SURFACE PRO User Manual

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To connect to a wired network:

1. Plug a USB Ethernet network adapter (sold separately) into the USB port on Surface Pro (along the left

edge).

2. Plug an Ethernet network cable into the adapter.

3. Plug the other end of the network cable into your router or an Ethernet network port.

4. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wired network icon .

5. If prompted, type your username and password, and then tap Next. If you don't know this info, check

with your network admin.

6. To see if you’re online, go to the Start screen and start Internet Explorer.

If Surface Pro doesn’t connect to the Internet, see Connect Surface to a wired network on Surface.com.

Important Surface Pro is compatible with accessories that are certified for Windows 8.1. To see which USB

Ethernet adapters are compatible with Surface, see the Windows Compatibility Center.

Join a domain, workgroup, or homegroup

PCs on home networks are usually part of a homegroup, and PCs on workplace networks are usually part of a

domain or workgroup. To learn more, see Join a domain, workgroup, or homegroup on Windows.com.

Connect your Microsoft account to your domain account

You can connect your Microsoft account to your domain account and sync your settings and preferences. Here’s

how:

 Open the Settings charm, then tap or click Change PC settings > Accounts > Your account > Connect

to a Microsoft account.

Get to files on other computers

To see shared files, folders, and libraries on your network, open File Explorer and navigate to Homegroup or

Network (or you can use the OneDrive app). Here’s how:

1. Open File Explorer. (Swipe up from the center of the Start screen and type File Explorer).

2. In the left pane, choose Homegroup or Network.

3. To browse shared files and folders, tap or click the computer name under Network or someone’s name

under Homegroup.

For more info, see Find PCs, devices, and content on your network on Windows.com.

Note PCs that are turned off, hibernating, or asleep won't appear as part of the homegroup.

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