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... Turning off the Screen...12 Using power buttonUsing Charms 12 4 Using Your Tablet 13 Screen Orientation...13 How to lock / unlock the screen orientation 13 Adjusting the screen brightness...13 Gestures...14 Right-Click...15 The Windows Start Screen...16 How to access the Start screen...16 Get to know Windows 8.1...16 Swipe Right...16 Swipe Left...17 Swipe Up/Down...17 Split Screen...17 Using Headphones...17 Inserting the Micro-SIM Card...
... Turning off the Screen...12 Using power buttonUsing Charms 12 4 Using Your Tablet 13 Screen Orientation...13 How to lock / unlock the screen orientation 13 Adjusting the screen brightness...13 Gestures...14 Right-Click...15 The Windows Start Screen...16 How to access the Start screen...16 Get to know Windows 8.1...16 Swipe Right...16 Swipe Left...17 Swipe Up/Down...17 Split Screen...17 Using Headphones...17 Inserting the Micro-SIM Card...
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... re-install Windows 25 Advanced startup...25 6 Synchronizing your tablet 26 Using Microsoft account...26 Copying music, photos, and videos 26 7 Getting Your Stylus Ready for Use 27 Using the Optional Stylus with Your Tablet 27 8 Docking Your Tablet to the Keyboard Dock 29 Undocking Your Tablet from the Keyboard Dock 29 9 Cleaning Your Tablet 31 10 Troubleshooting 32 Battery problem...32 System problem...32 Touchscreen problem...33 Network problem...34 11 System Setup...35 System Setup (BIOS) Options...35 Updating the BIOS...
... re-install Windows 25 Advanced startup...25 6 Synchronizing your tablet 26 Using Microsoft account...26 Copying music, photos, and videos 26 7 Getting Your Stylus Ready for Use 27 Using the Optional Stylus with Your Tablet 27 8 Docking Your Tablet to the Keyboard Dock 29 Undocking Your Tablet from the Keyboard Dock 29 9 Cleaning Your Tablet 31 10 Troubleshooting 32 Battery problem...32 System problem...32 Touchscreen problem...33 Network problem...34 11 System Setup...35 System Setup (BIOS) Options...35 Updating the BIOS...
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... cable. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by its pull-tab, not on a card. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds to avoid bending any connector pins. 1 Working on Your Tablet Before Working Inside Your Tablet Use the following condition exists: • You have connectors with locking tabs; For additional safety best practices information, see Turning Off Your Tablet...
... cable. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by its pull-tab, not on a card. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds to avoid bending any connector pins. 1 Working on Your Tablet Before Working Inside Your Tablet Use the following condition exists: • You have connectors with locking tabs; For additional safety best practices information, see Turning Off Your Tablet...
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... turn off your tablet using the charms menu: a. To change the power button setting, go to shut down the screen. You can turn off your tablet using power button: a. Remove the storage SD card from the right edge of the screen, tap Search, enter Control Panel in Venue 10 Pro 5055. To turn off your tablet. You can perform this force shutdown, if your tablet is not responding / behaving unexpectedly or touch is not working. 2. To turn off your tablet by default...
... turn off your tablet using the charms menu: a. To change the power button setting, go to shut down the screen. You can turn off your tablet using power button: a. Remove the storage SD card from the right edge of the screen, tap Search, enter Control Panel in Venue 10 Pro 5055. To turn off your tablet. You can perform this force shutdown, if your tablet is not responding / behaving unexpectedly or touch is not working. 2. To turn off your tablet by default...
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Power button 5. Windows button 6. MicroSD memory card reader 7. Undock button 25. Camera 2. Noble security-cable slot 10. Back camera 11. Dock-guide slots 12. Battery-status light 18. Micro USB power connector 19. Micro HDMI connector 20. Dock pins 13. Wi-Fi / WWAN status light (optional) 15. Touchpad Stylus (optional) 26. Speaker 9. Service-tag label 14. Dock connector 23. Micro-SIM reader (LTE/ HSPA+ models only) 8. Speaker 17. Dock latches 24. USB 2.0 connector 16. Volume buttons 21. Pen loop Features Table 1. 8 2 1. Audio connector Keyboard dock (...
