Acer Chromebook 15 USER’S MANUAL
- © 2017. All Rights Reserved. Acer Chromebook 15 Covers: CB515-1HT This revision: July 2017 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 First-time sign-in ...................................... 4 Create a new Google Account .................... 4 Browse as a guest .......
- Getting started GETTING STARTED Turn on your Chromebook On the Chromebook, the power button is located at the top-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 Browse as a guest You can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account by selecting Browse as a Guest. 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.
- 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 3 1 2 # Icon Item 1 Microphone 2 Touchscreen 3 Webcam Description Internal microphone for sound recording. Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input. Web camera for video communication. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7 Keyboard view 1 2 3 # 1 Icon 2 2 Item Keyboard Description For entering data into your computer. Left and right speakers deliver stereo Speakers audio output. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Pressing down anywhere on the pad Touchpad / click functions like the left button of a button mouse. Pressing down anywhere with two fingers functions like the right button of a mouse.
- Your Acer Chromebook tour Icon Function Description Reload Reload the current page. Full-screen Open the page in full-screen mode. Next window Switch to the next window. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Mute Turns off audio output. Volume down Decreases the volume. Volume up Increases the volume. Search Search from the Apps panel. Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9 Left side view 1 2 3 4 # Icon 1 Item Kensington lock slot 2 Battery indicator 3 USB Type-C port with DC-in 4 USB port Description Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible security lock. Indicates the computer’s battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Connects to the provided USB TypeC power adapter and to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports DisplayPort™ over USBC™.
- Your Acer Chromebook tour # Icon Item 4 USB Type-C port with DC-in Description Connects to the provided USB TypeC power adapter and to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports DisplayPort™ over USBC™. USB 3.0 information • • • • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). USB Type-C information • • • • USB 3.
The Chrome OS Desktop - 11 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 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 - 13 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 APPS & EXTENSIONS You can enhance your Chromebook with extra web applications (Chrome apps, for short), features for the browser (also known as extensions) and apps designed for Android (Play Store apps). Chrome 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. Android apps, designed for Android mobile devices are supported on Chromebooks.
Apps & extensions - 15 Installing apps from the Google Play Store 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Play Store"). 3. Select Play Store. 4. You can browse apps by category or search for an app by keyword. 5. Select an app to view more information. 6. Select INSTALL to download apps. Downloaded apps will be installed in the Launcher. If you cannot find the apps, select All Apps from the Launcher. Removing apps from Chrome OS 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2.
- Apps & extensions Google Drive All files saved to your Google Drive are saved online and are accessible to other devices, such as your smartphone or tablet. Files saved to the Downloads folder are saved to your local drive and are only accessible to your Chromebook. Note You must be connected to the Internet to do the following Google Drive operations.
Apps & extensions - 17 3. Select the Files icon. 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.
- Apps & extensions 5. Two-finger tap (see Touchpad on page 8) to bring up the context sensitive menu and select Available offline. A check mark will appear to indicate the file is available offline. 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.
Apps & extensions - 19 File type Images Compressed Other Supported formats .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp .zip, .rar .txt, .
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 19 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 or select the Launcher icon . 2.
20 - Chrome OS tips and tricks 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 - 21 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 or select the Launcher icon . 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.
22 - Chrome OS tips and tricks b. Select Play Movies love. to watch the movies and TV shows you Note Play Movies may not be available in all countries and regions. Google Play’s current list of country availability for apps and digital content, visit https:// support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2843119?hl=en c. To find more entertainment apps like Netflix, Flixster, and more (availability varies by country), select Web Store or Play Store . Then, search for "Netflix" or other entertainment apps.
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 23 5. Select File > Save as Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets (format depends on the type of document). Export Google Drive documents as Microsoft Office files 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon . 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.
24 - Chrome OS tips and tricks How to use your Chromebook when there’s no internet The Chrome Web Store contains useful offline apps (see Installing apps from the Chrome Web Store on page 14). You’re able to filter your app search by selecting the Runs Offline checkbox. For 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.
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 25 4. Open a Google document you have already created or create one as you normally would (see Creating a new document on page 16). 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.
26 - 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 icon. 3. To show the advanced settings, scroll to the bottom and select Advanced. Note Using default settings, the Chromebook will enter hibernate mode after one hour. Changing the language settings 1.
Settings - 27 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 icon. 3. Select Advanced. 4. In the Date and time section, select the desired time zone from the the drop down box. Customizing appearance Customizing the wallpaper 1.
28 - Settings 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. To learn more about Google Cloud Print and how to set up your printer, reference Google’s own Chromebook Help to find comprehensive information on this topic. To access Chromebook Help, do the following: 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon . 2.
Settings - 29 4. In the dialog that opens, select Check for updates. If any updates are available, they will be displayed on the page. Important Do not modify your Chromebook’s hardware yourself. Doing so will cause the update function to no longer work. Please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. Visit www.acer.com to find an authorized service site.
30 - Help HELP Online and offline help Additional help is available both online and offline. Chromeook 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 Chomebase. Note Some sections in Chromebook Help have web links, which require you to have internet access to view the additional information. To access Chromebook Help, do the following: 1.
