Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Getting Started Guide
Published: February 9, 2013 Version 1. 0
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Contents
Meet Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 How does Windows RT differ from Windows 8 Pro?2 Surface accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Just like a laptop, you can drag your finger on the trackpad to move the on-screen pointer.
Trackpad gestures
Action
Move the on-screen pointer
Trackpad gesture
Drag your finger on the trackpad. Tap one finger anywhere on the trackpad.
Left click
-orPress the left trackpad button. Tap two fingers anywhere on the trackpad.
Right click
-orPress the right trackpad button. Hold the left trackpad button down and then slide a finger in any direction.
Left-click and drag
-orTap, then tap and slide one finger in any direction. Tap two fingers anywhere on the trackpad.
Scroll Show commands in an app
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How do I change the trackpad settings?
A Trackpad Settings app is available in the Windows Store. Tap or click Trackpad Settings from the search results and then tap or click Install. Once installed, open the Trackpad Settings app.
Here are the settings you can change in the Trackpad Settings app:
Trackpad setting
Trackpad Tap gestures
What it does
Turns the trackpad on or off. Tap one finger to left-click, two fingers to right-click, and tap and slide your finger to select text. Flips or reverses the scrolling direction.
Scrolling Flip scrolling direction
If the Trackpad Settings app isn’t working
If the Trackpad Settings app doesn’t detect your Touch Cover or Type Cover, do the following: 1. Check for Windows updates: Go to the Start screen, type update, tap or click Settings, then tap or click Check for updates. Try using the Trackpad Settings app again.
How do I change the mouse pointer speed?
1. Type Mouse in the search box, and then tap or click Mouse in the search results. Adjust the mouse pointer speed.
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Mouse
You can use the trackpad on Touch Cover or Type Cover like a mouse, or connect a USB mouse or Bluetooth mouse. To use a Bluetooth mouse, see the Add a Bluetooth device section in this guide.
Pen
Surface Pen included with Surface Pro
Surface Pro includes a digital pen that you can use to write on the touchscreen. Take notes in OneNote or mark up PowerPoint presentations, Adobe PDF files, or Word documents just as you would on paper. Or get creative and draw something in Fresh Paint—a drawing app available in the Windows Store. Palm block technology lets you write comfortably without worrying about your hand touching the screen. Surface RT: The Surface Pro digital pen can’t be used with Surface RT. Capacitive means a pen that substitutes for your finger on a touchscreen.
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All about apps
Like the Start button in previous versions of Windows, the Start screen is where you start apps. You can open apps from the Windows Store and desktop apps from the Start screen. Tips To see all installed apps: From the Start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen (or right click), and then tap or click All apps. This shows you all the apps and programs that are installed on Surface. [. . . ] Windows Update won't add any apps without asking for your permission or take away anything you already have. From the Start screen, open the Search charm, type control panel and press Enter. From here you can: See your current settings and change them if you’d like View your update history Check for updates
3. Under Important updates, choose Install
updates automatically (recommended). [. . . ]