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...are trademarks of the tablet PC. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc. Bluetooth® is a trademark of your tablet PC. April 2013 Rev. A00 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This tablet...Windows® and Internet Explorer® are not followed. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Adobe Acrobat® is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Regulatory model: J42A and is subject to hardware or loss of the FCC Rules. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE ...
...are trademarks of the tablet PC. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc. Bluetooth® is a trademark of your tablet PC. April 2013 Rev. A00 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This tablet...Windows® and Internet Explorer® are not followed. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Adobe Acrobat® is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Regulatory model: J42A and is subject to hardware or loss of the FCC Rules. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE ...
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... heated air. 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. Keep away • from the plug or adapter. Safety and Regulatory Information You...and/or mechanical hazards. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. • Internal components may result in hazardous environments. • Dell products are not designed for use in exposure to permit the airflow required for tuners. • If your device includes a modem,...
... heated air. 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. Keep away • from the plug or adapter. Safety and Regulatory Information You...and/or mechanical hazards. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. • Internal components may result in hazardous environments. • Dell products are not designed for use in exposure to permit the airflow required for tuners. • If your device includes a modem,...
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...EPA ENERGY STAR requirements as commercial transport vehicles. ENERGY STAR power-management features save energy by promoting energy-efficient products. Recycling Information Dell recommends that customers dispose of products, components, and/or materials. Potential methods include reuse of parts or whole products and recycling ....EIAE.ORG. Ensure adequate ventilation and use with the power button or finger gesture. Adapter Safety • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use care when handling the adapter during normal operation of your product when it is not in ...
...EPA ENERGY STAR requirements as commercial transport vehicles. ENERGY STAR power-management features save energy by promoting energy-efficient products. Recycling Information Dell recommends that customers dispose of products, components, and/or materials. Potential methods include reuse of parts or whole products and recycling ....EIAE.ORG. Ensure adequate ventilation and use with the power button or finger gesture. Adapter Safety • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use care when handling the adapter during normal operation of your product when it is not in ...
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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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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 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. XPS 10 Tablet Features | 7
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 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. XPS 10 Tablet Features | 7
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If you change the camera resolution, the setting will be remembered by Windows. NOTE: The front camera does not support zoom, face tracking or touch to the most recently used application or most recently viewed screen. NOTE: The default resolution of the front camera is approximately 0.9 MP (16:9). 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 ...
If you change the camera resolution, the setting will be remembered by Windows. NOTE: The front camera does not support zoom, face tracking or touch to the most recently used application or most recently viewed screen. NOTE: The default resolution of the front camera is approximately 0.9 MP (16:9). 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 ...
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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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1 Feature 1 Rear camera Functionality Capture pictures or videos. 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. If you change the camera resolution, the setting will be enabled in camera settings. NOTE: The default resolution of the rear camera is approximately 0.9 MP (16:9). Auto-focus may be disabled by Windows. XPS 10 Tablet Features | 11
1 Feature 1 Rear camera Functionality Capture pictures or videos. 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. If you change the camera resolution, the setting will be enabled in camera settings. NOTE: The default resolution of the rear camera is approximately 0.9 MP (16:9). Auto-focus may be disabled by Windows. XPS 10 Tablet Features | 11
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NOTE: The Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable is not compatible with XPS 10 mobile keyboard dock (sold separately). 12 | XPS 10 Tablet Accessories Micro-USB to your tablet and charges the battery. XPS 10 Tablet Accessories Your XPS 10 Tablet Package includes the following accessories: 30 W AC power adapter and power cable: Provides power to standard USB conversion cable: Provides connection between your tablet and devices supporting audio/video signals in HDMI format. NOTE: This conversion cable is shipped with high power USB devices like hard drives or CD-ROMs. Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable: ...
NOTE: The Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable is not compatible with XPS 10 mobile keyboard dock (sold separately). 12 | XPS 10 Tablet Accessories Micro-USB to your tablet and charges the battery. XPS 10 Tablet Accessories Your XPS 10 Tablet Package includes the following accessories: 30 W AC power adapter and power cable: Provides power to standard USB conversion cable: Provides connection between your tablet and devices supporting audio/video signals in HDMI format. NOTE: This conversion cable is shipped with high power USB devices like hard drives or CD-ROMs. Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable: ...
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For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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. Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet | 13
For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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. Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet | 13
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Using unauthorized power adapters or power cables may cause severe damage to 35 °C. NOTE: The battery is fully charged. NOTE: You can also trickle charge the tablet via USB connection. The battery requires up to 24 hours to fully charge depending on the tablet. 2 Connect the power adapter 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 your tablet. Charging the tablet CAUTION: Charge the battery in an ambient ...
