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Venue 8 Pro
3000 Series
User's Manual
Tablet model: Venue 8 Pro 3845
Regulatory model: T01D
Regulatory type: T01D002

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  • Page 1 Venue 8 Pro 3000 Series User’s Manual Tablet model: Venue 8 Pro 3845 Regulatory model: T01D Regulatory type: T01D002...
  • Page 2 This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell™ and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Windows 8.1 Start Screen ............20 Synchronizing Your Tablet ............23 Refreshing Your Tablet ............. 24 Resetting Your Tablet ............... 25 Cleaning Your Tablet ..............26 Troubleshooting ............27 Contacting Dell ............31 Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code ..........32 Contents...
  • Page 4 Specifications ............... 33 Glossary ................ 35 Index ................38 Contents...
  • Page 5: Features

    Features 13 14 Feature Functionality 1 Ambient‑light sensor Automatically adjusts the brightness of the display’s backlight based on the surrounding light intensity. 2 Front camera • Captures pictures or records videos. • Use while making video calls. Features...
  • Page 6 • Flashes when the tablet is powering on or shutting down. 4 Service Tag label Provides the Service Tag and Express Service Code needed for contacting Dell for customer service or technical support. 5 Speaker Provides audio output. 6 Regulatory label Provides the tablet’s regulatory type and...
  • Page 7 Feature Functionality 13 Power button • Press and hold to turn the tablet on or off. • Press to turn the display on or off. 14 Headset port Connect a headset, headphones, microphone, or other audio equipment to listen to stereo sound, record audio, or make calls.
  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories Your tablet supports the following accessories: 10 W power adapter and micro-USB cable Provides power to your tablet and charges the battery. Accessories...
  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Tablet

    WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your tablet. For additional best practices information, go to dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Charging the Tablet CAUTION: Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F).
  • Page 10 NOTE: If you try turning on the tablet when the battery charge is critically low and the battery is insufficiently charged, the Dell logo flashes on the screen, the battery‑charging status light illuminates for 2 seconds, and then the tablet turns off.
  • Page 11: Turning On Your Tablet

    Turning On Your Tablet When you turn on the tablet for the first time, you must finish Windows setup to start using your tablet. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your tablet. 1 Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn on your tablet.
  • Page 12: Turning Off Your Tablet

    Turning Off Your Tablet Using the power button: 1 Press and hold the power button for at least 4 seconds. 2 Swipe down the shutdown confirmation screen to the bottom‑ edge of the display to turn off the tablet. Using the charms: 1 Swipe in from the right‑edge of the display to access the charms. →...
  • Page 13: Inserting A Microsd Card

    Inserting a MicroSD card 1 Open the slot cover. 2 Align the microSD card so that the pins are pointed toward the card slot and are facing toward the front of the tablet. 3 Push the microSD card into the card slot until it locks into place. 4 Close the slot cover.
  • Page 14: Removing The Microsd Card

    Removing the MicroSD card CAUTION: Removing the microSD card while it is in use may cause data loss or result in application errors. Make sure all save operations to the microSD card are complete before removing the microSD card. 1 Touch the Desktop tile to enter Desktop mode. 2 Touch Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the notification area at the bottom‑right corner of the screen.
  • Page 15: Using Headphones

    Using Headphones You can connect a headset, headphones, microphone, or other audio equipment to the headset port of your tablet. WARNING: Listening to loud music for an extended period of time can lead to hearing loss. 1 Connect headphones to the headset port (3.5 mm) on the tablet. 2 Insert the earphones in your ears and adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
  • Page 16: Using Your Tablet

    Using Your Tablet Wi-Fi Setting Turning on/off Wi‑Fi: 1 Swipe in from the right‑edge of the display to access the charms. → wireless network icon 2 Touch Settings 3 Swipe the Wi-Fi slider to the right or left to turn Wi‑Fi on or off. Connecting to a network: 1 Swipe in from the right‑edge of the display to access the charms.
  • Page 17: Gestures

    4 Select the Bluetooth device you want to pair with in the list of available devices and touch Pair. 5 If needed, verify that the Bluetooth passcode that appears on both the tablet and the Bluetooth‑enabled device are the same. 6 Confirm the pairing process on both the tablet and device.
  • Page 18 Finger gestures Allows you to: Drag Move items such as images and 1 Touch and hold your finger on an icons on the screen. item on the screen. 2 Keeping your finger in contact with the display, move your fingertip to the desired location.
  • Page 19 Finger gestures Allows you to: Zoom out Reduce the view of an image or Touch the display with two fingers and web page. then move the fingers closer. Rotate Rotate an object by 90 degrees. Touch the display with two or more fingers and then move the fingers in a clockwise or counter‑clockwise arc.
  • Page 20: Screen Orientation

    Screen Orientation For optimal viewing experience, the screen orientation changes automatically to portrait or landscape depending on how you hold the tablet. You can disable automatic screen rotation and lock the screen in portrait or landscape mode. NOTE: Some apps may not support automatic screen rotation and are designed to work only in one orientation.
  • Page 21: Swipe Left

    Accessing the Start screen When your computer boots into Windows, the Start screen appears by default. To access the Start screen from any other window or app, use any of the following methods: • Press the Windows button. • Swipe in from the right‑edge of the display to access the charms, and then touch the Start icon If you are at the Start screen, pressing the Start icon takes you to...
  • Page 22: Swipe Right

