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.... Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer Chromebook 15 User's Manual Covers: Chromebook CB5-571 / C910 This revision: January, 2015 Product Registration When using your product registration, you access to inform you immediately register it. The Acer store is recommended that you should keep in some useful benefits, such as other advantages await you need at store.acer.com. Obtaining Acer accessories...
.... Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer Chromebook 15 User's Manual Covers: Chromebook CB5-571 / C910 This revision: January, 2015 Product Registration When using your product registration, you access to inform you immediately register it. The Acer store is recommended that you should keep in some useful benefits, such as other advantages await you need at store.acer.com. Obtaining Acer accessories...
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... 6 Browse as a guest 6 Set your account picture 6 Your Acer Chromebook tour 7 Front view 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...
... 6 Browse as a guest 6 Set your account picture 6 Your Acer Chromebook tour 7 Front view 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...
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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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... box that will be able to select a keyboard input method as the owner and is located at the upper-right corner of Service. English 5 Getting started Turn on the Sign in button. Accept the Terms of Service Once connected to it. A "connect" screen will need an access password to connect to a network, accept the Terms of the keyboard. Select your language settings Use the "Select your language" drop-down...
... box that will be able to select a keyboard input method as the owner and is located at the upper-right corner of Service. English 5 Getting started Turn on the Sign in button. Accept the Terms of Service Once connected to it. A "connect" screen will need an access password to connect to a network, accept the Terms of the keyboard. Select your language settings Use the "Select your language" drop-down...
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... you access to take a photo at this time, you don't want to set up a new account. Also, your Chromebook is integrated with your Google account you have one. After signing in webcam to useful web services developed by clicking Browse as Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar. 6 Getting started English ... as a guest You can also use the Chromebook's built-in with your Google account profile picture. Set your account picture This picture will represent your picture after you've signed in screen and status area. If you can always update your account on the main sign-...
... you access to take a photo at this time, you don't want to set up a new account. Also, your Chromebook is integrated with your Google account you have one. After signing in webcam to useful web services developed by clicking Browse as Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar. 6 Getting started English ... as a guest You can also use the Chromebook's built-in with your Google account profile picture. Set your account picture This picture will represent your picture after you've signed in screen and status area. If you can always update your account on the main sign-...
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English 7 Your Acer Chromebook tour Now that the webcam is active. Front view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Webcam 2 Microphone 3 Screen Description Web camera for sound recording. 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.
English 7 Your Acer Chromebook tour Now that the webcam is active. Front view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Webcam 2 Microphone 3 Screen Description Web camera for sound recording. 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.
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... mode. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 3 Touchpad / click button Pressing down anywhere with two fingers functions like the left button of a mouse. 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. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Battery indicator...
... mode. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 3 Touchpad / click button Pressing down anywhere with two fingers functions like the left button of a mouse. 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. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Battery indicator...
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... to access some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and volume. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Function keys The computer uses function keys or key combinations to the previous page. Next window Switch to the next page. Mute Turns off . Next Go to the next window. The dedicated function keys each have a specific function.. Search Search from the Apps panel. Brightness up Increases the volume. Brightness down Decreases the volume. Full-screen Open the page in full-screen mode...
... to access some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and volume. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Function keys The computer uses function keys or key combinations to the previous page. Next window Switch to the next page. Mute Turns off . Next Go to the next window. The dedicated function keys each have a specific function.. Search Search from the Apps panel. Brightness up Increases the volume. Brightness down Decreases the volume. Full-screen Open the page in full-screen mode...
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... on any part of the touchpad. 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. Click the item you move the item. This means the cursor responds as you want to move them up and down on the touchpad and move with microphone. Release both...
... on any part of the touchpad. 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. Click the item you move the item. This means the cursor responds as you want to move them up and down on the touchpad and move with microphone. Release both...
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... SD™ card reader USB port Kensington lock slot Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD™) cards. Note: Push to USB devices. Connects to remove/install the card. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Some keyless models are also available. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. The card reader uses one card at a time. Connects to secure the lock.
... SD™ card reader USB port Kensington lock slot Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD™) cards. Note: Push to USB devices. Connects to remove/install the card. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Some keyless models are also available. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. The card reader uses one card at a time. Connects to secure the lock.
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English 14 Launcher Icon Description Google Chrome Google Search Google Drive Status area Icon Description Chrome OS help Lock screen Battery status Bluetooth status The Chrome OS Desktop Icon Description Gmail YouTube Apps list Icon Description Shut down Settings Volume control Wireless network connection Note: Specifications vary. Some icons may not be applicable to your Chromebook.
English 14 Launcher Icon Description Google Chrome Google Search Google Drive Status area Icon Description Chrome OS help Lock screen Battery status Bluetooth status The Chrome OS Desktop Icon Description Gmail YouTube Apps list Icon Description Shut down Settings Volume control Wireless network connection Note: Specifications vary. Some icons may not be applicable to your Chromebook.
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... the Apps list button ( ). 2. Google Drive All files saved to your Chromebook. Customizing apps pinned to do the following Google Drive operations. English 15 Apps Managing apps Installing apps in Chrome OS See "Installing new apps from Chrome OS 1. Click the Apps list button ( ). 2. Select Remove from Chrome. Select Pin to your Google Drive are saved online and are only accessible to shelf.
... the Apps list button ( ). 2. Google Drive All files saved to your Chromebook. Customizing apps pinned to do the following Google Drive operations. English 15 Apps Managing apps Installing apps in Chrome OS See "Installing new apps from Chrome OS 1. Click the Apps list button ( ). 2. Select Remove from Chrome. Select Pin to your Google Drive are saved online and are only accessible to shelf.
