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Contents 
About this guide .............................................................................................................................................................. 1 
Meet Surface Pro 4 .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 
Set up your Surface Pro 4 ............................................................................................................................................... 5 
CHARGE YOUR SURFACE PRO 4 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5 
CONNECT THE COVER ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 
SET UP YOUR SURFACE PRO 4 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 
The basics .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6 
POWER AND CHARGING ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 
Check the battery level .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 
Lock screen. .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 
Desktop taskbar. .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 
Make your battery last ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7 
TOUCH, KEYBOARD, PEN, AND MOUSE................................................................................................................................................................ 7 
Keep your Surface up to date ........................................................................................................................................ 8 
Get online .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 
BROWSING TIPS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 
Accounts and signing in ................................................................................................................................................. 9 
USE THE SIGN-IN SCREEN ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 
USE WINDOWS HELLO TO SIGN IN ................................................................................................................................................................... 10 
SIGN OUT ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 
Get to know Windows 10 .............................................................................................................................................10 
GO TO START ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 
ACTION CENTER ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 
SEARCH ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 
TASK VIEW AND VIRTUAL DESKTOPS.................................................................................................................................................................. 12 
SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 
Type Cover for Surface Pro 4 keyboard and touchpad ............................................................................................13 
Storage and OneDrive ...................................................................................................................................................14 
ONEDRIVE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 

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Save files you’re working on to OneDrive ........................................................................................................................................ 15 
Surface Pen and OneNote ............................................................................................................................................15 
SURFACE PEN FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 
PAIR THE PEN WITH YOUR SURFACE .................................................................................................................................................................. 16 
TRY OUT FEATURES BUILT IN TO THE TOP BUTTON OF THE PEN ...................................................................................................................... 16 
GET ACQUAINTED WITH ONENOTE ................................................................................................................................................................... 17 
Send a page or share a notebook ........................................................................................................................................................ 18 
Connect monitors, accessories, and other devices ...................................................................................................19 
SET UP YOUR WORKSPACE WITH SURFACE DOCK ............................................................................................................................................ 19 
CONNECT OR PROJECT TO A MONITOR, SCREEN, OR OTHER DISPLAY ........................................................................................................... 20 
Cameras and the Camera app ......................................................................................................................................21 
VIEW PHOTOS AND VIDEOS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 21 
Apps on your Surface Pro 4 .........................................................................................................................................21 
THE SURFACE APP ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 
GET MORE APPS ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 
Personalization and settings ........................................................................................................................................24 
WINDOWS SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 
ACTION CENTER ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 
CORTANA ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25 
SURFACE APP ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 
SYNC YOUR SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 
CHANGE SETTINGS IN WINDOWS APPS ............................................................................................................................................................ 25 
Accessibility ....................................................................................................................................................................25 
EASE OF ACCESS OPTIONS FOR SURFACE ......................................................................................................................................................... 25 
OTHER OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26 
CUSTOMIZE THE SIGN-IN SCREEN ...................................................................................................................................................................... 26 
Care and cleaning ..........................................................................................................................................................27 
TOUCHSCREEN CARE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 
COVER AND KEYBOARD CARE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 27 
POWER CORD CARE ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 27 
Registration, repair, and warranty ..............................................................................................................................28 
REGISTER YOUR SURFACE ................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 

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REPAIR .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28

WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

More help ........................................................................................................................................................................28

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About this guide

This guide is designed to get you up and running with the key features of your new Surface Pro 4

and Surface Pen. You'll find lots more info online at Surface.com: Go to

http://www.microsoft.com/surface/support. The information on Surface.com is also available

through the Surface app on your Surface Pro 4. For more info, see The Surface app later in this

guide.

Meet Surface Pro 4

Get acquainted with the features built in to your Surface Pro 4.

Here’s a quick overview of Surface Pro 4 features:

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Power button

Press the power button to turn your Surface Pro 4 on. You can also use the power

button to put it to sleep and wake it when you’re ready to start working again.

Touchscreen

Use the 12.3” display, with its 3:2 aspect ratio and 2736 x 1824 resolution, to

watch HD movies, browse the web, and use your favorite apps.

