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2. 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 message Here s how 1 Go to Start Bb select Search A4 enter sound and then choose Sound 2 Select the Sounds tab and under Program Events choose an event for example Calendar Reminder 3 Under Sounds select the sound you want to play for that event To hear the sound select Test 4 Select Apply to change the sound for the event For more info about Surface audio features see Surface sound volume and audio accessories on Surface com 2015 Microsoft Page 25 S Microsoft Surface Cameras and the Camera app Surface has two integrated cameras that you can use to take pictures record videos and make video calls The built in Camera app can help you get even more out of your cameras Take a photo 1 Go to Start BR and open the Camera app You can tap the screen to focus on a spot 2 Tap the on screen Camera button to take a photo 3 To exit press the Windows button on your Surface Take a panorama 1 Go to Start BB open the Camera app and select Panorama 2 Point the camera at your starting point for the panorama and tap the screen to start 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 fyou want to retake the last image taken select Un
3. Surface Surface 3 User Guide With Windows 8 1 Published May 2015 Version 1 0 EE Microsoft ga Microsoft Surface 2015 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 2015 Microsoft Page Ii ES Microsoft Surface Contents Meer SUNOCO IRE TT T 1 SURFACE 3 FEATURE 1 SCE Te a E 4 CA 5 OVER IND Ee 5 GEE online TIC CW TN e WE 6 Accounts anda sim GIN oerte srt dedii e oa e ego do d rediere DU rcd de gei re 7 ere Nes Sd G1 rag pe 7 PAD RE e OS ren cet ace ac ne ete SX 7 SEE to KNOW Anl P 10 START SCREEN eR HP 10 OPEN AN APP
4. types e Administrator When you sign in with an administrator account you can create change or remove delete other accounts and you can set the account type on other accounts you create You can also install apps The first account on your Surface is always an administrator account To create another administrator account you need to first create the new account and then edit it to make it an administrator account e Standard People using a Standard account can create and edit files and personalize their settings but they can t create change or remove any other accounts They may not be able to install some apps When you create a new account it s a standard account unless you edit the account to make it an administrator account or you set it up as a Child account e Child Child accounts are controlled by the Family Safety settings you apply to the account See Keep your kids safer on the PC on Windows com to learn how to turn on Family Safety features Manage accounts with an Administrator account When you sign in with an Administrator account you can create change or remove other accounts To create an account 1 Sign in with an Administrator account 2 Goto Start a and select PC settings 4 gt Accounts gt Other accounts gt Add an account 3 Enter the email address that the new account will use to sign in to Windows and select Next If you know the email address the new account user uses to sign in to M
5. 42 CERCAR e A E A E E A E E E E EA E AA E A E E E AA A EAE E eee ee AE 42 TEE 42 Registration repair and Warranty cseccsesecisccecscentserceseccesctentsencesccsenetastensseiescecctasesenstivsceeesevisanesissevessectieneeeceessanteeeceene 43 REGISTER YOUR SURFACE S AND SURFACE e 43 EE 43 VE 43 US CT sv cheeses ETE e 43 2015 Microsoft Page v m Microsoft Surface Meet Surface 3 Meet Surface 3 the tablet that can replace your laptop Use this guide to get started with your Surface 3 For more Surface 3 details and how to info go online to Surface com Surface 3 features Volume button Front camera Front privacy light Windows button Power button Press the power button to turn Surface 3 on When Surface 3 is on press and hold the power button to shut down You ll also use the power button to put Surface to sleep and to wake it when you re ready to start working again Windows button The Windows button takes you to the Start screen where you can open your apps quickly search for files on your Surface or info on the web If you re already at the Start screen the Windows button takes you back to the last app you were using 2015 Microsoft Page 1 ES Microsoft Touchscreen Kickstand Wi Fi and Bluetooth Cameras Microphone Stereo speakers Mini DisplayPort ho Full size USB 3 0 port ON hy
6. Calendar H The Calendar app brings all your calendars together in one place Reminders and notifications help you remember what s happening so you never miss a thing To add a calendar 1 Go to Start BR and open the Calendar app 2 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen or with a mouse point to the upper right corner of the screen and select Settings 3 Select Accounts Add an account select the type of account you want to add and follow the on screen instructions To view your calendars 1 Go to Start BR and open the Calendar app 2 Swipe up from the bottom of the screen or down from the top of the screen 3 Choose from the options at the top and bottom of the screen For more info see Calendar app help and How to manage notifications for Mail Calendar and People on Windows com Skype DN Skype helps you stay connected to your friends and family Instant message call or video call your Skype contacts and snap Skype to one side and chat while you re using a second app You can use Skype to contact landline and mobile phones with Skype credits or a subscription Here s how to get started with Skype Sign in to Skype 1 Go to Start BB and open the Skype app 2 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen or with a mouse point to the upper right corner of the screen and select Settings 3 Select Accounts gt Add an account select the email or social networking account you want to add and th
7. Micro USB charging port Headset jack 2015 Microsoft Surface Use the 10 8 ClearType full HD display with its 3 2 aspect ratio and 1920 x 1280 resolution display to watch HD movies browse the web and use your favorite apps 10 point multi touch lets you use your fingers to select Zoom and move things around Flip out the 3 position kickstand to work or play comfortably at your desk on the couch or while giving a hands free presentation Surface supports standard Wi Fi protocols 802 11a b g n ac and Bluetooth 4 0 Connect to a wireless network and use Bluetooth devices such as keyboards mice printers and headsets Surface 3 features an 8 megapixel rear facing camera with autofocus and a 3 5 megapixel fixed focus front facing camera Both cameras record video in 1080p with a 16 9 aspect ratio widescreen Front and back privacy lights help make sure there are no surprises Use the front facing microphone for calls and recordings Stereo speakers with Dolby enhanced sound let you listen to music podcasts and audio books In Back privacy light NM Back camera Kickstand Page 2 S Microsoft Ports and connectors Software Processor Memory and storage Sensors 2015 Microsoft Surface Surface 3 has the ports you expect in a full feature laptop Full size USB 3 0 port Connect a USB accessory like a mouse printer Ethernet adapter USB drive or smartp
8. Surface com To learn about settings that control how your Surface uses power see Power plans Frequently asked questions on Windows com Touch keyboard pen and mouse With Surface you can easily switch between using touch a keyboard a mouse or a pen Touch You can use your fingers on the touchscreen the same as you would on a smartphone For example drag your finger across the screen to scroll For demos of the gestures you can use see Touch Tap swipe and beyond on Surface com Keyboard Click in a Surface 3 Type Cover sold separately or use a full size USB or Bluetooth keyboard There s also a built in on screen keyboard you can use For more info see How to use the Surface on screen keyboard on Surface com Touchpad or mouse Use the Type Cover touchpad or connect a USB or Bluetooth mouse For more info see Touchpad use and settings Connect a USB mouse printer and more and Add a Bluetooth device on Surface com Surface Pen Take notes draw and mark up documents using Surface Pen sold separately You can jot a quick note in OneNote even when you have Surface 3 locked Just click the pen and start writing Your note will be in the Quick Notes section of OneNote the next time you sign in For more info see Using Surface Pen on Surface com Get online networking Connect to a Wi Fi network 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and select Settings gt wireless network El 2 Select a network name an
