Contents 1 Tablet features............6 2 Setting up your tablet..........10 Charging your tablet............ 10 Turning on your tablet..........11 Inserting the micro-SIM card........... 11 Removing the micro-SIM card..........12 Inserting the microSD card..........13 Removing the microSD card..........14 Using the headset............15 3 Using your tablet.............16 Turning off your tablet..........
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4 Keyboards and Pens..........25 Latitude 11 Slim Keyboard..........25 Connecting your tablet..........25 Disconnecting your tablet......... 27 Tilt..............28 Dell Active Pen holder..........28 Latitude 11 Keyboard........... 29 Features..............29 Connecting your tablet..........30 Disconnecting your tablet......... 32 Charging the keyboard..........32 Using the mini Active Pen.........
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8 Getting help ............46 Self-help resources............46 9 Contacting Dell............47 10 Locating your Service Tag and Express Service Code..48...
Tablet features Feature Power button • Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the tablet if it is turned off. • Press to turn on if it is in a sleep state. Tablet features...
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Feature • Press to turn off the screen. NOTE: Press the Power button and Windows button together to access the lock/logout menu. NOTE: The tablet can be configured to enable beep sound during start up. To enable this feature, enter the BIOS setup program, and under Post Behavior select Enable Sign of Life Indication.
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14. NFC-sensor area Allows NFC-enabled devices to communicate with your tablet. • Latitude 5175 - optional • Latitude 5179 - shipped with the system 15. Fingerprint reader Press your finger on the fingerprint reader to log (Latitude 5179 only) in to your tablet.
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19. Docking slots (2) Allows docking to the keyboard dock. 20. Service Tag label Provides the Service Tag and Express Service Code needed for contacting Dell. 21. NFC-sensor area (Latitude Allows NFC-enabled devices to communicate with 5179 only) your tablet.
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. Topics: • Charging your tablet • Turning on your tablet •...
NOTE: A fully discharged battery takes up to 3 hours to fully charge when your tablet is not in use. Turning on your tablet When you turn on the tablet for the first time, you must finish Windows setup to start using your tablet.
CAUTION: Ensure that the micro-SIM card is aligned as shown in the image. Insert the micro-SIM card into the card slot until it locks into place. Close the slot cover. 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.
Inserting the microSD card Open the slot cover and locate the microSD card slot. CAUTION: Ensure that the microSD card is aligned as shown in the image. Insert the microSD card into the card slot until it locks into place. 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. In the notification area at the bottom-right corner of the Windows desktop, tap (Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media). NOTE: If you do not see Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media , tap Show hidden icons to display all icons in the notification area.
Using the headset WARNING: Listening to loud music for an extended period of time can lead to hearing loss. Connect a headset, headphones, microphone, or other audio equipment to the headset port of your tablet. Connect headset to the headset port on the tablet. Wear the headset and adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
Using your tablet NOTE: For detailed information on using Windows, see Getting help. Topics: • Turning off your tablet • Turning off the screen • Start screen • Wi-Fi • Mobile broadband settings • Bluetooth • Screen orientation • Adjusting the screen brightness •...
Using the power button Press and hold the power button for at least 4 seconds. Swipe down the shut-down confirmation screen to turn off the tablet. Turning off the screen Using the Charms menu Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the Charms menu. Tap Settings →...
You can customize the Start screen by pinning your favorite apps as tiles, setting your favorite picture as a wallpaper, and so on. Wi-Fi Turning Wi-Fi on or off Swipe in from the right edge of the display to access the Charms menu. Tap Settings →...
Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth on or off Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the Charms menu. Tap Settings → Change PC settings → PC and devices → Bluetooth. Swipe the Bluetooth slider to the right or left to turn off or on Bluetooth. Pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices NOTE: Bluetooth connection between your tablet and Apple devices are not...
Locking/unlocking the screen orientation Change the screen to the desired orientation. Swipe in from the right edge of the display to access the Charms menu. Tap Settings → Screen . to lock the screen orientation, or tap to unlock the screen orientation.
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.
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.
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Gestures Functions Drag Move items such as images and icons on the screen. 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.
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Gestures Functions Zoom out Reduce the view of an image or web page. Touch the display with two fingers and then move the fingers closer. 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.
