To see app categori
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94. tap or click Internet Explorer For help getting started check out the Browse the web with Internet Explorer on Surface com Address bar tabs and favorites To show the Address bar swipe down from the top edge of the screen or right click Tap or click the Address bar and then enter what you want to find To always show address bar Open the Settings charm tap or click Options gt Always show address bar and tabs e Change settings Open the Settings charm tap Options Some settings can only be changed from the desktop version of Internet Explorer see below e Tabs To open a new tab tap or click Then enter a URL or search term or select one of your frequent or favorite sites For info on using tabs see Open close and switch between tabs on Windows com e Home page To find out how to change your home page see Change your home page on Windows com e Need help See Internet Explorer Top Solutions on Windows com O 2014 Microsoft Page 70 Surface Your web favorites You can pin websites to your Start screen or add them to your browser favorites Here s how 1 Goto a site that you want to pin or make a favorite 2 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen or right click 3 Tap the Favorites K button or the Pin A button e Favorites See Use favorites to save websites you like on Windows com e Sync your settings If you re using a Microsoft account your favorites open tabs home page history and settin
95. tation and enter an artist s name Buy songs and albums You can buy music using the payment option associated with your Microsoft account Here s how e Find a song or album that you want You can use Search P to find something quickly If you don t see a buy option swipe down from the top edge of the screen to see more commands To see your billing history and payment options e Open the Settings charm then tap or click Account More music apps e You can also use Windows Media Player desktop app to play music and videos For help using Windows Media Player see Getting started with Windows Media Player on Windows com e You can also browse or search for music apps in the Windows Store Need help If you need help see Xbox Music Support on Xbox com 2014 Microsoft Page 87 Surface Photos You can use this app to view photos on Surface and on your OneDrive If you have photos on your camera or phone you can import them using this app To see your photos go to the Start screen and open the Photos app Photos from your Pictures folder appear in the Photos app To see commands like Slide show and Select all swipe down from the top edge of the screen Notes e For help with the Photos app see Photos app for Windows help on Windows com e To see the file formats supported by the Photos app see Which file types are supported on Surface com Import photos or videos You can import photos from your camera pho
96. unt such as an account for your workplace Questions See User accounts FAQ on Windows com What is a Microsoft account A Microsoft account is the email address and password that you use to sign in to services like Outlook com OneDrive Windows Phone and Xbox If you use an email address and password to sign in to these Microsoft services then you already have a Microsoft account To learn more see All about accounts on Surface com To switch from a local account to a Microsoft account e Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Accounts gt Switch to a Microsoft account What is a domain account A domain is a group of PCs on a network that share a common database and security policy PCs on a workplace network are usually part of a domain Check with your network administrator to find out how to connect your Surface Pro 3 to the domain You can connect your Microsoft account to your domain account Here s how e Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Accounts gt Your account gt Connect your Microsoft account O 2014 Microsoft Page 45 Surface Create another account If more than one person uses your Surface each person can have their own account This way everyone can sign in and personalize everything to their liking To find out how to create another account on your Surface see Create a user account on Windows com Family Safety child account Got kids F
97. ut or Lock You can also press Ctrl Alt Del and then choose Lock or Sign out Sign out or lock What s the difference e Sign out closes all the apps you were using e Locking protects your account from use but lets someone else sign in with their account The apps you re using are not closed Change your password Here s how to change your password 1 Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings gt Accounts gt Sign in options 2 Under Password tap or click Change and follow the on screen instructions Notes e If your Surface Pro 3 is on a domain press Ctrl Alt Delete and choose Change a password e Forgot your password See forgot my password on Surface com e For other password related questions see Passwords in Windows FAQ on Windows com Account security It s an excellent idea to help protect your account by adding security info to it If you ever forget your password or your account is hacked we can use your security info to verify your identity and help you get back into your account It s important to make sure you ve added security info and check it for accuracy For more info see Microsoft account security info FAQ on Windows com If you think your Microsoft account has been blocked or hacked see Get back into your Microsoft account if it s been blocked or hacked on Windows com 2014 Microsoft Page 48 Surface Install apps and programs Discover a variety of great apps and game
98. vable media automatically appear in the Photos Music and Video apps This way you don t have to add files to your Surface If you want to add files to Surface from a USB flash drive or microSD card Here s how 1 Add files to a USB flash drive or microSD card on another computer Insert the USB flash drive or microSD card into Surface If prompted tap the notification in the upper right corner and then choose Open folder to view files 2 3 4 Select the files or folders you want to add to Surface 5 Tap or click Copy to on the Home tab 6 Select a location It s a good idea to put your files in the appropriate folder Documents Music Pictures and Videos This way your files will show up in the appropriate app for example copy MP3 files to the Music folder For help using File Explorer see How to work with files and folders on Windows com O 2014 Microsoft Page 62 Surface Copy files from another computer You can access music pictures videos and documents on computers that are part of your network This way you can copy files from one computer to Surface For more info see Get to files on other computers in this guide Back up your files using File History File History backs up your personal files in the Documents Music Pictures Videos and Desktop folders on your Surface Over time File History builds a complete history of your files To start backing up and creating a history of your files you ll first need to
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100. xe or Install exe Install from a network Ask your network admin for help installing apps from your company network Get your programs working with Windows 8 1 e Most programs written for Windows 7 also work with Windows 8 1 When you install or run an older program Windows monitors it for symptoms of known compatibility issues If it finds an issue Program Compatibility Assistant provides some recommended actions that you can take to help the program run properly on Windows 8 1 For more info see Program Compatibility Assistant FAQ on Windows com e Most programs created for earlier versions of Windows will work with Windows 8 1 but some older programs might run poorly or not at all You can run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter on most programs to detect and fix common compatibility problems For more info see Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows on Windows com e The Windows Compatibility Center has info to help you identify which apps will or won t work with Windows 8 1 2014 Microsoft Page 52 Surface Personalize your Surface Add your accounts If you haven t already added your email and social networking accounts see the Get started section in this guide Personalize the Start screen Colors and background You can change the Start screen colors and background Here s how e Open the Settings charm and tap or click Change PC settings and then tap or click Personalization Tip
101. your Surface Pro 3 during setup If your pen ever gets unpaired from your Surface you can pair it manually Here s how 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap or click Settings 2 Tap or click Change PC settings and tap or click PC and devices and then tap or click Bluetooth Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on 3 Hold down the top button on Surface Pen until the light in the middle of the pen clip starts to flash Pen ht d EAN A Top button 4 When the pen appears in the list of Bluetooth devices on your screen tap or click it and then tap or click Pair How can help protect my Surface from viruses Windows Defender and Windows SmartScreen are built into Windows 8 1 to help guard against viruses spyware and other malicious software in real time See Security checklist for Windows for more info e To learn more see How can help protect my PC from viruses on Windows com e Toscan Surface manually use Windows Defender See How do find and remove a virus on Windows com for how to info Windows Firewall Windows Firewall helps prevent hackers and some types of malware from getting to your Surface through the Internet or your network Windows Firewall is turned on by default To learn more about Windows Firewall settings see Windows Firewall from start to finish on Windows com O 2014 Microsoft Page 96 Surface BitLocker Drive Encryption You can encrypt or scramble data on your Surf

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