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Connect a USB accessory (printer, mouse, and more)
Surface 3 has a full-size USB 3.0 port that you can use
to connect a USB accessory such as a printer, camera,
music player, smartphone, mouse, or external hard
drive.
The first time you plug in a USB accessory, Windows
will install any software the accessory requires.
For more info, see Connect a USB mouse, printer, and
more on Surface.com.
Full-size USB 3.0 port on Surface 3
Add a Bluetooth accessory
To pair a Bluetooth accessory with your Surface:
1. Turn on the Bluetooth device and make it discoverable. To learn how, check the info that
came with your accessory or go to the manufacturer’s website.
2. On your Surface, go to Start , and select PC settings > PC and devices > Bluetooth.
3. Make sure Bluetooth is On, and wait while Windows searches for Bluetooth devices.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish pairing your device. If your accessory requires a
pairing code, it’ll prompt you for it. If you don’t know the code, check the info that came
with your device or go to the manufacturer’s website.
For more info, see Add a Bluetooth device on Surface.com.
Add an audio accessory
The stereo speakers and microphone on your Surface 3 let you listen to music and videos, make
phone calls, and record audio. You can also connect your favorite USB and Bluetooth accessories
like speakers, a mic, or a headset.
To learn how to use the audio features on your Surface 3, see Surface audio features.
