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S n a p, S h o o t, S h a r e !

A guide to viewing and creating

multimedia with Dell Venue tablets

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Meet the Venue family

Capture life

Press record

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Mom needs a tablet that can fit easily in her purse for taking photos whenever the occasion arises.

Dad also wants a tablet, but he’s fixated on having only one device for work and play.

Needless to say, meeting all of the technology needs of a family isn’t always easy. Everyone usually

wants something a little different. That’s why Dell this year launched a brand-new family of its own —

a full line of Venue tablets that differ in size, operating systems and capabilities.

In this e-book, we’ll break down the popular multimedia features to help you find the perfect match.

Whether it’s the low-profile Venue 7 backed by Android Jelly Bean 4.2 for mom, the photo fanatic,

or the deluxe Venue 11 Pro that runs a full version of Window 8.1 for dad, the power user — there are

options for all types.

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p r e s e r v e t h o s e s p e c i a l o c c a s i o n s — o r j u s t ta k e a s e l f i e

Take photos, crop them and upload to the cloud all from Venue Pro tablets

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• The Venue 11 Pro offers a 2-megapixel camera

facing front and an 8-megapixel camera

facing out. The Venue 8 Pro camera offers fewer

megapixels, but is easier to carry around.

• Storing and transferring photo files is simplified

with the availability of USB 3.0 on the Venue 11

Pro and USB 2.0 on the Venue 8 Pro.

• Each Windows tablet comes loaded with

SkyDrive, which offers each user a personal

cloud with 7 gigabytes of storage free. Since

SkyDrive allows users to upload directly to the

cloud, the files are accessible across all devices.

• Use the camera’s timer with a tablet stand so

you’re not always the person missing from the

family portrait.

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The crop tool places white

dots on the corners of

photos that users can slide

up, down and across with

one finger to easily create

the ideal size.

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s h a r e a c r o s s m u lt i p l e p l at f o r m s, i n c l u d i n g g o o g l e+Venue tablets powered by Android Jelly Bean 4.2 integrate social-media capabilities

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• Capture your photo subject looking their best — whether it’s you or someone else — with a

2-megapixel camera facing front and a 5-megapixel camera affixed to the back.

• Make your photos accessible on all your devices by taking advantage of storage options with

PocketCloud 2.0.

• Take your photos with you with ample hard

drive storage — 16 gigabytes on the Venue 7

and up to 32 gigabytes on the Venue 8.

• Micro USB slots allow for quick file transfers

between your tablet and desktop computer.

• Hold your tablet in one hand and pinch the

screen with the other to zoom. Presets that

make adjustments for challenging shooting

conditions means more keepers and less

retakes.

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Instagram has made it

fashionable to add effects to

photos. With the Android-

powered Venue tablets, you

can do the same without

leaving the gallery.

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h a n d l e h i g h-q u a l i t y v i d e o w i t h o u t s w i t c h i n g t o a d e s k t o p

Intel processors in Windows 8.1 tablets make it possible

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• Power users who need a tablet that can handle large multimedia files will likely turn to the

Venue 11 Pro as their device of choice. What’s more, users also have choice of processor, with

the Intel Core i5 being the top of the line.

• The power behind the Dell Venue 8 Pro is right on the heels of its Venue cousin. The Venue 8

Pro is equipped with the Intel Atom processor Z3740, which also delivers desktop-like

performance.

• A dual jack for microphones and

headphones gives the on-the-

road producer — or tech-savvy

family videographer — the

flexibility to edit and record from

one device.

• Trimming clips for editing only

requires a finger as users can

drag markers to designate

segments before clicking “save

a copy.”

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This app does a great job

giving newbie shooters some

of the basic capabilities used

by professional editors. The

process involves selecting

one 60-second clip, writing

captions and adding music

that matches the moment.

When the “movie” is finished,

users can share directly from

the app.

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k e e p t h e c a m e r a r o l l i n g w i t h o u t h av i n g t o w o r r y a b o u t p o w e r

Dell selected an Intel processor that is optimized for Android tablets

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• Both Android tablets are powered by the Intel Atom Processor Z2580, which includes an Intel

Graphics Media Accelerator for realistic 3D-gaming experiences and HD video.

• The processor is optimized for Google Android, which means you can run CPU-intensive

video applications and know that the chip is managing power as efficiently as possible.

• Both devices support a dual headphone-and-microphone jack.

• Editing raw footage involves

sliding in-point and out-point

markers to where a clip should

start and finish and then

clicking “save.” The main

camera menu will then display

both the original footage and

clip that was just created.

