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Surface Pro 3
User Guide
With Windows 8.1 Pro
Published: June 2014
Version 1.0
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Contents
MEET SURFACE PRO 3 .....................................................................................................................................................1
ABOUT THIS GUIDE ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
SURFACE PRO 3 FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
SET UP YOUR SURFACE PRO 3 AND SURFACE PEN ....................................................................................................5
SURFACE PEN SETUP ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
PLUG IN SURFACE PRO 3 AND TURN IT ON ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
SETUP...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
THE BASICS .......................................................................................................................................................................7
TOUCH, KEYBOARD, MOUSE, AND PEN ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
START SCREEN ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
OPEN APPS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
TOUCH: SWIPE, TAP, AND BEYOND ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
CHARMS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
THE FAMILIAR DESKTOP ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
WHAT MOVED OR CHANGED IN WINDOWS 8.1? ........................................................................................................................................... 12
LEARN MORE ABOUT WINDOWS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
LOCK SCREEN AND SIGNING IN .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
GET STARTED ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
GET ONLINE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
SET UP YOUR EMAIL ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
PEOPLE: ADD CONTACTS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
SKYPE: ADD CONTACTS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
ONEDRIVE: YOUR PERSONAL CLOUD ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
CUSTOMIZE YOUR START SCREEN ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17
GET TO KNOW SURFACE PRO 3 ................................................................................................................................. 18
POWER STATES: ON, OFF, INSTANTGO, AND HIBERNATION .......................................................................................................................... 18
CHARGING ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
THE TOUCHSCREEN ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
SURFACE PEN ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
THE KICKSTAND ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
TYPE COVER FOR SURFACE PRO 3 .................................................................................................................................................................... 28
TOUCHPAD ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
SOUND FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
USE APPS AND PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................................ 35
FIND AND OPEN APPS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
SWITCH BETWEEN OPEN APPS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 36
USE APPS TOGETHER (SIDE BY SIDE) .................................................................................................................................................................. 37
CLOSE AN APP ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
APP COMMANDS ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
BUILT-IN APPS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
APP SETTINGS AND HELP .................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
TAKE NOTES OR DRAW WITH ONENOTE .......................................................................................................................................................... 39
HANDWRITING OR DRAWING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 40
SEARCH, SHARE, AND SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................... 41
HOW TO SEARCH ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
SHARE PHOTOS, LINKS, AND MORE ................................................................................................................................................................... 43
CHANGE YOUR SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
ACCOUNTS AND SIGN IN ............................................................................................................................................ 45
WHAT TYPE OF ACCOUNT DO I HAVE? .............................................................................................................................................................. 45
CREATE ANOTHER ACCOUNT .............................................................................................................................................................................. 46
MANAGE ACCOUNTS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
UNLOCK AND SIGN IN ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
SIGN OUT OR LOCK ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD ................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
ACCOUNT SECURITY ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
INSTALL APPS AND PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................................ 49
YOUR ACCOUNT .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
GET APPS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
UNINSTALL AN APP ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
APP UPDATES ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
INSTALL PROGRAMS FROM THE INTERNET, A CD, OR A NETWORK ................................................................................................................ 52
PERSONALIZE YOUR SURFACE ................................................................................................................................... 53
ADD YOUR ACCOUNTS ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
PERSONALIZE THE START SCREEN ...................................................................................................................................................................... 53
CHANGE YOUR LOCK SCREEN ............................................................................................................................................................................. 54
NOTIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
ADD A LANGUAGE ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
DESKTOP BACKGROUND, COLORS, AND SOUNDS ............................................................................................................................................ 55
CHOOSE WHERE YOU GO WHEN YOU SIGN IN ................................................................................................................................................. 55
CONNECT DEVICES ....................................................................................................................................................... 56
CONNECT A USB MOUSE, PRINTER, AND MORE .............................................................................................................................................. 56
USE A MOUSE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
ADD A BLUETOOTH DEVICE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
ADD, REMOVE, AND MANAGE YOUR DEVICES AND PRINTERS ........................................................................................................................ 57
HOW DO I PRINT? ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
HOW DO I SCAN SOMETHING? .......................................................................................................................................................................... 57
CONNECT TO A TV, MONITOR, OR PROJECTOR ............................................................................................................................................... 58
STORAGE, FILES, AND BACKUP .................................................................................................................................. 60
HOW MUCH DISK SPACE DO I HAVE? ................................................................................................................................................................ 60
ADDITIONAL STORAGE OPTIONS........................................................................................................................................................................ 60
FILES AND FOLDERS ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
ADD FILES TO SURFACE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
BACK UP YOUR FILES USING FILE HISTORY ....................................................................................................................................................... 63
NETWORKING ............................................................................................................................................................... 64
