Dell Venue Pro 8 User Guide

							3 Move the slider up or down to adjust the screen brightness.
Auto adjust
To enable or disable automatic screen brightness adjustment:
1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the charms menu.
2 Tap Settings  
:  Change PC Settings 
: PC and devices
: Power and 
sleep
.
3 Use the Adjust my screen brightness automatically slider to enable or 
disable automatic-brightness adjustment.
Synchronizing your tablet
When you use your Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 8.1 devices, the 
settings such as browser history, Windows and app settings, Start screen, and  personal files are automatically synchronized.
NOTE: To synchronize, the devices must be connected to the internet. If 
you are using a local account, switch to a Microsoft account to enable 
synchronization. Tap 
Settings   
:  Change PC settings 
:  Accounts 
:
Connect to a Microsoft account.
To customize the synchronizing settings:
1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the charms menu.
2 Tap Settings   
:  Change PC settings 
:  OneDrive 
:  Sync settings.
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							Restoring your operating system
You may need to reinstall the operating system if your tablet is not 
responding, behaving unexpectedly, or has other software-related issues. You 
can choose to save your personal files while restoring or you can return the 
operating system in the state you received it from Dell.
Refreshing your tablet
CAUTION: It is recommended that you back up your data before 
refreshing your tablet.
Refreshing your tablet restores Windows to original factory settings without 
deleting any of your personal files, apps installed from Windows Store, or 
personalization settings. Tap 
Settings  
:  Change PC settings
: Update 
and recovery

:  Recovery.
1 Swipe in from the right edge of the display to access the charms.
2 Under Refresh your PC without affecting your files, tap Get started .
3 Read the warning and tap Next.
NOTE: Apps installed from the Windows Store are automatically 
reinstalled after the refresh is complete. Apps installed from sources  other than the Windows Store are removed and have to be 
manually installed.
Resetting your tablet
CAUTION: Back up all the required data before you proceed.
Resetting your tablet erases all data from your tablet, including your account  configuration, apps, music, pictures, and files, and returns Windows to original 
factory settings.
1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the charms menu.
2 Tap Settings   
:  Change PC settings 
:  Update and recovery 
:
Recovery.
3 Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap Get started.
4 Read the warning and tap Next.
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							Gestures
GesturesFunctionsTouch
Tap gently on the display with 
your fingertip.
						

							GesturesFunctionsMove your finger in a vertical or 
horizontal direction on the 
display.
						

							Troubleshooting
Battery problem
ProblemsPossible causesPossible solutionsBattery does not chargeThe cable connections may be loose.1Check the cable, 
connectors, and 
power adapter to 
ensure proper 
connectivity.
2Verify that the wall 
outlet is 
functioning by 
connecting 
another device.
The tablet
						

							when not in range of 
any wireless 
networks.

						

							Tablet locks upPress and hold the power button for 10 
seconds to forcefully 
turn off the tablet.Tablet is not responding 
or behaving 
unexpectedly
						

							Entering BIOS setup program
With keyboard
1 Connect your tablet to the keyboard dock or connect a USB enabled 
keyboard to your tablet.
2 Press the power button to turn on your tablet.
3 When the Dell logo appears, press F2.
Without keyboard
1 Press the power button to turn on your tablet.
2 Press and hold the Volume Up button when the Dell logo appears on the  screen.
3 When the F12 boot selection menu appears, select BIOS Setup using the 
Volume Up button.
4 Press the Volume Up button to enter BIOS setup program.
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							Specifications
Dimensions and weightHeight216 mm (8.50 in)Width130 mm (5.11 in)Depth9.45 mm (0.37 in)Weight (maximum):WiFi0.395 kg (0.87 lb)WWAN0.405 kg (0.89 lb)System informationProcessorIntel Cherry Trail-T CPU Z8500Operating system