User Guide

Software

 Windows RT

Surface comes pre-installed with Windows RT—a Windows-based

operating system that's optimized for thin and light PCs. Windows RT runs

built-in apps and apps from the Windows Store. To learn more, see

Windows 8.1 RT: FAQ on Windows.com.

 Office 2013 RT

Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and OneNote apps are pre-installed.

See Office 2013 RT for more info.

 Apps

Surface has many built-in apps—check out the tiles for them on your Start

screen. And you can install more apps from the Windows Store.

Sensors

Surface has four sensors (an ambient light sensor, an accelerometer, gyroscope,

and compass) that apps can use to do cool things.

CPU and RAM

NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor with 2GB RAM.

Accessories

Surface accessories add to your Surface experience—check out the Accessories

section in this guide.