User Guide

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Get to know Surface
Now that you’ve added your accounts, let’s go a little deeper.
Power states: On, off, standby, and restart
Here’s a quick overview of the Surface power states:
State
What to do
On
Press and release the Power button.
If nothing happens, Surface might need to be recharged. Connect the power supply
and then press the Power button again.
Wake
Do any of the following:
 Press and release the Power button.
 Open the Cover.
 Press a key or the Windows logo on Surface.
Off (Shut down)
Open the Settings charm, tap or click Power > Shut down. You can also tap or
click the Power icon on the sign in screen (lower-right corner) to quickly shut down.
Standby
Close the Cover, press and release the Power button, or don’t use Surface for a few
minutes.
Restart
Open the Settings charm, tap or click Power > Restart.
Turn on or wake
1. Do any of the following things:
 On/Wake: Press and release the Power button.
 Wake: Open the Cover.
 Wake: Press a key or the Windows logo on Surface.
The lock screen appears with app notifications. For more info, see Notifications in this guide.
2. To unlock Surface, swipe up from the bottom of the screen or press a key.
3. Sign in to Surface. Need help? See the Accounts and sign in section in this guide.
Tip
 You can set the amount of time before a password is needed to unlock your Surface. For more info, see
Choose when a password is required in this guide.