The new Surface G5 touch processor provides up to twice the touch accuracy of

Surface Pro 3 and lets you use your fingers to select items, zoom in, and move

things around. For more info, see Surface touchscreen on Surface.com.

Surface Pen

Enjoy a natural writing experience with a pen that feels like an actual pen. Use

Surface Pen to launch Cortana in Windows or open OneNote and quickly jot

down notes or take screenshots.

See Using Surface Pen (Surface Pro 4 version) on Surface.com for more info.

Kickstand

Flip out the kickstand and work or play comfortably at your desk, on the couch, or

while giving a hands-free presentation.

Wi-Fi and

Bluetooth®

Surface Pro 4 supports standard Wi-Fi protocols (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth

4.0. Connect to a wireless network and use Bluetooth devices like mice, printers,

and headsets.

For more info, see Add a Bluetooth device and Connect Surface to a wireless

network on Surface.com.

Cameras

Surface Pro 4 has two cameras for taking photos and recording video: an 8-

megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus and a 5-megapixel, high-resolution,

front-facing camera. Both cameras record video in 1080p, with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Privacy lights are located on the right side of both cameras.

Surface Pro 4 also has an infrared (IR) face-detection camera so you can sign in to

Windows without typing a password. For more info, see Windows Hello on

Surface.com.

For more camera info, see Take photos and videos with Surface and Using

autofocus on Surface 3, Surface Pro 4, and Surface Book on Surface.com.

Microphones

Surface Pro 4 has both a front and a back microphone. Use the front microphone

for calls and recordings. Its noise-canceling feature is optimized for use with

Skype and Cortana.

Stereo

speakers

Stereo front speakers provide an immersive music and movie playback

experience. To learn more, see Surface sound, volume, and audio accessories on

Surface.com.

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Ports and connectors

Surface Pro 4 has the ports you expect in a full-feature laptop.

Full-size USB 3.0 port

Connect a USB accessory like a mouse, printer, Ethernet adapter, USB

drive, or smartphone. For more info, see Connect a USB mouse,

printer, and more on Surface.com.

Surface Connect

When your battery is low, attach the included power supply to the

Surface Connect charging port. For more info, see Surface battery

and power on Surface.com.

If you use the Surface Dock (sold separately), you connect your

Surface to the dock through the Surface Connect charging and

docking connector to transmit power and data. For more info, see

Using Surface Dock on Surface.com.

MicroSD card slot

Use the microSD card slot and a microSD card (sold separately) for

file transfer and extra storage. For more info, see Surface storage

options on Surface.com.

Mini DisplayPort version 1.2

Share what’s on your Surface screen by connecting it to an HDTV,

monitor, or projector. (Video adapters are sold separately.) For more

info, see Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector on

Surface.com.

3.5 mm headset jack

Plug in your favorite headset for a little more privacy when listening

to music or conference calls. For more info, see Surface sound,

volume, and audio accessories on Surface.com.

Cover connectors

Click in the thin, light, Type Cover for Surface Pro 4 (sold separately)

so you’ll always have a keyboard when you’re on the go. For more

info, see Type Cover on Surface.com.

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Software

Windows 10 Pro operating system

Windows 10 provides new features and many options for

entertainment and productivity at school, at home, or while you’re

on the go.

To learn more about Windows, see Get started with Windows 10 on

Windows.com.

Apps

You can use the built-in apps featured on your Start menu and install

more apps from the Windows Store. To learn more, see All about

apps and get more apps on Surface.com.

You can also install and use all your favorite desktop apps on your

Surface Pro 4. For more info, see Install and uninstall apps on Surface

on Surface.com.

Processor

The 6th-generation Intel Core processor provides speed and power

for smooth, fast performance.

Memory and storage

Surface Pro 4 is available in configurations with up to 16 GB of RAM

and 512 GB storage. See Surface storage on Surface.com for info on

available disk space.

To learn about additional storage options for Surface Pro 4, see

Surface storage options on Surface.com.

Sensors

Six sensors— accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro, ambient light

sensor, Hall effect, Wi-Fi SAR—let apps do things like track motion

and determine location.

