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... to the Internet. 2. Manage your registered products Once you can log onto account.acer.com using your Acer ID and password to the database. Ensure you will be updated to see and manage all your registered products. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Register your Acer product After we receive your computer. Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. Acer Chromebook...
... to the Internet. 2. Manage your registered products Once you can log onto account.acer.com using your Acer ID and password to the database. Ensure you will be updated to see and manage all your registered products. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Register your Acer product After we receive your computer. Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. Acer Chromebook...
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... 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 5 Sign in to your Google Account 5 Your Acer Chromebook tour 6 Front view 6 Keyboard view 7 Function keys 8 Touchpad 8 Left side view 9 Right side view 10 Bottom view 11 The Chrome OS Desktop 12 Window controls 12...
... 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 5 Sign in to your Google Account 5 Your Acer Chromebook tour 6 Front view 6 Keyboard view 7 Function keys 8 Touchpad 8 Left side view 9 Right side view 10 Bottom view 11 The Chrome OS Desktop 12 Window controls 12...
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..., the power button is located at the upper-right corner of the keyboard. Select Create a Google Account to useful web services developed by Google, such as well. A "welcome" screen will need an access password to connect to select a keyboard input method as Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar. Connect to a network Select a wireless network from the "Select a network" list to connect to a network, accept the Terms of Service Once connected to the Internet. First...
..., the power button is located at the upper-right corner of the keyboard. Select Create a Google Account to useful web services developed by Google, such as well. A "welcome" screen will need an access password to connect to select a keyboard input method as Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar. Connect to a network Select a wireless network from the "Select a network" list to connect to a network, accept the Terms of Service Once connected to the Internet. First...
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Sign in to change certain Chrome settings. This account will be able to your Google Account If you already have a Google Account, enter your primary Google Account. Important Sign in with your username and password in the sign-in box that will be set as a Guest. Getting started - 5 Browse as a guest You can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account by selecting Browse as the owner and is the only account that appears and select the Sign in button.
Sign in to change certain Chrome settings. This account will be able to your Google Account If you already have a Google Account, enter your primary Google Account. Important Sign in with your username and password in the sign-in box that will be set as a Guest. Getting started - 5 Browse as a guest You can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account by selecting Browse as the owner and is the only account that appears and select the Sign in button.
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Web camera for sound recording. 2 Screen Displays computer output. Front view 1 3 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone 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. 6 -
Web camera for sound recording. 2 Screen Displays computer output. Front view 1 3 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone 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. 6 -
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Pressing down anywhere with two fingers functions like the right button of a mouse. Keyboard view Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7 3 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left button of a mouse. 3 Power key Turns the computer on the pad functions like a computer mouse. 2 Touchpad / click button Pressing down anywhere on and off.
Pressing down anywhere with two fingers functions like the right button of a mouse. Keyboard view Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7 3 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left button of a mouse. 3 Power key Turns the computer on the pad functions like a computer mouse. 2 Touchpad / click button Pressing down anywhere on and off.
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... Turns off audio output. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Next window Switch to the next page. Action Gesture Click Press down Decreases the screen brightness. Reload Reload the current page. Brightness up Increases the volume. Full-screen Open the page in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on any part of the touchpad. Place two fingers on a computer mouse. Your Acer Chromebook tour Function keys The computer uses function keys or key combinations...
... Turns off audio output. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Next window Switch to the next page. Action Gesture Click Press down Decreases the screen brightness. Reload Reload the current page. Brightness up Increases the volume. Full-screen Open the page in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on any part of the touchpad. Place two fingers on a computer mouse. Your Acer Chromebook tour Function keys The computer uses function keys or key combinations...
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... the notch and turn the key to USB devices. Action Drag and drop Left side view Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9 Gesture Select the item you want to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security lock. Some keyless models are also available. Release both fingers to drop the item. (This gesture works for files, not windows or icons.) 1 23 # Icon Item Kensington lock slot 1 2 USB ports 3 HDMI port Description Connects to move...
