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Contents
Meet Surface ....................................................................................................................................... 1
How does Windows RT differ from Windows 8 Pro? ..................................................... 2
Surface accessories ...................................................................................................................... 2
Get Help and Support ................................................................................................................ 3
Setup ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Plug in and turn on ..................................................................................................................... 4
Windows setup ............................................................................................................................. 5
Lock screen and signing in ....................................................................................................... 5
Add accounts ................................................................................................................................. 5
Introducing Surface .......................................................................................................................... 8
Touch, keyboard, mouse, and pen ........................................................................................ 8
The new look of Windows ........................................................................................................ 8
The familiar desktop ................................................................................................................... 9
Cloud connected ........................................................................................................................ 10
Connect devices or a second screen .................................................................................. 11
Multiple accounts and parental controls .......................................................................... 11
Get to know the new Windows ................................................................................................. 12
Start screen: Your favorite things ......................................................................................... 12
Touch: swipe, tap, and beyond ............................................................................................. 13
The charms: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings ............................................. 15
How to search ............................................................................................................................. 16
Change Windows settings ...................................................................................................... 17
Share photos, links, and more ............................................................................................... 18
Get to know Surface ...................................................................................................................... 19
Battery and power ..................................................................................................................... 19
Power states: On, off, sleep, and restart ............................................................................ 20
The touchscreen ......................................................................................................................... 21
Sound features ............................................................................................................................ 24
Keyboard, mouse, and pen ......................................................................................................... 26
Keyboard covers ......................................................................................................................... 26
