
If you think back to the original Surface Pro in 2012, it’s perhaps sobering to know that Microsoft originally thought that the Touch Cover would be the more successful peripheral because it provided a touch screen-like typing experience without hiding any of the display. But it’s also the best version yet, thanks to its integrated Surface Slim Pen 2 storage and charging tray.īut then, I’ve always liked Microsoft’s Type Covers. Using swirling motions, gently clean using a clean, white, lint free cloth dampened with the soap solution, and then wipe dry using a clean lint free cloth.įor more info on caring for your keyboard, see Clean and care for your Surface.In many ways, the new Signature Keyboard for Surface Pro 8 isn’t a major update when compared to Type Covers past. For most stains, a simple solution of warm water and mild soap (like hand soap) will do. If you spill something on the material, try to clean the stain off within 30 minutes to help prevent it from setting. To keep the material looking like new, gently wipe with a slightly damp, lint free white cloth (to avoid color transfer) or screen cleaning wipe. Care for Surface Pro Signature Type Cover When you're ready to use it again, open Surface Pro Signature Type Cover and press the power button to wake up your Surface. When you're finished using your Surface Pro, fold Surface Pro Signature Type Cover over the front of the screen to make it sleep and keep it safe from scratches and damage. To learn more, see Touch gestures for Windows. Surface Pro Signature Keyboard comes with a touchpad, where you can use gestures to get around your PC instead of a mouse. Note: If you use your keyboard with a different Surface, you'll need to set up Fingerprint recognition on that Surface too.

Select Windows Hello fingerprint, then select Set up.įollow the instructions to set up your keyboard with your fingerprint.

Under Ways to sign in, you'll see three choices to sign in with Windows Hello. Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. If you have a Surface Pro Signature Keyboard with Fingerprint Reader, here's how to set it up: The Surface Pro Signature Keyboard has an optional fingerprint reader. To detach it, pull the Surface Pro and Surface Pro Signature Keyboard apart. Bring the bottom edge of your Surface Pro close to the top edge of the keyboard until the magnets click into place. Surface Pro Signature Keyboard connects to Surface Pro with magnets. This keyboard is compatible with Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 8, and Surface Pro 9. Surface Pro Signature Keyboard is the perfect keyboard for your Surface with its large glass touchpad and Alcantara® material covering.
