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...tablet PC. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Bluetooth® is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may cause undesired operation of Dell Inc.; Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that may be registered in the United States and/or other ... indicates potential damage to the following two conditions: 1) this tablet PC may not cause harmful interference and 2) this text: Dell™ and the DELL logo are not followed. April 2013 Rev. and is subject to hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of...
...tablet PC. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Bluetooth® is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may cause undesired operation of Dell Inc.; Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that may be registered in the United States and/or other ... indicates potential damage to the following two conditions: 1) this tablet PC may not cause harmful interference and 2) this text: Dell™ and the DELL logo are not followed. April 2013 Rev. and is subject to hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of...
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... out interior components. • Do not allow time for use : • Place the equipment on the Regulatory Compliance page, www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Before touching any internal components, allow your tablet or adapter to operate with a minimum wire size of controls, adjustments,... RJ11 modular plug. Restricting airflow can damage the equipment or cause overheating. • If your product contains a tuner, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance for safety instructions for proper ventilation. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment in a wet environment. If your device has ...
... out interior components. • Do not allow time for use : • Place the equipment on the Regulatory Compliance page, www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Before touching any internal components, allow your tablet or adapter to operate with a minimum wire size of controls, adjustments,... RJ11 modular plug. Restricting airflow can damage the equipment or cause overheating. • If your product contains a tuner, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance for safety instructions for proper ventilation. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment in a wet environment. If your device has ...
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...adapter during normal operation of products, components, and/or materials. For specific information on the ENERGY STAR program, see www.dell.com/recyclingworldwide. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. These power-management features are preset to...your computer. For additional power-management specific information, see www.energystar.gov/powermanagement. Adapter Safety • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use an auto adapter DC power cable connected via either an automobile cigarette lighter adapter or ...
...adapter during normal operation of products, components, and/or materials. For specific information on the ENERGY STAR program, see www.dell.com/recyclingworldwide. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. These power-management features are preset to...your computer. For additional power-management specific information, see www.energystar.gov/powermanagement. Adapter Safety • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use an auto adapter DC power cable connected via either an automobile cigarette lighter adapter or ...
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Contents 1 XPS 10 Tablet Features 7 2 XPS 10 Tablet Accessories 12 3 Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet 13 Getting Your Tablet Ready for Use 13 Charging the tablet 14 Turning On Your Tablet 16 Turning Off Your Tablet 17 Turning Off the Screen 17 Inserting a Micro-SD card 18 Inserting a Micro-SIM card 19 4 Using Your XPS 10 Tablet 20 Screen Orientation 20 Gestures 20 The Windows RT Start Screen 23 Using Headphones 25 Managing Your Tablet Settings 26 Contents | 5
Contents 1 XPS 10 Tablet Features 7 2 XPS 10 Tablet Accessories 12 3 Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet 13 Getting Your Tablet Ready for Use 13 Charging the tablet 14 Turning On Your Tablet 16 Turning Off Your Tablet 17 Turning Off the Screen 17 Inserting a Micro-SD card 18 Inserting a Micro-SIM card 19 4 Using Your XPS 10 Tablet 20 Screen Orientation 20 Gestures 20 The Windows RT Start Screen 23 Using Headphones 25 Managing Your Tablet Settings 26 Contents | 5
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5 Synchronizing Your Tablet 33 6 Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock 34 Mobile Keyboard Dock Features 34 Docking Your Tablet to the Keyboard Dock 36 Undocking Your Tablet from the Keyboard Dock............38 Charging the tablet and dock 39 7 Cleaning Your Tablet 42 8 Troubleshooting 43 9 Contacting Dell 47 10 Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code 48 11 Specifications 49 12 Glossary 51 13 Index 55 6 | Contents
5 Synchronizing Your Tablet 33 6 Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock 34 Mobile Keyboard Dock Features 34 Docking Your Tablet to the Keyboard Dock 36 Undocking Your Tablet from the Keyboard Dock............38 Charging the tablet and dock 39 7 Cleaning Your Tablet 42 8 Troubleshooting 43 9 Contacting Dell 47 10 Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code 48 11 Specifications 49 12 Glossary 51 13 Index 55 6 | Contents
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XPS 10 Tablet Features This section provides information about the features available on your tablet. 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Feature 1 Ambient-light sensor 2 Camera-status light 3 Front-facing camera Functionality Automatically adjusts the brightness of the display's backlight based on surrounding light levels. Indicates the camera activity. • Capture a front view picture or record videos. • Make video calls with web applications, such as Skype. XPS 10 Tablet Features | 7
XPS 10 Tablet Features This section provides information about the features available on your tablet. 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Feature 1 Ambient-light sensor 2 Camera-status light 3 Front-facing camera Functionality Automatically adjusts the brightness of the display's backlight based on surrounding light levels. Indicates the camera activity. • Capture a front view picture or record videos. • Make video calls with web applications, such as Skype. XPS 10 Tablet Features | 7
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NOTE: The default resolution of the front camera is approximately 0.9 MP (16:9). NOTE: The front camera does not support zoom, face tracking or touch to the most recently used application or most recently viewed screen. If you change the camera resolution, the setting will be remembered by Windows. Feature Functionality 4 Front microphone 1 • Captures sounds. • Records voice for calls made from web applications, such as Skype. 5 Slot cover Provides access to Micro-SD card and Micro-SIM card slots. 6 Front microphone 2 • Captures sounds. • Records voice for ...
