User Guide

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*.

Processor

4th generation Intel

Core™ i3, i5, i7

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 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.