Microsoft SURFACE RT Getting Started Guide

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Meet Surface
Microsoft Surface comes in two models:
Surface RT
Surface with Windows RT is powered by an ARM
processor (commonly used in mobile phones), which
makes for a thin and light tablet with awesome battery
life. Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview
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(Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote) is included with Surface
RT as well as plenty of apps for work and play.
Surface Pro
Surface with Windows 8 Pro is powered by an Intel Core
i5 processor, so you can do everything you’ve ever done
on your PC, on a tablet that weighs 2 lbs. Connect to a
broad variety of accessories, printers, and networks, just
like you always have and run new touch-enabled apps.
Surface RT includes:
 ClearType HD touchscreen (1366 x 768 pixels)
 Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT
 Full-size USB 2.0 port for storage or connecting
devices
 microSDXC memory card slot for storage
 Two cameras for video calls or pictures
 Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®
 HD video out port for connecting to a TV,
monitor or projector
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 Stereo speakers, headset jack, dual microphones
 24 watt power supply
Surface 8 Pro includes:
 ClearType Full HD touchscreen (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 Digital pen
 Full-size USB 3.0 port for storage or connecting
devices
 microSDXC memory card slot for storage
 Two cameras for video calls or pictures
 Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®
 mini DisplayPort for connecting to a TV, monitor,
or projector
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 Stereo speakers, headset jack, and microphone
 42 watt power supply with USB charging port
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Preview edition installed. Final Office version will be installed via Windows Update when available (free download; ISP fees apply). Some
features and programs are unsupported. See http://office.com/officeRT.
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Video out adapters sold separately.

Microsoft SURFACE RT Specifications

General

Processor cache	1 MB
Processor cores	4
Processor model	Tegra 3
Processor family	NVIDIA Tegra
Processor frequency	- GHz
Internal memory	2 GB
Internal memory type	-
Storage media	Flash
Card reader integrated	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MicroSDXC
Internal storage capacity	32 GB
Display diagonal	10.6 \
Touch technology	Multi-touch
Touchscreen type	Capacitive
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Rear camera type	Single camera
Rear camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Maximum video resolution	- pixels
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	- MP
Number of built-in speakers	2
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth version	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Docking connector type	Microsoft Surface Cover
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
GPS (satellite)	No
Device type	Mobile tablet
Form factor	Slate
Product color	Black
Battery capacity	- mAh
Battery life (max)	8 h
Platform	Windows
Bundled software	Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT
Operating system installed	Windows RT
Cables included	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	8.9 mm
Width	275 mm
Height	173 mm
Weight	680 g