CONNECT TO A WI-FI NETWORK ...................................................................................................................................................................... 64
DISCONNECT FROM A WI-FI NETWORK ........................................................................................................................................................... 64
CONNECT TO A WIRED NETWORK ...................................................................................................................................................................... 65
JOIN A DOMAIN, WORKGROUP, OR HOMEGROUP ........................................................................................................................................... 65
GET TO FILES ON OTHER COMPUTERS ............................................................................................................................................................... 66
SHARE FILES AND FOLDERS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 66
CONNECT TO A VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK (VPN) ..................................................................................................................................... 66
AIRPLANE MODE .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 67
TETHERING: USE YOUR PHONE’S DATA CONNECTION ..................................................................................................................................... 67
MOBILE BROADBAND CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................... 67
REMOTE DESKTOP: CONNECT TO ANOTHER PC .............................................................................................................................................. 68
BUILT-IN APPS .............................................................................................................................................................. 69
INTERNET EXPLORER 11 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
MAIL ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
PEOPLE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 75
CALENDAR AND REMINDERS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 76
MICROSOFT OFFICE ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 77
USE SURFACE PEN IN OFFICE APPS ................................................................................................................................................................... 79
ONENOTE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 79
CAMERA ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
MUSIC .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 86
PHOTOS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 88
VIDEO ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
SKYPE .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
ONEDRIVE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 91
XBOX GAMES ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 93
MORE BUILT-IN APPS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 94
PROBLEMS WITH AN APP? .................................................................................................................................................................................. 94
ADDITIONAL INFO YOU SHOULD KNOW ................................................................................................................. 95
WINDOWS UPDATES .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 95
MORE SURFACE PEN INFO ................................................................................................................................................................................. 96
HOW CAN I HELP PROTECT MY SURFACE FROM VIRUSES? .............................................................................................................................. 96
WINDOWS FIREWALL .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
BITLOCKER DRIVE ENCRYPTION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 97
BITLOCKER RECOVERY KEY .................................................................................................................................................................................. 97
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 97
ACCESSIBILITY ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 97
SPEECH RECOGNITION ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 97
TAKE A SCREEN SHOT .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 98
DEFAULT APPS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 98
HOW TO RESTORE, REFRESH, OR RESET YOUR SURFACE ................................................................................................................................. 98
SURFACE PRO 3 BIOS/UEFI AND STARTING FROM A USB DEVICE ............................................................................................................. 98
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................................................. 99
CARE AND CLEANING ................................................................................................................................................ 101
TOUCHSCREEN CARE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 101
COVER CARE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 101
BATTERY CARE ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 101
SAFETY AND WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................................................. 101
HELP, SERVICE, AND SUPPORT........................................................................................................................................................................ 102
SURFACE HELP .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 102
WINDOWS HELP ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 102
APP HELP AND TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................................... 102
THAT’S IT! .................................................................................................................................................................... 102
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.
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Surface Pro 3 features
Touchscreen
The 12” touchscreen, with its 3:2 aspect ratio and 2160 x 1440 resolution display is great for watching HD movies, browsing the web, and using Office apps (sold separately). Ten-point 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 Surface Pen, you can quickly jot down notes in OneNote, even while Surface is locked. See Surface Pen for more info.
Kickstand
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.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
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 cameras and two microphones
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.
Stereo speakers and headset jack
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.
Ports
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.
Software
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*.
CPU
4th generation Intel® Core™ 64 bit Processor :
i3 with Intel HD Graphics 4200 i5 with Intel HD Graphics 4400 i7 with Intel HD Graphics 5000
Storage and Memory
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 info, see Surface storage options.
TPM
TPM 2.0 chip (Trusted Platform Module – for BitLocker Encryption).
Sensors
Surface has four sensors (an ambient light sensor, an accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer) that apps can use to do cool things.
Accessories
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.
Set up your Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pen
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 electrical 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.
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 Mini a little later during setup.
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
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:
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.”
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Keyboard. Click in a Typing Cover or use a full-size USB or Bluetooth keyboard. Mouse. Use the Typing Cover touchpad, or connect a USB or Bluetooth mouse. 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 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.
To go to Start:
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.
Touch. Press the Windows button on the touchscreen, or swipe in from the right edge of the screen
and tap Start.
Keyboard. Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard. Mouse. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Open apps
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.
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.
Touch: Swipe, tap, and beyond
Gesture
How to do it
What it does
Tap
Tap once on something.
Opens, selects, or activates whatever you tap. Similar to clicking with a mouse.
Tap and hold
Press your finger down and hold for about a second.
Shows options related to what you’re
doing (like right-clicking with a mouse).
Tap-tap slide (tap and a half)
Tap, then tap and hold. Now slide your finger in any direction.
Drags an item you’ve tapped, or selects text.
