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... purchase Hurry and register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in your country. Obtaining Acer accessories We are available online. Acer Chromebook 15 User's Manual Covers: Chromebook CB5-571 / C910 This revision: January, 2015 Product Registration When using your country, click Register a product and follow...
... purchase Hurry and register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in your country. Obtaining Acer accessories We are available online. Acer Chromebook 15 User's Manual Covers: Chromebook CB5-571 / C910 This revision: January, 2015 Product Registration When using your country, click Register a product and follow...
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... to a network 5 Accept the Terms of Service 5 Sign in to your Google Account 5 Create a new Google Account 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...
... to a network 5 Accept the Terms of Service 5 Sign in to your Google Account 5 Create a new Google Account 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...
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... listen to music 22 How to watch videos, TV, or movies 23 How to open Microsoft Word and Excel documents .........24 How to use your Chromebook when there's no internet ...24 Settings 26 Changing the language settings 26 Changing the clock settings 27 Customizing appearance 27 Customizing the wallpaper 27 Customizing...
... listen to music 22 How to watch videos, TV, or movies 23 How to open Microsoft Word and Excel documents .........24 How to use your Chromebook when there's no internet ...24 Settings 26 Changing the language settings 26 Changing the clock settings 27 Customizing appearance 27 Customizing the wallpaper 27 Customizing...
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... network Select a wireless network from the "Select a network" list to connect to a network, accept the Terms of Service. Your Chromebook will appear when the Chromebook first boots up. This account will be set as the owner and is the only account that appears and click on your username..." drop-down list to choose your primary Google Account. If network access is protected, you already have a Google Account, enter your Chromebook On the Chromebook, the power button is more than one way to type in button. English 5 Getting started Turn on the Sign in your language,...
... network Select a wireless network from the "Select a network" list to connect to a network, accept the Terms of Service. Your Chromebook will appear when the Chromebook first boots up. This account will be set as the owner and is the only account that appears and click on your username..." drop-down list to choose your primary Google Account. If network access is protected, you already have a Google Account, enter your Chromebook On the Chromebook, the power button is more than one way to type in button. English 5 Getting started Turn on the Sign in your language,...
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6 Getting started English Create a new Google Account You can use the Chromebook without a Google Account by Google, such as Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar. Set your account picture This picture will represent your account on the ... can create a new Google Account if you access to set up a new account. You can also use the Chromebook's built-in . After signing in screen and status area. Browse as a Guest. Also, your Chromebook is integrated with your Google account profile picture. If you can choose an icon instead. Click Create a Google...
6 Getting started English Create a new Google Account You can use the Chromebook without a Google Account by Google, such as Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar. Set your account picture This picture will represent your account on the ... can create a new Google Account if you access to set up a new account. You can also use the Chromebook's built-in . After signing in screen and status area. Browse as a Guest. Also, your Chromebook is integrated with your Google account profile picture. If you can choose an icon instead. Click Create a Google...
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Front view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Webcam 2 Microphone 3 Screen Description Web camera for sound recording. Internal microphone for video communication. Displays computer output. A light next to the webcam indicates that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook. 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. Internal microphone for video communication. Displays computer output. A light next to the webcam indicates that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook. English 7 Your Acer Chromebook tour Now that the webcam is active.
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... 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. English 8 Your Acer Chromebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 4 Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is...
... 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. English 8 Your Acer Chromebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 4 Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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Do not cover or obstruct the openings. English 12 Bottom view 1 Your Acer Chromebook tour # Icon 1 Item Ventilation and cooling fan Description Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings. English 12 Bottom view 1 Your Acer Chromebook tour # Icon 1 Item Ventilation and cooling fan Description Allows the computer to stay cool.
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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. 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.
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... "Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store" on the shelf, just drag them around. Files saved to the Downloads folder are saved to your Chromebook. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to the launcher. 3. Click the Apps list button ( ). 2.
... "Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store" on the shelf, just drag them around. Files saved to the Downloads folder are saved to your Chromebook. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to the launcher. 3. Click the Apps list button ( ). 2.