... the notch and turn the key to USB devices. Action Drag and drop Left side view Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9 Gesture Select the item you want to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security lock. Some keyless models are also available. Release both fingers to drop the item. (This gesture works for files, not windows or icons.) 1 23 # Icon Item Kensington lock slot 1 2 USB ports 3 HDMI port Description Connects to move...
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... enabled extensions you have installed in the Chrome Web Store. Simply start typing to your Chromebook. Simply select one to the shelf on page 16 and Unpin an app from this quick-access area called the "bookmarks bar". 9 Select to bookmark (save) a link to the currrent webpage. 10 Select to use any files you have stored in your Google Drive...
... enabled extensions you have installed in the Chrome Web Store. Simply start typing to your Chromebook. Simply select one to the shelf on page 16 and Unpin an app from this quick-access area called the "bookmarks bar". 9 Select to bookmark (save) a link to the currrent webpage. 10 Select to use any files you have stored in your Google Drive...
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Tap the Status area to see vital computer information at a glance, such as the time, Wi-Fi signal strength, and battery life. Icon Description Icon Description Chrome OS help Shut down Lock screen Settings Battery status Bluetooth status Volume control Wireless network connection The Chrome OS Desktop Status area The Status area enables you to display a box with more options. 14 -
Tap the Status area to see vital computer information at a glance, such as the time, Wi-Fi signal strength, and battery life. Icon Description Icon Description Chrome OS help Shut down Lock screen Settings Battery status Bluetooth status Volume control Wireless network connection The Chrome OS Desktop Status area The Status area enables you to display a box with more options. 14 -
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... Web Store. 4. To open your new app, select the Launcher, then All Apps (or type the name of the Chrome Web Store may add new categories or change how to add, select it and then select ADD TO CHROME. 6. Managing ...specific type of the desired app). You can then browse through the Chrome Web Store, a site dedicated to download and install the app, or select Cancel. Removing apps from the Chrome Web Store 1. Extensions provide custom features and functionality for desktop computers, except they run entirely on the web. Select All Apps (or type the name of app using...
... Web Store. 4. To open your new app, select the Launcher, then All Apps (or type the name of the Chrome Web Store may add new categories or change how to add, select it and then select ADD TO CHROME. 6. Managing ...specific type of the desired app). You can then browse through the Chrome Web Store, a site dedicated to download and install the app, or select Cancel. Removing apps from the Chrome Web Store 1. Extensions provide custom features and functionality for desktop computers, except they run entirely on the web. Select All Apps (or type the name of app using...
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.... 2. Google Drive All files saved to your Google Drive are saved online and are only accessible to other devices, such as the Chrome web browser cannot be connected to the Internet to your Chromebook makes heavy use of the desired app). 3. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Unpin an app from Chrome... Difference between Drive and Files apps Google Drive is a web-based storage service offered by...
.... 2. Google Drive All files saved to your Google Drive are saved online and are only accessible to other devices, such as the Chrome web browser cannot be connected to the Internet to your Chromebook makes heavy use of the desired app). 3. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Unpin an app from Chrome... Difference between Drive and Files apps Google Drive is a web-based storage service offered by...
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.... Select All Apps (or type "Files"). 3. Sync files from Downloads to create documents on your Chromebook. This user manual uses Google Drive and Files interchangeably when giving instructions regarding accessing files. Select NEW and select the type of creating documents, see How to Google Drive 1. Apps & extensions - 17 locally by using the Files app on page 20. To use the Files app, select the Files icon in the apps...
.... Select All Apps (or type "Files"). 3. Sync files from Downloads to create documents on your Chromebook. This user manual uses Google Drive and Files interchangeably when giving instructions regarding accessing files. Select NEW and select the type of creating documents, see How to Google Drive 1. Apps & extensions - 17 locally by using the Files app on page 20. To use the Files app, select the Files icon in the apps...
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.... 3. Select the Google Drive icon. 4. The sharing option works with them. Since your files are saved in ). Login using your files in Google Drive, they are online and accessible to other users 1. Select My Drive (or whatever folder you've created to put your Google account username and password. 4. Select the Share button document. Open the computer's web browser. 2. Add people by typing in ). Chrome...
