View source for Setup Guide - Sync Outlook with Windows 8 People and Calendar apps

You can synchronize Outlook with a Windows 8 device (like the Surface RT or Surface Pro) using an account like Outlook.com, Google/Gmail, or Office 365 (on the cloud):

'''Install and configure CompainonLink'''
If you haven't already done so, install CompanionLink on your PC. If you need to download CompanionLink, visit our 
[https://www.companionlink.com/downloads/ downloads page].
#Open the CompanionLink icon from your desktop or start menu. 
#In the first drop down please select one of these three:
#*No Device - Sync with Google
#*No Device - Sync with Outlook.com/Windows Live
#*No Device - Sync with Office 365 - Cloud
#Click on the Settings icon to enter your account information
#In the bottom drop down, please select Outlook.

'''Configure the Windows 8 tablet to synchronize with an account like Google or Outlook.com'''
#Open the People application 
#In the top right corner, tap on Connected to...
#Tap to Add an account & enter required information

'''Performing a Sync'''<br>
Synchronization can be performed at any time by clicking the "Synchronize" button