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Browse the web, manage browser tabs, and bookmarks.
Access browser settings to clear history, set homepage, adjust text size, manage pop-up, change the default browser, and restore default settings.
Download apps, games, movies, music, books, magazine, newspapers and more.
Remove an icon from your home screen and delete apps from your device.
Stay connected by using a social media app or aggregator.
How to view, switch between, and close running applications.
Backup and restore with memory card
Backup contacts, photos, and files to increase device memory or transfer to another device.
Save files to OneDrive and access them from any device, like your PC, tablet, or phone.
Tips and tricks to extend your battery performance.
Tips on charging your battery.
Add, view, delete, and customize contacts by adding a picture or ringtone.
Turn Airplane mode on and off.
Turn Bluetooth on or off, scan and connect to other Bluetooth devices, and unpair a connected device.
Set up your device as a mobile hotspot and share your data connection with Wi-Fi-capable devices.
View cellular network signal, turn international roaming or your mobile data connection on or off.
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
Determine your device's SIM card type, operating frequencies, physical characteristics, storage, and more.
Use a Surface Pen (Sold separately) with your Surface.
Set up your device for the first time or after having done a factory reset.
View data usage, set data usage alerts, pay bills, add features, and more.
Hardware features and software navigation of your device.
Set up your device for the first time or after having done a factory reset.
Control your device by making specific movements with your hand.
Install and remove the SIM and memory card (MicroSD).
Cut and paste, use speech-to-text, and access keyboard settings.
Learn and customize the home screen and desktop
Add shortcuts and widgets, access the notification panel, changing wallpaper, and more.
Sign in using your Microsoft account to access Xbox LIVE, Windows Phone Store, and more.
Turn your device on and off.
Perform a text and voice search on your device and how to adjust search settings.
Manage email settings such as sync frequency, server settings, signature, deleting an email account, and more.
Add and download email attachments, respond to an email and more.
Add an Exchange email account so you can read and send email on your device.
Add your personal email accounts so you can read and send email on your device.
Project photos, videos, and media on your device to another device (TV, tablet, computer, etc.).
Access the calendar and manage events.
Manage camera and video settings including flash, timer, voice control, recording mode, storage location, and more.
Play music, turn the music player off.
Take a screenshot, edit a picture or video, use the front and rear camera, and switch between camera and video modes.
Transfer media to & from a computer
Transfer files to or from your device and a computer.
Access, view, and share your photos and videos.
Lock the device screen, set and change security lock, and locate device.
Change the display time out, brightness and orientation.
Change volume settings, ringtones, and notification alerts.
Check the available device storage.
View the device IMEI, phone, SIM (ICCID) and serial number.
Software update for the Microsoft Surface 3 (1657)
Learn how to update the software of the Microsoft Surface 3 (1657)
Determine your current device software version and check for updates.
Access Usage Manager to view data usage, set data limits, and see the apps using the most data.
Improve your app and device performance.
Perform a soft, factory, and alternate master reset of the device.