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m a g i s t o

This video-editing app han-

dles all of the tedious pro-

duction tasks by analyzing

footage and automatically

deciding where to cut and

splice. All users have to do

is select the video files and a

song they would like to use

as a soundtrack.

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d e l l v e n u e p r o ta b l e t s m a k e t h e h o m e t h e at e r p o r ta b l e HD video and wide-viewing angles set these tablets apart

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• Witness impeccable detail with 1080p HD

resolution on the Venue 11 Pro and 800p HD

on the Venue 8 Pro.

• Wirelessly stream HD video from the Venue 11

Pro to an HDMI-enabled television

for watching movies at home or giving a

presentation at the office.

• Wide-viewing angles on both devices allow

more viewers to watch brilliant HD content

at once.

• A dock sold separately by Dell for use with the

Venue 11 Pro allows plug-and-play

connections to external monitors.

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Xbox Video allows users

to either rent or buy the

latest HD movies and TV

shows from their tablet,

PC or television. Buying a

Season Pass gives users the

convenience of automatic

downloads of new episodes

at the fraction of the price of

buying episodes individually.

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a n d r o i d ta b l e t s p r o v i d e h i g h-d e f i n i t i o n v i d e o o n d e m a n d

Even the most portable members of the Venue family deliver HD content

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• The Intel HD Graphics video card, which is installed

on both the Dell Venue 7 and Dell Venue 8, delivers

high-quality video despite the compact size of both

devices.

• For catching up on past episodes during the commute

or over lunch at work, the Dell Venue 7 is the ideal

device for video entertainment on the go. Less than

9.5-millimeters thin, this lightweight tablet fits just

as well on your lap as it does on a table in a crowded

lunchroom.

• Both tablets are equipped with Miracast, a wireless

display technology that lets you project whatever is

on the screen onto an HDTV with a Miracast-

compatible wireless-HDMI adapter attached.

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Google Play allows users

to stream movies and TV

shows so they can watch

them instantly on any

Android device or via the

web. But content can also be

downloaded onto tablets in

anticipation of those times

when an Internet signal isn’t

available.

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ta b l e t s d e l i v e r h i g h-q u a l i t y a u d i o w i r e l e s s ly

Windows 8.1 tablets can connect with headphones or with speakers across the room

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• The Venue 11 Pro is one of the few tablets that supports near-field communication, which

means it can deliver audio and other signals to headphones, speakers and other accessories

that accommodate NFC.

• Both tablets are outfitted with Bluetooth 4.0, allowing them to sync with Bluetooth-enabled

speakers for great sound without wires.

• Xbox Music is where tunes are centralized on Windows 8.1 tablets. Users can create playlists,

stream radio stations and download new tracks. The music controls, meanwhile, are always

accessible at the bottom of the screen.

• The Dell Tablet Desktop Dock for the Venue 11 Pro adds audio capability that is ideal for online

meetings at the office or connecting with family over Skype.

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This “social DJ app” trans-

forms tablets into portable

turntables by allowing us-

ers to mix and share tracks

stored in their music librar-

ies. The tools of the trade

include a crossfader and

abilities to scratch and add

effects like a real DJ. Remix-

es can then be shared via

Facebook and Twitter directly

from the app.

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g o o g l e p l ay e n h a n c e s s o n i c e x p e r i e n c e o n v e n u e ta b l e t s

Integration with Google+ allows users to share free plays

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• The Intel Atom processor that comes standard in the Dell Venue 7 and Dell Venue 8

includes Intel Smart Sound Technology, which produces quality audio while being stingy on

power for extended music playback.

• Venue 7 comes equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 technology that can sync wirelessly with

Bluetooth-compatible speakers.

• Users can buy new music and store up to 20,000 songs for free through Google Play.

Premium services include unlimited listening to millions of songs and “smart

recommendations” based on taste.

• Google Play also syncs with Google+

to allow users to share free plays of

songs and albums already purchased.

Google Play also keeps track of what

songs are shared with you in a playlist

for easy referencing.

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This app functions as the

central control for your

home’s high-fidelity system

by delivering full-bodied

sound to wireless Sonos

speakers that users can

locate in multiple rooms.

It also connects with other

music apps, such as Spotify

and Pandora, so you can see

all your music options on a

single screen.

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Interested in learning more about the Dell Venue family and what it has to offer?

Visit the Dell Venue page at Dell.com for more details.

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