NOTE: The default resolution of the front camera is approximately 0.9 MP (16:9). NOTE: The front camera does not support zoom, face tracking or touch to the most recently used application or most recently viewed screen. If you change the camera resolution, the setting will be remembered by Windows. Feature Functionality 4 Front microphone 1 • Captures sounds. • Records voice for calls made from web applications, such as Skype. 5 Slot cover Provides access to Micro-SD card and Micro-SIM card slots. 6 Front microphone 2 • Captures sounds. • Records voice for ...
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... volume. 4 Speaker Provides audio output for video and music playback. 5 Removable docking-port cover • Protects the docking port. • Remove the cover to connect a Dell mobile keyboard dock (sold separately). 6 Power-adapter/docking port • Connect the supplied power adapter to provide power to the tablet and charge the battery...
... volume. 4 Speaker Provides audio output for video and music playback. 5 Removable docking-port cover • Protects the docking port. • Remove the cover to connect a Dell mobile keyboard dock (sold separately). 6 Power-adapter/docking port • Connect the supplied power adapter to provide power to the tablet and charge the battery...
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Feature Functionality 7 Micro-USB port • Connect USB devices or connect to your computer for transferring or synchronizing data, music, photos, videos, contacts, and so on. • Connect USB cable to trickle charge the battery. • Capable of providing up to 1 amp power. 8 Removable docking-port cover • Protects the docking port. • Remove the cover to connect a Dell mobile keyboard dock (sold separately). 9 Speaker Provides audio output for video and music playback. 10 | XPS 10 Tablet Features
Feature Functionality 7 Micro-USB port • Connect USB devices or connect to your computer for transferring or synchronizing data, music, photos, videos, contacts, and so on. • Connect USB cable to trickle charge the battery. • Capable of providing up to 1 amp power. 8 Removable docking-port cover • Protects the docking port. • Remove the cover to connect a Dell mobile keyboard dock (sold separately). 9 Speaker Provides audio output for video and music playback. 10 | XPS 10 Tablet Features
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Auto-focus may be disabled by Windows. If you change the camera resolution, the setting will be enabled in camera settings. NOTE: The rear camera supports continuous auto-focus, but can be remembered by default but does not support zoom, face tracking or touch to focus. 1 Feature 1 Rear camera Functionality Capture pictures or videos. NOTE: The default resolution of the rear camera is approximately 0.9 MP (16:9). XPS 10 Tablet Features | 11
Auto-focus may be disabled by Windows. If you change the camera resolution, the setting will be enabled in camera settings. NOTE: The rear camera supports continuous auto-focus, but can be remembered by default but does not support zoom, face tracking or touch to focus. 1 Feature 1 Rear camera Functionality Capture pictures or videos. NOTE: The default resolution of the rear camera is approximately 0.9 MP (16:9). XPS 10 Tablet Features | 11
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NOTE: The Mini-HDMI to your tablet and charges the battery. NOTE: This conversion cable is shipped with high power USB devices like hard drives or CD-ROMs. Mini-HDMI to standard USB conversion cable: Provides connection between your tablet and USB devices. XPS 10 Tablet Accessories Your XPS 10 Tablet Package includes the following accessories: 30 W AC power adapter and power cable: Provides power to HDMI cable is not compatible with XPS 10 mobile keyboard dock (sold separately). 12 | XPS 10 Tablet Accessories Micro-USB to HDMI cable: Provides connection between your tablet ...