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...,.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. Playing video or audio files Your Chromebook has a built-in media player to add, hover your Files app. You can upload, share and view videos...
...,.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. Playing video or audio files Your Chromebook has a built-in media player to add, hover your Files app. You can upload, share and view videos...
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... documents 1. You can add text, insert images, change the font, make it bold, underline it, italicize it . English 20 Chrome OS tips and tricks Your Chromebook is a new type of computer that works somewhat differently than one second. Click That's it -
... documents 1. You can add text, insert images, change the font, make it bold, underline it, italicize it . English 20 Chrome OS tips and tricks Your Chromebook is a new type of computer that works somewhat differently than one second. Click That's it -
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You can also export Google Drive documents and spreadsheets as Microsoft Office files. Press Click > 2. English 24 How to your Chromebook when there's no internet Gmail: 1. Press Click > 2. The next time you find yourself offline, press the Search key Press Press the Search key and click ... and Excel files into Google Drive Documents and Spreadsheets and edit them. Press the Search key and click on Store to go to use your Chromebook. Double click on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to open Microsoft Word and Excel documents 1.
You can also export Google Drive documents and spreadsheets as Microsoft Office files. Press Click > 2. English 24 How to your Chromebook when there's no internet Gmail: 1. Press Click > 2. The next time you find yourself offline, press the Search key Press Press the Search key and click ... and Excel files into Google Drive Documents and Spreadsheets and edit them. Press the Search key and click on Store to go to use your Chromebook. Double click on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to open Microsoft Word and Excel documents 1.
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... on Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides. When you log on to create a document offline, simply press the Search key and click on your Chromebook have a lot of additional very useful information.
... on Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides. When you log on to create a document offline, simply press the Search key and click on your Chromebook have a lot of additional very useful information.
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..., where your account picture appears. 2. Click on Show advanced settings. 4. English 26 Settings Settings Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your Chromebook. To access the settings menu: 1. Changing the language settings 1.
..., where your account picture appears. 2. Click on Show advanced settings. 4. English 26 Settings Settings Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your Chromebook. To access the settings menu: 1. Changing the language settings 1.
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Click on the drop down box next to Time zone. Click the status area in the lower-right corner, where your Chromebook, try out, click Choose theme. You'll be taken to the Chrome Web Store, where you 'd like to have the wallpaper change randomly. 5. To ... resources for keyboard input, select the checkbox next to select your account picture appears. 2. Click the status area in the lower-right corner, where your Chromebook. Scroll down and click on Settings. 3. Click on Settings. 3. Changing the clock settings You can also choose I'm feeling lucky to try adjusting the ...
Click on the drop down box next to Time zone. Click the status area in the lower-right corner, where your Chromebook, try out, click Choose theme. You'll be taken to the Chrome Web Store, where you 'd like to have the wallpaper change randomly. 5. To ... resources for keyboard input, select the checkbox next to select your account picture appears. 2. Click the status area in the lower-right corner, where your Chromebook. Scroll down and click on Settings. 3. Click on Settings. 3. Changing the clock settings You can also choose I'm feeling lucky to try adjusting the ...
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... cause the update function to no longer work. Click Restart to your printer. Click on Help in the left column. 4. Do not modify your Chromebook's hardware yourself. When an update is available, this update icon ( ) will shutdown and automatically restart, with your dealer or an authorized service center... 28 Settings Setting up your printer, connect to the Internet to find an authorized service site. If any updates are supported. Visit www.acer.com to access the more about Google Cloud Print and how to set up a printer You can use the Google Cloud Print service to...
... cause the update function to no longer work. Click Restart to your printer. Click on Help in the left column. 4. Do not modify your Chromebook's hardware yourself. When an update is available, this update icon ( ) will shutdown and automatically restart, with your dealer or an authorized service center... 28 Settings Setting up your printer, connect to the Internet to find an authorized service site. If any updates are supported. Visit www.acer.com to access the more about Google Cloud Print and how to set up a printer You can use the Google Cloud Print service to...