Set up your Surface Pro 4

Charge your Surface Pro 4

1. Connect the two parts of the power cord.

2. Connect the power cord securely to the charging port.

3. Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.

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Connect the Cover

If you have a Type Cover for Surface Pro 4 (sold separately), snap it into place and open the

kickstand.

Set up your Surface Pro 4

Press the power button to turn on your Surface Pro 4. Windows starts and guides you through the

setup process. For more info, see Set up your Surface on Surface.com.

The basics

Power and charging

It takes two to four hours to charge the Surface Pro 4 battery fully from an empty state. It can take

longer if you’re using your Surface for power-intensive activities like gaming or video streaming

while you’re charging it.

You can use the USB port on your Surface Pro 4 power supply to charge other devices, like a

phone, while your Surface charges. The USB port on the power supply is only for charging, not for

data transfer. If you want to use a USB device, plug it into the USB port on your Surface.

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Check the battery level

You can check the battery level from the lock screen or the desktop:

Lock screen.

When you wake your Surface, the battery

status appears in the lower-right corner of the

lock screen.

Desktop taskbar.

Battery status appears at the right side of the

taskbar. Select the battery icon for info about

the charging and battery status, including the

percent remaining.

Make your battery last

For info on how to care for your battery and power supply, conserve power, and make your Surface

battery last longer, see Surface battery and power on Surface.com.

Touch, keyboard, pen, and mouse

With Surface, you can easily switch between using touch, a keyboard, a mouse, or a pen.

 Touch. You can use your fingers on the touchscreen, the same as you would on a smartphone.

For example, drag your finger across the screen to scroll. For demos of the gestures you can

use, see The Surface touchscreen on Surface.com. You can also type on the touchscreen—see

How to use the Surface touch keyboard on Surface.com.

 Type Cover keyboard and touchpad. The Type Cover for Surface Pro 4 (sold separately) clicks

into place when you want to type and folds back out of the way when you want to use your

Surface as a tablet. Because the Cover is perfectly sized for your Surface Pro 4, closing it puts

your Surface to sleep while it protects the touchscreen. The Type Cover includes a touchpad

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that supports Windows 10 gestures. For more info, see Touchpad use and settings on

Surface.com.

 Surface Pen. Take notes, draw, and mark up documents using the Surface Pen that comes with

your Surface Pro 4. Click the top button once to jot a quick note in OneNote, double-click to

take a screen capture straight to OneNote, or hold the button down for a second or two to

open Cortana. Write, draw, and tap naturally with the tip—while the tip is near the screen,

Surface ignores touches from your hand. Flip the pen around to erase with the top button. A

button near the tip lets you right-click without changing your grip. For more info, see Using

Surface Pen (Surface Pro 4 version) on Surface.com.

 USB or Bluetooth® keyboard and mouse. See Connect a USB mouse, printer, and more and

Add a Bluetooth device on Surface.com to learn more.

Keep your Surface up to date

Microsoft releases important updates to improve Windows software security and reliability, and

system and hardware updates (also known as firmware updates) to help improve the stability and

performance of your Surface hardware. For info on keeping your Surface up to date, see Install

Surface and Windows updates on Surface.com.

Get online

Microsoft Edge works with Cortana to help you get the most from the Internet,

and you can use your Surface Pen or touch to create Web Notes that you can

save or share.

To open Microsoft Edge, select it from Start or the taskbar. Or, go to Start , and select All apps >

Microsoft Edge.

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Browsing tips

Icons at the upper right of the Microsoft Edge window put common tasks at your fingertips.

 Select Add to favorites and reading list to add a page to your reading list or a favorites

folder.

 Select Hub to view items in your Favorites , Reading list , History , or

Downloads .

 Select Reading view to clear away everything but the article you’re reading. Select it again

to view the entire page.

For more info, see Microsoft Edge and What is Cortana? on Windows.com.

Accounts and signing in

When you set up your Surface, an account is set up for you. You can create additional accounts

later for family and friends, so each person using your Surface can set it up just the way he or she

likes. For more info, see All about accounts on Surface.com.

There are several ways to sign in to your Surface Pro 4:

Use the sign-in screen

1. Turn on or wake your Surface by pressing the power button.

2. Swipe up on the screen or tap a key on the keyboard.

3. If you see your account name and account picture, enter your password and select the right

arrow or press Enter on your keyboard.

