Meet Surface Dial
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Surface Devices SurfaceSurface Dial (sold separately) is a tool for the creative process. Here's how to get started.
Set it up
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Remove the protective film from your Surface Dial.
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Pull the bottom off your Surface Dial to open the battery compartment. Make sure there are two AAA batteries inside.
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Remove the battery tab from the bottom of your Surface Dial.
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Press and hold the Pair button next to the batteries for 5-7 seconds, then release it. The light will flash white when it's in pairing mode.
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On your PC, select Start , then select Settings > Bluetooth & devices.
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Turn on Bluetooth.
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Select Add device > Bluetooth > Surface Dial > Done.
Now you’re ready to use it!
Note: Surface Dial works on screen with Surface Studio 2, Surface Studio 2+, Surface Book 2, and Surface Pro 6. If you’re using another type of PC, use Surface Dial on a desk or other flat surface.
Use it on the screen
Whether it's placed on your desk or directly on the screen, Surface Dial helps you create in a way that’s natural, ergonomic, and keeps you in the flow. The way the options appear on the screen will look a little different depending on whether your Surface Dial is on your desk or on the display, but they work in the same way.
For example, if you have a Surface Studio, put it in Studio Mode (flat down), then place Surface Dial on the screen. Press it down to see the tools and rotate it to select the tool you want.
Use Surface Dial with apps
Surface Dial works with apps that come with Windows 11, like Microsoft Edge and Maps. It also works with professional-grade software, including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator (both sold separately).
To find more apps for Surface Dial in Microsoft Store, see Apps for Surface Dial in Microsoft Store.
Here are just a few things you can do.
Volume
Rotate left to turn it down or right to turn it up. Click to mute and unmute.
Scroll
Rotate left to scroll up, or right to scroll down.
Zoom
In Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, rotate left to zoom out, or right to zoom in. Click to fit to screen.
Undo
Rotate left to step through the undo history, or right to step through the redo history. Click to undo a single action.
Brightness
Rotate left to make the display less bright, or right to make it brighter.
Tip: To customize Surface Dial, go to Start , then select Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Wheel.
Surface Dial (sold separately) is a tool for the creative process. Here's how to get started.
Set it up
-
Remove the protective film from your Surface Dial.
-
Pull the bottom off your Surface Dial to open the battery compartment. Make sure there are two AAA batteries inside.
-
Remove the battery tab from the bottom of your Surface Dial.
-
Press and hold the Pair button next to the batteries for 5-7 seconds, then release it. The light will flash white when it’s in pairing mode.
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On your PC, select Start , then select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
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Turn on Bluetooth.
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Select Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth > Surface Dial > Done.
Now you’re ready to use it!
Note: Surface Dial works on screen with Surface Studio (1st Gen), Surface Studio 2, Surface Book 2, Surface Pro 4, Surface Pro (5th Gen), and Surface Pro 6. If you’re using another type of PC, use Surface Dial on a desk or other flat surface.
Use it on the screen
Whether it's placed on your desk or directly on the screen, Surface Dial helps you create in a way that’s natural, ergonomic, and keeps you in the flow. The way the options appear on the screen will look a little different depending on whether your Surface Dial is on your desk or on the display, but they work in the same way.
For example, if you have a Surface Studio, put it in Studio Mode (flat down), then place Surface Dial on the screen. Press it down to see the tools and rotate it to select the tool you want.
Use Surface Dial with apps
Surface Dial works with apps that come with Windows 10, like Paint 3D, Groove Music, Microsoft Edge, and Maps. It also works with professional-grade software, including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator (both sold separately). To find more apps for Surface Dial in Microsoft Store, see Apps for Surface Dial in Microsoft Store.
Here are just a few things you can do.
Volume
Rotate left to turn it down or right to turn it up. Click to mute and unmute.
Scroll
Rotate left to scroll up, or right to scroll down.
Zoom
In Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, rotate left to zoom out, or right to zoom in. Click to fit to screen.
Undo
Rotate left to step through the undo history, or right to step through the redo history. Click to undo a single action.
Brightness
Rotate left to make the display less bright, or right to make it brighter.
Tip: To customize Surface Dial, go to Start , then select Settings > Devices > Wheel.
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