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XPS 10 Tablet Features This section provides information about the features available on your tablet. Feature Functionality Ambient-light sensor Automatically adjusts the brightness of the display's backlight based on surrounding light levels. Camera-status light Indicates the camera activity. Front-facing camera •...
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The default resolution of the front camera is approximately 0.9 MP (16:9). 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 focus. Regulatory model: J42A XPS 10 Tablet Features...
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Speaker Provides audio output for video and music playback. Removable docking-port cover • Protects the docking port. • Remove the cover to connect a Dell mobile keyboard dock (sold separately). Power-adapter/docking port • Connect the supplied power adapter to provide power to the tablet and charge the battery.
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• Connect USB cable to trickle charge the battery. • Capable of providing up to 1 amp power. Removable docking-port cover • Protects the docking port. • Remove the cover to connect a Dell mobile keyboard dock (sold separately). Speaker Provides audio output for video and music playback.
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0.9 MP (16:9). If you change the camera resolution, the setting will be remembered by Windows. NOTE: The rear camera supports continuous auto-focus, but does not support zoom, face tracking or touch to focus. Auto-focus may be disabled by default but can be enabled in camera settings. XPS 10 Tablet Features...
CD-ROMs. Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable: Provides connection between your tablet and devices supporting audio/video signals in HDMI format. NOTE: The Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable is shipped with XPS 10 mobile keyboard dock (sold separately). XPS 10 Tablet Accessories...
Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet This section provides information about how to set up the XPS 10 Tablet for first time use. 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, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
The tablet battery requires about 4 hours to fully charge. NOTE: You can also trickle charge the tablet via USB connection. The battery requires up to 24 hours to fully charge depending on the power output of the USB port. Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet...
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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 isn't working correctly. Battery is at low level. Battery is at critical level. Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet...
If the login screen is not enabled in Windows 8, you will be taken directly from the lock screen to the Start screen. NOTE: The lock screen is only displayed when returning from a sleep state. Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet...
2 Touch Settings 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 on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet...
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. Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet...
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 hold the tablet. NOTE: Some applications may not support automatic screen rotation to portrait or landscape format.
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• Scroll through the Start screen, web pages, lists, entries, photos, contacts, Move your finger in a vertical or and so on. horizontal direction on the display. • Close an app. (Swipe the app to the bottom of the display.) Using Your XPS 10 Tablet...
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Touch the display with two fingers and 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. Using Your XPS 10 Tablet...
• Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms, and then touch the Start icon Get to know Windows 8 You can touch the Dell getting started tile on the Start screen to explore Windows 8. Using Your XPS 10 Tablet...
. Touch All apps to show an alphabetical list of all applications installed on your tablet. • Swiping-in from the top to the bottom of an app docks or closes the application. For more information on using Windows 8 Start screen, see http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/get-started. Using Your XPS 10 Tablet...
When you connect an audio device to the 3.5 mm audio jack, the integrated speakers on your tablet are muted automatically. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the headphones when disconnecting it from the tablet, pull the connector and not the cable. Using Your XPS 10 Tablet...
Micro-SD card are complete. 3 Open the slot cover. 4 Press on the inserted Micro-SD card to release the card. 5 Slide the card out after it pops out from the Micro-SD card slot. Using Your XPS 10 Tablet...
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1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. → Change PC settings→ General→ Refresh 2 Touch Settings your PC without affecting your files. 3 Touch Get started. 4 Touch Next after you read the warning. NOTE: Third-party apps will be removed. Using Your XPS 10 Tablet...
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3 Release the Volume-up button when "Attempting to boot from Windows Recovery..." is displayed on the upper left corner of the display. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to refresh or reset your tablet. Using Your XPS 10 Tablet...
Synchronizing Your Tablet Use Microsoft account If your computer has Microsoft Windows 8 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 settings, including internet browser history, application settings, and personal files etc., with other Windows 8 PCs and tablets.
Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock Mobile Keyboard Dock Features This section provides information about the features available on the keyboard dock. Feature Functionality Docking latch Connect a Dell tablet. Tablet release latch Release the tablet from the keyboard dock.