4. If you see a different account name, select your own account from the list at the left. Then

enter your password and select the right arrow or press Enter on your keyboard.

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Use Windows Hello to sign in

Since Surface Pro 4 has an infrared (IR) camera, you can set up Windows Hello to sign in just by

looking at the screen.

If you have the Surface Pro 4 Type Cover with Fingerprint ID (sold separately), you can set up your

Surface sign you in with a touch.

For more info, see What is Windows Hello? on Windows.com.

Sign out

Here's how to sign out:

 Go to Start , and right-click your name. Then select Sign out.

Get to know Windows 10

Here are some of the basics about Windows 10. For more info, see Get Started with Windows 10 on

Windows.com.

Go to Start

Select Start in the taskbar or press the Start key on your keyboard to open the Start menu.

 At the lower left of the Start menu, you'll

find quick links to File Explorer, Settings,

Power (shut down, sleep, and restart), and

All apps.

 The apps you've used most often appear at

the upper left.

 Your name and profile picture appear at

the top of the left side. Select them to

change your account settings, lock the

screen, or sign out.

Tiles on Start act as quick links to apps. You can rearrange, resize, add, and remove tiles whenever

you want. For more info, see Love it? Pin it on Windows.com.

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Action center

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen or

select Action center in the taskbar to open

the Action center.

Here you can adjust common settings like Wi-Fi

connections or screen brightness, open

OneNote, create a wireless connection to

another screen, and more. If there are

notifications waiting for you, they appear at the

top of the Action center.

For more info, see Take action instantly on

Windows.com.

Search is always ready for you. Just select the search box in the taskbar and enter your question.

Learn more at Search for anything, anywhere on Windows.com.

Or, go to Start , and select Cortana . You can also open Cortana by holding down the top

button on your Surface Pen for a second or two.

For more info, including tips on personalizing Cortana, see What is Cortana? on Windows.com.

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Task view and virtual desktops

Swipe in from the left edge of the screen or select Task view from the taskbar to see all your

open apps. Select an app to focus on or close an app by clicking the X in the upper-right corner of

the app.

While you're in Task view, you can create a new virtual desktop by selecting New desktop in the

lower-right corner. Each virtual desktop can have its own set of open apps. To switch between

desktops, open Task view and select a desktop.

For more info, see Group apps into desktops on Windows.com.

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Settings

Go to Start , and select Settings for access to all your settings.

Type Cover for Surface Pro 4 keyboard

and touchpad

The Type Cover for Surface Pro 4 clicks into place, giving you a

traditional keyboard, gesture-enabled touchpad, and

protective cover all in one slim package.

When you close the Cover, your Surface Pro 4 goes to sleep.

Fold the Cover back to use your Surface as a tablet. While the

Cover is folded back, your Surface won’t detect key presses.

For more info about Type Covers, see Type Cover on

Surface.com.

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The touchpad on the Type Cover for Surface Pro 4

has right-click and left-click buttons and supports

Windows 10 gestures.

For demos showing how to use the touchpad

buttons, see Touchpad use and settings on

Surface.com.

Storage and OneDrive

Surface Pro 4 is available with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB storage. You can extend your

storage options by using OneDrive, USB drives, and microSD cards. For more info about internal

and removable storage options, see Surface storage options.

OneDrive

OneDrive is online storage that comes with your Microsoft account. Save your

documents, photos, and other files to the OneDrive folder on your Surface and they'll

be synced to OneDrive in the cloud whenever you have an Internet connection. The

copy in the cloud is available to you from any web-connected device. If you want to,

you can share some of the folders in your OneDrive with others or send someone a link to just one

page.

To save space on your Surface, you can choose not to sync some of your OneDrive folders. You can

still access your files on the Internet by signing into OneDrive.com, but they won't be available in

File Explorer. You can add them back at any time.

Here's how to choose which folders to sync:

1. Select File Explorer in the taskbar and open the OneDrive folder.

2. Right-click any folder in OneDrive and select Choose OneDrive folders to sync to produce

a list of all the folders in your OneDrive account.