9. accessories and devices Connect a TV monitor or projector You can connect Surface 3 to a TV to watch movies on a big screen to a projector to share a presentation or to a second monitor to make multi tasking in several apps even easier Connect to a wireless display If you have a wireless display here s how to connect it 1 Go to Start BB and select PC settings 1t gt PC and devices gt Display 2 Atthe bottom of the screen select Connect to a wireless display 3 Select Add a wireless display 4 Choose the wireless display in the list of devices found and follow the on screen Instructions Connect with a cable and adapter To connect Surface 3 to another screen without wireless you ll need a compatible cable and possibly an adapter Look at the video ports on your TV monitor or projector to figure out which adapter or cable you need 2015 Microsoft Page 21 Ve ee Microsoft Surface e HDTV If your TV has an HDMI port you ll need an HDMI cable and a Mini DisplayPort to HD AV adapter or an HDMI to Mini DisplayPort cable Both are sold separately e Projector or monitor If your monitor has a DisplayPort you can connect it to Surface using a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable sold separately If your monitor doesn t have a DisplayPort or HDMI port use a VGA cable and the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter A VGA adapter or cable is for video only Audio will play from your Surface speakers unless you ve con
10. and adjust other touchscreen settings e Go to Start 8 select Search and enter the phrase tablet pc settings Choose Tablet PC Settings from the list To adjust screen brightness e Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and select Settings gt Screen and move the slider Or you can use the screen brightness keys on your Surface 3 Type Cover To learn more about using the touchscreen and adjusting its settings see The Surface touchscreen on Surface com Sync your settings When you use your Microsoft account to sign in to Surface and other PCs you use many of the settings preferences and apps associated with your account appear everywhere you go This includes things like your themes language preferences browser favorites and history content for Microsoft apps and services friends contact info and more Choose which settings sync across PCs 1 Go to Start BB and select PC settings 1t gt OneDrive gt Sync settings 2 Turn on Sync your settings on this PC 3 Turn on any personalization app or other settings that you want to sync 2015 Microsoft Page 39 ES Microsoft Surface Add a language You can set up Surface to use more than one language and switch between languages Here s how 1 Go to Start BB and select PC settings 1t gt Time and language gt Region and language Add a language 2 Select a language from the list to add it to your Languages list 3 To make the new language yo
11. as you subscribe Depending on your country or region your Surface 3 may include Office 365 For more info including info about how to activate an Office 365 subscription see Install and use Microsoft Office on Surface Pro or Surface 3 on Surface com Office 365 isn t available in all countries or regions Office comes pre installed on Surface 3 in some countries and regions 2015 Microsoft Page 34 m Microsoft Surface More installed apps Lots more apps are available on your Surface 3 Here are a few a Keep up to date with what s happening in the 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 Maps See your current location zoom in for more detail zoom out for a bigger picture and get directions See Maps app on Windows com for more info P hd Sports 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 amp Drink app on Windows com 2015 Microsoft Finance il Stay on top of financial news and market data from global sources For more info see Finance app on Windows com Reading List Keep track of content that you want to read later For more
12. camera Ges music player smartphone mouse or external hard d N Le drive RQ O 2 The first time you plug in a USB accessory Windows W Pi tries to install any software the accessory requires i i S For more info see Connect a USB mouse printer and more on Surface com f e Full size USB 3 0 port on Surface 3 Add a Bluetooth accessory To pair a Bluetooth accessory with your Surface 1 Turn on the Bluetooth device and make it discoverable To learn how check the info that came with your accessory or the manufacturer s website 2 On Surface go to Start 1m and select PC settings 4 gt PC and devices gt Bluetooth Make sure Bluetooth is On and wait while Windows searches for Bluetooth devices 4 Follow the on screen instructions to finish pairing your device If your accessory requires a pairing code it ll prompt you for it If you don t know the code check the info that came with your device or the manufacturer s website For more info see Add a Bluetooth device on Surface com Add an audio accessory The stereo speakers and microphone on Surface 3 let you listen to music and videos make phone calls and record audio You can also connect your favorite USB and Bluetooth accessories like speakers a mic or a headset To learn how to use the audio features on Surface 3 see Surface audio features 2015 Microsoft Page 23 ES Microsoft Surface Print or scan To learn how to connect a USB printer o
13. from the right edge of the screen and select Settings e To change settings for a desktop app follow the instructions for that app Default apps A default app is the app that Windows uses automatically when you open a particular file type such as a song movie photo or webpage To set your default apps 1 Go to Start BB and select PC settings 3t gt Search and apps Defaults You can choose a default app for the web email music video photos calendar or maps 2 Select the one you want to set and choose an app To learn more about the apps Windows uses by default see Choose the apps Windows uses by default on Windows com 2015 Microsoft Page 29 S Microsoft Surface Built in apps Internet Explorer 11 Surface comes with two versions of Internet Explorer a touch friendly version with oversized tabs and tiles for easy tapping and a version for the desktop Browse with touch friendly Internet Explorer 1 Go to Start 8 and open Internet Explorer 2 Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the address bar 3 Tiles for your favorite sites and open tabs appear above the address bar scroll to see all the tiles 4 Do any of the following e Enter a web address or search term in the Address bar e Select a tab pinned or favorite web site Select the New tab F button to open a new browser tab Then enter a URL or search term or select one of your frequent or favorite sites e Select the thr
14. software in real time For more info see Security checklist for Windows and How can help protect my PC from viruses on Windows com To scan Surface manually use Windows Defender See How do find and remove a virus on Windows com for how to info 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 e Clean it frequently 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 e Keep it covered Close the Cover or use a sleeve when you re in transit or not using Surface e 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 The Type Cover requires minimal care to function well Clean the keyboard frequently by wiping it with a lint free cloth dampened in mild soap and water but don t apply liquids directly to the Cover If the spine or magnetic connections of your cover get dirty or stained apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol to a soft lint free cloth to clean battery care e Operating temperature Surface is designed to work between 32 F and 95 F or 0 C to
