Acer Chromebook 311 USER’S MANUAL
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Table of contents - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 ...................................... 4 Enterprise enrollment (optional)..................
- Getting started GETTING STARTED Turn on your Chromebook On the Chromebook, press the power button. A "Welcome" screen will appear when the Chromebook first boots up. Select your language settings Use the "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. Connect to a network Select a network from the "Connect to network" list to connect to the Internet.
Getting started - 5 Enterprise enrollment (optional) You can enroll the Chromebook by selecting Enterprise enrollment. 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. If your device is a Chromebook Enterprise, click More options and select Enterprise enrollment.
- Your Acer Chromebook tour YOUR ACER CHROMEBOOK TOUR Front view 1 3 2 # Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 Screen Displays computer output, supports touch or non-touch option. Webcam Web camera for video communication. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7 Keyboard view 3 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 2 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. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
- Your Acer Chromebook tour Function keys The Chromebook 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. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9 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 Click Two-finger tap (or alt-click) Two-finger swipe Drag and drop Gesture Press down on any part of the touchpad. Tapping the touchpad with two fingers or pressing (and holding) Alt on the keyboard and tapping the touchpad with one finger both equal a "right-click" on a computer mouse.
- Your Acer Chromebook tour Left view 1 23 # Icon Item Description 1 USB Type-C port with DC-in Connects to the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™. 2 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset with microphone. Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 11 Right view 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB devices. 2 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible security lock. Bottom view 1 # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
- Frequently asked questions F R E Q U E N TL Y Question ASKED QUESTIONS Answer Chromebooks use apps from the Google Play Store and on the web, instead of traditional What software works software applications. There are apps to be on a Chromebook? productive, get creative, enjoy movies and shows, play games and more. How do I get more apps? Can I use Microsoft Office software? Download Chromebook apps from the Google Play Store app .
Frequently asked questions - 13 Question Answer If you want to set up parental controls for your child, it’s important that you sign in using your child’s personal Google Account. If they don’t How do I set this up already have one, you can create one during for my child? the sign-in process on your Chromebook. You will be able to add your child’s school account after you complete device onboarding.