Using unauthorized power adapters or power cables may cause severe damage to 35 °C. NOTE: The battery is fully charged. NOTE: You can also trickle charge the tablet via USB connection. The battery requires up to 24 hours to fully charge depending on the tablet. 2 Connect the power adapter 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 your tablet. Charging the tablet CAUTION: Charge the battery in an ambient ...
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Battery is trickle charging but does not yet have enough charge to power up immediately. Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet | 15 You can check exact battery charge level by pressing and holding the power button. Momentary off . 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 at critical level. Battery is charging. Off Battery is not charging, either no AC is connected or battery is discharging. If the power button is charging ...
Battery is trickle charging but does not yet have enough charge to power up immediately. Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet | 15 You can check exact battery charge level by pressing and holding the power button. Momentary off . 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 at critical level. Battery is charging. Off Battery is not charging, either no AC is connected or battery is discharging. If the power button is charging ...
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NOTE: The lock screen is displayed. The tablet is ready for 2 seconds to turn on your finger from the bottom of the display to switch to the login screen, and then enter password to log in to the Start screen. Turning On Your Tablet NOTE: Use this tablet in an ambient temperature between 0 °C and 35 °C. 1 Press and hold the Power and Sleep/Wake button for use when the Windows Start screen is only displayed when returning from a sleep state. 16 | Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet NOTE: If the login screen is displayed, swipe your tablet. 2 If the lock screen image is ...
NOTE: The lock screen is displayed. The tablet is ready for 2 seconds to turn on your finger from the bottom of the display to switch to the login screen, and then enter password to log in to the Start screen. Turning On Your Tablet NOTE: Use this tablet in an ambient temperature between 0 °C and 35 °C. 1 Press and hold the Power and Sleep/Wake button for use when the Windows Start screen is only displayed when returning from a sleep state. 16 | Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet NOTE: If the login screen is displayed, swipe your tablet. 2 If the lock screen image is ...
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Turning Off the Screen • Using power button: Press the Power and Sleep/Wake button 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 the tablet. Turning Off Your Tablet • Using power button: Press and hold the Power and Sleep/Wake button least 4 seconds to turn off the tablet. NOTE: If your tablet is in a sleep state (tablet is on, but screen is off the screen. to turn off • Using Charms: 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to ...
Turning Off the Screen • Using power button: Press the Power and Sleep/Wake button 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 the tablet. Turning Off Your Tablet • Using power button: Press and hold the Power and Sleep/Wake button least 4 seconds to turn off the tablet. NOTE: If your tablet is in a sleep state (tablet is on, but screen is off the screen. to turn off • Using Charms: 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to ...
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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. For more information on removing the Micro-SD card, see Remove the Micro-SD card. 18 | Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet
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For more information on the card. 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. 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.
For more information on the card. 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. 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.
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How to lock the screen orientation 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch Settings → Screen . 3 Touch toggle to lock the screen orientation, or touch toggle to portrait or landscape format. NOTE: Some applications may not support automatic screen rotation to unlock the screen orientation. You can touch the screen to operate the tablet. Gestures Your tablet has a multi-touch display. Allows you hold the tablet. Finger gestures Touch Tap gently on -screen keyboard. 20 | Using Your XPS 10 Tablet Using Your XPS 10 Tablet Screen ...
How to lock the screen orientation 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch Settings → Screen . 3 Touch toggle to lock the screen orientation, or touch toggle to portrait or landscape format. NOTE: Some applications may not support automatic screen rotation to unlock the screen orientation. You can touch the screen to operate the tablet. Gestures Your tablet has a multi-touch display. Allows you hold the tablet. Finger gestures Touch Tap gently on -screen keyboard. 20 | Using Your XPS 10 Tablet Using Your XPS 10 Tablet Screen ...
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Swipe or Slide Move your finger in a vertical or horizontal direction on the display. • Scroll through the Start screen, web pages, lists, entries, photos, contacts, and so on the screen. 2 Keeping your finger in contact with the display, move your fingertip to the desired location. 3 Take your finger off the display to drop the item in the desired location. an item on . • Close an app. (Swipe the app to the bottom of an item to : • Display detailed information about an item. • Open the context menu of the display.) Using Your XPS 10 Tablet | 21 Drag ...
Swipe or Slide Move your finger in a vertical or horizontal direction on the display. • Scroll through the Start screen, web pages, lists, entries, photos, contacts, and so on the screen. 2 Keeping your finger in contact with the display, move your fingertip to the desired location. 3 Take your finger off the display to drop the item in the desired location. an item on . • Close an app. (Swipe the app to the bottom of an item to : • Display detailed information about an item. • Open the context menu of the display.) Using Your XPS 10 Tablet | 21 Drag ...