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Getting started English Table of contents 5 Turn on your Chromebook .......................................................... 5 Select your language settings ..................................................... 5 Connect to a network .................................................................. 5 Accept the Terms of Service .............................................. 5 Sign in to your Google Account................................................... 5 Create a new Google Account................
English Table of contents Playing video or audio files ........................................................18 Other Supported File Types.......................................................18 Chrome Web Store ...................................................................18 Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store..............18 Chrome OS tips and tricks .........................................................20 How to create documents .................................................
Turn on your Chromebook On the Chromebook, the power button is located at the upper-right corner of the keyboard. A "connect" screen will appear when the Chromebook first boots up. Select your language settings Use the "Select your language" drop-down list to choose your default language setting. If there is more than one way to type in your language, you may be prompted to select a keyboard input method as well.
English 6 Getting started Create a new Google Account You can create a new Google Account if you don’t already have one. Click Create a Google Account to set up a new account. A Google Account gives you access to useful web services developed by Google, such as Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar. Browse as a guest You can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account by clicking Browse as a Guest.
Now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook. Front view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Screen Displays computer output.
English 8 Your Acer Chromebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Keyboard view 1 4 2 3 # Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
4 Icon Item Description Power key Turns the computer on and off. Function keys The computer uses function keys or key combinations to access some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and volume. The dedicated function keys each have a specific function.. Icon Function Description Previous Go to the previous page. Next Go to the next page. Reload Reload the current page. Full-screen Open the page in full-screen mode. Next window Switch to the next window.
English 10 Your Acer Chromebook tour Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your fingers across the surface of the touchpad. Action Gesture Click Press down on any part of the touchpad. Right-click Press the touchpad with two fingertips. Scroll Place two fingers on the touchpad and move them up and down to scroll vertically, left and right to scroll horizontally.
English Right side view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description 1 SD card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD™) cards. Note: Push to remove/install the card. The card reader uses one card at a time. 2 USB port Connects to USB devices. If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible. ™ Kensington lock slot 3 Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
English 12 Your Acer Chromebook tour Bottom view 1 # 1 Icon Item Description Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
Desktop overview Launcher Window controls Status area Window controls Icon Description Icon Description Close a tab Open a new tab Minimize, maximize, or dock the window on the left or right Close the window Back to the previous page Go to the next page Reload the page Search Bookmark Chrome controls English The Chrome OS Desktop
English 14 The Chrome OS Desktop Launcher Icon Description Icon Description Google Chrome Gmail Google Search YouTube Google Drive Apps list Status area Icon Description Icon Description Chrome OS help Shut down Lock screen Settings Battery status Volume control Bluetooth status Wireless network connection Note: Specifications vary. Some icons may not be applicable to your Chromebook.
English Apps Managing apps Installing apps in Chrome OS See "Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store" on page 18. Removing apps from Chrome OS 1. Click the Apps list button ( ). 2. Right-click (click with two fingers) on the app you want to remove. 3. Select Remove from Chrome. Customizing apps pinned to the launcher 1. Click the Apps list button ( ). 2. Right-click (click with two fingers) on the app you want to add to the launcher. 3. Select Pin to shelf.
English 16 Apps Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive 1. In the Apps list, click on the Files icon. 2. If this your first time accessing your Google Drive, click on the Google Drive icon to enable access. 3. Once your Google Drive is enabled, select the files that you want to upload. 4. Drag-and-drop the files on to Google Drive.
Enable offline access to Google Drive files 1. In the Apps list, click on the Files icon, then click on Google Drive. 2. Select the file (s) you want to access offline. 3. Right-click (press with two fingertips or alt-click) to bring up the context sensitive menu and click on Available offline. A check mark will appear to indicate the file is available offline. Gmail Composing an email 1. From the launcher, click on the Gmail icon. 2. Click COMPOSE. 3.