Pinch or stretch
Touch the screen or an item with two or more fingers, and then move the fingers toward each other (pinch) or away from each other (stretch).
Zooms in or out of a website, map, or picture.
Tap? Swipe? Here’s a glossary of touch gestures that you can use with Surface.
Gesture
How to do it
What it does
Rotate
Put two or more fingers on an item and then turn your hand.
Rotates things that can be rotated.
Slide to scroll
Drag your finger on the screen.
Scrolls through what’s on the screen (like scrolling with a mouse).
Slide to rearrange
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.
Moves an item (like dragging with a mouse).
Swipe to select
Swipe an item with a short, quick movement in the direction opposite to the way the page scrolls. (For example, if the screen scrolls left or right, swipe the item up or down to select it.)
Selects an item, like an app tile or photo. This often brings up app commands.
Gesture
How to do it
What it does
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
Search. You can use the Search charm ( +S) to finds things on Surface, OneDrive, in apps,
and on the web. If you’re on the Start screen, click the Search button next to your account picture. For more info, see How to search in this guide.
Share. When you’re in an app, you can use the Share charm ( +H) to share files, photos, or webpages. For more info, see Share photos, links, and more in this guide.
Start. The Start charm ( ) 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 ( +K) to play, project, and print to devices. For more info, see
Connect devices in this guide.
Settings. Use the Setting charm ( +I) 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.
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.
Charm keys on Typing Cover
Here's what you can do with the charms:
The familiar desktop
To get to the desktop:
Touch. From Start, tap Desktop it’s a tile).
Mouse. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Keyboard. Press Windows logo key +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.
Task or item
How to do it in Windows 8.1
Searching
At the Start screen, tap or click the Search 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 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 > 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.
The Windows desktop—with its taskbar, folders, and icons—is still here, with a new taskbar and streamlined file management.
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 8.1
Print
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 I print? in this guide.
Close a program
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 button in the upper right corner. For more info, see Use apps and programs in this guide.
See all your apps and programs
Open the Apps view: slide up from the middle of the Start screen, or tap the arrow near the lower-left corner of the Start screen.
Install apps and programs
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.
Change date and time
Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and tap or click Settings > Change PC settings > Time and language.
Learn more about Windows
To learn more about getting around Windows Pro 8.1, check out these resources:
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.
Windows Basics and Tips: See the Getting started tutorials on Windows.com. Windows Help: Swipe up from the center of the Start screen, and then enter help and support.
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.
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 typing your password.
Now, let’s set up your email and other accounts.
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 > 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:
Your contacts from Outlook.com and Exchange accounts are automatically added to the People app, and
your appointments appear in the Calendar app. For other accounts, see People: Add contacts below.
For info on how to sync Google email, contacts, and calendar, see How to sync Google services on
Windows.com.
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 > 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 can 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.
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
Get to know Surface Pro 3
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 following:
On the Start screen, tap or click Power > Shut down. Open the Settings charm, tap or click Power > Shut down.
InstantGo
Do any of the following:
Press and release the power button on your Surface. Don’t use Surface for a few minutes. Open the Settings charm, tap or click Power > Sleep. 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:
On the Start screen, tap or click Power > Restart. Open the Settings charm, tap or click Power > Restart.
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:
Notes
You can also press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, tap or click Power (in the lower-right corner), then choose Sleep,
Shutdown, or Restart.
You can also right-click the Start button (in the lower-left corner), then choose Shut down or Sign out. .
Turn on or wake
1. Press and release the power button on your
Surface.
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 password 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 > PC and devices > 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.
Charging
Here’s how to charge Surface:
Plug the power cord into 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.
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.
How much battery charge is remaining?
You can see the battery status in a few places:
Charms. Lower-left corner of the touchscreen after you open the charms.
Lock screen. Lower-left corner of the lock screen.
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
It takes 2-4 hours to fully charge your Surface Pro 3 battery from an empty state. Surface Pro 3 can’t be charged through the USB port. Instead, you need to use the included power
supply.
Battery: Make it last
Here are some ways you can help make your battery last longer:
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.
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.
Turn off or remove devices that you aren't using. Many USB devices use power when connected, so
you might want to unplug devices that you're not using.
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 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.
The touchscreen
The multi-touch screen has a 3:2 aspect ratio—perfect for watching 1080p HD videos and optimized for multi­tasking 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
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
Open the Settings charm and tap or click > PC and devices > Power and sleep > Adjust my screen
brightness automatically.
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.
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 Mini the way you want it.
2. Open the Settings charm, and then tap Screen.
3. Tap the Screen rotation icon.
A lock appears on the Screen icon when rotation is locked.
Find more display settings
On the Start screen, tap or click PC settings > PC and devices > Display.
You can also use Search 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.
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