15. the date each was installed e Goto Start m and select PC settings i Update and recovery Windows Update View your update history Updates to your Surface hardware appear in your update history as either System Firmware Update XX XX XX or System Hardware Update XX XX XX XX XX XX stands for the date that Microsoft made the Surface update available Surface updates are cumulative if you have the latest Surface update installed you re up to date For descriptions of the Surface updates released so far see Surface 3 update history 2015 Microsoft Page 12 m Microsoft Surface Make sure you have the latest Surface updates To make sure you that you have all the latest Surface hardware updates successfully installed 1 Go to Surface 3 update history on Surface com and look in the table at the top of the page to see the latest available System Update Compare that to the last System Firmware or System Hardware update you see when you view your update history on your Surface 3 If you have trouble with updates see Trouble installing Surface and Windows updates on Surface com Surface Pen and OneNote Use Surface Pen sold separately to quickly open OneNote take screenshots mark up presentations sign documents and use and enjoy art apps Surface Pen has the heft and sensitivity of a pen and thanks to Palm Block technology you can write naturally on your Surface 3 in any app that supports inki
16. you trust 2 n your web browser select the link to the app e To install the app now select Open or Run and follow the on screen instructions e To install it later select Save or Save as to download it When you re ready to install it select the file and follow the on screen instructions To install an app from a CD or DVD 1 Connect an external optical disc drive to the USB port on your Surface Pro 2 Insert the disc in the drive Usually the app starts to install automatically If the app doesn t start installing from a CD or DVD automatically 1 Goto Start 8 select Search and enter computer 2 Select Computer from the list 3 Open the CD or DVD folder then open the program setup file usually called Setup exe or Install exe For more info see Install and uninstall apps on Surface Pro or Surface 3 on Surface com 2015 Microsoft Page 37 m Microsoft Surface Customization and settings Depending on the settings you want to make you ll use one of these options e PC settings Go to Start BB select PC settings 4 and choose a setting type e Control Panel Go to Start 55 select PC settings 4 gt Control Panel and choose a setting type e Settings Swipe in from the right side of the screen and select Settings gt Change PC settings and choose a setting type e Search Go to Start 8 select Search amp and enter the name of the setting Then choose it from the list e Surface app Open this app to a
17. your personal settings in sync with any other PC you have running Windows 8 1 or Windows RT 8 1 that you sign into with your Microsoft account When you sign in to your Surface with your Microsoft account you re also connected to your OneDrive Skype and Windows Store accounts Documents photos and other files you create are saved to your OneDrive by default OneDrive is like a local folder that follows you wherever you sign in with your Microsoft account If you forget the password for a Microsoft account you can go to https account live com password reset to reset your password online 2015 Microsoft Local account A user name and password that works only on this one computer You need to personalize each computer individually You ll need to sign on to services like OneDrive Skype or Windows Store each time you want to access them Your files aren t automatically saved to the cloud If you forget the password for your local account Microsoft can t help you reset your password or access your files Page 8 ES Microsoft Surface If you re not sure whether you have a Microsoft account or you can t remember the email address you used with those services you can easily sign up for a new free email address See Create a user account on Windows com to learn how Account types Standard Administrator or Child The account type determines what you can do using that account Choose one of these account
18. 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 e Recharge any time The battery doesn t need to be empty or low before you recharge it You can recharge the battery whenever you d like However it s best to let the battery run to below 10 percent at least once per month before you recharge it 2015 Microsoft Page 42 ES Microsoft Surface Registration repair and warranty Register your Surface 3 and Surface 3 Type Cover If you haven t already registered your Surface products do so at microsoft com surface support register You ll need your Microsoft account the email address and password that you use to sign in to your Surface and to download apps from the Windows Store and the serial number of your Surface 3 or Surface 3 Type Cover For more info see Find the serial number on Surface or Find the serial number on your Surface Cover on Surface com Repalr Before you send your Surface product in for service you can check out the Surface troubleshooting articles on Surface com If you can t solve the problem with troubleshooting contact us through Surface com If you continue to have a problem with your Surface you can open a service request and send your product in for service Before you send your Surface in for service see How to prepare your Surface for service and then go to Send my Surface in for service on Surface com sign in wit
19. 5 Microsoft Page 17 m Microsoft Surface Touchpad The touchpad on Surface 3 Type Cover has right click and left click buttons that work like a mouse The left click button area is larger while the right click button is smaller The touchpad supports gestures like tap double tap drag scroll and zoom To learn how to use all the touchpad gestures and to see them demonstrated see Get started with your Surface 3 on Surface com TT Left click Right click Touchpad settings If your cursor jumps while you type or the touchpad seems to respond too quickly to accidental touches you can change the touchpad settings to make it work the way you like If you prefer you can turn the touchpad off altogether To change these and other settings e Attach the Cover go to Start BB and select PC settings 4 gt PC and devices gt Mouse and touchpad For more info see Change touchpad settings in PC settings on Surface com 2015 Microsoft Page 18 ES Microsoft Surface Storage You have many storage options with Surface 3 In addition to the storage on the hard drive on Surface 3 you have external storage options like OneDrive cloud storage USB drives and microSD cards How much space do have The amount of storage space available on your hard drive depends on which size hard drive your Surface 3 has what apps you ve installed and how much data you re storing already Here s how to see how much available spa
20. MD 23 PRIT OR OCA E 24 Surtrace audio TT 24 ADJUST THE VOLUME E 24 ie pi o H ae 25 oS A a ere SA eee mre nC eRe ei ener eee rere MEER eee 25 ING IG OUND T AY E 25 Cameras and the Camera EE 26 TAK APHO EE 26 IR e 26 RECORDA VID O E 26 TAKE A PHOTO OR VIDEO FROM THE LOCK SCREEN sioe nee ese e e nee eed ea len ee reed Veni ea es ec orae e v e e tete 27 ADIUST EE 27 Apps Ol your e CTT 28 aprire XO X focus 28 61 31 32 0 E 7 28 gs po 29 CHANGE T TINGS ORIN E 29 BUILTIN AP aoe A E E A E E E E E A E A EE ES 30 MACRO ORTO CE once E NO O O ONEI ONON EN cee TE 34 MORE INS TANNED E 35 IST AR let 36 Customization and SOU dr E 38 PERSONA RIZE VOU BOC O E 38 PERCOBABIZE YOUR STARTS CREEN a ee eee Ee 38 ADIUST YOUR TOUCHSCREEN uer e 39 EE RT 39 ADDA EE 40 DESEIOPSETINOS ccce eeu MD cc 40 2015 Microsoft Page iv ES Microsoft Surface PC CSS SMMC RD agen 41 EASE OF ACCESS EE NEEN 41 AES and CNC ANNA ENT E EER 42 PROTECT YOUR oy ies RT 42 TUCE REEN Kr
