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The basics
Power and charging
To charge Surface 3:
1. Plug the Micro USB connector into
the Micro USB charging port with
the power cord extending downward
and the light on the connector
facing toward you.
2. Plug the full-size USB connector on
the other end of the cord into the
power supply.
3. Plug the power supply into an
electrical outlet.
Allow two to four hours to charge your Surface 3 fully from an empty state. It can take longer if
you’re actively using your Surface for power-intensive activities like gaming or video streaming.
If the battery is drained, you’ll need to charge Surface 3 for a few minutes before it’ll turn on.
Depending on how low the battery is, you may see a battery icon on the screen for 10-15 minutes
before Windows starts.
To check the battery level, open the desktop
and select the battery status icon on the
right side of the taskbar.
Important Your Surface 3 is designed to
work best with the included power supply.
Using a third-party power supply may result
in slow charging.