    • Swipe in an app from the top of the display and move the app to the left‑edge or right‑edge of the display to dock the app. For more information on using Windows 8.1 Start screen, go to dell.com/windows8. Using Your Tablet...
  • Page 23: Synchronizing Your Tablet

    Synchronizing Your Tablet Using a Microsoft account If your computer has Microsoft Windows 8 or 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, your settings including internet browser history, app settings, and personal files are synchronized with other Windows 8 or 8.1 tablets and computers on which you use the same Microsoft...
  • Page 24: Refreshing Your Tablet

    Refreshing Your Tablet CAUTION: Though Windows restores all personal files, settings, and apps that came with your tablet and apps installed from Windows Store after refreshing your tablet, it is always recommended that you back up your data before refreshing your tablet.
  • Page 25: Resetting Your Tablet

    Resetting Your Tablet CAUTION: Resetting your tablet erases all data from your tablet, including your account configuration, apps, music, pictures, files, and so on. Make sure that you back up all the required data before you proceed. Resetting your tablet returns Windows to original factory settings. To reset your tablet: 1 Swipe in from the right‑edge of the display to access the charms.
  • Page 26: Cleaning Your Tablet

    Cleaning Your Tablet CAUTION: Before you clean your tablet, disconnect all the cables and turn off the tablet. Clean your tablet with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners which may contain flammable substances. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the tablet or display, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Battery problem Possible causes Possible solutions Problems Battery does not 1 Check the cable, charge connectors, and Dell power adapter to ensure proper connectivity. 2 Verify that the wall outlet is functioning by connecting another device. The tablet's Charge the battery in an...
  • Page 28: Touchscreen Problem

    Possible causes Possible solutions Problems Battery charge values The battery charge 1 Press and hold the power are not accurate values are wrong button for 10 seconds or there is a rapid to forcefully turn off the change in the ambient tablet, and force the temperature.
  • Page 29: Network Problem

    1 Make sure Bluetooth Unable to pair with a Bluetooth device is enabled and follow proper Bluetooth pairing instructions. See “Bluetooth Setting”. 2 If the issue is unresolved, contact Dell’s support service. Go to dell.com/support. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 30: System Problem

    Tablet is not responding or behaving “Turning Off Your Tablet” unexpectedly “Turning On Your Tablet”. 2 Refresh the tablet. See “Refreshing Your Tablet”. 3 If the issue is unresolved, contact Dell’s support service. Go to dell.com/support. Tablet cannot boot Contact Dell’s support into Windows service. Go to dell.com/support.
  • Page 31: Contacting Dell

    Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Go to dell.com/contactdell. 2 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your requirement or choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
  • Page 32: Locating Your Service Tag And Express Service Code

    Express Service Code You must provide the Service Tag and Express Service Code of your tablet when contacting Dell for customer service or technical support. NOTE: The telephone systems prompts you to enter the Express Service Code that helps in routing your call efficiently.
  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions and Weight Height 216.20 mm (8.51 inches) Width 130 mm (5.12 inches) Thickness 9 mm (0.35 inch) Weight 395 g +/‑ 5 g (0.87 lb +/‑ 0.01 lb) Tablet Environmental Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Non‑operating ‑40°C to 65°C (‑40°F to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum):...
  • Page 34: Power Adapter

    Display Type 8‑inch WXGA display with multi‑point capacitive touch Resolution (maximum) 1280 x 800 Aspect ratio 16:10 Brightness (maximum) 400 nits Viewing angle Symmetrical 80 degrees Contrast ratio 800:1 (minimum); 1000:1 (typical) Color depth 24 bit/pixel Power Adapter Input voltage 100‑240 VAC Input current (maximum) 0.5 A...
  • Page 35 Glossary This section provides information about the terms used in this document that is for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your tablet. A ‑ ampere — A measure of the amount of electric charge passing a point in an electric circuit.
  • Page 36 Email ‑ Electronic mail — a method of exchanging digital messages from an author to one or more recipients via the internet. Email servers accept, forward, deliver, and store messages, and neither the users nor their computers are required to be online simultaneously. GRMS ‑...
  • Page 37 Service Tag ‑ A label on your tablet that identifies your tablet when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. Shortcut ‑ An icon that provides quick access to frequently used programs, files, folders, and drives. The ‘live tiles’ arrangement of your Start screen changes when a shortcut is placed on your Windows Start screen.
  • Page 38 Index Touch, 17 Touch and Hold, 17 Accessory Zoom in, 18 Micro‑USB cable, 8 Zoom out, 19 Power adapter, 8 Lock screen, 11 Battery Login screen, 11 Tablet battery status, 10 Tablet charge, 9 Bluetooth setting, 16 MicroSD card Button Insert, 13 Power, 7 Remove, 14...
  • Page 39 Tablet Charge, 9 Clean, 26 Overview, 5 Refresh, 24 Reset, 25 Setting, 9 Turn off, 12 Turn on, 11 Touchscreen Display Orientation, 20 Turn off/on, 12 Troubleshooting Battery, 27 Network, 29 System, 30 Touchscreen, 29 Wi‑Fi setting, 16 Windows button Location, 5 Windows Start screen, 20 Index...

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