Dell Venue 8 3840 User's Manual
Summary
This is the User's Manual for Dell Venue 7 and Venue 8 tablets (models 3740 and 3840, including HSPA+ variants). The manual covers device features, battery charging, MicroSD and Micro-SIM card insertion, Android setup, screen customization, and touch interface tips. It includes instructions for connecting to networks, using Bluetooth, managing applications, and troubleshooting common issues. This guide is designed for end users who need assistance setting up and using their Dell Venue Android tablets.
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Dell Venue 7/8 User's Manual
Marketing model: Venue 7 3740, Venue 7 3740 HSPA+,
Venue 8 3840, Venue 8 3840 HSPA+
Regulatory model: T01C/T02D
Regulatory type: T01C003, T01C004/T02D003, T02D004
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Dell Venue 7/8 User's Manual Marketing model: Venue 7 3740, Venue 7 3740 HSPA+, Venue 8 3840, Venue 8 3840 HSPA+ Regulatory model: T01C/T02D Regulatory type: T01C003, T01C004/T02D003, T02D004
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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your tablet. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. ...
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Contents Features.............................................................................5 Charging the Battery.......................................................7 Inserting the Micro SD Card...
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Using the airplane mode........................................................18 Browsing the Internet..............................................................18 Email..............................
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Features Venue 7 Part Functionality 1. Front camera Use to make video calls or to capture front photos and videos. 2. Light sensor Detects the ambient light to allow screen-brightness to be adjusted a...
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Venue 8 Part Functionality 1. Light sensor Detects the ambient light to allow screen-brightness to be adjusted automatically. 2. Front camera Use to make video calls or to capture front photos and vid...
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Charging the Battery NOTE: Your tablet may not be fully charged when you receive it. It is recommend to charge the tablet for 4 hours for the first time. CAUTION: Use only the adapter and/or cable shi...
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Inserting the Micro SD Card and Micro-SIM Card (optional) Venue 7 Open the card-slot door Insert the cards into the respective slots and push the cards in until they click in place Close the card-slot...
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Getting Started Turning on/off the tablet To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button for 3~5 seconds. To turn off your tablet, press the power button to open the options menu, and then se...
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Customizing the screen After finishing Android setup, follow the instructions on the screen to customize the home screen. 10 Getting Started
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Locking and unlocking your tablet Press the power button to turn off the screen and lock your tablet. You can also configure your tablet to automatically lock after a certain period of inactivity. Tap...
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Status bar The status bar at the top of the screen displays notifications from apps, time, status of various devices such as battery, SIM card, Bluetooth, and so on. 1. Notification panel displays not...
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Keys and functions 1. Back • Tap to return to the previous screen or to exit the current app. • In text input mode, tap to close the on-screen keyboard. 2. Home • Tap to return to the main screen. • T...
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Using Your Tablet Contacts To view and manage your contacts, tap → People. Creating a contact 1. Tap → People→ Create a new contact. 2. Sign in to an existing Google account or create a new Google acc...
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Text entry You can type text using the on-screen keyboard. To open the on-screen keyboard, tap a text box. To close the keyboard, tap the back key . 1. • Tap to type letters. • Tap and hold to type nu...
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Un-mounting the SD card 1. Tap → Settings→ Storage. 2. Tap Unmount → OK to remove the SD card. CAUTION: It is recommended that you unmount the SD card before removing it. Removing the SD card while it...
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Internet You can connect your tablet to Wi-Fi networks to access the Internet. If you purchase a LTE/HSPA+ model, you can also connect to the Internet using various mobile broadband standards such as ...
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Connecting to the Internet using mobile broadband 1. Tap → Settings→ Wi-Fi, then touch Wi-Fi to disable it. 2. The tablet automatically searches for the signal and connects to the network. When the ta...
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Email You can create POP3, IMAP, and exchange email accounts from web-based email services on your tablet. Opening the email app Tap → Email . Setting up an email account 1. On the email screen, type ...
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Creating and sending emails 1. Tap → Email. 2. Select an email account to use, if you have more than one account on your tablet. 3. Tap to compose a new mail. 4. Type the recipient’s email address in ...
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Sound settings To change the sound and ringtone settings: Tap → Settings→ Sound and then select the desired item under Sound settings. Volumes Adjust the volume for music, videos, games, notification,...
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3. Tap Continue. 4. Draw the pattern again and then tap Confirm. Disabling or changing the screen unlock pattern 1. Tap → Settings→ Security→ Screen lock→ Pattern. 2. Draw your existing pattern. 3. Se...
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4. Type the password again to confirm. 5. Tap OK. Disabling or changing the password 1. Tap → Settings→ Security→ Screen lock→ Password. 2. Type the password you have enabled. 3. Select None to disabl...
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Apps Camera Your tablet has a camera with auto-focus feature that allows you to capture and share high-quality pictures and videos. Using the camera app Tap → Camera to open the app. 1. Viewfinder scr...
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4. Open My Computer on your computer to locate the removable drive, which represents the SD card installed in your tablet and the internal device storage. 5. Copy the desired files such as music or pi...
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Ending a Bluetooth connection On the Bluetooth connection page, tap → Disconnect to end the Bluetooth connection. NOTE: If you are ending a Bluetooth connection from a headset or keypad, a pop-up scee...
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• To delete the selected pictures or videos, tap → Delete. • To set a picture as the wallpaper, tap and hold the picture until the options appear and then select → Set picture as → Wallpaper. • To set...
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Troubleshooting Security Problems Possible causes Possible solutions The SIM card's PIN code You have entered an incorrect Contact your service is blocked. PIN code three consecutive provider to get t...
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Unable to send or The Internet connection or Check your network receive email. the email setting is not connection, and configured properly. confirm with your email service provider if your email sett...
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Specifications Venue 7 Marketing model Venue 7 3740, Venue 7 HSPA+ Regulatory model T01C Regulatory type T01C003, T01C004 Temperature range 0°C - 40°C (30°F -104°F) Battery 4550 m Ah Weight 295 g (0.6...
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Venue 8 Marketing model Venue 8 3840, Venue 8 HSPA+ Regulatory model T02D Regulatory type T02D003, T02D004 Temperature range 0°C - 40°C (30°F -104°F) Battery 4550 m Ah Weight: LTE 355 g (0.78 lb) Wi-F...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 32 |
| File Size | 1.04 MB |
| Published | June 25, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum capacity for external storage?
The device supports a MicroSD card up to 64GB.
How do I connect to the internet using cellular data?
You can use 'mobile broadband' to connect via your SIM card.
What are the key hardware differences between the Venue 7 and Venue 8 models?
The Venue 8 has a larger 8.0-inch display (1920x1200) compared to the Venue 7's 7.0-inch screen, and features a faster dual-core processor.
Does the tablet have a standard microphone audio output?
Yes, it includes one 3.5 mm audio port.