3. Select the folders you want to sync to your Surface and select OK.

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Save files you’re working on to OneDrive

To save a file from a desktop app directly to OneDrive, choose OneDrive in the left panel of the

Save As screen. Then navigate to the folder where you want to save the file.

For more info about OneDrive, see OneDrive on your PC on Windows.com.

Surface Pen and OneNote

Use the Surface Pen that comes with your Surface Pro 4 to open Cortana or OneNote, take a

screenshot, or write or draw in any app that supports inking.

Surface Pen features

Magnetic surface

Use the magnet on the flat side of the cap to attach the Surface Pen

to the side of your Surface Pro 4 or to any convenient magnetic

surface.

LED

 When the pen is in pairing mode, the LED glows white.

 When the battery is low, the LED glows red.

Top button

Bluetooth technology links your Surface Pen to your Surface:

 Click and hold the top button to wake up Cortana or Search, then

enter your question on the screen.

 Click the top button to open OneNote.

 Double-click to take a screenshot and paste it into OneNote.

 To erase, flip the pen over and use the top as an eraser.

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Right-click button

The tip end of the raised area on the flat side of the pen works as a

right-click button in many apps.

Hold the button down as you tap the screen. In some apps, the right-

click button may behave differently.

Tip

Choose your favorite tip from the Pen Tip Kit (sold separately). The

tips work with the Palm Block technology and multi-point sensitivity

built into your Surface to let you write and draw naturally.

For more info, see Using Surface Pen (Surface Pro 4 version) on Surface.com.

Pair the pen with your Surface

If you didn't pair the pen when you set up your Surface, you can pair it now.

1. Go to Start , and select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth.

2. Make sure that Bluetooth is On.

If Surface Pen appears in the list of discovered devices, select it and select Remove Device.

3. Hold down the top button of the pen for about seven seconds, until the light on the flat

side of the pen glows white.

4. When the pen appears in the list of Bluetooth devices, select it and select Pair.

Try out features built in to the top button of the pen

The top button connects you to Windows 10 features on your Surface.

Click and hold to open Cortana or Search

When you click and hold the top button, Cortana opens (or Search opens if Cortana is not set up).

Enter your question on the screen.

Click to open a Quick Note

OneNote is a great way to find, capture, organize, and share information. Click the top button on

your pen while your Surface is asleep and you can jot a note or sketch immediately, without

unlocking the screen. When you’re using your Surface, click the top button to open OneNote.

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Double-click to put a screenshot into a Quick Note

Use your Surface Pen to take a screenshot and copy it to OneNote. Here’s how:

1. Display what you want to copy. It can be a webpage, a photo, or anything else you see on

your screen.

2. Double-click the top button on your Surface Pen.

3. Select what you want to capture in the screenshot by dragging the tip of the pen from one

corner of the portion you want to capture to the opposite corner. When you lift the pen tip,

your selection appears in a new page in OneNote.

Now you can mark up the screenshot with the pen, move it to any of your OneNote

notebooks, or share it with others.

Get acquainted with OneNote

OneNote is a free app that you can use on any of your devices—even Mac, iOS, and Android

devices. Your data is stored in the cloud and synced across all your devices.

Create as many notebooks as you need. They’re all right there in OneNote. Use sections, pages,

and tags to make things easy to find. Find what you need in a flash by searching one notebook or

all of them.

When you click the top of the pen, OneNote opens to a new Quick Note. You can move that note

to any notebook and section you want.

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Send a page or share a notebook

Share a page

Select Share in the upper-right corner

to share a page in OneNote through

email or social media.

Share a notebook

To get a link to a whole notebook that

you can paste into an email or file:

Select Menu in the upper-left corner

to open the list of notebooks.

Right-click the notebook you want to

share and select Copy Link to

Notebook.

What people are able to see depends on

the settings for the OneDrive folder

containing the notebook. For info on

setting permissions, see Share files and

folders on Office.com.

Learn more about OneNote at http://www.onenote.com/.

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Connect monitors, accessories, and other

devices

You can connect monitors, accessories, and other devices directly to your Surface Pro 4 using the

USB port, Mini DisplayPort, or Bluetooth. Or, connect everything to a Surface Dock (sold separately).

