Operation Manual
Table Of Contents
- Meet Surface Pro
- Set up your Surface Pro
- The basics
- Get started
- Get to know Surface Pro
- Power states: On, off, standby, and restart
- Charging
- The touchscreen
- On-screen keyboard
- The Kickstand
- Typing Covers (keyboards)
- Touchpad
- Sound features
- Pro Pen
- Use apps and programs
- Search, share, and settings
- Accounts and sign in
- Install apps and programs
- Personalize your Surface
- Connect devices
- Storage, files, and backup
- Networking
- Connect to a wireless network
- Disconnect from a wireless network
- Connect to a wired network
- Join a domain, workgroup, or homegroup
- Get to files on other computers
- Share files and folders
- Connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- Airplane mode
- Tethering: Use your phone’s data connection
- Mobile broadband connections
- Remote Desktop: Connect to another PC
- Built-in apps
- Additional info you should know
- Windows Updates
- How can I help protect my Surface from viruses?
- Windows Firewall
- BitLocker Drive Encryption
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Accessibility
- Speech recognition
- Take a screen shot
- Default apps
- How to restore, refresh, or reset your Surface
- Surface Pro BIOS/UEFI and starting from a USB device
- BitLocker recovery key
- Accessories
- Care and cleaning
- Help, Service, and Support
- That’s it!

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Kickstand
Flip out the kickstand when you want to be productive or kick back and have
some fun. Surface Pro 2 has two kickstand positions: one that’s ideal for typing
at a desk, and another for typing on your lap. (Surface Pro has one kickstand
position.)
Stereo speakers and headset
jack
With two stereo speakers and a headset jack for audio output and microphone
input, you can join online meetings and listen to music. See Sound features for
more info.
Storage
Choose from 64, 128, 256, or 512GB of internal flash storage (for Surface Pro,
choose from 64 or 128GB).
Ports
Full-size USB 3.0 port
Connect USB accessories—like a mouse, printer, or an Ethernet
adapter. See Connect devices for more info.
microSDXC card reader
Use the microSDXC 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 2 by connecting it to an HDTV,
monitor, or projector (video adapters sold separately). See Connect to
a TV, monitor, or projector for more info. (Surface Pro supports Mini
DisplayPort version 1.1).










