Venue 10 Pro 5056 User’s Guide Computer Model: Venue 5056 Regulatory Model: T16G Regulatory Type: T16G001
Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your tablet. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
Contents Features......................................................................................... 5 Accessories................................................................................... 8 Keyboard and stylus features............................................................................ 8 Setting up your tablet............................................................... 10 Charging the tablet..........................................................................................
Pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices................................................... 18 Screen orientation............................................................................................18 Locking or unlocking the screen orientation............................................18 Adjusting screen brightness.............................................................................19 Auto adjust..................................................................................................
Features Feature 1. Power button • • 2. Power and battery-charge status light Press to turn on the tablet if it is turned off or in sleep state. Press to put the tablet in sleep state if it is turned on. Indicates the power-state of the tablet.
Feature 3. Right microphone Provides sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on. 4. Left microphone Provides sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on. 5. Front camera Allows you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos. 6. Headset port Connect a headphone, a microphone, or a headset (headphone and microphone combo). 7. Volume-control buttons (2) Press to increase or decrease the volume. 8.
Feature 18. microSD card slot 19. Windows button Insert a microSD card to expand the tablet’s storage capacity. Your tablet supports a microSD card with capacity up to 128 GB. • • 20. Camera-status light Press to display the Windows Start menu or Start screen. Press for quick access to the most recently used app or most recently viewed screen. Turns on when the camera is in use.
Accessories Your tablet supports the following accessories: • Keyboard • Stylus Keyboard and stylus features Feature 1. Docking connector Allows docking to the tablet. 2. Undock button Press to undock the tablet. 3. Tabs (2) Allows docking to the tablet. 4. Left-click area Press to left-click. 5. Right-click area Press to right-click. 6. Stylus holder Allows you to charge the stylus. Replace the stylus here after use. 7.
Feature 8. Stylus Allows you to draw, write text, and perform basic mouse functions.
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 www.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). CAUTION: Use only the supplied power adapter to charge your tablet. Using unauthorized power adapters or cables may severely damage your tablet.
Checking battery-charge status You can check the battery charge status from the battery-charging status light or the battery icon displayed at the bottom of the Windows desktop. Battery-charge status light Behavior Description Solid white Battery is getting charged. Solid amber Battery charge is critically low.
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. The lock screen appears. 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.
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. 4 Close the slot cover. Inserting a 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.
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 Tap All Settings 2 Under Connected devices, tap the SD Card and then tap Remove device. → Devices → Connected devices. NOTE: If a warning message appears stating the microSD card cannot be removed, ensure all data transfers involving the microSD card are complete. A message appears that the microSD card can be safely removed.
6 Close the slot cover. Using headphones WARNING: Listening to loud audio for an extended period of time can lead to hearing loss. Connect a headset, headphones, microphone, or other audio equipment to the headset port on your tablet. NOTE: When you connect an audio device to the headset port, the integrated speaker on your tablet is muted automatically. CAUTION: To prevent damaging your headphones when disconnecting it from the tablet, pull the connector and not the cable.
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 1 Tap Start. 2 Tap the power button → 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 power button on the Start screen 1 Tap Start.
NOTE: You can disable or enable tablet mode using the icon in the Action center. You can also choose to automatically switch to PC mode when the tablet is docked. When in PC mode, the Start screen is replaced by the Start menu. To learn more about using Windows, see Getting help. 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.
Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth on or off 1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the Action Center. 2 Tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth off or on. Pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices NOTE: Bluetooth connection between your tablet and Apple devices are not supported. 1 Turn on Bluetooth. For more information, see Turning on/off Bluetooth. 2 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the Action Center.
Adjusting screen brightness 1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the Action Center. 2 Tap the brightness icon 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 Action Center. 2 Tap All Settings 3 Use the Adjust my screen brightness automatically slider to enable or disable automatic-brightness adjustment. → System → Display.
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. Resetting your tablet CAUTION: Back up all the required data before you proceed. You can either reset your tablet to restore it to the state you received it or you can choose to retain your files.
Gestures Functions Touch and hold your finger on the display. • Drag 1 2 3 Touch and hold your finger on an item on the screen. Keeping your finger in contact with the display, move your fingertip to the desired location. Take your finger off the display to drop the item in the desired location. Swipe or slide Move your finger in a vertical or horizontal direction on the display. Zoom in Touch the display with two fingers and then move the fingers apart.
Gestures Functions Zoom out Touch the display with two fingers and then move the fingers closer. Reduce the view of an image or web page. 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.