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USB 2.0 port Connect USB devices, such as flash memory. NOTE: The keyboard dock is sold separately and is not shipped with the tablet. Regulatory model: K05M Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock...
Or, center the Windows button to the painted line on the front of the hinge holder. NOTE: The hinge holder can be rotated manually to a better position for easy docking. Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock...
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When the connection is made, you need to manually turn the on-screen keyboard off if it is displayed on the screen. NOTE: You can reinstall the docking-port covers when the tablet is not docked. Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock...
1 Slide and hold the tablet-release latch to the position. 2 Lift the tablet from the keyboard dock. NOTE: The release latch will automatically move to the position once the tablet is removed from the keyboard dock. Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock...
2 Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet and charge the tablet and dock until the battery is fully charged. NOTE: The dock battery requires about 4 hours to fully charge. For more information on the tablet battery charging time, see Charging the tablet. Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock...
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Solid white color on Battery is charging with AC. Battery is not charging, either no AC is connected or battery is fully charged. For more information on checking the tablet battery status, see tablet battery charge status. Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock...
When the tablet has battery capacity and the dock has no battery capacity, the tablet functions normally, but the dock cannot perform any functions. You can undock the tablet from the keyboard dock and continue to use the tablet until the battery is depleted. Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock...
Cleaning Your Tablet CAUTION: Before you clean your tablet, disconnect all the 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 Turning Off Your Tablet.
0 °C or higher ambient temperature than 35 °C. between 0 °C to 35 °C. The battery or power Contact a Dell authorized adapter is damaged. reseller to replace the battery or power adapter. Battery drains quickly If the tablet is not in the •...
Reboot the tablet. See behaving unexpectedly Turning Off Your Tablet Turning On Your Tablet. Refresh the tablet. See Reset your tablet. Contact Dell’s support service. Go to support.dell.com dell.com/ContactDell. Tablet cannot boot Boot from Windows into Windows recovery. See Recover your tablet.
Touchscreen problem Problems Possible causes Possible solutions Touchscreen responds Protective cover • Gently wipe the slowly or improperly prevents the tablet from display with a clean recognizing your inputs. dry cloth. • Remove any protective covers from the touchscreen. Network Problem Problems Possible causes Possible solutions...
Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code If you are still unable to resolve the problems or require any additional help on your tablet, you may contact DELL for additional technical assistance. NOTE: Before you call, have your Express Service Code ready. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct your call more...
Specifications Physical dimensions Height 9.2 mm (0.36 inches) Width 274.7 mm (10.81 inches) Depth 177.3 mm (6.98 inches) Weight 623~633g (1.37~1.39 lb) Environmental requirements Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35 °C (32° to 95 °F) Non-operating -40° to 65 °C (-40° to 149 °F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing)
Touchscreen display Type 10.1” WXGA with multi-point capactive touch Maximum resolution 1366 × 768 HD Aspect ratio 16:9 Brightness 360 nits Viewing angle Symmetrical 85 degrees Contrast ratio 800:1 Color depth 24 bit/pixel Ports and Connectors Audio One microphone/stereo headphone/ speakers port Micro-SD card One micro-SD card slot...
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.
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GRMS - A unit of acceleration caused by the force of gravity. The grms value is typically used to express the overall energy of a particular random vibration event and is a statistical value used in mechanical engineering for structural design and analysis purposes. HDMI - High-Definition Multimedia Interface - A compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed digital audio/video data from an HDMI-compliant device.
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Service Tag - A bar code label on your tablet that identifies your tablet when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. Skype - A proprietary voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) service and software application allows user to communicate with peers by voice, voice, and instant messaging over the Internet.
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W - watt - The measurement of electrical power. One W is 1 ampere of current flowing at 1 volt. wallpaper - The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Wi-Fi - A technology as a synonym for WLAN (wireless local area network) connects to the Internet when within range of a wireless network.
Index Swipe or Slide, 18 Touch, 17 Accessory Touch and Hold, 18 Micro-USB to USB cable, 10 Zoom in, 19 Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable, 10 Zoom out, 19 Power adapter, 10 Power cable, 10 Keyboard Dock Charge, 32 Battery Docking tablet, 29 Keyboard dock charge, 32 Overview, 27 Tablet battery status, 13...
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