User Guide

HTML5 compatibility

HTML 5 functionality is built into Internet Explorer. With HTML5 it’s possible to embed audio and video,

animation, charts, and many other types of rich content without using plug-ins and third party programs. This

gives you a faster, cleaner experience.

Java and Silverlight plug-in compatibility

Java and Silverlight plug-ins are not supported on Surface RT.

Streaming audio in the background (where available)

If you want to stream audio from a website while using other apps, do one of the following:

 Use the desktop version of Internet Explorer.

 Snap the touch-optimized version of Internet Explorer next to the app that you’re using. For more info

about this, see Use two apps side-by-side (snap apps).

Note Music that you play using the Xbox Music app plays in the background and when the Surface screen turns

off. For more info, see the Music section in this guide.*

*Some Music app services aren't available in all regions.

Mail

Use the Mail app to read and respond to email messages from all your

email accounts without switching views or apps.

Add an email account

To find out how to add email accounts, see the Add your email accounts

section in this guide.

Remove an email account

To find out how to remove an email account, see Mail app for Windows: FAQ on Windows.com.

Change email settings

To change your email account settings: