User's Manual
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Troubleshooting
Battery problem
Problems
Possible causes Possible solutions
Battery does not charge
1  Check all connectors 
to ensure proper 
connectivity.
2  Unplug the supplied 
Dell AC power 
adapter from the wall 
and verify that the 
outlet is functioning. 
3  Check all cable 
connections, plug the 
adapter back into the 
tablet, and then plug 
pack into the wall.
The tablet's temperature 
is below 0°C or higher 
than 35°C.
Charge the battery in an 
ambient temperature 
between 0°C to 35°C.
The battery or power 
adapter is damaged.
Contact a Dell authorized 
reseller to replace the 
battery or power adapter.
Battery drains quickly 
even when the tablet is 
in Standby mode
If the tablet is not in 
the range of a network 
it can connect to, the 
tablet continues to send 
out signals to locate a 
base station and drains 
the battery.
• Temporarily turn off 
the tablet.
• Move the tablet in 
range of a network 
it can connect to, or 
temporarily turn off the 
wireless connection on 
your tablet.










