User Guide

Add a language

By adding a language, you can change the language that you use to read and write in Windows, apps, and the

web.

 To learn all about this, see Add a language or keyboard on Windows.com.

 If you want to use different languages in the Office apps, see Office 2013 language options on

Office.com.

Desktop background, colors, and sounds

To change the desktop background, colors, and sounds:

 From the desktop, open the Settings charm, then tap or click Personalization. Choose a theme or

change the desktop background, colors, and sounds separately. For more info, see Get started with

themes on Windows.com.

Choose where you go when you sign in

By default, you see your Start screen when you sign in to Surface. However, you can start at the desktop or the

Apps view instead. To find out how, see Personalize your PC on Windows.com.