DELL Technologies Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet User Guide

WARNING: Before setting up the keyboard, read the safety information that shipped with the keyboard and tablet. For more information, visit www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Open the hinge on the keyboard to a fully open angle.
Insert the tablet into the compartment adjacent to the hinge, ensuring that the alignment pegs on the keyboard align with the corresponding ports on the bottom side of the tablet until they firmly lock into position.

Slide the tablet lock upwards into the lock position that is optional.

Removing the tablet:

If the tablet lock is currently in the locked position, slide it downward to unlock it.
Simultaneously press and slide both tablet release sliders inward while lifting the tablet out of the hinge.

Keyboard shortcuts:

Function Key	Result
F1	Mute audio

Additional keyboard shortcuts can be customized through the Rugged Control Center application on the Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet. For more information on the Rugged Control Center application, see Rugged Control Center.

Rugged Control Center:

Rugged Control Center is an application on the Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet that allows you to customize keyboard shortcuts and configure the keyboard backlight.

NOTE: If you cannot find the Rugged Control Center on the tablet, utilize the search function within the operating system to search for Rugged Control Center.

FAQ

Q: How do I adjust the keyboard backlight brightness?

A: You can adjust the keyboard backlight brightness through the Rugged Control Center application. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions.

Notes, cautions, and warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Features

Docking pogo connectors
Tablet lock
Clickpad
Keyboard
Tablet release sliders

Setting up the keyboard

WARNING: Before setting up the keyboard, read the safety information that shipped with the keyboard and tablet. For more information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_ compliance.

Open the hinge on the keyboard to a fully open angle.
Insert the tablet into the compartment adjacent to the hinge, ensuring that the alignment pegs on the keyboard align with the corresponding ports on the bottom side of the tablet until they firmly lock into position.
Slide the tablet lock upwards into the lock position that is optional.

Removing the tablet

If the tablet lock is currently in the locked position, slide it downward to unlock it.
Simultaneously press and slide both tablet release sliders inward while lifting the tablet out of the hinge.

Keyboard shortcuts

The following table is a list of shortcuts available on the keyboard

Function Key	Result
F1	Mute audio
F2	Decrease volume
F3	Increase volume
F4	Mute microphone
F5	Keyboard backlight brightness
F6	Decrease screen brightness
F7	Increase screen brightness
F8	Switch to an external display
F9	Scroll lock
F10	Print screen
F11	Home
F12	End
Fn + Esc	Toggle Fn-key lock

Rugged Control Center

Rugged Control Center is an application on the Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet that allows you to customize keyboard shortcuts and configure the keyboard backlight.
NOTE: If you cannot find the Rugged Control Center on the tablet, utilize the search function within the operating system to search for Rugged Control Center

Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts

You can customize the following key combinations on your keyboard as shortcuts for various actions: Fn + Q, Fn + W, Fn + E, Fn + T, Fn + A, Fn + D, Fn + F, and Fn + G.You can select actions such as enabling selected tools or modes, opening selected applications, designated websites, system menus, or running a saved keyboard macro. To customize any of the above-mentioned key combinations:

Launch Rugged Control Center.

Tap or click PROGRAM.
Tap or click on the Keyboard Shortcuts option.
Use the following methods to customize a key combination:
- Tap or click the drop-down menu, and select the required option.
- Go to FEATURE LIST, and drag and drop the required option to the keyboard shortcut section.
Tap or click SAVE.

Creating Keyboard Macros

A keyboard macro is a sequence of keystrokes that can be saved and then repeated on command through a keyboard shortcut. To save a keyboard macro:

Dock your tablet onto the keyboard.
Follow the steps in the Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts section to enter the Keyboard Shortcuts menu.

Navigate to the KEYBOARD MACROS section within the FEATURE LIST sub-menu, and then tap or click ADD KEYBOARD MACRO.
Tap or click RECORD.
Enter the keyboard combination and click Stop.

Enter the keyboard macro name in the Enter Macro Name field.
Tap or click ADD

Once you have created the macro, you can set it as a keyboard shortcut by following the steps in the Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts section.

Configuring the keyboard backlight

To configure the keyboard backlight:

Launch Rugged Control Center.
Tap or click SETTINGS

Tap or click KEYBOARD BACKLIGHT.

The following options are available to configure the keyboard backlight:

BACKLIGHT COLORS Allows you to select up to six colors for the keyboard backlight to switch through when you press the Fn + C.
- Select the checkbox next to each color to toggle between the colors.
- Tap or click to create a custom color for the keyboard backlight.
KEYBOARD BRIGHTNESS Allows you to select the brightness level of the keyboard backlight.

TIME OUT Allows you to select the amount of idle time before the keyboard backlight automatically turns off based on type of the power supply.

Troubleshooting

NOTE: This keyboard is compatible with specific Dell tablets. For a list of supported devices, see https://www.dell.com.

Problem	Possible solutions
The keyboard is not functioning	1. Undock and then re-dock the keyboard 2. Check if anything is blocking the connectors on the keyboard and/or tablet 3. Check for any damaged pins, dirt etc. on the connectors. Clean and reconnect the keyboard 4. Restart the tablet
The buttons are not working
The clickpad is not responding

Warranty information

Limited warranty and return policies

Dell-branded products carry a one-year limited hardware warranty. If purchased together with a Dell computer, it will follow the computer’s warranty.

Documents / Resources

DELL Technologies Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet [pdf] User Guide
Latitude 7030, Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet, Rugged Extreme Tablet, Extreme Tablet, Tablet

References

User Manual