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... tips for using your computer 7 Turning your computer on and off 7 Taking care of your computer 7 General 8 Safety instructions 9 Product servicing 9 Cleaning and servicing 9 Battery and adapter information 10 Accessing the power 10 Disconnecting the power source 10 Using electrical power 10 Guidelines for safe battery usage 12 Warnings and regulatory information 14 Optical drives 14 Telephone line safety 15 Emergency calls 15 Medical devices 15 Vehicles 16...
... tips for using your computer 7 Turning your computer on and off 7 Taking care of your computer 7 General 8 Safety instructions 9 Product servicing 9 Cleaning and servicing 9 Battery and adapter information 10 Accessing the power 10 Disconnecting the power source 10 Using electrical power 10 Guidelines for safe battery usage 12 Warnings and regulatory information 14 Optical drives 14 Telephone line safety 15 Emergency calls 15 Medical devices 15 Vehicles 16...
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.... • Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. • If you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for comfortable use - 5 • Avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward. • Stand...
.... • Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. • If you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for comfortable use - 5 • Avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward. • Stand...
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...power button. To turn it down, you need to power down the computer. Do not place it near sources of it into Hibernate by pressing the sleep hotkey + . Turning your computer on and off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for using your computer Your computer will serve you well if you cannot power off To turn...the setup poster for the location of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. You can put the computer in sleep mode by : • Pressing the power button. Please...
...power button. To turn it down, you need to power down the computer. Do not place it near sources of it into Hibernate by pressing the sleep hotkey + . Turning your computer on and off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for using your computer Your computer will serve you well if you cannot power off To turn...the setup poster for the location of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. You can put the computer in sleep mode by : • Pressing the power button. Please...
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...or damage rotor devices, HDD, optical drive, and even exposure risk from overheating. If the product falls, it from the lithium battery pack. • The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could ...internal components and to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. The openings should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for using your skin or body. • Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts...
...or damage rotor devices, HDD, optical drive, and even exposure risk from overheating. If the product falls, it from the lithium battery pack. • The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could ...internal components and to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. The openings should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for using your skin or body. • Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts...
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... product to qualified service personnel. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. • The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for using your computer - 9 Product servicing Do not...
... product to qualified service personnel. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. • The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for using your computer - 9 Product servicing Do not...
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Areas with the ENERGY STAR mark. Switch off the device at service stations. chemical plants; They include below deck on when wireless phone use is committed to www.energystar.gov or www.energystar.gov/powermanagement. Do not switch the notebook on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas...
Areas with the ENERGY STAR mark. Switch off the device at service stations. chemical plants; They include below deck on when wireless phone use is committed to www.energystar.gov or www.energystar.gov/powermanagement. Do not switch the notebook on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas...
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... messages may include, but are registered U.S. Parts of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode. Use the device only in this device requires a good quality connection to the ear with the hearing aid. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less...
... messages may include, but are registered U.S. Parts of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode. Use the device only in this device requires a good quality connection to the ear with the hearing aid. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less...
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... such environments. • The use of wireless equipment in hospitals is restricted to the limits set the device to lower output power if such function is available. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this wireless equipment) near unshielded blastingcaps or in...the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of wireless equipment on airplanes is connected; Explosive Device Proximity Warning Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (including this manual will result in an explosive environment unless the transmitter has ...
... such environments. • The use of wireless equipment in hospitals is restricted to the limits set the device to lower output power if such function is available. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this wireless equipment) near unshielded blastingcaps or in...the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of wireless equipment on airplanes is connected; Explosive Device Proximity Warning Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (including this manual will result in an explosive environment unless the transmitter has ...
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... its operation in a residential installation. Operation is available. This wireless equipment generates, uses, and can cause interference with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set the device to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz and 5.470 to device supporting IEEE 802.11a wireless equipments. No configuration controls are designed to lower output power if such function is subject to Part 15...
... its operation in a residential installation. Operation is available. This wireless equipment generates, uses, and can cause interference with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set the device to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz and 5.470 to device supporting IEEE 802.11a wireless equipments. No configuration controls are designed to lower output power if such function is subject to Part 15...
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... country, click Register a product and follow the simple instructions. Select your country. Please check back regularly to register To register your product registration, you that Acer's warranty extension program and notebook accessories are happy to some regions. Acer Chromebook 15 User's Manual Covers: Chromebook CB3-531 This revision: May, 2015 Product Registration When using your product for the first time, it will...
... country, click Register a product and follow the simple instructions. Select your country. Please check back regularly to register To register your product registration, you that Acer's warranty extension program and notebook accessories are happy to some regions. Acer Chromebook 15 User's Manual Covers: Chromebook CB3-531 This revision: May, 2015 Product Registration When using your product for the first time, it will...
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... 7 Keyboard view 8 Function keys 9 Touchpad 10 Left side view 10 Right side view 11 Bottom view 12 The Chrome OS Desktop 13 Desktop overview 13 Window controls 13 Launcher 14 Status area 14 Apps 15 Managing apps 15 Installing apps in Chrome OS 15 Removing apps from Chrome OS 15 Customizing apps pinned to the launcher 15 Google Drive 15 Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive 16 Enable offline access...