NOTE: The Mini-HDMI to your tablet and charges the battery. NOTE: This conversion cable is shipped with high power USB devices like hard drives or CD-ROMs. Mini-HDMI to standard USB conversion cable: Provides connection between your tablet and USB devices. XPS 10 Tablet Accessories Your XPS 10 Tablet Package includes the following accessories: 30 W AC power adapter and power cable: Provides power to HDMI cable is not compatible with XPS 10 mobile keyboard dock (sold separately). 12 | XPS 10 Tablet Accessories Micro-USB to HDMI cable: Provides connection between your tablet ...
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Getting Your Tablet Ready for first time use. Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet This section provides information about how to set up the XPS 10 Tablet for Use Connect the AC power adapter and power cable 1 Connect the supplied power cable into the supplied power adapter. For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet | 13 WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your tablet.
Getting Your Tablet Ready for first time use. Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet This section provides information about how to set up the XPS 10 Tablet for Use Connect the AC power adapter and power cable 1 Connect the supplied power cable into the supplied power adapter. For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet | 13 WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your tablet.
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Using unauthorized power adapters or power cables may cause severe damage to an electrical outlet and charge the tablet until the battery is not fully charged when you unpack your tablet. 1 Connect the power adapter to the 40-pin power-adapter port on the power output of 0 °C to charge your tablet. NOTE: You can also trickle charge the tablet via USB connection. NOTE: The battery is fully charged. NOTE: The tablet battery requires about 4 hours to fully charge depending on the tablet. 2 Connect the power adapter to your tablet. The battery requires up to 24 hours to ...
Using unauthorized power adapters or power cables may cause severe damage to an electrical outlet and charge the tablet until the battery is not fully charged when you unpack your tablet. 1 Connect the power adapter to the 40-pin power-adapter port on the power output of 0 °C to charge your tablet. NOTE: You can also trickle charge the tablet via USB connection. NOTE: The battery is fully charged. NOTE: The tablet battery requires about 4 hours to fully charge depending on the tablet. 2 Connect the power adapter to your tablet. The battery requires up to 24 hours to ...
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Momentary off . Continue to trickle charge or attach the AC adapter to power up . Your tablet is running on battery power and the battery is fully charged. NOTE: You can check the tablet battery charge status from: • Battery-charge light located on the front of the tablet: LED behavior Description Solid white color on Battery is detected, or the battery isn't working correctly. Battery is at low level. Battery is at critical level. Your tablet is plugged in, and either no battery is charging. You can check exact battery charge level by pressing and ...
Momentary off . Continue to trickle charge or attach the AC adapter to power up . Your tablet is running on battery power and the battery is fully charged. NOTE: You can check the tablet battery charge status from: • Battery-charge light located on the front of the tablet: LED behavior Description Solid white color on Battery is detected, or the battery isn't working correctly. Battery is at low level. Battery is at critical level. Your tablet is plugged in, and either no battery is charging. You can check exact battery charge level by pressing and ...
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NOTE: The lock screen is only displayed when returning from the lock screen to Windows. NOTE: If the login screen is not enabled in to the Start screen. The tablet is ready for 2 seconds to turn on your tablet. 2 If the lock screen image is displayed, swipe your finger from the bottom of the display to switch to the login screen, and then enter password to log in Windows RT, you will be taken directly from a sleep state. 16 | Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet Turning On Your Tablet NOTE: Use this tablet in an ambient temperature between 0 °C and 35 °C. 1 Press and ...
NOTE: The lock screen is only displayed when returning from the lock screen to Windows. NOTE: If the login screen is not enabled in to the Start screen. The tablet is ready for 2 seconds to turn on your tablet. 2 If the lock screen image is displayed, swipe your finger from the bottom of the display to switch to the login screen, and then enter password to log in Windows RT, you will be taken directly from a sleep state. 16 | Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet Turning On Your Tablet NOTE: Use this tablet in an ambient temperature between 0 °C and 35 °C. 1 Press and ...
