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Acer Chromebook 715 Covers: CB715-1W This revision: April 2019 Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Note It may contain information or features that is subject to change without notice. Acer Group shall not be updated to see and manage all your registered products. Sign up for technical or editorial errors or...
Acer Chromebook 715 Covers: CB715-1W This revision: April 2019 Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Note It may contain information or features that is subject to change without notice. Acer Group shall not be updated to see and manage all your registered products. Sign up for technical or editorial errors or...
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... Table of contents - 3 Getting started 4 Turn on your Chromebook 4 Select your language settings 4 Connect to a network 4 Accept the Terms of Service 4 First-time sign-in 4 Create a new Google™ Account 4 Browse as a guest 4 Sign in to your Google Account 5 Your Acer Chromebook tour 6 Front view 6 Keyboard view 7 Function keys 8 Common keyboard shortcuts 8 Touchpad 9 Left view 10 Right view 11 USB 3.1 Gen 1 information 11 USB Type-C information 11 Bottom view...
... Table of contents - 3 Getting started 4 Turn on your Chromebook 4 Select your language settings 4 Connect to a network 4 Accept the Terms of Service 4 First-time sign-in 4 Create a new Google™ Account 4 Browse as a guest 4 Sign in to your Google Account 5 Your Acer Chromebook tour 6 Front view 6 Keyboard view 7 Function keys 8 Common keyboard shortcuts 8 Touchpad 9 Left view 10 Right view 11 USB 3.1 Gen 1 information 11 USB Type-C information 11 Bottom view...
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... a network, accept the Terms of Service Once connected to the Internet. Your Chromebook will need an access password to connect to set up . Select Create a Google Account to it. Select your language settings Use the "Language" drop-down list to choose your Chromebook On the Chromebook keyboard, press the power button located at the top edge next to useful web services developed by selecting Browse as well. Browse as a guest You can create a new...
... a network, accept the Terms of Service Once connected to the Internet. Your Chromebook will need an access password to connect to set up . Select Create a Google Account to it. Select your language settings Use the "Language" drop-down list to choose your Chromebook On the Chromebook keyboard, press the power button located at the top edge next to useful web services developed by selecting Browse as well. Browse as a guest You can create a new...
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Front view 1 3 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Microphones Internal microphones for video 3 Webcam communication. Your Acer Chromebook tour 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. Web camera for sound recording. 2 Screen Displays computer output. 6 -
Front view 1 3 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Microphones Internal microphones for video 3 Webcam communication. Your Acer Chromebook tour 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. Web camera for sound recording. 2 Screen Displays computer output. 6 -
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... screen. Your Acer Chromebook tour Function keys The computer uses function keys or key combinations to complete some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and volume. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. 8 - Full-screen Open the page in full-screen mode. Mute Turns off audio output. Alt + Brightens the keyboard backlight. Next Go to the previous page. Brightness up Increases the volume. Brightness down Decreases the volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Alt + Dims the keyboard backlight. Icon Function...
... screen. Your Acer Chromebook tour Function keys The computer uses function keys or key combinations to complete some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and volume. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. 8 - Full-screen Open the page in full-screen mode. Mute Turns off audio output. Alt + Brightens the keyboard backlight. Next Go to the previous page. Brightness up Increases the volume. Brightness down Decreases the volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Alt + Dims the keyboard backlight. Icon Function...
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...Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in with microphone. Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™. Headset / speaker jack Connects to USB devices. USB port Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset with a USB Type-C connector. 10 - Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Your Acer Chromebook tour Left view # Icon 1 2 3 4 12 3 4 Item Description Connects to the provided USB Type-C USB Type-C port with power adapter and to USB devices DC-in AC mode...
...Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in with microphone. Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™. Headset / speaker jack Connects to USB devices. USB port Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset with a USB Type-C connector. 10 - Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Your Acer Chromebook tour Left view # Icon 1 2 3 4 12 3 4 Item Description Connects to the provided USB Type-C USB Type-C port with power adapter and to USB devices DC-in AC mode...
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... Your Acer Chromebook tour - 11 # Icon 1 2 3 Item 1 23 Description MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot. USB Type-C information • USB 3.1 Gen 1 with USB 3.1 Gen 1 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device. For optimal performance, please use USB 3.1 Gen 1-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB). USB Type-C port with DC-in : requires power adapter or power source providing 45 W at 5 V DC for USB charging. •...