21. andwriting panel Keyboard C Handwriting LZ 3 Write something on the handwriting panel Surface automatically converts your words to text 4 Select 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 Type Cover keyboard and touchpad Surface 3 Type Cover sold separately clicks into place giving you a standard keyboard layout backlit keys gesture enabled touchpad and protective cover all in one slim package When you close the Cover Surface 3 goes to sleep Fold the Cover back to use your Surface as a tablet While the Cover is back Surface won t detect key presses 2015 Microsoft Page 16 m Microsoft Surface Keys on the top row of the Surface 3 Type Cover make it easy to do common tasks Key icon What it does dk Turns audio muting on or off KU Plays or pauses audio or video Ze Decreases keyboard backlighting Ze Increases keyboard backlighting K Dims the screen Je Brightens the screen To lock and unlock the Fn keys e Press the Fn key in the bottom row on the keyboard to lock the Fn keys Press Fn again to unlock them A light on the Fn key lets you know you ve locked the keys into function key mode For detailed info about adjusting keyboard backlighting using the shortcut keys function keys and more see Type Cover on Surface com 201
22. ce you have on Surface e Goto Start m and select PC settings 4 gt PC and devices gt Disk space At the top of the screen you can see how much space you have available You can also see how much disk space your apps media and files use You may be able to free up space by selecting Empty my Recycle Bin This permanently deletes files you put into the recycle bin earlier For more tips on how to free up space see Tips to free up disk soace on Windows com OneDrive Your personal cloud OneDrive is online storage that comes with your Microsoft account When you save your documents photos and other files to 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 If you use a Microsoft account to sign in to your Surface your OneDrive folders are as easy to use as the folders on the hard drive You can browse open and edit your files in OneDrive even when you re offline See the Getting started with OneDrive tutorial on Windows com to learn how Save and open files When you sign in to Surface with a Microsoft account files you create from Office apps are saved to OneDrive by default so that you can access them from any of the devices you use Saving Office files on OneDrive also makes it easy to share and work with other people For more info see Keep your Office documents in OneDrive on Windows com 2015 Micro
23. cus You can change the default setting on Surface 3 so that tapping the screen focuses on an area and then takes a photo or just takes a photo without focusing For more info see Using autofocus on Surface 3 on Surface com Note The front facing camera on Surface 3 has a fixed focus lens Autofocus is available only on the rear facing camera For more info about your Surface cameras and the Camera app to learn about viewing and editing photos and videos and to find out about changing camera options see Take photos and videos with Surface on Surface com 2015 Microsoft Page 27 ES Microsoft Surface Apps on your Surface Apps to help you stay connected entertained informed and productive come pre installed and ready to use on your Surface 3 Find more apps quickly and easily in the Windows Store or install your favorite desktop apps Find and open an app e Tapa tile on the Start screen to open the app If you don t see the app that you want select Search 49 enter the name of the app and select it from the list Or swipe up on the Start screen to Apps view to see a full list of your installed apps Switch between apps To switch to the last app you were using e With touch swipe in from the left edge of the screen e With a mouse move your pointer into the upper left corner and then click the corner e With a keyboard press Alt Tab To switch to an app you were using recently With touch swipe in from the le
24. d photos and files on Windows com The files will sync to OneDrive on your Surface the next time you go online and sign in You can also copy files to Surface from a thumb drive or external hard drive or by copying them from the Internet or your local network 2015 Microsoft Page 20 ES Microsoft Surface Use OneDrive to share files You can use OneDrive to share photos Office docs and other files 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 1 Go to Start BB open OneDrive and select the files or folders 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 At the bottom of the screen select Share Q2 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 Only those people will be able to access the files and you ll be able to change permissions later if you want 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 Anyone with the link will be able to access the files To learn more about sharing files see Share files and photos on Windows com Connect
25. d select 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 select Next If you need help finding your wireless network password see How to find your wireless network password on Surface com 4 Choose whether 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 2015 Microsoft Page 6 ES Microsoft Surface Connect to a wired network 1 Plug a USB to Ethernet adapter sold separately into the USB port on your Surface 2 Plug an Ethernet cable into the adapter and plug the other end of the cable into your router or an Ethernet network port 3 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen select Settings wired network el 4 f prompted enter your user name and password 5 To see if you re online go to Start 1m and open Internet Explorer Disconnect from a network 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen select Settings wireless network E or wired network m 2 Select the network with a Connected status and choose Disconnect Accounts and sign in Sign in and sign out To sign in 1 Turn on or wake Surface by pressing the power button 2 Swipe up on the screen or tap a key on the keyboard 3 If you see your account name and account picture enter your password and select the right arrow or press Enter
26. djust settings for the Surface Pen sold separately to disable the Windows button on your Surface and more For more info see Customize Surface and app settings on Surface com Personalize your lock screen Your lock screen can include a picture or slide show of pictures and app notifications such as your next calendar appointment To change your lock screen e Goto Start BB select PC settings gt Lock screen in the right pane under Personalize For more info see Personalize your PC on Windows com Personalize your Start screen You can change the color and background on your Start screen to suit your mood and you can add remove resize and rearrange tiles to suit the way you work Change color and background e From the Start screen swipe in from the right edge of the screen select Settings Personalization 2015 Microsoft Page 38 S Microsoft Surface Rearrange tiles e Press and hold or right click any tile to open app commands a menu of options at the bottom of the Start screen With the commands in the menu you can e Select one or more tiles and apply an action like Resize or Unpin from start to all of them e Drag tiles to new positions e Swipe up to see all your apps in Apps view Press and hold or right click a tile to open app commands and choose an action like Pin to Start Adjust your touchscreen settings To calibrate your taps and flicks to choose left or right handedness
27. do Otherwise select the check mark when you re done Record a video 1 Go to Start BB and open the Camera app Tap the on screen Video button You can tap the screen to focus on a spot while you re recording the video p i Je To exit press the Windows button on your Surface 2015 Microsoft Page 26 S Microsoft Surface Take a photo or video from the lock screen The perfect shot might not wait for you to unlock your Surface but you can set up Surface to let you take photos and videos from the lock screen Here s how to set up and use this feature To turn the lock screen camera feature on 1 Go to Start BB and select PC settings 4 gt PC and devices gt Lock screen 2 Scroll to the bottom of the screen and under Camera select On To take a photo or video from the lock screen 1 If the screen is off press the power button to turn Surface on 2 Swipe down from the top edge of the lock screen 3 Tap the Camera or Video button Adjust the focus The rear facing camera on Surface 3 has an autofocus lens that will detect a face in the scene and focus on it automatically If it doesn t detect a face it will focus on the main subject in the center of the screen You can change and lock the focus on a different location before taking a picture or while recording a video Here s how e Photos Before taking a photo tap the screen to focus on a spot e Videos While shooting a video tap the screen to adjust the fo
