User Guide

 Tethering uses data from your cellular data plan. You should be aware of any data limits you have on

your plan, so you don't get charged extra.

 By default, tethered connections on Windows RT 8.1 are metered. Apps and updates may not download

over a metered connection. To change this setting or to learn more about this, see Metered Internet

connections: Frequently asked questions on Windows.com.

Step 1: Share your phone’s Internet connection

 Windows Phone. For info, see Windows Phone 8: Share my connection.

 iPhone. For info, see iOS: Understanding Personal Hotspot .

 Android. Check the materials that came with your phone or the manufacturer’s website.

Step 2: On Surface, select your phone as a network

1. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wireless network icon ( ).

2. Tap or click your phone’s name (the name you set up in Step 1), and then tap or click Connect.

3. If prompted, type the password that you set in Step 1.

Remote Desktop: Connect to another PC

With the Remote Desktop app from the Windows Store, Surface can connect to a PC in another location (the

remote PC). For example, you can connect to your work PC and get to all your apps, files, and network resources

from Surface. For info on how to do this, see Remote Desktop: Frequently asked questions on Windows.com.