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Book Before you start, make sure a wireless network is available and you have the network password.
If you have a Microsoft account, use it to set up your Surface Book. A Microsoft account is an email address and password you use to sign in to other Microsoft services like Xbox, Outlook.com, OneDrive, Skype, or Windows Phone. If you don’t already have a Microsoft account, you can create one during setup.
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Press the power button to turn on your Surface Book.
Windows starts and guides you through the setup process. During setup you’ll connect to a wireless network and choose a language, color scheme, and name for your Surface.
For more info, see Set up your Surface on Surface.com.
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You can configure your Surface Book to suit whatever you’re doing at the moment. With the Clipboard attached to the full-size backlit keyboard, Surface Book is a high-performance laptop.
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The keyboard attaches to the Clipboard with a friction mechanism. You can detach the keyboard and reattach it in the position you want.
To detach the keyboard:
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in the taskbar, until the LED on the key glows red, then green.With the Clipboard detached from the keyboard, Surface Book becomes a thin, light tablet that works perfectly with OneNote and Surface Pen. It even has its own battery, giving you several hours of use with the keyboard detached.
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To reattach the keyboard, align the keyboard and Clipboard and bring them together until they click into place.
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Turn the Clipboard around and reattach it to use Surface Book like a creative canvas. By reconnecting it to the keyboard, you have access to the USB ports and the DisplayPort and you have more battery time.
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Show your screen to other people in the room by attaching the Clipboard to the keyboard so you’re looking at the back of the Clipboard as you type.
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New to Windows 10? Get acquainted with new features like task view and custom desktops, the improved Start menu, and more. See Get Started with Windows 10 on Windows.com for more info.
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in the taskbar or press the Start key on your keyboard to open the Start menu.
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Tiles on Start act as quick links to apps. You can rearrange, resize, add, and remove tiles whenever you want.
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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.
Search is always ready for you. Select the search box in the taskbar. Learn more at Search for anything, anywhere on Windows.com.
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. For more info, including tips on personalizing Cortana, see What is Cortana? on Windows.com.
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in 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.
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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.
Go to Start , and select Settings for access to all your settings.
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Keep your Surface Book performing its best by getting the latest performance and security updates.
Microsoft releases 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.
When updates become available, they’re installed automatically on your Surface over Wi-Fi. Windows notifies you if you need to restart your Surface to finish installing an update.
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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.
The first time you start Microsoft Edge, you’ll see the default start page with the address bar in the center.
Enter a web address or search term in the address bar and press Enter.
Use the arrows in the upper-left corner to return to sites you’ve visited during a browsing session or select the address bar to see sites you visit often.
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to share webpages with friends.
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You can make photos, videos, and presentations bigger by connecting your Surface Book to a TV, monitor, or projector. Or, connect to an HDTV and watch movies on a big screen.
You can connect monitors, accessories, and other devices directly to your Surface Book using the USB ports, Mini DisplayPorts, or Bluetooth. Or, connect everything to a Surface Dock (sold separately). Surface Dock lets you transform your Surface Book into a full desktop PC using a single cable.
Surface Dock supports high-speed transfer of video, audio, and data. Its compact design gives you flexibility and keeps your desktop clutter-free. The external power supply recharges your Surface and provides plenty of additional power to charge connected USB devices.
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Here's how to set up your Surface Dock:
You can connect a USB accessory like a printer, camera, music player, smartphone, mouse, or external hard drive directly to your Surface Book.
The USB port is on the side of the keyboard
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The included power supply also has a USB charging port you can use to power other USB devices while you’re charging your Surface.
To install a USB accessory:
For more info, see Connect a USB mouse, printer
You can connect your Surface Book to another screen, or connect to an HDTV and watch movies on a big screen. You can even connect to some displays wirelessly. Surface video adapters are available in the Accessories area on Surface.com and in the Microsoft Store.
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Once you connect to another screen or screens, you can choose what to display on each screen. Here’s how:
For more info, including how to daisy chain monitors and move apps between screens, see Connect Surface to a TV, monitor
You can also connect devices that use Bluetooth wireless technology to your Surface.
, and select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth.If the accessory requires a pass code, (sometimes called a pairing code), you’ll be prompted for it. If you don’t know the pass code, check the info that came with your device or the manufacturer’s website
You can connect external USB speakers, headphones, or a headset to the full-size USB port. Or go wireless by using Bluetooth headphones or speakers with your Surface.
To get the best sound from USB or Bluetooth speakers, turn up the volume on your Surface and in the app, if it has its own sound control, and then adjust the volume on the external USB or Bluetooth speakers.
To keep your Surface Book looking and working great, follow these simple steps.
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:
The Surface Book keyboard 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 your Surface.
For more info about safely cleaning and caring for Surface, see Safety and regulatory information.
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:
