User’s Manual
- © 2015. All Rights Reserved. Acer Chromebook 11 Covers: CB3-131 / C735 This revision: July 2015 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits 1. Ensure you are connected to the Internet. 2. Open www.acer.com and select your country. 3. Select Support > REGISTER A PRODUCT. 4. Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID. Register your Acer product After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with important data. Keep this email in a safe place.
Table of contents - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Register your Acer product ......................... 2 Manage your registered products ............... 2 Getting started Turn on your Chromebook....................... Select your language settings ................. Connect to a network............................... 4 4 4 4 Accept the Terms of Service....................... 4 Sign in to your Google Account ............... 5 Browse as a guest ......................................
- Getting started GETTING STARTED Turn on your Chromebook On the Chromebook, the power button is located at the upper-right corner of the keyboard. A "welcome" 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.
Getting started - 5 Sign in to your Google Account If you already have a Google Account, enter your username and password in the sign-in box that appears and select the Sign in button. Important Sign in with your primary Google Account. This account will be set as the owner and is the only account that will be able to change certain Chrome settings. Create a new Google Account You can create a new Google Account if you don’t already have one.
- Your Acer Chromebook tour YOUR ACER CHROMEBOOK TOUR Now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook. Front view 1 2 3 # Icon Item 1 Microphone 2 Webcam Description Internal microphone for sound recording. Web camera for video communication. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7 # Icon 3 Item Power indicator Battery indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. 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. Keyboard view 3 1 2 # 1 2 Icon Item Keyboard Description For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
- Your Acer Chromebook tour # Icon 3 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.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9 Action Two-finger swipe Drag and drop Gesture Place two fingers on the touchpad and move them up and down to scroll vertically, left and right to scroll horizontally. Select the item you want to move with one finger. With a second finger, move the item. Release both fingers to drop the item. (This gesture works for files, not windows or icons.) Left side view 1 2 3 4 5 # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
- Your Acer Chromebook tour Right side view 1 # 1 Icon Item Speaker 2 Headset/speaker jack 3 USB port Kensington lock slot 4 2 3 4 Description Delivers stereo audio output. Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset with microphone. 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. Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security lock.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 11 Bottom view 1 # 1 Icon Item Speakers Description Deliver stereo audio output.
- The Chrome OS Desktop THE CHROME OS DESKTOP Window controls Shelf Window controls 1 2 3 8 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 Number Description 1 2 3 4 5 and Forward in the current web Goes Backward browsing sessions’s history (closing and reopening the Chrome browser begins a new session). Select to Reload the current webpage. Closes a tab. Opens a new tab. Type a web address or perform an internet search in this search box (also known as the "omnibox"). Minimizes the window into the desktop shelf.
The Chrome OS Desktop - 13 Number Description Maximizes the window to take up the entire screen. Click again to return window to previous position. Also, select 6 and right arrow next to the and hold to display a left icon. These neatly align the window to take up half the left side of the screen or the right side, respectively. 7 Closes the entire window (tabs and all). Bookmark (save) webpage links to this quick-access area 8 called the "bookmarks bar".
- The Chrome OS Desktop Status area The Status area enables you to see vital computer information at a glance, such as the time, Wi-Fi signal strength, and battery life. Tap the Status area to display a box with more options.
Apps & extensions - 15 APPS & EXTENSIONS You can enhance your Chromebook with extra web applications (apps, for short) and features for the browser (also known as extensions). Apps work like regular software programs for desktop computers, except they run entirely on the web. Extensions provide custom features and functionality for the Chrome browser. You can find both apps and extensions through the Chrome Web Store, a site dedicated to resources developed specifically for Chromebooks.
- Apps & extensions 3. Two-finger tap (see Touchpad on page 8) on the app you want to remove. 4. Select Remove from Chrome... or Uninstall. Note Some apps such as the Chrome web browser cannot be uninstalled. Pin an app to the shelf 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select All Apps (or type the name of the desired app). 3. Locate and two-finger tap the desired app icon. 4. Select Pin to shelf. To reorder the apps on the shelf, just drag them around. Unpin an app from the shelf 1.
Apps & extensions - 17 locally by using the Files app on your Chromebook. To use the Files app, select the Files icon in the apps list, or use the keyboard shortcut + + . This user manual uses Google Drive and Files interchangeably when giving instructions regarding accessing files. Creating a new document 1. From the Apps list, select the Google Drive icon ( ). 2. Select NEW and select the type of document you want to create.