With Surface Dock, you can switch between fully connected and fully mobile with a single

connector.

Set up your workspace with Surface Dock

Surface Dock supports high-speed transfer of video, audio, and data. Its compact design gives you

flexibility and keeps your desktop clutter-free.

Here's how to get your workspace set up with Surface Dock:

1. Plug the AC end of the Surface Dock power cord into an electrical outlet or power strip, and

plug the other end into the power port on Surface Dock.

2. If you want to use a wired network connection, connect a network cable to the Ethernet

port on Surface Dock.

3. Connect your computer peripherals to the USB ports on Surface Dock.

4. Connect a cable from your monitor to a Mini DisplayPort on Surface Dock.

If your monitor cable doesn’t have a Mini DisplayPort connector, you’ll need to buy another

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cable or an adapter. For more info on adapters, see Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or

projector on Surface.com.

5. Connect any audio accessories like speakers or headphones.

Without external speakers, you may not hear audio when you’re using your Surface. If this is

the case, see Troubleshoot Surface Dock on Surface.com to learn how to switch to the built-

in speakers on your Surface.

Now you can connect to your monitors and peripherals with a single connection to the power port

on your Surface:

1. Unplug the Surface power supply and remove any attached accessories from your Surface.

You can leave a microSD card in the microSD card slot.

2. Connect Surface Dock to the charging port of your Surface, using the cable provided.

For more info, see Using Surface Dock on Surface.com.

Connect or project to a monitor, screen, or other display

If you don't have a Surface Dock, or when you're away from your desk, you can connect your

Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector. Or, connect to an HDTV and watch movies on a big screen.

There are a number of ways to connect:

 HDTV. If your TV has an HDMI port, you’ll need an HDMI cable and a Mini DisplayPort to HD

AV adapter or an HDMI to Mini DisplayPort cable. (Both are sold separately on Surface.com.)

 Projector or monitor. If your monitor has a DisplayPort, you can connect it to your Surface

using a DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable (sold separately). If your monitor doesn’t have a

DisplayPort or HDMI port, use a VGA cable and the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter.

Note: A VGA adapter or cable is for video only. Audio will play from your Surface speakers

unless you’ve connected external speakers. For more info about this, see Surface sound,

volume, and audio accessories on Surface.com.

 Wireless. You can connect to wireless displays when Windows detects one nearby. Or, use a

Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter (sold separately) to connect to a screen using Miracast.

Here's how to connect to a wireless display:

1. On your Surface, swipe in from the right edge of the screen or select Action center

in the taskbar.

2. Select Connect, and in the list of displays, select the name of the wireless display.

For more info, see Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector on Surface.com.

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Cameras and the Camera app

By default, the built-in Camera app is ready to take photos, but you can switch easily between

photo and video mode. To take a photo or record a video:

1. Go to Start , and select Camera.

2. Select the on-screen Camera or Video button to activate the camera you want to use

and select the button again to take a picture or start recording video.

A small privacy light appears near the active camera when you’re using it. The privacy light can’t be

turned off.

View photos and videos

By default, your photos and videos are saved to the Camera roll on your Surface. You can choose

to save your pictures to OneDrive so you can access them from any web-connected device. For

more info, see Using OneDrive on Surface.

There are several ways to look through your photos and videos:

 Camera app: Select Photos in the upper-left corner to open the Photos app and view the

most recent picture or video taken. Swipe right to see others in your collection.

 Photos app: Select View collection in the upper-left corner to see other photos and videos

in your collection.

 File Explorer or OneDrive app: Go to your Pictures library and open your Camera roll.

For more info, including info on changing where photos are saved and editing photos and videos,

see Take photos and videos with Surface on Surface.com.

Apps on your Surface Pro 4

Here are some of the apps that come ready to go on your new Surface Pro 4.

OneNote

You can use the OneNote app on your Surface to take notes and store them in

the cloud. With OneNote, you’ll have your notes whenever you need them—on

your computer, phone, or the web. If you have the Bluetooth-enabled Surface

Pen, you can open OneNote with a click of the pen’s top button. For more info,

see www.onenote.com.