... Your Acer Chromebook tour - 11 # Icon 1 2 3 Item 1 23 Description MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot. USB Type-C information • USB 3.1 Gen 1 with USB 3.1 Gen 1 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device. For optimal performance, please use USB 3.1 Gen 1-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB). USB Type-C port with DC-in : requires power adapter or power source providing 45 W at 5 V DC for USB charging. •...
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... two-finger tap the desired app icon. 4. Select Unpin. Icon Description Icon Description Notifications Shut down Lock screen Volume control Bluetooth status Settings Wireless network connection Battery status Night light Keyboard Brightness control Tap the Status area to shelf. Select Pin to display a box with more options. Locate and two-finger tap the desired app icon from the shelf 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Pinned apps The Chrome...
... two-finger tap the desired app icon. 4. Select Unpin. Icon Description Icon Description Notifications Shut down Lock screen Volume control Bluetooth status Settings Wireless network connection Battery status Night light Keyboard Brightness control Tap the Status area to shelf. Select Pin to display a box with more options. Locate and two-finger tap the desired app icon from the shelf 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Pinned apps The Chrome...
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Extensions provide custom features and functionality for Android mobile devices are supported on the web. You can then browse through the Chrome Web Store, and Android apps using the search box. 5. A verification window will pop up, select Add to select All Apps (or type "Web Store"). 3. Select the ...for desktop computers, except they run entirely on Chromebooks. To open your new app, select the Launcher, then All Apps (or type the name of the Web Store may add new categories or change how to Chrome. 6. Chrome apps work like to add, select it and then select ...
Extensions provide custom features and functionality for Android mobile devices are supported on the web. You can then browse through the Chrome Web Store, and Android apps using the search box. 5. A verification window will pop up, select Add to select All Apps (or type "Web Store"). 3. Select the ...for desktop computers, except they run entirely on Chromebooks. To open your new app, select the Launcher, then All Apps (or type the name of the Web Store may add new categories or change how to Chrome. 6. Chrome apps work like to add, select it and then select ...
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.... This user manual uses Google Drive and Files interchangeably when giving instructions regarding accessing files. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select New and select the type of creating documents, see How to create. Sync files from Google Drive and those that are stored locally by Google, and the Files app is the onboard storage system for your Chromebook. Because your Chromebook makes heavy use the keyboard shortcut...
.... This user manual uses Google Drive and Files interchangeably when giving instructions regarding accessing files. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select New and select the type of creating documents, see How to create. Sync files from Google Drive and those that are stored locally by Google, and the Files app is the onboard storage system for your Chromebook. Because your Chromebook makes heavy use the keyboard shortcut...
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... saved to your files from any internet-connected computer do the following : 1. Open the computer's web browser. 2. How to start a video chat For all you Skype users out there, Google+ Hangouts are saved online and available anywhere you 've created to select All Apps (or type "Google Drive"). 3. To access your Google Drive where they 'll receive an email letting them...
... saved to your files from any internet-connected computer do the following : 1. Open the computer's web browser. 2. How to start a video chat For all you Skype users out there, Google+ Hangouts are saved online and available anywhere you 've created to select All Apps (or type "Google Drive"). 3. To access your Google Drive where they 'll receive an email letting them...
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... files 1. 24 - Chrome OS tips and tricks Working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) documents Open and edit Microsoft Office files using Google's office compatibility mode 1. Press the Search key on the type of the document. Click to create). Press the Search key on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your Chromebook. Export Google Drive documents as Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets...
... files 1. 24 - Chrome OS tips and tricks Working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) documents Open and edit Microsoft Office files using Google's office compatibility mode 1. Press the Search key on the type of the document. Click to create). Press the Search key on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your Chromebook. Export Google Drive documents as Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets...
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... files is saved to the download section of format you want to work on page 16. For those locations. How to filter your Chromebook when there's no internet The Chrome Web Store contains useful offline apps. You're able to use Microsoft's own free web-based Office Online tools. A few of the pre-installed options are using Microsoft's Office Online apps from...
