Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Working on Your Tablet....................................................................................... 5 Before Working Inside Your Tablet ....................................................................................................... 5 Turning off Your Tablet ................
Page 5 - Working on Your Tablet; Before Working Inside Your Tablet
1 Working on Your Tablet Before Working Inside Your Tablet Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your tablet from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following condition exists: •...
Page 6 - Turning off Your Tablet
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your tablet, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the tablet. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. 6. Remove th...
Page 8 - Features
2 Features Table 1. 1. Camera 2. Camera-status light 3. Microphones 4. Power button 5. Windows button 6. MicroSD memory card reader 7. Micro-SIM reader (LTE/ HSPA+ models only) 8. Speaker 9. Noble security-cable slot 10. Back camera11. Dock-guide slots12. Dock pins13. Service-tag label14. Wi-Fi / WW...
Page 10 - Setting Up Your Tablet; Charging the Tablet
3 Setting Up Your Tablet Charging the Tablet CAUTION: Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 0 °C to 40 °C. CAUTION: Use only the power adapter and power cable that came with your tablet. Using unauthorized power adapters or power cables may cause severe damage to your tablet. NOTE: The bat...
Page 11 - Turning On Your Tablet
Battery icon Description Battery is fully charged and AC adapter is connected. Battery is charging with AC adapter. Your tablet is running on battery power and the battery is discharging. Your tablet is plugged in, and either no battery is detected or the battery is not working correctly. Battery is...
Page 12 - Turning off the Screen
Turning off the Screen Using power button Press the Power button to turn off the screen. Using Charms 1. Swipe from the right edge of the display to access the Charms bar. 2. Touch Settings → Power → Sleep to turn off the screen. NOTE: If your tablet is in a sleep state, press the Power button or Wi...
Page 13 - Using Your Tablet; Screen Orientation
4 Using Your Tablet Screen Orientation For optimal viewing experience, the screen orientation changes automatically to portrait or landscape format depending on how you hold the tablet. NOTE: Some applications may not support automatic screen rotation to portrait or landscape format. How to lock / u...
Page 14 - Gestures
Gestures Your tablet has a multi-touch display. You can touch the screen to operate the tablet. Gesture Actions Functions Touch Tap gently on the display with your fingertip. • Select items on the screen, including options, entries, images, and icons • Start applications• Touch buttons on the screen...
Page 16 - The Windows Start Screen
The Windows Start Screen The Windows Start screen displays a list of default and custom Live Tiles, which act as a shortcut to Control Panel, Windows Explorer, Weather application, RSS, Windows Store, Internet Explorer, and other installed applications. Live Tiles on your Start screen change and upd...
Page 17 - Using Headphones
If your tablet is running on an application or performing actions, pressing the Start icon takes you back to the Start screen. If you are at the Start screen, pressing the Start icon takes you to the most recently used application or most recently viewed screen. NOTE: The functionality of the Start ...
Page 19 - Inserting the MicroSD Card
CAUTION: Opening the card-slot door without loosening the screw may damage the door. NOTE: The type of screw may vary depending on the tablet configuration. NOTE: Make sure that the card is correctly aligned and is inserted all the way. NOTE: Turn off your device before inserting the micro ‑ SIM car...
Page 21 - Managing your tablet settings
5 Managing your tablet settings Wi-Fi setting Turning On/Off Wi-Fi 1. Swipe from the right edge of the display to access the Charms bar. 2. Touch Settings → Change PC settings → Networks → Airplane mode . 3. Swipe Wi-Fi icon right or left to turn Wi-Fi on or off. Connecting to a network 1. Swipe fro...
Page 22 - Mobile broadband setting
Mobile broadband setting Turning On/Off mobile broadband 1. Swipe from the right edge of the display to access the Charms bar. 2. Touch Settings → Change PC settings → Networks → Airplane mode . 3. Swipe Mobile broadband icon left or right to turn mobile broadband on or off. Connecting to a mobile b...
Page 26 - Synchronizing your tablet; Using Microsoft account
6 Synchronizing your tablet Using Microsoft account If your computer has Microsoft Windows 8.1 installed, you can synchronize user settings of your tablet with your computer using a Microsoft account. When you sign in with your Microsoft account on your tablet, you can automatically synchronize your...
Page 27 - Getting Your Stylus Ready for Use; Using the Optional Stylus with Your Tablet
7 Getting Your Stylus Ready for Use 1. Twist the barrel in a counter clockwise direction. 2. Insert an AAAA battery with the positive side facing the tip of the pen. NOTE: Follow your local and regional statutes and regulations on disposal of battery waste. 3. Re-assemble the barrel securely. Using ...
Page 29 - Undocking Your Tablet from the Keyboard Dock
8 Docking Your Tablet to the Keyboard Dock 1. Rotate the keyboard dock to a 90-degree angle. NOTE: The hinge position will be open, when you dock you tablet to the keyboard dock. 2. Dock the tablet to the keyboard dock. NOTE: When the connection is made, you need to manually turn the on-screen keybo...
Page 31 - Cleaning Your Tablet
9 Cleaning Your Tablet CAUTION: Before you clean your tablet, disconnect all cables. Clean your tablet with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. 1. Turn off your tablet. For more information on turning off your tablet, see T...
Page 32 - Troubleshooting; Battery problem
10 Troubleshooting Battery problem Problems Possible causes Possible solutions Battery does not charge • Unplug the Dell AC power adapter from the wall and verify that the outlet is functioning. • Check all cable connections and plug back into the wall, then back into the tablet. • Check all connect...
Page 33 - Touchscreen problem
2. Press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds. Tablet does not turn off Press and hold the Power button for 11 seconds to perform a hard shut down. Tablet locks up 1. Press and hold the power button for 11 seconds to perform a hard shut down. 2. Remove the power supply and unplug / plug the batte...
Page 34 - Network problem
Network problem Problems Possible causes Possible solutions No wireless connection 1. Check if the wireless radio is on. See Wi-Fi setting . 2. Try to get closer to the wireless access point. 3. Try to connect to another known wireless access point. 4. Reset the wireless router if using a private ne...
Page 35 - System Setup
11 System Setup System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS ‐ level options. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware• View the system hardware configuration• Enable or disable integrated devices• Set performance and ...
Page 38 - Updating the BIOS
Table 5. Boot Option Function Network Stack This option is enabled by default. File Browser Add Boot Option This option is enabled by default. File Browser Del Boot Option This option is enabled by default. Secure Boot This option is disabled by default. Boot Option Priorities • Boot Option 1: Windo...
Page 40 - Technical Specifications
12 Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view...
Page 44 - Contacting Dell
13 Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product,...