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Mail

Mail automatically organizes your inbox. You can add multiple accounts and

access them through this single point. You can also flag, archive, or delete

messages by swiping to the left or right, or mark messages as read or unread.

See Set up and use email to get started.

Calendar

Use Calendar to manage your busy schedule. Use the What's next view to see

what’s on the schedule or look at entire days, weeks, workweeks, or months.

People

The People app brings all your contacts together in a single space. See each

contact’s email address, phone number, website, and other information at a

glance.

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge gives you fast and fluid access to the Internet. Open pages in

Reading View, save them to your reading list, or take notes right on the page

using inking. Check out Get to know Microsoft Edge on Windows.com for

details.

Groove Music

Groove Music lets you access your music collection and more from your

Surface.

Camera

The Camera app lets you take regular photos, photo bursts, or video using

either the front or back camera on your Surface. See Take photos and videos

with Surface on Surface.com for how-to info.

Photos

Edit and organize your photos using the Photos app. Crop, enhance, and add

effects to your images and set them to be the lock screen background.

Movies & TV

Movies & TV brings you the latest movies and TV shows as well as featured hits.

It offers recommendations based on what you’ve watched, making it easier to

find something new that you’ll like. Check out Watch TV shows, movies, and

videos on Surface.com to get started.

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News

News brings you the latest breaking stories as well as more in-depth coverage.

You can customize the coverage to add more local information or highlight the

topics you choose.

Weather

The Weather app offers hourly, daily, and 10-day forecasts as well as historical

information and annual weather trends. You can also add locations, so you can

see not only the information for where you are but for where you might be

heading.

Money

Money not only covers the fast-moving market conditions but lets you track

your portfolio, browse financial news articles, and access tools and calculators

for common financial tasks.

Sports

Sports brings you scoreboards, schedules, videos, slide shows, and news

headlines and stories to help you keep up to date with the world of sports and

your favorite teams.

Maps

Maps lets you see your current location, zoom in for greater detail, zoom out

for a bigger picture, scroll or search for new locations, get directions, and more.

The Surface app

The Surface app is pre-installed on your Surface Pro 4. Select the buttons on the left side of the

app to:

Adjust pen sensitivity.

Optimize audio.

Get quick access to online help for your Surface.

View information about your Surface, like the serial number and computer name.

For info, see Install and use the Surface app on Surface.com.

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Get more apps

Ready to get even more apps? You can install more apps and programs from the Windows Store,

websites, or a CD or DVD. To learn more, see Install and uninstall apps on Surface on Surface.com.

For more info about the Windows Store, see Explore the Store on Windows.com.

Personalization and settings

Settings control nearly everything about how your Surface looks and works. By adjusting settings,

you can customize your Surface to work the way you want. Here are a few different ways to find

and change your settings.

Windows Settings

Windows 10 has a simpler,

streamlined approach screen for

adjusting your settings.

1. Go to Start , and select

Settings.

2. Select the type of settings

you want to change or

view.

You can enter the setting you want

to change in the Find a setting

box and choose a setting from the

list.

For more info, see A new look for

settings on Windows.com.

Action center

You can change common settings, like Airplane mode and Wi‑Fi, on the fly from the Action center

in the taskbar. For more info, see Take action instantly on Windows.com.

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Cortana

1. Open Cortana by selecting the search box in the taskbar.

2. Ask your question and select an answer under Settings.

For more info, see What is Cortana?

Surface app

Open the Surface app to adjust settings for the Surface Pen, OneNote, and more.

For info, see Install and use the Surface app on Surface.com.

Sync your settings

To learn how to sync your settings across devices, see About sync settings in Windows 10 on

Windows.com.

Change settings in Windows apps

You can use settings in an app to change your preferences, find help, and add accounts.

1. Open the app and select Menu > Settings.

2. Select Options, and make the changes you want.

Accessibility

Ease of Access features let you use your Surface the way you want. To see what features are

available:

 Go to Start , and select Settings > Ease of Access.

For more info about Ease of Access features, see Make your PC easier to use on Windows.com.

Ease of Access options for Surface

Your Surface offers the following features.

