My Surface 2

My Surface™ 2

Updated for
Windows® RT 8.1

Step-by-step

instructions with callouts to Surface 2 photos that show you exactly what to do

Help

when you run into Surface 2 problems or limitations

Tips and Notes

to help you get the most from your Surface 2

Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping
your Surface 2 working just the way you want. Learn how to:

  •   Get started quickly with Surface 2 and Windows RT 8.1

  •   Connect to Wi-Fi, share printers, and access files from your network or your SkyDrive cloud storage account

  •   Get on the Web fast and enjoy it more with Internet Explorer 11 and the Bing search engine

  •   Secure your Surface and control what your kids can do with it

  •   Do all your Facebook and Twitter social networking through the People app

  •   Find and play the music you love with Xbox Music, Radio, and Xbox Music Pass

  •   Watch Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, and other streaming video

  •   Instantly retrieve up-to-the-minute news from top media and journalists

  •   Create, edit, format, proof, and share documents with Word 2013

  •   Crunch numbers with Excel 2013

  •   Present on the go with PowerPoint 2013

  •   Use OneNote 2013 to organize notes, sync them across devices, and access them from anywhere

  •   Manage email and track your calendar with Outlook 2013

  •   Go anywhere with Surface 2’s easy maps and directions

  •   Capture, manage, touch up, and geotag your photos

  •   Make sure your files are always safely backed up

  •   Find the best new Windows Store Apps

  •   Keep your Surface 2 working reliably, with maximum battery life

  •   Personalize your Surface 2 using the newest customization settings

  •   Get more help whenever you need it