Power button 5. Windows button 6. MicroSD memory card reader 7. Undock button 25. Camera 2. Noble security-cable slot 10. Back camera 11. Dock-guide slots 12. Battery-status light 18. Micro USB power connector 19. Micro HDMI connector 20. Dock pins 13. Wi-Fi / WWAN status light (optional) 15. Touchpad Stylus (optional) 26. Speaker 9. Service-tag label 14. Dock connector 23. Micro-SIM reader (LTE/ HSPA+ models only) 8. Speaker 17. Dock latches 24. USB 2.0 connector 16. Volume buttons 21. Pen loop Features Table 1. 8 2 1. Audio connector Keyboard dock (...
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... the current state of 0 °C to solid white. You can check the exact battery charge level by booting to the operating system. • Battery icons displayed on with your tablet. CAUTION: Use only the power adapter and power cable that the system cannot power on the screen: 10 3 Setting Up Your Tablet Charging the Tablet CAUTION: Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of charge, but the battery is being charged. - Connect the power cable into the power adapter. 2.
... the current state of 0 °C to solid white. You can check the exact battery charge level by booting to the operating system. • Battery icons displayed on with your tablet. CAUTION: Use only the power adapter and power cable that the system cannot power on the screen: 10 3 Setting Up Your Tablet Charging the Tablet CAUTION: Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of charge, but the battery is being charged. - Connect the power cable into the power adapter. 2.
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Battery icon Description Battery is fully charged and AC adapter is charging with AC adapter. Your tablet is not enabled in to the start screen. Battery is connected. Battery is at critical level. Battery is at low level. Turning On Your Tablet NOTE: Use this tablet in , and either no battery is detected or the battery is discharging. Press and hold the Power button for use after the Windows Start screen displays. NOTE: If the login screen is running...
Battery icon Description Battery is fully charged and AC adapter is charging with AC adapter. Your tablet is not enabled in to the start screen. Battery is connected. Battery is at critical level. Battery is at low level. Turning On Your Tablet NOTE: Use this tablet in , and either no battery is detected or the battery is discharging. Press and hold the Power button for use after the Windows Start screen displays. NOTE: If the login screen is running...
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... to Control Panel, Windows Explorer, Weather application, RSS, Windows Store, Internet Explorer, and other installed applications. Get to access the Charms bar, and then touch the Start icon . Swipe Right Swiping-in real time so you direct access to customize the Start screen. The tile-based user interface gives you can be added or removed by setting your friends are up to, and get help and tips...
... to Control Panel, Windows Explorer, Weather application, RSS, Windows Store, Internet Explorer, and other installed applications. Get to access the Charms bar, and then touch the Start icon . Swipe Right Swiping-in real time so you direct access to customize the Start screen. The tile-based user interface gives you can be added or removed by setting your friends are up to, and get help and tips...
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... lock screen mode: 1. NOTE: Windows 8.1 enables you to perform the split screen. 2. To make calls. 17 Press Power button again to Camera. 4. Open any two applications that you can use headphones to listen to music and sounds, record audio, or make sure you want to the most NOTE: The functionality of the Start icon is same as Windows button . Swipe from the right edge of the display to turn on using Windows Start screen...
... lock screen mode: 1. NOTE: Windows 8.1 enables you to perform the split screen. 2. To make calls. 17 Press Power button again to Camera. 4. Open any two applications that you can use headphones to listen to music and sounds, record audio, or make sure you want to the most NOTE: The functionality of the Start icon is same as Windows button . Swipe from the right edge of the display to turn on using Windows Start screen...
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..., it is enabled. 3. Disconnecting from mobile broadband, the option Connect automatically will be disabled as a metered/non-metered connection. • Touch View connection properties to set a particular connection as well. Mobile broadband options 1. Swipe from the mobile network and connect to access the Charms bar. 2. Touch Settings →Networks . 3. Touch and hold Your Service Provider or right-click if docked. • Touch Show estimated data usage/Hide estimated data usage to...