English 18 Apps YouTube YouTube is a video-sharing website on which users can upload, share and view videos. You can access it by clicking the YouTube icon from the launcher. Playing video or audio files Your Chromebook has a built-in media player to play audio and video files. To play a file, double-click on an audio or video file in your Files app. Media type Supported formats Audio / Video .3gp,.avi, .mov, .mp4, .m4v, .m4a, .mp3, .mkv, .ogv, .ogm, .ogg, .oga, .webm, .
5. To open your new app, click the Apps list icon ( the app. ) and then click on English 4. A verification window will pop up, click on Add to download and install the app, or click on Cancel.
English 20 Chrome OS tips and tricks Your Chromebook is a new type of computer that works somewhat differently than what you may be used to, so you might like to know how easy and useful things are when using it. Here are some tips and tricks. How to create documents 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. Press 2. Click on Google Docs. Click That’s it. You’ve just created a new document in less than one second.
1. Click the Share button in the upper right corner of your document. Click 2. Add people by typing in their email address. 3. After you click Done, they’ll receive an email letting them know a document has been shared with them. Click To find your document later, click on the Google Drive icon – this opens Google Drive, which shows you a list of your files and folders. You can search for files by name at the top of the screen. How to start a video chat 1.
English 22 3. Click the Submit button to start your Hangout. Click For all you Skype users out there, Google+ Hangouts are free video chats for up to ten people. How to listen to music Google Play Music 1. Press the Search key and click Google Play Music. Press Click > 2. To discover or buy songs, use the search box at the top. 3. To play a song, just double click on it. 4. All of the music you upload or buy will be saved under My Music.
YouTube 1. Press the Search key, click YouTube and you’re ready to roll. Press Click > Google Play Movies & TV 1. Press the Search key and click Google Play Movies & TV. Press Click > To find more entertainment apps like Netflix, Flixster, and more (availability varies by country): 1. Press the Search key and click Store. Press Click > 2. Select Entertainment on the left side. 3. Choose TV & Movies.
English 24 How to open Microsoft Word and Excel documents 1. Press the Search key and click Files. Press Click > 2. Double click on any Microsoft Office file stored in Google Drive or on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your Chromebook. You can convert Microsoft Word and Excel files into Google Drive Documents and Spreadsheets and edit them. You can also export Google Drive documents and spreadsheets as Microsoft Office files.
Click Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides: 1. When you open Google Drive while connected to the internet, it will automatically enable Offline Drive. 2. Once the process completes, the next time you want to create a document offline, simply press the Search key and click on Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides. Find other useful offline apps at the Chrome Web Store by pressing the Search key and clicking on Store.
English 26 Settings Settings Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your Chromebook. To access the settings menu: 1. Click on the status area of the shelf, in the lower-right corner of the screen, where your account picture appears. 2. Click on Settings. 3. To show the advanced settings, scroll to the bottom and click on Show advanced settings. Changing the language settings 1. Click the status area in the lower-right corner, where your account picture appears. 2. Click on Settings. 3.
7. Click on OK when finished. Changing the clock settings You can change the time format and time zone on your Chromebook. If the date or time is incorrect on your Chromebook, try adjusting the time zone. To change the time zone: 1. Click the status area in the lower-right corner, where your account picture appears. 2. Click on Settings. 3. Click on Show advanced settings. 4. Scroll down and click on the drop down box next to Time zone. Customizing appearance Customizing the wallpaper 1.
English 28 Settings Setting up a printer You can use the Google Cloud Print service to send print requests to your printer. Not all printers are supported. To learn more about Google Cloud Print and how to set up your printer, connect to the Internet to access the more extensive online help from "Online and offline help" on page 29 and then search for Google Cloud Print. Updating Chrome OS Automatic update Each time you turn on your Chromebook, it automatically checks for updates.
Online and offline help Additional help is available both online and offline. Help covers basic troubleshooting as well as more detailed information about Chrome OS and using your Chomebook. To access the help pages: 1. Click the status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen where your account picture appears. 2. Click on the question mark >. Note: If you are connected to the Internet, the more extensive online help will automatically open. Otherwise, the offline help will open.