- Apps & extensions 4. Select the files that you want to upload. 5. Drag-and-drop the files to My Drive. Enable offline access to Google Drive files You can access files stored on your Google Drive while offline, but first you must enable offline access: 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Files"). 3. Select the Files icon and then select My Drive. 4. Select the file(s) you want to access offline. 5.
Apps & extensions - 19 Gmail Composing an email 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Gmail"). 3. Select the Gmail icon and then COMPOSE. 4. Enter the recipient’s email address, the subject, and the message. 5. When you are finished composing your message, select Send. YouTube YouTube is a video-sharing website on which users can upload, share and view videos. You can access it by doing the following: 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select All Apps (or type "YouTube"). 3.
- Chrome OS tips and tricks CHROME OS T IP S A N D T R I C K S 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. Documents How to create documents 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2.
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 21 Finding your documents All documents you create are saved to your Google Drive where they are online and accessible to other devices, such as your smartphone or tablet. To find your documents, do the following: 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Google Drive"). 3. Select the Google Drive icon. 4. Select My Drive (or whatever sub-folder you’ve created to put your files in).
- Chrome OS tips and tricks How to start a video chat For all you Skype users out there, Google+ Hangouts are free video chats for up to ten people. To make a Hangouts video call, do the following: 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Hangouts"). 3. Select the Hangouts call icon . 4. Type in the name or email address of a person. 5. Select the Invite button to start your Hangout. How to listen to music 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2.
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 23 3. Select Web Store to go to the Chrome Web Store. 4. Search for Pandora or other music apps. 5. When you find what you want, select the ADD TO CHROME button. How to watch videos, TV, or movies 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps and select one of the following options: a. Select YouTube to view a vast amount of user-uploaded videos covering nearly everything imaginable. b. Select Play Movies love.
- Chrome OS tips and tricks Working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powepoint) documents Open and edit Microsoft Office files using Google’s office compatibility mode 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Files"). 3. Select the Files icon. 4. 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.
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 25 Export Google Drive documents as Microsoft Office files 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Docs"). 3. Select Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides (depending on the document you want to create). 4. After creating the content of your document, select File > Download as and select the type of format you want to save as. 5. The file is saved to the download section of the Files app.
- Chrome OS tips and tricks those times you don’t have an internet connection, these apps help you stay productive and entertained. A few of the pre-installed options are described below. Gmail Offline Note The first time you use Gmail Offline you MUST be connected to the internet to enable offline viewing. 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Gmail Offline"). 3. Select the Gmail Offline icon. 4. Use the app like you normally would.
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 27 4. Open a Google document you have already created or create one as you normally would (see Creating a new document on page 17). Notice the offline icon displays next to the file name reminding you that you are working on this document while not connected to the internet. 5. Make your desired changes. The next time you are online and have Google Drive open, your local changes will upload to Google Drive.
- Settings SETTINGS Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your Chromebook. To access the settings menu do the following: 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears). 2. Select Settings. 3. To show the advanced settings, scroll to the bottom and select Show advanced settings... Changing the language settings 1.
Settings - 29 6. To enable a language for keyboard input, under Input Method select the checkbox next to your desired input method. 7. Select Done 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. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears). 2. Select Settings. 3.
- Settings 4. You’ll be taken to the Chrome Web Store, where you can find extra resources for the Chrome browser. 5. Once you find a theme that you’d like to try out, select it and then select ADD TO CHROME. Setting up a printer You can use the Google Cloud Print service to send print requests to many types of traditional cabled printer and wireless "cloud ready" printers; however, not all printers are supported.
Settings - 31 Manual update To manually check for an update or check what version of Chrome OS you are using: 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears). 2. Select Settings. 3. At the top select About Chrome OS. 4. In the dialog that opens, select Check for and apply updates. If any updates are available, they will be displayed on the page. Important Do not modify your Chromebook’s hardware yourself.
- Help HELP Online and offline help Additional help is available both online and offline. Chromebook Help is installed on your Chromebook and doesn’t require internet access. It covers basic troubleshooting as well as more detailed information about Chrome OS and using your Chomebook. Note Some sections in Chromebook Help have web links, which require you have internet access to view the additional information. To access Chromebook Help, do the following: 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2.
Help - 33 Alternatively, you can access Chromebook Help by doing the following: 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears). 2. Select the question mark "?".