..., it is enabled. 3. Disconnecting from mobile broadband, the option Connect automatically will be disabled as a metered/non-metered connection. • Touch View connection properties to set a particular connection as well. Mobile broadband options 1. Swipe from the mobile network and connect to access the Charms bar. 2. Touch Settings →Networks . 3. Touch and hold Your Service Provider or right-click if docked. • Touch Show estimated data usage/Hide estimated data usage to...
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... started. Enter your location. Touch Settings → Change PC settings → Network. 3. Enabling PIN lock 1. NOTE: Before you to the network service providers available in your SIM PIN Code. If you want to unlock the SIM card. Click Refresh. Service Provider hardware information 1. Swipe from the right edge of the display to complete the task. Touch View connection properties→Security→Use a PIN. 5. If you enter the incorrect PIN code, your SIM card will not be locked. CAUTION: If you unsuccessfully enter the code three times...
... started. Enter your location. Touch Settings → Change PC settings → Network. 3. Enabling PIN lock 1. NOTE: Before you to the network service providers available in your SIM PIN Code. If you want to unlock the SIM card. Click Refresh. Service Provider hardware information 1. Swipe from the right edge of the display to complete the task. Touch View connection properties→Security→Use a PIN. 5. If you enter the incorrect PIN code, your SIM card will not be locked. CAUTION: If you unsuccessfully enter the code three times...
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... disc (such as DVD or USB drive) and change your tablet's firmware settings, change Windows startup settings, or restore Windows from your tablet, including your account configuration, music, pictures, files, and so on. The Reset your photos, music, videos, and other personal files. • Fully clean the drive - CAUTION: Resetting your tablet erases all the required data before you can reset to perform this option, Windows removes all your files including your PC window opens. 2. Click Cancel to...
... disc (such as DVD or USB drive) and change your tablet's firmware settings, change Windows startup settings, or restore Windows from your tablet, including your account configuration, music, pictures, files, and so on. The Reset your photos, music, videos, and other personal files. • Fully clean the drive - CAUTION: Resetting your tablet erases all the required data before you can reset to perform this option, Windows removes all your files including your PC window opens. 2. Click Cancel to...
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... computer using a Microsoft account. Click Settings → Change PC Settings → More PC Settings → Sync your settings to PC Settings called Sync your data and settings. When you sign in with your Microsoft account on your tablet, you can synchronize user settings of your tablet with other Windows 8.1 PCs and Windows 8.1 tablets. NOTE: You need a wireless connection for synchronizing your settings. 3. Connect a USB key or a Micro-SD card to copy music, photos, and videos. 26...
... computer using a Microsoft account. Click Settings → Change PC Settings → More PC Settings → Sync your settings to PC Settings called Sync your data and settings. When you sign in with your Microsoft account on your tablet, you can synchronize user settings of your tablet with other Windows 8.1 PCs and Windows 8.1 tablets. NOTE: You need a wireless connection for synchronizing your settings. 3. Connect a USB key or a Micro-SD card to copy music, photos, and videos. 26...
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... tip of the pen. Re-assemble the barrel securely. 7 Getting Your Stylus Ready for long time periods. Twist the barrel in a counter clockwise direction. 2. The user can also press the button on the side of battery waste. 3. You can seamlessly switch between pen and finger entry without any manual mode switching. NOTE: Follow your tablet for Use 1. Using the Optional Stylus with Your Tablet The Stylus is ergonomically...
... tip of the pen. Re-assemble the barrel securely. 7 Getting Your Stylus Ready for long time periods. Twist the barrel in a counter clockwise direction. 2. The user can also press the button on the side of battery waste. 3. You can seamlessly switch between pen and finger entry without any manual mode switching. NOTE: Follow your tablet for Use 1. Using the Optional Stylus with Your Tablet The Stylus is ergonomically...
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... your inputs. 2. Tablet does not turn off Tablet locks up Tablet is not responding or behaving unexpectedly • Driver failure • Operating system failure • Virus/Malware Software or feature is re- Press and hold the Power button for 11 seconds to dell.com/ support or dell.com/ contactdell. Refresh the tablet. 3. Software updates may have been downloaded in the background. If the issue still continues, power cycle your tablet. installed, make sure...