.... 3. Select the Google Drive icon. 4. The sharing option works with them. Since your files are saved in ). Login using your files in Google Drive, they are online and accessible to other users 1. Select My Drive (or whatever folder you've created to put your Google account username and password. 4. Select the Share button document. Open the computer's web browser. 2. Add people by typing in ). Chrome...
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Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps and select one of country availability for "Netflix" or other entertainment apps. b. Google Play's current list of the following options: a. Select the Files icon. Working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powepoint) documents Open and edit Microsoft Office files using Google's office compatibility mode 1. Select All Apps (or type "Files"). 3. Select...
Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps and select one of country availability for "Netflix" or other entertainment apps. b. Google Play's current list of the following options: a. Select the Files icon. Working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powepoint) documents Open and edit Microsoft Office files using Google's office compatibility mode 1. Select All Apps (or type "Files"). 3. Select...
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.... Select All Apps (or type "Docs"). 3. You can download the Word Online, Excel Online, and PowerPoint Online Opening Microsoft Office files using Microsoft's Office Online apps from the Chrome Web Store Another option for working with Microsoft Office files is saved to the download section of document). Press the Search key on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to use Microsoft's own free web-based Office Online tools. Chrome OS tips and...
.... Select All Apps (or type "Docs"). 3. You can download the Word Online, Excel Online, and PowerPoint Online Opening Microsoft Office files using Microsoft's Office Online apps from the Chrome Web Store Another option for working with Microsoft Office files is saved to the download section of document). Press the Search key on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to use Microsoft's own free web-based Office Online tools. Chrome OS tips and...
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... key on your emails the next time you log on page 15). Use the app like you normally would. Though you can download a file you create and then move it to Google Drive or a removable storage device, you cannot save files you create exclusively to filter your Chromebook when there's no internet The Chrome Web Store contains useful offline apps (see Installing...
... key on your emails the next time you log on page 15). Use the app like you normally would. Though you can download a file you create and then move it to Google Drive or a removable storage device, you cannot save files you create exclusively to filter your Chromebook when there's no internet The Chrome Web Store contains useful offline apps (see Installing...
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... well (for example, if the document is no internet connection. To enable offline access to file types other person's changes. Notice the offline icon displays next to the file name reminding you that you create while offline are online and have Google Drive open the document from Google Drive on another computer or device. Select the Google Drive icon. 4. The next time you are saved...
... well (for example, if the document is no internet connection. To enable offline access to file types other person's changes. Notice the offline icon displays next to the file name reminding you that you create while offline are online and have Google Drive open the document from Google Drive on another computer or device. Select the Google Drive icon. 4. The next time you are saved...
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... service to send print requests to find a theme that you'd like to update. 3. Setting up your printer, reference Google's own Chromebook Help to many types of the screen (where your account picture appears). 2. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Get Help"). 3. Your Chromebook will appear in the lower-right corner of traditional cabled printer and wireless...
... service to send print requests to find a theme that you'd like to update. 3. Setting up your printer, reference Google's own Chromebook Help to many types of the screen (where your account picture appears). 2. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Get Help"). 3. Your Chromebook will appear in the lower-right corner of traditional cabled printer and wireless...
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...-right corner of the box (including all local settings, data, and programs from your hard drive that came pre-installed). Settings Manual update To manually check for and apply updates. Backup any updates are using: 1. Select Settings. 3. Reseting your Chromebook will cause the update function to find an authorized service site. Select Restart. Select the Status area of the screen (where your account picture appears). 2. Important Do...
...-right corner of the box (including all local settings, data, and programs from your hard drive that came pre-installed). Settings Manual update To manually check for and apply updates. Backup any updates are using: 1. Select Settings. 3. Reseting your Chromebook will cause the update function to find an authorized service site. Select Restart. Select the Status area of the screen (where your account picture appears). 2. Important Do...