... files is saved to the download section of format you want to work on page 16. For those locations. How to filter your Chromebook when there's no internet The Chrome Web Store contains useful offline apps. You're able to use Microsoft's own free web-based Office Online tools. A few of the pre-installed options are using Microsoft's Office Online apps from...
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... (or type "Google Drive"). 3. Open a Google document you have already created or create one as you are saved locally on another computer or device. Notice the offline icon displays next to the internet. Press the Search key on page 18. For more information see Creating a new document on your computer and will only be connected to the internet to the internet. The changes will not...
... (or type "Google Drive"). 3. Open a Google document you have already created or create one as you are saved locally on another computer or device. Notice the offline icon displays next to the internet. Press the Search key on page 18. For more information see Creating a new document on your computer and will only be connected to the internet to the internet. The changes will not...
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... screen. 2. To enable a language for your desired input method. 7. Select Add when finished. Select Add languages to the bottom and select Advanced. Select Settings icon. 3. 28 - Select the Status area of the shelf in the Languages and input section. 5. Changing the language settings 1. Select Advanced. 4. To access the settings menu do the following: 1. Settings SETTINGS Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for keyboard...
... screen. 2. To enable a language for your desired input method. 7. Select Add when finished. Select Add languages to the bottom and select Advanced. Select Settings icon. 3. 28 - Select the Status area of the shelf in the Languages and input section. 5. Changing the language settings 1. Select Advanced. 4. To access the settings menu do the following: 1. Settings SETTINGS Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for keyboard...
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... signed-in user. In the People section, select Screen lock and sign-in the lower-right corner of the screen. 2. Note Locate the fingerprint sensor on the fingerprint sensor and then lift. Click Done to Edit Fingerprints, select Set up your device settings. Select Settings icon. 3. Next to complete the fingerprint configuration. Settings 5. You'll have the option to set up your Chromebook. 30...
... signed-in user. In the People section, select Screen lock and sign-in the lower-right corner of the screen. 2. Note Locate the fingerprint sensor on the fingerprint sensor and then lift. Click Done to Edit Fingerprints, select Set up your device settings. Select Settings icon. 3. Next to complete the fingerprint configuration. Settings 5. You'll have the option to set up your Chromebook. 30...
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... on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon. 2. Select Settings icon. 3. Select RESTART TO UPDATE. 3. Manual update To manually check for updates. Click to many types of Chrome OS you turn on this update icon will shutdown and automatically restart, with the update applied. Select About Chrome OS from settings at the top left corner. Press the Search key on your Chromebook, it automatically...
... on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon. 2. Select Settings icon. 3. Select RESTART TO UPDATE. 3. Manual update To manually check for updates. Click to many types of Chrome OS you turn on this update icon will shutdown and automatically restart, with the update applied. Select About Chrome OS from settings at the top left corner. Press the Search key on your Chromebook, it automatically...
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... by moving it to Google Drive and waiting for updates. Backup any updates are available, they will cause the update function to find an authorized service site. Select Restart. 6. In the dialog that is basically factory resetting your Chromebook's hardware yourself. Resetting your Chromebook There may be displayed on your hard drive that opens, select Check for it did out of the screen. 2. Select the Status area of...
... by moving it to Google Drive and waiting for updates. Backup any updates are available, they will cause the update function to find an authorized service site. Select Restart. 6. In the dialog that is basically factory resetting your Chromebook's hardware yourself. Resetting your Chromebook There may be displayed on your hard drive that opens, select Check for it did out of the screen. 2. Select the Status area of...
Safety Guide
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... opening or removing covers 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 damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Note Adjust only those controls that it is off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. Safety instructions Product servicing...
... opening or removing covers 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 damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Note Adjust only those controls that it is off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. Safety instructions Product servicing...
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... regulations when disposing of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not attempt to replace or remove the battery by yourself. • Device with removable battery: The battery should only be replaced with parts approved by an authorized service center. The full performance of used batteries. Do not disassemble or dispose of batteries in battery must not occur at temperatures...
... regulations when disposing of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not attempt to replace or remove the battery by yourself. • Device with removable battery: The battery should only be replaced with parts approved by an authorized service center. The full performance of used batteries. Do not disassemble or dispose of batteries in battery must not occur at temperatures...