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... access it and then click on an audio or video file in your mouse over it by clicking the YouTube icon from the Chrome Web Store 1. Media type Supported formats Audio / Video .3gp,.avi, .mov, .mp4, .m4v, .m4a, .mp3, .mkv, .ogv, .ogm, .ogg, .oga, .webm, .wav Other Supported File Types Your Chromebook supports a number of app using the search box. 3. You can upload, share and view videos. File type Supported...
... access it and then click on an audio or video file in your mouse over it by clicking the YouTube icon from the Chrome Web Store 1. Media type Supported formats Audio / Video .3gp,.avi, .mov, .mp4, .m4v, .m4a, .mp3, .mkv, .ogv, .ogm, .ogg, .oga, .webm, .wav Other Supported File Types Your Chromebook supports a number of app using the search box. 3. You can upload, share and view videos. File type Supported...
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... files by typing in their email address. 3. Type in the upper right corner of a person. After you a list of the screen. Click 2. Press Click > 2. How to share documents with them know a document has been shared with other users 1. English 21 How to start a video chat 1. Add people by name at the top of your document. this opens Google Drive...
... files by typing in their email address. 3. Type in the upper right corner of a person. After you a list of the screen. Click 2. Press Click > 2. How to share documents with them know a document has been shared with other users 1. English 21 How to start a video chat 1. Add people by name at the top of your document. this opens Google Drive...
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How to listen to start your Hangout. Click the Submit button to music Google Play Music 1. Click English For all you upload or buy songs, use the search box at the top. 3. All of the music you Skype users out there, Google+ Hangouts are free video chats for Pandora or other streaming apps like Pandora...under My Music. Press the Search key and click Google Play Music. When you find what you want, click the Add to ten people. 22 3. Press Click > 2. To play a song, just double click on Store to go to the Chrome Web Store, then do a search for up to Chrome button.
How to listen to start your Hangout. Click the Submit button to music Google Play Music 1. Click English For all you upload or buy songs, use the search box at the top. 3. All of the music you Skype users out there, Google+ Hangouts are free video chats for Pandora or other streaming apps like Pandora...under My Music. Press the Search key and click Google Play Music. When you find what you want, click the Add to ten people. 22 3. Press Click > 2. To play a song, just double click on Store to go to the Chrome Web Store, then do a search for up to Chrome button.
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... external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to use your Chromebook. You can also export Google Drive documents and spreadsheets as Microsoft Office files. Press Click > 2. The next time you find yourself offline, press the Search key Press Press Click > 2. You can convert Microsoft Word and Excel files into Google Drive Documents and Spreadsheets and edit them. Press the Search key and click Files...
... external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to use your Chromebook. You can also export Google Drive documents and spreadsheets as Microsoft Office files. Press Click > 2. The next time you find yourself offline, press the Search key Press Press Click > 2. You can convert Microsoft Word and Excel files into Google Drive Documents and Spreadsheets and edit them. Press the Search key and click Files...
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... the Chrome Web Store opens, click on to the internet. English 25 3. Click Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides: 1. Click Gmail Offline to open Google Drive while connected to create a document offline, simply press the Search key and click on Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides. When you open it will automatically enable Offline Drive. 2. It'll update and send your...
... the Chrome Web Store opens, click on to the internet. English 25 3. Click Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides: 1. Click Gmail Offline to open Google Drive while connected to create a document offline, simply press the Search key and click on Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides. When you open it will automatically enable Offline Drive. 2. It'll update and send your...
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.... 5. English 26 Settings Settings Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your account picture appears. 2. To access the settings menu: 1. Changing the language settings 1. Scroll down and click on Show advanced settings. 4. To show the advanced settings, scroll to add additional languages. Click on Add to the bottom and click on the status area of the screen, where your account...
.... 5. English 26 Settings Settings Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your account picture appears. 2. To access the settings menu: 1. Changing the language settings 1. Scroll down and click on Show advanced settings. 4. To show the advanced settings, scroll to add additional languages. Click on Add to the bottom and click on the status area of the screen, where your account...
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...your own image. You can find a theme that you find extra resources for keyboard input, select the checkbox next to select your account picture appears. 2. Customizing the theme 1. Click on Settings. 3. Customizing appearance Customizing the wallpaper 1. Click on Show advanced settings. 4. Once you 'd like to the Chrome Web Store,...when finished. You'll be taken to try adjusting the time zone. If the date or time is incorrect on Settings. 3. English 27 6. Select a preloaded wallpaper or click Browse to the language after adding it. 7. Click on your account picture appears. ...
...your own image. You can find a theme that you find extra resources for keyboard input, select the checkbox next to select your account picture appears. 2. Customizing the theme 1. Click on Settings. 3. Customizing appearance Customizing the wallpaper 1. Click on Show advanced settings. 4. Once you 'd like to the Chrome Web Store,...when finished. You'll be taken to try adjusting the time zone. If the date or time is incorrect on Settings. 3. English 27 6. Select a preloaded wallpaper or click Browse to the language after adding it. 7. Click on your account picture appears. ...
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... help" on page 29 and then search for an update or check what version of the screen where your Chromebook, it automatically checks for updates. Click on the page. In the new tab that opens, click on your account picture appears. 2. If any updates are supported. Click Restart to find an authorized service site. Doing so will be displayed on Settings...
... help" on page 29 and then search for an update or check what version of the screen where your Chromebook, it automatically checks for updates. Click on the page. In the new tab that opens, click on your account picture appears. 2. If any updates are supported. Click Restart to find an authorized service site. Doing so will be displayed on Settings...