 Narrator: Reads the text on your screen aloud. For more info, see Hear text read aloud with

Narrator on Windows.com.

 Magnifier: Enlarges your screen or parts of it to make words and images easier to see.

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 High contrast: Lets you use a high-contrast theme that makes items easier to read on your

Surface. To use a high-contrast theme, under Choose a theme, select any high-contrast theme,

select any color to change that type of text or background color, and select Apply.

 Closed captions: Lets you control fonts and other features related to closed captions.

 Keyboard: Lets you control your Surface by using a touch keyboard.

 Mouse: Allows you to change the size and color of the mouse pointer and use the numeric

keypad to control the mouse.

Other options

These options make Surface easier to use:

Play animations in Windows: To see animations whenever you open and switch apps, select On.

Show Windows background: To see a background image instead of a black background on the

Desktop, select On.

Show notifications for: If notifications appear and disappear too quickly, choose a time (five,

seven, 15, or 30 seconds; one or five minutes) to change how long they’re visible.

Cursor thickness: If the curser is too hard to see, you can change its thickness.

Show visual feedback when I touch the screen: To see a gray animation wherever you touch the

screen, select On.

Use darker, larger visual feedback (ideal for presentations): To see a larger, darker animation

wherever you touch the screen, select On.

Customize the sign-in screen

Go to Start , and select Settings > Ease of Access to make any of the following settings

available every time your Surface starts:

 Narrator

 Magnifier

 High contrast

 Closed captions

 Keyboard

 Mouse

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Care and cleaning

To keep your Surface looking and working great, follow these simple steps.

Touchscreen care

Scratches, oil, dust, chemicals, and ultraviolet light can affect the performance of your touchscreen.

Here are some things you can do to help protect the screen:

 Clean it frequently. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the screen gently. You can dampen the

cloth with water or an eyeglass cleaner, but don’t apply liquids directly to your Surface. Don’t

use window cleaner or other chemical cleaners on your Surface.

 Keep it covered. Close the Cover while you’re in transit or not using your Surface.

 Keep it out of the sun. Do not leave your Surface in direct sunlight for a long time. Ultraviolet

light and excessive heat can damage the display.

Cover and keyboard care

The Type Cover for your Surface Pro 4 requires minimal care to function well. To clean the

keyboard, wipe it with a lint-free cloth dampened in mild soap and water. Don’t apply liquids

directly to the Cover.

For more info about safely cleaning and caring for your Surface, see Safety and regulatory

information.

Power cord care

Power cords, like any other metal wire or cable, can be weakened or damaged if repeatedly twisted

or bent in the same spot. Here are some things you can do to keep your power cord from being

damaged:

 Avoid twisting or pinching your power cord.

 Don’t wrap your power cord too tightly, especially around the power brick. Wrap it using loose

coils rather than tight angles.

 Inspect your power cord regularly, especially where it joins the power brick.

Avoid pulling on the power cord when unplugging your Surface. Gently removing the connector

from the charging connector can help prevent damage to your power cord.

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Registration, repair, and warranty 
Register your Surface  
If you haven’t already registered your Surface Pro 4 and other Surface products, you can do so at 
microsoft.com/surface/support/register. You’ll need your Microsoft account (the email address and 
password that you use to sign in to your Surface and to download apps from the Windows Store), 
and the serial number of your Surface Pro 4, Cover, or other Surface products.  
For more info, see Find the serial number on Surface on Surface.com. 
Repair 
Before sending your Surface in for service, you can check out the Surface troubleshooting articles 
on Surface.com. If you can’t solve the problem with troubleshooting, contact us through 
Surface.com. 
If you continue to have a problem with your Surface, you can open a service request and send your 
product in for service.  
Before you send your Surface in for service, see How to prepare your Surface for service. Then go 
to Send my Surface in for service on Surface.com, sign in with your Microsoft account, and follow 
the on-screen instructions.  
Warranty 
For warranty info, see Surface warranty and Surface warranty documents on Surface.com. 
More help 
For more information on how to use your Surface Pro 4, use the Surface app that's pre-installed on 
your new Surface or visit Surface Support on Surface.com. The Surface app connects you directly to 
Surface help topics on Surface.com. 