Keyboard and stylus Docking your tablet 1 Open the hinge on the keyboard dock. 2 Dock the tablet to the keyboard dock.
Undocking your tablet Press and hold the undock button to release the tablet and lift the tablet away from the keyboard. Using the stylus The stylus supports features such as hovering and pressure sensing. You can use the stylus to draw shapes, select text, turn a page, and so on. You can also press the buttons on the side of the stylus to perform various tasks.
NOTE: A fully charged stylus can be used for at least 40 minutes. The buttons on the stylus can be customized with functions such as: • Barrel button (default function) • Erase (default function) • Page up • Page down • Copy • Paste • Undo • Redo • Disable NOTE: To customize the buttons, download and install the active pen control panel driver from support website. For more information, see www.dell.com/support/drivers.
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.
Specifications Dimensions and weight: Height 175.8 mm (6.92 in.) Width 262.6 mm (10.34 in.) Thickness 9.85 mm (0.39 in.) Weight (maximum) 0.69 kg (1.51 lb) System information: Processor Intel Atom Z8500 quad-core processor Speed Up to 2.24 GHz Operating system • • RAM LPDDR3 Storage • • Windows 8.
Ports and connectors: USB 3.0 port One USB 3.0 port USB-C port One USB-C port that supports power delivery and USB 3.0 Communications: Wi-Fi Dual-band 802.11ac Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1 LE Video controller: Type Intel Atom Graphics Display: Type 10.1-inch WUXGA multi-point capacitive touch screen Resolution (maximum) 1920 x 1200 Aspect ratio 16:10 Brightness (maximum) 400 nits Viewing angle symmetrical 80 degrees Dimensions Height (maximum) 227.72 mm (8.97 in.) Width (maximum) 147.
Camera: Front-facing camera Rear-facing camera 2 MP fixed focus 8 MP auto focus Still image 1920 x 1080 2592 x 1944 Video 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps (maximum) 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps (maximum) Type Resolution: Power adapter: Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz Input current 0.90 A Output current 1.
Venue 10 Pro keyboard: Dimensions Depth 186.30 mm (7.33 in) Width 262.20 mm (10.32 in) Height 10.50 mm (0.41 in) Weight (without stylus): 0.63 kg (1.39 lb) Features • • • • Backlit Tactile keys Touch pad Palm rest Stylus: Dimensions Length 125.50 mm (4.94 mm) Diameter 5.30 mm (0.21 mm) Weight 0.005 kg (0.
Troubleshooting Battery problem Problems Possible causes Battery does not charge The cable connections may be loose. Possible solutions 1 2 Check the cable, connectors, and power adapter to ensure proper connectivity. Verify that the wall outlet is functioning by connecting another device. The tablet's temperature Charge the battery in an is below 0°C (32°F) or ambient temperature higher than 35°C (95°F). between 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F). The battery or power adapter is damaged.
• • Battery charge values are not accurate Battery is fully charged (battery charge is at 100%) but the batterycharging status light is on Battery charge jumps from 90% to 100% when the battery is charging • when not in range of any wireless networks. Enable airplane mode. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to forcefully turn off the tablet, and force the system to obtain a new reference point for the battery charge value (do not follow the regular Windows shutdown process).
• Ensure they are within Bluetooth range. Touchscreen problem Problems Touchscreen responds slowly or improperly Possible causes Possible solutions • • • The screen is dirty. A protective cover may prevent the tablet from recognizing your inputs. • Moisten a soft, lint‑free cloth with either water or a display cleaner, and wipe the surface of the tablet until it is clean. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep down to the tablet ports or buttons.
Tablet locks up Tablet is not responding or behaving unexpectedly Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to forcefully turn off the tablet. • • Restart the tablet. See Turning off your tablet and Turning on your tablet. Refresh the tablet. See Restoring your operating system. Tablet cannot boot into Windows Contact Dell’s support service. Go to www.dell.com/support. Software or feature is not working as expected Software updates may have been downloaded in the background.
Getting help Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources: Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com Dell Help & Support app Get started app Help + Tips app Accessing help In Windows search, type Help and Support, and tap Enter. Online help for operating system www.dell.
Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical assistance, or customer service issues: 1 Go to www.dell.com/contactdell. 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region dropdown list at the bottom of the page. 3 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your requirement or choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.
Locating your Service Tag and Express Service Code You must provide the Service Tag and Express Service Code of your tablet when contacting Dell for customer service or technical assistance. NOTE: The telephone systems prompts you to enter the Express Service Code that helps in routing your call efficiently. The Service Tag and Express Service Code for your tablet are located on a label at the bottom of the tablet.