Keyboards and Pens Your tablet supports the following accessories that are sold separately: • Latitude 11 Slim Keyboard • Latitude 11 Keyboard with mini Active Pen Topics: • Latitude 11 Slim Keyboard • Latitude 11 Keyboard Latitude 11 Slim Keyboard Connecting your tablet Open the flap on the keyboard and set to a desired angle.
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Align the tabs on the keyboard dock to the slots on the tablet and dock the tablet to the keyboard dock. Keyboards and Pens...
Tilt Dell Active Pen holder NOTE: The Pen holder accommodates the Dell Active Pen which is sold separately. Store the Dell Active Pen here after use. Keyboards and Pens...
Latitude 11 Keyboard Features Feature Undock button Press to undock the tablet. Docking pins Allows the tablet to communicate with the keyboard when docked. Power-adapter port Allows you to connect a power adapter to charge the (USB-C) keyboard when the tablet is not docked. Docking slots (2) Allows docking to the tablet.
Feature Right-click area Press to right-click. mini Active Pen Allows you to draw, write text, and perform basic mouse functions. Pen buttons (2) Customize these buttons to perform functions such as right-click, draw, highlight, write text, erase, and so Pen garage Allows you to charge the mini Active Pen.
Disconnecting your tablet Press and hold the undock button to release the tablet and lift the tablet away from the keyboard. Charging the keyboard To charge the keyboard connect the power adapter to the charging port on the tablet or the charging port on the keyboard dock. NOTE: If the keyboard has not been charged for a long period of time, it is recommended to charge the keyboard directly by connecting the power adapter...
Using the mini Active Pen The mini Active Pen supports features such as hovering and pressure sensing. You can use the mini Active Pen to draw shapes, select text, turn a page, and so on. You can also press the buttons on the side of the mini Active Pen to perform various tasks.
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. Charging the mini Active Pen Insert the mini Active Pen into the Pen garage to charge the mini Active Pen. The mini Active Pen gets charged to 90% in 4 seconds and 100% in 25 seconds.
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NOTE: For charging the mini Active Pen, the tablet must be docked and turned Keyboards and Pens...
Without keyboard Press the power button to turn on your tablet. Press and hold the Volume Up button when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen. When the F12 boot selection menu is displayed, select BIOS Setup using the Volume Up button.
Specifications Dimensions and weight: Latitude 5175 Latitude 5179 Thickness 10.78 mm (0.42 in.) 14.32 mm (0.56 in.) Width 279.78 mm (11.01 in.) 279.76 mm (11.01 in.) Height 176.80 mm (6.96 in.) 176.83 mm (6.96 in.) Weight (minimum) 0.71 kg (1.56 lb) 0.76 kg (1.67 lb)
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USB 3.0 Communications: Wi-Fi Dual-band 802.11ac Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1 LE Intel WiDi Supported • Latitude 5175 - optional • Latitude 5179 - shipped with the system Video controller: Type Intel HD graphics 515 Display: Type 10.8-inch Full HD...
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Display: Color depth 8 bits Security: Fingerprint reader Supported on Latitude 5179 only Smart card reader Supported on Latitude 5179 only Camera: Front-facing camera Rear-facing camera Type 5 MP fixed focus 8 MP auto focus Resolution Still image Up to 5 MP Up to 8 MP Video Up to FHD (1920x1080)
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Environmental requirements: Non-operating -40°C to 65 °C (-40°F to 149 °F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Altitude (maximum, unpressurized): Operating -15.20 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft) Storage -15.20 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 Keyboard: Latitude 11 Slim Latitude 11 Keyboard...
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 Contact Dell. See adapter is damaged. Contacting Dell. Battery does not charge The battery is in •...
Turning on your tablet. Battery drains quickly If the tablet is not in the • Temporarily turn off even when the tablet is in range of a network it can the tablet. standby mode connect to, the tablet • Move the tablet in continues to try to locate range of a network it a base station and drains...
4 hours. • Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds and wait for 8 seconds to see whether the Dell logo is displayed. • Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds to hard reset the tablet.
Dell logo to be displayed. Tablet is not responding or • Restart the tablet. See behaving unexpectedly Turning off your tablet Turning on your tablet. • Refresh the tablet. See Restoring your operating system Tablet cannot boot into Contact Dell’s support...
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 www.dell.com services Dell Help & Support app Help + Tips app Accessing help In Windows search, type Help and Support, and tap Enter.
Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical assistance, or customer service issues: Go to www.dell.com/contactdell. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your requirement or choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
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.