28. ee dots to open an InPrivate tab or reopen a tab you ve recently closed Browse with Internet Explorer for the desktop The desktop version of Internet Explorer is also pre installed To start the Internet Explorer desktop app 1 Go to Start BR and select Desktop or press Windows logo key m D 2 From the taskbar open Internet Explorer For more info including how to set your browser defaults work with tabs and in multiple windows save and pin your favorite websites and more see Browse the web with Internet Explorer on Surface com 2015 Microsoft Page 30 m Microsoft Surface Mail The Mail app organizes your inbox and offers quick views of your favorite people flagged messages folders newsletters and social updates Here are some tips to get you started For more info see Set up and use Mail on Surface com and the Mail app tutorial on Windows com If you ve signed in to Surface with a Microsoft account your mail account is already set up You can then add other accounts from Outlook Gmail AOL Yahoo and even your work email Exchange ActiveSync After you add an email account contacts from your email account appear in the People app and appointments appear in the Calendar app Here s how to add accounts 1 Go to Start BB and open the Mail app 2 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen or with a mouse point to the upper right corner of the screen and select Settings 3 Select Acc
29. en follow the on screen instructions 2015 Microsoft Page 32 ES Microsoft Surface Add contacts 1 In Skype swipe up from the bottom of the screen select Add contact and search for people by name Skype name or email address If you can t find the person select Search directory 2 Select the person you want to add select Add to contacts and follow the on screen Instructions Start a call or chat e Open Skype and select a contact name Then do one of the following Select Call to make a voice call Select Video to make a video call e Enter a message in the chat window To add more people or share files and photos during the chat select Add Q and choose an option For more info see Skype on Surface on Surface com Photos Use the Photos app to view edit and organize the photos you have saved in your Pictures library or on OneDrive Crop enhance and add effects to your images choose a photo to be your lock screen background or display one or more images on your Photos tile Photos app on Windows com tells you how to do all this and more Video Xbox video brings you the latest movies and TV shows as well as featured hits Get recommendations based on what you ve watched and find something new to watch Check out Watch TV shows movies and videos on Surface com for info on playing videos from your video library finding new videos to buy or rent and more 2015 Microsoft Page 33 m Micros
30. ft edge of the screen without lifting your finger and then push back toward the left edge You ll see the apps you ve used recently Tap the app you want With a mouse move the pointer into the upper left corner and move it down the left edge You ll see the apps you ve used recently Select the one you want With the keyboard hold down the Windows logo key Sand press Tab For more info see Mouse and keyboard What s new on Windows com To learn how to open apps side by side see Use more than one app at the same time on Surface com 2015 Microsoft Page 28 ES Microsoft Surface Close an app Close a Windows Store app Apps that you install from the Windows Store don t slow down your Surface when you re using them If you want to close one of these apps here s how e Use touch Swipe in from the left edge of the screen and push back toward the left edge Press and hold the app you want to close and then slide your finger all the way down the screen and hold it there until the app flips over e Use a mouse or touchpad Move your mouse pointer to the top of the app and then select the Close X button in the title bar Close a desktop app It s still a good idea to close desktop apps when you re done using them particularly before shutting down your Surface e Select the Close X button in the upper right corner of the app Change settings for an app e To change settings for a Windows Store app open the app swipe in
31. h your Microsoft account and follow the on screen instructions Warranty For warranty info see Surface warranty and Surface warranty documents on Surface com More help There s lots more how to info and help available online on www surface com support 2015 Microsoft Page 43
32. hone Micro USB charging port Charge Surface 3 using the Micro USB charging port and included Micro USB power supply MicroSD card slot Use the microSD card slot and a microSD card sold separately for extra storage and transferring files Mini DisplayPort version 1 1 Share what s on your Surface screen by connecting it to an HDTV monitor or projector Video adapters sold separately 3 5 mm headset jack Plug in your favorite headset for a little more privacy when listening to music or conference calls For more info see Surface sound volume and audio accessories on Surface com Cover connectors Click in a thin light backlit keyboard Surface 3 Type Cover sold separately also helps protect the touchscreen Windows 8 1 operating system Windows 8 1 provides an endless array of options for entertainment and productivity at school at home or while you re on the go Apps Use the built in apps featured on your Start screen and install tons more apps from the Windows Store Since Surface 3 runs Windows 8 1 you can install and use your all your favorite desktop apps The Intel Quad Core Atom processor provides the speed and power you need for smooth fast performance Choose from 2 GB RAM with 64 GB storage or 4 GB RAM with 128 GB storage See Surface storage on Surface com for info on formatted storage capacity Four sensors compass ambient light sensor accelerometer and gyroscope enable apps to do thing
33. icrosoft services enter it Or you can sign up for a new email address add a child s account or sign in without a Microsoft account not recommended 2015 Microsoft Page 9 ES Microsoft Surface To set an account type 1 2 3 Sign in with an Administrator account Go to Start 55 and select PC settings 3 gt Accounts gt Other accounts and select the account you want to change Select Edit and under Account type choose the account type and select OK To delete an account 1 2 3 Sign in with an Administrator account Go to Start 1m and select PC settings 4 gt Accounts gt Other accounts and select the account you want to remove Select Remove gt Delete account and data For more on accounts see All about accounts on Surface com Get to know Windows Start screen Start is the heart 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 Start you can search for files apps and settings and search the web There are several ways to get to Start Tap the Windows button BR on your Surface Press the Windows logo key BB on your keyboard Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and select Start 18 Move your mouse to the lower left corner of the screen and select Start 18 Customize Start by adding removing rearranging and resizing tiles For more info see Personalize your PC on Windo