... 7 Keyboard view 8 Function keys 9 Touchpad 10 Left side view 10 Right side view 11 Bottom view 12 The Chrome OS Desktop 13 Desktop overview 13 Window controls 13 Launcher 14 Status area 14 Apps 15 Managing apps 15 Installing apps in Chrome OS 15 Removing apps from Chrome OS 15 Customizing apps pinned to the launcher 15 Google Drive 15 Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive 16 Enable offline access...
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... 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 20 How to share documents with other users 21 How to start a video chat 21 How to listen to music 22 How to watch videos, TV, or movies 23 How to open...
... 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 20 How to share documents with other users 21 How to start a video chat 21 How to listen to music 22 How to watch videos, TV, or movies 23 How to open...
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... need an access password to connect to select a keyboard input method as the owner and is the only account that appears and click on your Chromebook On the Chromebook, the power button is located at the upper-right corner of Service. Connect to a network Select a wireless network from the "Select a network" list to connect to choose your default language setting. If there is more than one way to change certain Chrome settings...
... need an access password to connect to select a keyboard input method as the owner and is the only account that appears and click on your Chromebook On the Chromebook, the power button is located at the upper-right corner of Service. Connect to a network Select a wireless network from the "Select a network" list to connect to choose your default language setting. If there is more than one way to change certain Chrome settings...
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A light next to the webcam indicates that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook. Internal microphone for video communication. Displays computer output. Front view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Webcam 2 Microphone 3 Screen Description Web camera for sound recording. English 7 Your Acer Chromebook tour Now that the webcam is active.
A light next to the webcam indicates that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook. Internal microphone for video communication. Displays computer output. Front view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Webcam 2 Microphone 3 Screen Description Web camera for sound recording. English 7 Your Acer Chromebook tour Now that the webcam is active.
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... light shows blue when in AC mode. Keyboard view 1 4 2 3 # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Pressing down anywhere on the pad functions like the right button of a mouse. Battery indicator 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. English 8 Your Acer Chromebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 4 Indicates the computer's battery...
... light shows blue when in AC mode. Keyboard view 1 4 2 3 # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Pressing down anywhere on the pad functions like the right button of a mouse. Battery indicator 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. English 8 Your Acer Chromebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 4 Indicates the computer's battery...
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Press the touchpad with microphone. If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it is a pointing device that senses movement on any part of the touchpad. Place two fingers on the touchpad and move the item. With a second finger, move them ...you want to move your fingers across the surface of the touchpad. Click the item you move with one finger. English 10 Your Acer Chromebook tour Touchpad The built-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 3 USB port Connects to USB devices.
Press the touchpad with microphone. If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it is a pointing device that senses movement on any part of the touchpad. Place two fingers on the touchpad and move the item. With a second finger, move them ...you want to move your fingers across the surface of the touchpad. Click the item you move with one finger. English 10 Your Acer Chromebook tour Touchpad The built-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 3 USB port Connects to USB devices.
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... a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to remove/install the card. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible. The card reader uses one card at a time. Connects to USB devices. Some keyless models are also available. 11 Right side view English # Icon 1 2 3 1 23 Item SD™ card reader USB port Kensington lock slot Description Accepts Secure...
... a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to remove/install the card. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible. The card reader uses one card at a time. Connects to USB devices. Some keyless models are also available. 11 Right side view English # Icon 1 2 3 1 23 Item SD™ card reader USB port Kensington lock slot Description Accepts Secure...
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... want to your Chromebook. Select Pin to do the following Google Drive operations. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to shelf. To reorder the apps on page 18. English 15 Apps Managing apps Installing apps in Chrome OS See "Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store" on the shelf, just drag them around. Google Drive All files saved to...
... want to your Chromebook. Select Pin to do the following Google Drive operations. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to shelf. To reorder the apps on page 18. English 15 Apps Managing apps Installing apps in Chrome OS See "Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store" on the shelf, just drag them around. Google Drive All files saved to...
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... You can use the Google Cloud Print service to send print requests to your printer. Manual update To manually check for an update or check what version of the screen where your account picture appears. 2. Do not modify your Chromebook, it automatically checks for updates. English 28 Settings Setting up your printer, connect to the Internet to access the more extensive online help from "Online and offline help" on...
... You can use the Google Cloud Print service to send print requests to your printer. Manual update To manually check for an update or check what version of the screen where your account picture appears. 2. Do not modify your Chromebook, it automatically checks for updates. English 28 Settings Setting up your printer, connect to the Internet to access the more extensive online help from "Online and offline help" on...
Safety Guide
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... switch off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your computer. This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used normally. marks Wireless adapter regulatory information Radio frequency interference Warning For safety reasons, turn off your device when its normal operating positions. Metallic materials may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in this device requires a good quality connection to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or cellular. Parts...
... switch off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your computer. This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used normally. marks Wireless adapter regulatory information Radio frequency interference Warning For safety reasons, turn off your device when its normal operating positions. Metallic materials may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in this device requires a good quality connection to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or cellular. Parts...