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to turn off • Using Charms: 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch Settings → Power → Sleep to turn on the screen. Turning Off the Screen • Using power button: Press the Power and Sleep/Wake button the screen. NOTE: If your tablet is in a sleep state (tablet is on, but screen is off), press the Power and Sleep/Wake button or Windows button once to turn off the screen. for at • Using Charms: 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch Settings → Power → Shut down to turn off ...
to turn off • Using Charms: 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch Settings → Power → Sleep to turn on the screen. Turning Off the Screen • Using power button: Press the Power and Sleep/Wake button the screen. NOTE: If your tablet is in a sleep state (tablet is on, but screen is off), press the Power and Sleep/Wake button or Windows button once to turn off the screen. for at • Using Charms: 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch Settings → Power → Shut down to turn off ...
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For more information on removing the Micro-SD card, see Remove the Micro-SD card. 18 | Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet Inserting a Micro-SD card 1 2 3 1 Open the slot cover. 2 Follow the illustration to insert the Micro-SD card into the Micro-SD card slot. 3 Close the slot cover.
For more information on removing the Micro-SD card, see Remove the Micro-SD card. 18 | Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet Inserting a Micro-SD card 1 2 3 1 Open the slot cover. 2 Follow the illustration to insert the Micro-SD card into the Micro-SD card slot. 3 Close the slot cover.
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For more information on the card. Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet | 19 CAUTION: Inserting an incompatible SIM card, such as a Nano-SIM card, into the Micro-SIM card slot. 3 Close the slot cover. Inserting a Micro-SIM card 1 2 3 1 Open the slot cover. 2 Follow the illustration to insert the Micro-SIM card into the Micro-SIM card slot may damage the card or the tablet, and may corrupt data stored on removing the Micro-SIM card, see Remove the Micro-SIM card.
For more information on the card. Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet | 19 CAUTION: Inserting an incompatible SIM card, such as a Nano-SIM card, into the Micro-SIM card slot. 3 Close the slot cover. Inserting a Micro-SIM card 1 2 3 1 Open the slot cover. 2 Follow the illustration to insert the Micro-SIM card into the Micro-SIM card slot may damage the card or the tablet, and may corrupt data stored on removing the Micro-SIM card, see Remove the Micro-SIM card.
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Using Your XPS 10 Tablet Screen Orientation For optimal viewing experience, the screen orientation changes automatically to portrait or landscape format depending on how you to: • Select items on the screen, including options, entries, images, and icons. • Start applications. • Touch buttons on the screen. • Input text using the on the display with your fingertip. You can touch the screen to unlock the screen orientation. Allows you hold the tablet. Gestures Your tablet has a multi-touch display. How to lock the screen orientation 1 Swipe from the ...
Using Your XPS 10 Tablet Screen Orientation For optimal viewing experience, the screen orientation changes automatically to portrait or landscape format depending on how you to: • Select items on the screen, including options, entries, images, and icons. • Start applications. • Touch buttons on the screen. • Input text using the on the display with your fingertip. You can touch the screen to unlock the screen orientation. Allows you hold the tablet. Gestures Your tablet has a multi-touch display. How to lock the screen orientation 1 Swipe from the ...
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Finger gestures Touch and Hold Touch and hold your finger on on the display. Drag • Move items such as images and icons 1 Touch and hold your finger off the display to : • Display detailed information about an item. • Open the context menu of the display.) Using Your XPS 10 Tablet | 21 an item on . • Close an app. (Swipe the app to the bottom of an item to perform further actions. Allows you to drop the item in contact with the display, move your fingertip to the desired location. 3 Take your finger on the screen. Swipe or Slide Move your finger ...
Finger gestures Touch and Hold Touch and hold your finger on on the display. Drag • Move items such as images and icons 1 Touch and hold your finger off the display to : • Display detailed information about an item. • Open the context menu of the display.) Using Your XPS 10 Tablet | 21 an item on . • Close an app. (Swipe the app to the bottom of an item to perform further actions. Allows you to drop the item in contact with the display, move your fingertip to the desired location. 3 Take your finger on the screen. Swipe or Slide Move your finger ...