34. info see Reading List app on Windows com Weather See the latest conditions and forecasts Get weather reports from multiple providers For more info 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 Page 35 ES Microsoft Surface Install more apps You can also install apps on Surface 3 from the Windows Store websites CDs or DVDs Get apps from the Windows Store To find apps to install from the Windows Store connect to the Internet and sign in using a Microsoft account Your Microsoft account keeps track of the apps you install your preferences and your payment methods Here s how to find and install apps from the Windows Store 1 Go to Start BR and open the Windows Store 2 Look for apps You can e Browse featured apps and lists Drag your finger across the screen to browse apps e Use the top menu to explore apps For example you can select Categories and then select the category you want Or select Top charts to find popular apps e Search for apps If you know the name of an app you want or you re looking for apps by a specific publisher enter that info in the search box 3 Select an app to learn about it and read review
35. more info on getting set up see Set up your Surface on Surface com 2015 Microsoft Page 4 ES Microsoft The basics Power and charging To charge Surface 3 1 Plug the Micro USB connector into the Micro USB charging port with the power cord extending downward and the light on the connector facing toward you 2 Plug the full size USB connector on the other end of the cord into the power supply 3 Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet Surface Allow 2 4 hours to charge Surface 3 fully from an empty state It can take longer if you re actively using Surface 3 for power intensive activities like gaming or video streaming If the Surface 3 battery is drained you ll need to charge Surface 3 for a few minutes before it ll turn on Depending on how low the battery is you may see a battery icon on the screen for 10 15 minutes before Windows starts To check the battery level open the desktop and select the battery status icon on the right side of the taskbar Important Your Surface 3 is designed to work best with the included power supply Using a third party power supply may result in slow charging 2015 Microsoft il 96 remaining ab J torneen brightness g Mote power options 3 4 2015 q 12 43 PM Page 5 Microsoft Surface Make your battery last For info on how to conserve power and make your Surface battery last longer see Surface Pro and Surface 3 battery and power on
36. n Tip The fine tip along with Palm Block technology and multi point sensitivity in your Surface lets you write and draw naturally Q Tip Here are a few of the things you can do with the Surface Pen Click the top of the Surface Pen and start writing a Quick Note like a yellow sticky that you ll never lose You don t even need to unlock your Surface Click again to write another note or press the power button on your Surface to put Surface to sleep Sign in to Surface and click the top of the pen to open your latest notes Add a Quick Note write in any of your OneNote notebooks or review and organize the notes you wrote while Surface was locked 2015 Microsoft Page 14 ES Microsoft Surface Double click the top button on Surface Pen to take a screenshot Then select what you want to capture in the screenshot by dragging the tip of the pen from one corner of your selection to the opposite corner When you lift the pen tip your selection appears in a new page in OneNote You can use the Surface app to adjust your pen s pressure sensitivity or change which version of OneNote opens when you click the pen s top button By default the Windows Store version of OneNote opens when you click the top button For more info about using Surface Pen and OneNote see Using Surface Pen and Using OneNote on Surface on Surface com Explore OneNote Your Surface comes with both OneNote and OneNote 2013 pre i
37. nected external speakers For more info about this see Connect Surface Pro or Surface 3 to a TV monitor or projector on Surface com Here s how to set it up 1 Connect an HDMI or VGA 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 3 If you re using an adapter plug the adapter into the Mini DisplayPort on your Surface 3 Set up your screens Once you connect another screen or screens you can choose what to display on each screen Here s how 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and select Devices 2 Select Project and then choose one of the following options e PCscreen only You ll see everything on your Surface screen If you re connecting to a wireless projector this option changes to Disconnect e Duplicate You ll see the same things on all screens e Extend You ll see everything spread over all screens and you can drag and move items between them e Second screen only You ll see everything on the connected screen or screens and your Surface screen will be blank For more info see Connect Surface Pro or Surface 3 to a TV monitor or projector on Surface com 2015 Microsoft Page 22 ES Microsoft Surface Connect a USB accessory printer mouse and more Surface 3 has a full size USB 3 0 port that you can use to connect a USB accessory such as a printer
38. ng Set up Surface Pen If you have Surface Pen sold separately you ll need to install its AAAA battery and pair it with Surface 3 Here s how To install the AAAA battery 1 2 oF Unscrew the top of the pen from the bottom Insert the battery wrapped in the label from the top of the pen with the positive end of the battery pointing toward the writing tip Screw the top back on To pair Surface Pen to Surface 3 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and select Settings gt Change PC settings gt PC and devices gt Bluetooth Make sure Bluetooth is On Hold down the top button of the pen for about 7 seconds until the light in the middle of the pen clip starts to flash When Surface Pen appears in the list of Bluetooth devices select it and select Pair 2015 Microsoft Page 13 m Microsoft Surface Surface Pen features Top button s Ur Top button Click the top button to open OneNote Double click to capture a screenshot Bluetooth technology links the top button of your Surface Pen to your Surface 3 Right click button This button acts like the right click button on a mouse Click it once in apps like OneNote to open a menu to choose pen color thickness and other options You can also click and hold the button to select text O Right click button Eraser button 3 Hold down the eraser button and move the tip over the area you want to erase Oo Eraser butto
39. nstalled and you can install OneNote from OneNote com on your other devices it s free Create as many notebooks as you need Use sections pages and tags to make things easier to find Share some notebooks and keep others private To learn more about OneNote features and menus see Using OneNote on Surface on Surface com Note syncing OneNote saves your notes and syncs them to OneDrive online cloud storage With OneNote you can keep your notes clippings sketches photos and files organized and accessible from anywhere For more info see Using OneDrive on Surface on Surface com If you re not connected to the Internet OneNote saves your new and edited notes on your Surface They ll sync automatically with your OneNote notebook the next time you re online using Surface 2015 Microsoft Page 15 m Microsoft Surface Use Surface Pen in other apps You can use your Surface Pen to draw and write or highlight text in Office apps To learn more about using Surface Pen in Office apps called inking see Use a pen to draw write or highlight text on a Windows tablet on Office com You can use the Surface Pen in drawing apps and many others any app that supports inking Even if your app doesn t support inking you can use your Surface Pen to enter text using the handwriting panel in the on screen keyboard Here s how 1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and select Settings 2 Select Keyboard Touch keyboard and h
