Dell Venue Pro 8 User Guide

							2 Swipe up from the bottom of the display to switch to the login screen 
select your account and enter your password to log in to Windows.
NOTE: If the login screen is not enabled, the Start screen appears 
when you swipe up on the lock screen.
The tablet is ready for use when the Windows Start screen is displayed.
Inserting a micro-SIM card
1 Open the slot cover and locate the micro-SIM card slot.
CAUTION: Ensure that the micro-SIM card is aligned as shown in 
the image.
2 Insert the micro-SIM card into the card slot until it locks into place.
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							3 Close the slot cover.
Removing the micro-SIM card
CAUTION: Removing the micro-SIM card while it is in use may cause 
data loss or result in application errors.
1 Open the slot cover.
2 Press the micro-SIM card inward and release it.
The micro-SIM card pops out.
3 Slide the micro-SIM card out of the slot.
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							4 Close the slot cover.
Inserting a microSD card
NOTE: Turn off your tablet before inserting the microSD card.
1 Open the slot cover and locate the microSD card slot.
CAUTION: Ensure that the microSD card is aligned as shown in the 
image.
2 Insert the microSD card into the card slot until it locks into place.
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							3 Close the slot cover.
Removing the microSD card
CAUTION: Removing the microSD card while it is in use may cause 
data loss or result in application errors.
1 In the notification area at the bottom-right corner of the Windows 
desktop, tap 
 (Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media).
NOTE: If you do not see Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media , 
tap 
Show hidden icons to display all icons in the notification area.
2 Tap Eject SD Memory Card. A message appears confirming that the 
microSD card can be safely removed.
NOTE: If a warning message appears stating the microSD card 
cannot be removed, ensure all data transfers involving the microSD 
card are complete.
3 Open the slot cover.
4 Press the microSD card inward and release it.
The microSD card pops out.
5 Slide the microSD card out of the slot.
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							6 Close the slot cover.
Using headphones
WARNING: Listening to loud audio for an extended period of time can 
lead to hearing loss.
You can connect a headset, headphones, microphone, or other audio 
equipment to the headset port of your tablet.
1 Connect headphones to the headset port on the tablet.
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							2 Insert the earphones in your ears and adjust the volume to a comfortable 
level.
CAUTION: To prevent damaging your headphones when 
disconnecting it from the tablet, pull the connector and not the 
cable.
NOTE: When you connect an audio device to the headset port, the 
integrated speaker on your tablet is muted automatically.
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							Using your tablet
NOTE: For detailed information on using Windows, see Getting help.
 
Turning off your tablet
Using the power button on the Start screen
On the top-right corner of the Start screen, tap the power button  
:  Shut 
down 
.
Using the charms menu
1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the charms menu.
2 In the charms menu, tap Settings   
:  Power  
:  Shut down to turn 
off the tablet.
Using the power button
1 Press and hold the power button for at least 4 seconds.
2 Swipe down the shut-down confirmation screen to turn off the tablet.
Turning off the screen
Using the charms menu
1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the charms menu.
2 Tap Settings   
:  Power  
:  Sleep to turn off the screen.
NOTE: If your tablet is in a standby state, press the power button or 
Windows button to turn on the screen.
Using the power button
Press the power button to turn off the screen.
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							Start screen
The Start screen displays tiles that act as shortcuts to installed apps.
Tiles on your Start screen change and update in real time to show news and 
sports updates, weather updates, social-networking feeds, and so on.
You can customize the Start screen by pinning your favorite apps as tiles, 
setting your favorite picture as a wallpaper, and so on.
Wi-Fi
Turning Wi-Fi on or off
1 Swipe in from the right edge of the display to access the charms.
2 Tap Settings   
:  wireless network icon .
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 menu.
2 Tap Settings  
:  wireless network icon .
3 Select an available network from the list and tap Connect.
NOTE: If connecting to a secured network, enter the security key 
when prompted.
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							Mobile broadband setting
Turning mobile broadband on or off
1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the charms menu.
2 Tap Settings  
:  Change PC settings 
:  Networks.
3 Under Networks, swipe the Mobile broadband slider right or left to turn 
mobile broadband on or off.
Connecting to a network
1 Swipe in from the right edge of the display to access the charms menu.
2 In the notifications area, tap the network icon .
3 Tap an available network from the list and tap Connect.
Bluetooth
Turning Bluetooth on or off
1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the charms menu.
2 Tap Settings   
:  Change PC settings 
:  PC and devices 
:  Bluetooth.
3 Swipe the Bluetooth slider to the right or left to turn off or on Bluetooth.
Pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices
NOTE: Bluetooth connection between your tablet and Apple devices are 
not supported.
1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the charms menu.
2 Tap Settings   
:  Change PC settings 
:  PC and devices 
:  Bluetooth.
3 Ensure that Bluetooth is turned on.
4 From the list of devices, tap the device you want to pair with, and tap 
Pair.
NOTE: It may take a few seconds for the device to be displayed in 
the list. If the device is not displayed, ensure that it is in pairing 
mode and within Bluetooth range.
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							5 If needed, verify that the Bluetooth passcode that appears on the tablet and the Bluetooth-enabled device are the same.
6 Confirm the pairing process on the tablet and device.
NOTE: After a device is successfully paired with the tablet, it 
automatically connects with the tablet when Bluetooth is enabled 
on both tablet and device and they are in Bluetooth range.
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.
Locking/unlocking the screen orientation
1 Change the screen to the desired orientation.
2 Swipe in from the right edge of the display to access the charms.
3 Tap Settings   
:  Screen .
4 Tap  to lock the screen orientation, or tap  to unlock the screen 
orientation.
Adjusting the screen brightness
1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the charms menu.
2 Tap Settings   
:  Screen .
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