Dell 8 Pro User Manual Page 1

Venue 8 Pro TabletUser’s Manual

10 | Setting Up Your Tablet3 Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet and charge the tablet until the battery is fully charged.NOTE: A ful

Setting Up Your Tablet | 11Turning On Your TabletWhen you turn on the tablet for the first time, you must finish Windows setup to start using your t

12 | Setting Up Your TabletTurning O Your TabletUsing the Power button:1 Press and hold the Power button for at least 4seconds.2 Swipe-down the

Setting Up Your Tablet | 13Inserting a microSD card1 Open the slot cover.2 Align the microSD card so that the pins are pointed toward the card slo

14 | Setting Up Your TabletRemoving the microSD cardCAUTION: Removing the microSD card while it is in use may cause data loss or result in applicati

Using Your Tablet | 15Using HeadphonesYou can connect a headset or headphones to the audio port of your tablet.WARNING: Listening to loud music for

16 | Using Your TabletUsing Your TabletWi-Fi SettingTurning On/Off Wi-Fi:1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch S

Using Your Tablet | 17Finger gestures Allows you to:Touch and HoldTouch and hold your finger on the display. • Display detailed information about a

18 | Using Your TabletFinger gestures Allows you to:Zoom inTouch the display with two fingers and then move the fingers apart. Enlarge the view of a

Using Your Tablet | 19Screen OrientationFor optimal viewing experience, the screen orientation changes automatically to portrait or landscape format

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your tablet PC.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicate

20 | Using Your TabletAccessing the Start screenWhen you computer boots into Windows, the Start screen appears by default. To access the start scree

Using Your Tablet | 21Swipe right• Swipe-in quickly from the left edge of the display to switch the currently running apps.• Swipe-in slowly from

22 | Using Your TabletSynchronizing Your TabletUsing a Microsoft accountIf your computer has Microsoft Windows 8 installed, you can synchronize user

Troubleshooting | 23TroubleshootingBattery problemProblemsPossible causes Possible solutionsBattery does not charge1 Check all connectors to ensure

24 | TroubleshootingSystem problemProblems Possible causes Possible solutionsTablet does not turn on The battery is completely discharged.1 Charge

Troubleshooting | 25Touchscreen problemProblems Possible causes Possible solutionsTouchscreen responds slowly or improperly• The screen is dirty.•

26 | TroubleshootingCleaning Your TabletCAUTION: Before you clean your tablet, disconnect all the cables and turn off the tablet. Clean your tablet

Troubleshooting | 27Refreshing your tabletRefreshing your tablet will restore Windows to original factory settings without deleting any of your pers

28 | Contacting DellContacting DellTo contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:1 Go to dell.com/ContactDell.2 Select

Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code | 29Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service CodeYou must provide the Service Tag/Express Se

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30 | SpecificationsSpecificationsDimensions and WeightHeight 216.2 mm (8.51 inches)Width 130 mm (5.11 inches)Thickness 9 mm (0.35 inches)Weight 400g

Specifications | 31Brightness (maximum) 400 nitsViewing angle Symmetrical 80 degreesContrast ratio 700:1Color depth 24 bit/pixelAC AdapterInput volt

32 | GlossaryGlossaryThis section provides information about the terms used in this document that is for informational purposes only and may or may

Glossary | 33GGRMS - A unit of acceleration caused by the force of gravity. The grms value is typically used to express the overall energy of a part

34 | Glossaryshortcut - An icon that provides quick access to frequently used programs, files, folders, and drives. When you place a shortcut on you

Index | 35AAccessoryMicro-USB cable, 8Power adapter, 8BBatteryTablet battery status, 10Tablet charge, 9ButtonPower, 6Volume up/down, 6CChargingTable

36 | IndexReset, 27Setting, 9Turn off, 12Turn on, 11Touchscreen DisplayOrientation, 19Turn off/on, 12TroubleshootingBattery, 23Network, 25System, 24

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Features | 5Features11423456789101113 12Feature Functionality1 Audio port (3.5 mm) Connect a headset, headphones, microphones, or other audio equip

6 | FeaturesFeature Functionality3 Status light • Lights up to indicate when either the front-facing or rear camera is activated.• Flashes when t

Features | 7Feature Functionality13 Service Tag label Provides the Service Tag/Express Service code needed for contacting Dell for customer service

8 | AccessoriesAccessoriesYour Venue 8 Pro Tablet Package includes the following accessories:10 W AC power adapter and Micro-USB cableProvides power

Setting Up Your Tablet | 9Setting Up Your TabletWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that sh