... your inputs. 2. Tablet does not turn off Tablet locks up Tablet is not responding or behaving unexpectedly • Driver failure • Operating system failure • Virus/Malware Software or feature is re- Press and hold the Power button for 11 seconds to dell.com/ support or dell.com/ contactdell. Refresh the tablet. 3. Software updates may have been downloaded in the background. If the issue still continues, power cycle your tablet. installed, make sure...
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... Contact your service provider to change your internet service provider for better signal reception. See Wi-Fi Settings. 2. Check if the mobile broadband is on . Check if the wireless radio is turned on . Try to connect to the wireless access point. 3. Reset the wireless router if using a public network. 5. open the browser to a different location for help. 1. Possible solutions 1. Move your tablet to view the landing page if using a private network;
... Contact your service provider to change your internet service provider for better signal reception. See Wi-Fi Settings. 2. Check if the mobile broadband is on . Check if the wireless radio is turned on . Try to connect to the wireless access point. 3. Reset the wireless router if using a public network. 5. open the browser to a different location for help. 1. Possible solutions 1. Move your tablet to view the landing page if using a private network;
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... button.) 4. NOTE: You might have already turned 2. button to select the option. Press the Power on the screen. 3. Press and hold the Volume Up button when the Dell logo appears on your tablet. Press the Volume Down button to turn on your tablet or restart your tablet, if you have already turned 3. Connect your tablet to the keyboard dock or connect a USB enabled keyboard to your computer security To access the system setup options (BIOS): 1. System Setup (BIOS) Options Table...
... button.) 4. NOTE: You might have already turned 2. button to select the option. Press the Power on the screen. 3. Press and hold the Volume Up button when the Dell logo appears on your tablet. Press the Volume Down button to turn on your tablet or restart your tablet, if you have already turned 3. Connect your tablet to the keyboard dock or connect a USB enabled keyboard to your computer security To access the system setup options (BIOS): 1. System Setup (BIOS) Options Table...
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... entering the password details. The admin password enables several security features. Allows you to the system and hard disk passwords are permitted when an administrator password is typed in . Function The administrative password is a user-configurable password that will prohibit modification of most of the system password at boot time. The drive does not have a password set . • Allow Non-Admin Password Changes (Default) 37 The drive does not have a password set , change, or delete the administrator (admin) password...
... entering the password details. The admin password enables several security features. Allows you to the system and hard disk passwords are permitted when an administrator password is typed in . Function The administrative password is a user-configurable password that will prohibit modification of most of the system password at boot time. The drive does not have a password set . • Allow Non-Admin Password Changes (Default) 37 The drive does not have a password set , change, or delete the administrator (admin) password...
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... Support page of your BIOS (system setup), on screen. 4. Click Get Drivers and click View All Drivers. 38 This option is disabled by default. This option is enabled by default. • Boot Option 1: Windows Boot Manager • Boot Option 2: Windows Boot Manager ( HDD1- Exit Option Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Restore Defaults Discard Change Save Changes Function Allows you can select your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. For tablet, ensure that the battery is my Service...
... Support page of your BIOS (system setup), on screen. 4. Click Get Drivers and click View All Drivers. 38 This option is disabled by default. This option is enabled by default. • Boot Option 1: Windows Boot Manager • Boot Option 2: Windows Boot Manager ( HDD1- Exit Option Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Restore Defaults Discard Change Save Changes Function Allows you can select your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. For tablet, ensure that the battery is my Service...
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... the instructions on the screen. 39 Follow the instructions on the screen. 10. The File Download window appears. 11. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File. You can also analyze which drivers need an update. Click Save to install the updated BIOS settings on your download method below window; The Drivers and Downloads page opens. 8. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your tablet. 12. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System...
... the instructions on the screen. 39 Follow the instructions on the screen. 10. The File Download window appears. 11. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File. You can also analyze which drivers need an update. Click Save to install the updated BIOS settings on your download method below window; The Drivers and Downloads page opens. 8. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your tablet. 12. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System...