Dell XPS 10 User manual

XPS 10 Tablet

User’s Manual

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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better use of your tablet PC.

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of data if instructions are not followed.

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personal injury, or death.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This tablet PC complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

this tablet PC may not cause harmful interference and1)
this tablet PC must accept any interference received, including interference that may 2)
cause undesired operation of the tablet PC.

ev. A00

Regulatory model: J42A

Safety and Regulatory Information

You can find additional Safety Best Practices and information on REACH, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC),
Ergonomics, Transportation, and Tuners on the Regulatory Compliance page, www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, procedures, connections, or signal types other than those specified
in your documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.

CAUTION: Dell products are not certified as medical electrical equipment, and are not intended for use in

close proximity to patients or in oxygen rich environments.

Dell products are not designed for use in hazardous environments.•

Dell products are not designed or intended for use in operating or calibrating medical devices.•

When setting up the equipment for use:

Place the equipment on a hard, level surface.•

Do not stack the equipment, place it in an enclosed space, or otherwise install it where it is subject to heated •
air. The equipment should have least 10.2 cm (4 inches) of clearance on all vented sides to permit the airflow
required for proper ventilation. Restricting airflow can damage the equipment or cause overheating.

If your product contains a tuner, see • www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance for safety instructions for tuners.

If your device includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimum •
wire size of 26 American Wire Gauge (AWG) and an FCC compliant RJ11 modular plug.

WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including tablet covers, bezels, filler
brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed.

Do not use your equipment in a wet environment. Protect equipment from liquid intrusion.•

Do not use damaged equipment, including exposed, frayed, or damaged power cords.•

Do not push any objects into the air vents or openings of your equipment. Doing so can cause fire or electric •
shock by shorting out interior components.

Do not allow your tablet or adapter to operate with the base resting directly on exposed skin for extended •
periods of time. The surface temperature of the base will rise during normal operation, particularly when AC
power is present. Allowing sustained contact with exposed skin can cause discomfort or burn.

To remove a tablet from all power sources, turn the tablet off, and disconnect the AC adapter from the •
electrical outlet.

When Working Inside Your Device

WARNING: Hazardous moving parts. Keep away
from the moving fan blades.

Check the voltage rating before you connect the equipment to an electrical outlet to ensure that the required •
voltage and frequency match the available power source.

If your device has a manual voltage-selection switch, your voltage-selection switch on the back panel –
must be manually set to operate at the correct operating voltage used in your location.

To prevent electric shock, plug the equipment power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. If the •
equipment is provided with a 3-prong power cable, do not use adapter plugs that bypass the grounding
feature and do not remove the grounding feature from the plug or adapter.

Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself, •
except as explained in your Dell documentation or in
instructions otherwise provided to you by Dell. Always
follow installation and service instructions closely.

Internal components may become very warm •
during normal operation. Before touching any
internal components, allow time for them to cool.

Disconnect all cables from the tablet including the •
headphone cable before docking to the mobile
keyboard dock.

Adapter Safety

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Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this device. Use of another AC adapter may •
cause a fire or explosion.

The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of your computer. Ensure adequate ventilation and •
use care when handling the adapter during or immediately after operation. Do not use an auto adapter DC
power cable connected via either an automobile cigarette lighter adapter or an empower-type connector in
vehicles with high voltage (24 VDC), such as commercial transport vehicles.

ENERGY STAR Compliance

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR program is a joint effort between the EPA and
manufacturers to reduce air pollution by promoting energy-efficient products. You can help reduce electricity usage
and its side effects by leaving the power-management features enabled and by turning off your product when it is
not in use for extended periods of time.

ENERGY STAR Label

Any Dell product bearing the ENERGY STAR emblem electronically or physically on the product is
certified to comply with the EPA ENERGY STAR requirements as configured when shipped by Dell.

ENERGY STAR power-management features save energy by allowing computers to enter a very
low power (sleep) mode when not in use for a specified period of time. These power-management
features are activated on all ENERGY STAR qualified computers.

The power-management features are preset to allow the tablet and screen to power down (sleep) after the following
periods of inactivity:

The tablet and screen can be woken from the sleep state through user interaction with the power button or finger gesture.

For additional power-management specific information, see www.energystar.gov/powermanagement.

For additional information on the ENERGY STAR program, see www.energystar.gov.

Recycling Information

Dell recommends that customers dispose of their used tablet hardware, and other peripherals in an environmentally­sound manner. Potential methods include reuse of parts or whole products and recycling of products, components,
and/or materials.

For specific information on Dell’s worldwide recycling programs, see www.dell.com/recyclingworldwide.

Display Lamp Disposal

LAMPS INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY (Hg) AND MUST BE RECYLCED OR DISPOSED
OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE
ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. FOR LAMP SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION
CHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.

Contents

XPS 10 Tablet Features1 ..........................................7

XPS 10 Tablet Accessories2 ..................................12

Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet3 ...........................13

Getting Your Tablet Ready for Use .....................................13

Charging the tablet ............................................................... 14

Turning On Your Tablet ......................................................... 16

Turning Off Your Tablet ........................................................ 17

Turning Off the Screen .......................................................... 17

Inserting a Micro-SD card ....................................................18

Inserting a Micro-SIM card ................................................... 19

Using Your XPS 10 Tablet4 ...................................20

Screen Orientation ................................................................20

Gestures ...................................................................................20

The Windows RT Start Screen .............................................23

Using Headphones ................................................................25

Managing Your Tablet Settings ...........................................26

Contents | 5

Synchronizing Your Tablet5 ................................ 33

Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock6 ............. 34

Mobile Keyboard Dock Features .........................................34

Docking Your Tablet to the Keyboard Dock .....................36

Undocking Your Tablet from the Keyboard Dock............38

Charging the tablet and dock ..............................................39

Cleaning Your Tablet7 .......................................... 42

Troubleshooting8 .................................................. 43

Contacting Dell9 ................................................... 47

Locating Your Service Tag and 10

Express Service Code .........................................48

Specifications11 ....................................................... 49

Glossary12 ..................................................................51

Index13 ...................................................................... 55

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XPS 10 Tablet Features

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This section provides information about the features available on
your tablet.