40. oft Surface MUSIC d Xbox Music lets you access your music collection stream music or buy music from the Xbox store Here are some tips to get you started Xbox Music can play any music in your music library The library can include files in any folder on your Surface or even an external hard drive or removable media such as a USB drive or microSD card but it s best to copy the music to your Surface Here s how to add music to the library 1 Go to Start 98 select Search enter the phrase file explorer and then choose File Explorer 2 Browse to the folder of music files that you want to add and then press and hold or right click it 3 Select Include in library and then select Music Xbox Music options include opening a collection or radio station browsing for new music opening playlists in your music library and creating new playlists See Play music on Surface on Surface com for more details Surface Surface Get the most out of your Surface The Surface app provides you with customization options and the opportunity to learn more about your Surface Give feedback on your experience so we can keep making it better For more info see Install and use the Surface app Microsoft Office Office 365 is a subscription service that lets you install full featured Office apps on multiple computers and devices It gives ICe you the most up to date versions of Office products including updates for as long
41. on your keyboard 4 f you see a different account name select the left arrow Then select your own account enter your password and select the right arrow or press Enter on your keyboard To sign out e Goto Start BB select your account name in the upper right corner and then select Sign out Additional accounts Each person who uses your Surface should have his or her own account to sign in When you set up your Surface your account is created based on the info you supply From this account you can create modify or remove other accounts If you want you can give other accounts these abilities too For details see Manage accounts with an Administrator account 2015 Microsoft Page 7 S Microsoft Surface First though think about whether any new account you create will be a local account that works only on this one Surface or a Microsoft account an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windows A Microsoft account provides the best experience Later you can decide what level of control the account should have Standard Administrator or Child Microsoft account or local account Here are some key differences between a Microsoft account and a local account Microsoft account An email address and password you use to sign in on computers running Windows 8 1 or later and to sign in to other Microsoft services like Xbox Hotmail Outlook com OneDrive Skype or Windows Phone You can keep
42. ou use a high contrast theme that makes items easier to read To use a high contrast theme choose a high contrast theme from the drop down box adjust the colors if you want to and select Apply Keyboard You can choose whether to control your Surface by using an on screen keyboard This is also where you set sticky keys filter out repeated keystrokes and set Surface to play a tone when you toggle Caps Lock Num Lock or Scroll Lock For more info see Use the On Screen Keyboard OSK to type on Windows com Mouse You can change the size and color of the mouse pointer and use the numeric keypad to control the mouse For more info see Mouse and keyboard What s new in Windows on Windows com Other options These options make Surface easier to use e Play animations in Windows e Show Windows background or a black screen e Choose how long notifications are visible e Adjust cursor thickness e Show a gray animation wherever you touch the screen e Seea larger darker animation wherever you touch the screen Ease of Access on the sign in screen On the sign in screen select the Ease of Access icon in the lower left corner to choose ease of access settings you want available every time Surface starts 2015 Microsoft Page 41 ES Microsoft Surface Care and cleaning Protect your Surface from viruses Windows Defender and Windows SmartScreen are built into Windows 8 1 to help guard against viruses spyware and other malicious
43. ounts Add an account choose the type of account you want to add and follow the on screen instructions The Mail app has three panes e The left pane shows you your email folders and accounts in the lower left corner Select a folder or account to switch to it e The middle pane shows you messages for the selected email account e The right pane is the reading pane It shows you the content of the selected email message People The People app is more than just an address book The People app keeps you up to date with your social networks and helps you stay in touch When you connect your accounts like Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn you ll get all the latest updates tweets and pictures in one place Comment on an update or retweet a tweet without switching apps Here s how to add people from your existing contact lists and address books 1 Sign in with your Microsoft account 2 Goto Start EB and open the People app 3 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen or with a mouse point to the upper right corner of the screen and select Settings 4 Select Accounts gt Add an account select the email or social networking account you want to add and then follow the on screen instructions 2015 Microsoft Page 31 S Microsoft Surface To learn how to add individual contacts pin contacts to Start use the People app to post updates and more see People app on Surface com and People app help on Windows com
44. r scanner see Connect a USB accessory printer mouse and more For info on connecting a Bluetooth printer or scanner see Add a Bluetooth accessory To see if your printer is installed 1 Go to Start BB and select PC settings 4X gt PC and devices gt Devices 2 Look for your printer in the list of devices e f your printer is in the list you re ready to print something e f your printer isn t listed select Add a device and select your printer to install it To print from a Windows Store app 1 Open what you want to print For example open a web page in Internet Explorer or an email message in Mail 2 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and select Devices 3 Select your printer from the list 4 Choose your printing options and select Print To print from a desktop app such as Notepad or an Office app e Find the Print command in the app or press Ctrl P For more info on setting up and using printers and scanners see Print and scan from Surface on Surface com Surface audio features Adjust the volume You can adjust the volume on your Surface in a few places e Volume button Use the volume button on your Surface to adjust the volume up or down e Settings Swipe in from the right edge of the screen select Settings gt Volume and adjust the volume up or down e Desktop taskbar On the desktop taskbar lower right corner select Speakers and adjust the volume up or down e Audio accessories Adju
45. s If you like it select the option shown e Install is what you ll see if the app is free or you ve already bought it e Try means a free trial version of the app is available e Buy means that the app isn t free and the price is shown Add or edit your payment method Apps that you buy are charged to the payment method such as a credit card associated with your Microsoft account Here s how to add or edit your payment method 1 Go to Start BR and open the Windows Store 2 Select Account My account 3 Choose Add payment method or Edit payment method edit any necessary info and select Submit 2015 Microsoft Page 36 ES Microsoft Surface Install apps that you installed on other PCs 1 Go to Start BR and open the Windows Store 2 Select Account gt My account gt My apps 3 Under Apps not installed on this PC swipe down on or right click the apps you want to install on Surface 4 Select Install to install the selected apps Buy apps for kids If your children use their own account to sign in to Surface they probably don t have a payment method attached to their account to buy apps You can buy apps for your children or install apps that you already own for them For more info see How to buy apps for kids on Windows com Install desktop apps You can install programs from the Internet a CD or a network To install apps from the Internet 1 Make sure the publisher or website that s offering the app is one
