Symptoms
Note: Because the battery may have discharged during shipping, it may be necessary to charge the battery before starting up the tablet.
The USB-C connector on the Venue Pro 8 (5855) can support data transfer or AC power but not both simultaneously. When it is connected to a USB port on a computer, it automatically switches to data transfer mode and will not charge the battery. To charge the device, always use the AC power adapter with the USB-to-USB-C cable supplied with the device. The USB-C connector is located on the bottom edge of the Dell Venue 8 Pro (5855) tablet (when held vertically with the webcam in the upper right-hand corner).
LED statusWhat it meansSolid WhiteThe battery is charging.Solid AmberThe battery is at low level with the tablet on or in a connected standby state - the screen is off, but the tablet is still turned on.OffThe battery is not charging, or the battery is fully charged.Flashing AmberThe battery is at a critical level and does not have enough charge to power on. If the power button is pressed during this state, the LED will turn on for 3 seconds and then turn off. Continue charging the tablet.
Cause
The battery normally requires about 4 hours to fully charge. The charge status can be checked from within the operating system.
Resolution
To turn the tablet on, hold the tablet vertically with the webcam in the upper right-hand corner, then press and hold the power button located to the far right along the top edge for three to five seconds.
Caution: Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F). Use only the power adapter provided for charging the tablet. Using other power adapters or micro-USB cables may damage your tablet.