Feature Functionality

Ambient-light sensor1 Automatically adjusts the brightness of the

Camera-status light2 Indicates the camera activity.

Front-facing camera3 Capture a front view picture or •

display's backlight based on surrounding
light levels.

record videos.

Make video calls with web applications, •
such as Skype.

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Feature Functionality

Front microphone 14 Captures sounds.•

Records voice for calls made from web •
applications, such as Skype.

Slot cover5 Provides access to Micro-SD card and

Micro-SIM card slots.

Front microphone 26 Captures sounds.•

Records voice for calls made from web •
applications, such as Skype.

7 Power and Sleep/Wake button Press and hold to turn the tablet on or off.•

Press to turn the touchscreen display •
on or off.

Battery-status light8 Indicates the battery charge status.

Touchscreen display9 Touch the display to use on-screen

controls including buttons, menu items,
and the on-screen keyboard.

10 Windows button Press to open the Windows Start screen.•

Press for quick access to the most •
recently used application or most
recently viewed screen.

NOTE: 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.

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Feature Functionality

Audio port (3.5 mm)1 Connect headphones, microphones, and

other audio equipment to listen to stereo
sound, record audio or make calls.

2 Volume-up button Press to increase volume by one level.•

Press and hold to continuously increase •
the volume.

Volume-down button3 Press to decrease volume by one level.•

Press and hold to continuously •
decrease the volume.

Speaker4 Provides audio output for video and

music playback.

Removable docking-port cover5 Protects the docking port. •

Remove the cover to connect a Dell •
mobile keyboard dock (sold separately).

Power-adapter/docking port6 Connect the supplied power adapter to •

provide power to the tablet and charge
the battery.

Connect a Dell mobile keyboard dock •
(sold separately).

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Feature Functionality

Micro-USB port7 Connect USB devices or connect to •

your computer for transferring or
synchronizing data, music, photos,
videos, contacts, and so on.

Connect USB cable to trickle charge •
the battery.

Capable of providing up to 1 amp power.•

Removable docking-port cover8 Protects the docking port. •

Remove the cover to connect a Dell •
mobile keyboard dock (sold separately).

Speaker9 Provides audio output for video and

music playback.

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Feature Functionality

Rear camera1 Capture pictures or videos.

NOTE: The default resolution of the rear camera is approximately

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.

12 | XPS 10 Tablet Accessories

XPS 10 Tablet Accessories

Your XPS 10 Tablet Package includes the following accessories:

30 W AC power adapter and power cable: Provides power to your
tablet and charges the battery.

Micro-USB to standard USB conversion cable: Provides connection
between your tablet and USB devices.

NOTE: This conversion cable is not compatible with high power USB

devices like hard drives or 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).

Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet | 13

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.

Getting Your Tablet Ready for Use

Connect the AC power adapter and power cable

Connect the supplied power cable into the supplied power 1
adapter.

14 | Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet

Charging the tablet

CAUTION: Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 0 °C to 35 °C.

CAUTION: Use only the supplied power adapter and power cable to

charge your tablet. Using unauthorized power adapters or power cables
may cause severe damage to your tablet.

NOTE: The battery is not fully charged when you unpack your tablet.

Connect the power adapter to the 40-pin power-adapter port on 1
the tablet.

Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet and charge the 2
tablet until the battery is fully charged.

NOTE: 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.

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You can check the tablet battery charge status from:

Battery-charge light located on the front of the tablet:•

LED behavior Description

Solid white color on Battery is charging.

Fast Blinking (4 times per second) System is shutting down by pressing and

holding the power button.

Off Battery is not charging, either no AC is

connected or battery is fully charged.

Momentary off Battery is trickle charging but does not yet

have enough charge to power up. If the
power button is pressed during this state,
the LED will be momentarily off. Continue
to trickle charge or attach the AC adapter
to power up immediately.

NOTE: You can check exact battery charge level by booting to the

operating system.

Battery icon displayed on the screen:•

Battery icon Description

Battery is fully charged.

Battery is charging with AC.

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.

16 | Setting Up Your XPS 10 Tablet

Turning On Your Tablet

NOTE: Use this tablet in an ambient temperature between 0 °C and 35 °C.

Press and hold the 1 Power and Sleep/Wake button for
2 seconds to turn on your tablet.

If the 2 lock screen image is displayed, swipe your finger from the
bottom of the display to switch to the login screen, and then
enter password to log in to Windows.

The tablet is ready for use when the Windows Start screen is displayed.

NOTE: If the login screen is not enabled in Windows RT, 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.

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Turning O Your Tablet

Using power button:•

Press and hold the Power and Sleep/Wake button for at
least 4 seconds to turn off the tablet.

Using Charms:•

Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 1

Touch 2 Settings → Power → Shut down to turn off
the tablet.

Turning O the Screen

Using power button:•

Press the Power and Sleep/Wake button to turn off
the screen.

Using Charms:•

Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.1

Touch 2 Settings → Power → Sleep to turn off the screen.

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.