46. s like track motion and determine location Page 3 m Microsoft Surface Set up your Surface 3 If you have a Surface 3 Plug the Micro USB connector Plug the full size USB Type Cover click it into place into the Micro USB charging connector on the other end of and open the kickstand port with the power cord the cord into the power supply extending downward and the and plug the power supply into light on the connector facing an electrical outlet toward you Press the power button to turn Surface 3 on Windows starts and guides you through the setup process Use the Surface 3 touchscreen or Surface 3 Type Cover sold separately to enter info during setup To set up Surface 3 you ll also need e An Internet connection recommended Setup will automatically try to connect to a network If your network requires a password you ll need to have it handy If you don t have an Internet connection you can still set up your Surface but you won t get the latest Windows and Surface updates until you re online e An account name If you have a Microsoft account use it to set up your Surface 3 A Microsoft account is an email address and password you use to sign in to other Microsoft services like Xbox Hotmail Outlook com OneDrive Skype or Windows Phone If you don t already have a Microsoft account you can create one during setup If you prefer create a local account For more info see Microsoft account or local account For
47. soft Page 19 ES Microsoft Surface Save files from any desktop app to a o Mid aD edi OneDrive folder by navigating to it when 4 X Favorites m x you save E Desktop A Camera Roll 1 24 2014 11 43 AM Jg Downloads Jj Documents 1 24 2014 1 19 PM Recent places J Hobbies 1 24 2014 11 43 AM A Home projects 1 24 2014 11 43 AM J Our Pets 1 24 2014 11 43 AM E Ji Pictures 1 24 2014 11 43 AM 4 dj Homegroup J Public 1 24 2014 11 43 AM Mitzi Pickett J Teaching materials 1 24 2014 11 43 AM J Vacation Planning 1 24 2014 11 43 AM 4 E This PC Jj Werk 1 24 2014 11 43 AM When you open or save files from a Windows Store app you can choose a T7 C l OneDrive or This PC as the location q E P Pictures Select the down arrow to choose your location In the same way you can open files from within an app Get to your files from anywhere There are several ways to get to your OneDrive folders and files e Sign in to any PC with the Microsoft account you use on your Surface Then go to Start BB and open OneDrive or navigate to the OneDrive folder in File Explorer e Go to OneDrive com e Use one of the OneDrive mobile apps See Download OneDrive for Windows on OneDrive com for more info If you have files on another computer that you want to use on Surface you can upload them to OneDrive Here s how e From the computer with the files that you want to copy to Surface go to OneDrive com and upload your files To find out how see Uploa
48. st the volume on an audio accessory like a headset speakers or phone using the volume control on the accessory or in the software included with the accessory For more info check the info that came with your accessory or visit the manufacturer s website e Apps Some apps have a volume control within the app 2015 Microsoft Page 24 ES Microsoft Surface Record audio Two apps for recording sound are pre Sound Recorder app for Windows installed on Surface 3 Sound Recorder desktop app To open either app 1 Go to Start 8 select Search and enter sound recorder 2 n the search results select the sound recording app you want to use For info about the Sound Recorder app for Windows see Sound Recorder app for Windows FAQ To learn more about the Sound Recorder desktop app see Recording audio in Sound Recorder FAQ Both are on Windows com Set the default audio device 1 Goto Start amp select Search P enter sound and then select Sound from the list 2 Next do either or both of the following e Select the Playback tab select the device you want to use for playback for example the built in speakers on Surface external speakers or a headset and then select Set Default e Select the Recording tab select the device you want to use for recording for example the built in microphone or an external microphone and then select Set Default After you ve selected your default devices select OK
49. still here with a new taskbar and streamlined file management This is where you ll use desktop apps like Microsoft Office and Windows features like File Explorer You can also pin Windows Store apps to the taskbar so you can launch them without leaving the desktop To open the desktop just open any desktop app or go to Start amp and select Desktop 2015 Microsoft Page 11 E Microsoft Surface Learn more about Windows To get up to speed with Windows 8 1 see Get to know Windows on Surface com and check out the Windows tutorial on Windows com To learn how to customize and personalize your Surface sync and change your settings and more see Customization and settings Keep your Surface up to date Microsoft releases important updates to improve Windows software security and reliability and system and hardware updates also known as firmware updates to help improve the stability and performance of your Surface hardware By default your Surface is set to install updates automatically Install updates manually To check for and install updates manually 1 Go to Start R and select PC settings i gt Update and recovery Check now 2 If updates are available select View details select the updates you want to install and select Install For more info on keeping your Surface up to date see Install Surface and Windows updates on Surface com View your update history To see which updates you already have and
50. ur primary language under Languages select the language you want to make your primary language and select Set as primary You can do this now or later After you ve set up additional languages you can switch between them in desktop mode by selecting the keyboard icon in the taskbar Desktop settings 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 Change the desktop background colors and sound 1 From the desktop swipe in from the right edge of the screen and select Settings Personalization 2 Choose a desktop theme You can also change the desktop background colors and sounds separately For more info see Get started with themes on Windows com 2015 Microsoft Page 40 ES Microsoft Surface Accessibility Ease of Access features let you use your Surface the way you want To set ease of access features 1 2 Go to Start 55 and select PC settings gt Ease of Access Choose among the settings you can make from the panel on the left Narrator reads the text on your screen aloud For more info see Hear text read aloud with Narrator on Windows com Magnifier enlarges your screen or parts of it to make words and images easier to see For more info see Use Magnifier to see items on the screen on Windows com High contrast lets y
51. ws com 2015 Microsoft Page 10 ES Microsoft Surface Open an app Select a tile on Start to open the app If you don t see the app you want select Search AP enter the name of the app and select it from the list To see a full list of the apps on your Surface swipe up on the Start screen to get to Apps view If you re using a mouse click the arrow DEI near the lower left corner of the screen For more info about apps see Apps on your Surface Charms Charms help you do the things you do most often Search is how you find things on Surface in OneDrive in apps and on the web C Share files photos or webpages from within a Windows Store app H Start takes you to the Start screen If you re already on Start it takes you to the last app you were using your Surface like your printer Xbox smartphone speakers TV or a projector Settings is the place to make changes to common settings find settings for your Surface like personalization user accounts and devices and change settings for the app you re using Devices is a quick way to send files and info to other devices that are connected to Another quick way to get to settings e Goto Start BB and select PC settings 1X it s the tile with the gear on your Start screen To open the charms swipe in from the right edge of the screen and select the charm you want The familiar desktop The Windows desktop with its taskbar folders and icons is

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