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... will be available in a safe place. Acer Chromebook 15 User's Manual Covers: Chromebook CB5-571 / C910 This revision: January, 2015 Product Registration When using your product for the first time, it is being progressively rolled out, and, unfortunately may not be sent a confirmation email with important data that Acer's warranty extension program and notebook accessories are happy to register To register...
... will be available in a safe place. Acer Chromebook 15 User's Manual Covers: Chromebook CB5-571 / C910 This revision: January, 2015 Product Registration When using your product for the first time, it is being progressively rolled out, and, unfortunately may not be sent a confirmation email with important data that Acer's warranty extension program and notebook accessories are happy to register To register...
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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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... and password in the sign-in box that will appear when the Chromebook first boots up. Important: Sign in button. English 5 Getting started Turn on the Sign in with your Chromebook On the Chromebook, the power button is located at the upper-right corner of Service Once connected to the Internet. Select your language settings Use the "Select your language" drop-down list to change certain Chrome settings. A "connect" screen...
... and password in the sign-in box that will appear when the Chromebook first boots up. Important: Sign in button. English 5 Getting started Turn on the Sign in with your Chromebook On the Chromebook, the power button is located at the upper-right corner of Service Once connected to the Internet. Select your language settings Use the "Select your language" drop-down list to change certain Chrome settings. A "connect" screen...
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...in with your Google account profile. If you like, you can use the Chromebook without a Google Account by Google, such as a Guest. After signing in webcam to take a photo. Set your account picture This picture will represent your account on the main ...update your picture after you have one. A Google Account gives you access to set up a new account. 6 Getting started English Create a new Google Account You can create a new Google Account if you don't already have the option of choosing your Google account profile picture. Click Create a Google Account to useful web services...
...in with your Google account profile. If you like, you can use the Chromebook without a Google Account by Google, such as a Guest. After signing in webcam to take a photo. Set your account picture This picture will represent your account on the main ...update your picture after you have one. A Google Account gives you access to set up a new account. 6 Getting started English Create a new Google Account You can create a new Google Account if you don't already have the option of choosing your Google account profile picture. Click Create a Google Account to useful web services...
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Displays computer output. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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... 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. Pressing down anywhere on the pad functions like the right button of a mouse. 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. Battery indicator 1. Charging: The light shows amber...
... 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. Pressing down anywhere on the pad functions like the right button of a mouse. 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. Battery indicator 1. Charging: The light shows amber...
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... the next window. Next window Switch to the next page. Mute Turns off . The dedicated function keys each have a specific function.. Full-screen Open the page in full-screen mode. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness up Increases the volume. Icon Function Previous Description Go to access some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and volume. Brightness down Decreases the volume. Reload Reload the current page. Function keys The computer uses function keys or key combinations to...
... the next window. Next window Switch to the next page. Mute Turns off . The dedicated function keys each have a specific function.. Full-screen Open the page in full-screen mode. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness up Increases the volume. Icon Function Previous Description Go to access some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and volume. Brightness down Decreases the volume. Reload Reload the current page. Function keys The computer uses function keys or key combinations to...
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... 1 DC-in touchpad is also USB 3.0 compatible. 4 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset with two fingertips. With a second finger, move them up and down to scroll vertically, left and right to USB devices. 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 scroll horizontally...
... 1 DC-in touchpad is also USB 3.0 compatible. 4 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset with two fingertips. With a second finger, move them up and down to scroll vertically, left and right to USB devices. 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 scroll horizontally...
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The card reader uses one card at a time. Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to USB devices. 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. Connects to remove/install the card. 11 Right side view English # Icon 1 2 3 1 23 Item SD™ card reader USB port Kensington lock slot Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD...
The card reader uses one card at a time. Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to USB devices. 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. Connects to remove/install the card. 11 Right side view English # Icon 1 2 3 1 23 Item SD™ card reader USB port Kensington lock slot Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD...
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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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... or tablet. Files saved to the Downloads folder are only accessible to remove. 3. Right-click (click with two fingers) on the app you want to your local drive and are saved to your Chromebook. Click the Apps list button ( ). 2. Removing apps from Chrome. Select Remove from Chrome OS 1. Select Pin to the launcher. 3. English 15 Apps Managing apps Installing apps in Chrome...
... or tablet. Files saved to the Downloads folder are only accessible to remove. 3. Right-click (click with two fingers) on the app you want to your local drive and are saved to your Chromebook. Click the Apps list button ( ). 2. Removing apps from Chrome. Select Remove from Chrome OS 1. Select Pin to the launcher. 3. English 15 Apps Managing apps Installing apps in Chrome...
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... read-only) Images .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp Compressed .zip, .rar, .tar, .tar.gz (.tgz), .tar.bz2 (.tbz2) Other .txt, .pdf Chrome Web Store Installing new apps from the launcher. 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...
... read-only) Images .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp Compressed .zip, .rar, .tar, .tar.gz (.tgz), .tar.bz2 (.tbz2) Other .txt, .pdf Chrome Web Store Installing new apps from the launcher. 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...
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... update function to no longer work. Click Restart to find an authorized service site. Visit www.acer.com to update. 3. Do not modify your printer, connect to the Internet to set up a printer You can use the Google Cloud Print service to send print requests to your account picture appears. 2. Manual update To manually check for an update or check what version of the screen where your Chromebook...
... update function to no longer work. Click Restart to find an authorized service site. Visit www.acer.com to update. 3. Do not modify your printer, connect to the Internet to set up a printer You can use the Google Cloud Print service to send print requests to your account picture appears. 2. Manual update To manually check for an update or check what version of the screen where your Chromebook...
Safety Guide
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... off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. 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 Before putting...
... off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. 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 Before putting...
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or where blasting operations are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include below deck on when wireless phone use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offering products and services worldwide that are...
or where blasting operations are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include below deck on when wireless phone use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offering products and services worldwide that are...
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... regulatory information Note Information in Power Management). • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode. Remember to the settings in this device requires a good quality connection to the ear with hearing aids should not hold the device to the network. Use the device only in any special...
... regulatory information Note Information in Power Management). • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode. Remember to the settings in this device requires a good quality connection to the ear with hearing aids should not hold the device to the network. Use the device only in any special...
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... the instructions found in this manual will result in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). • The use of wireless adapters on airplanes is very close or touching any change in the frequency of operations outside the FCC grant of authorization for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power...
... the instructions found in this manual will result in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). • The use of wireless adapters on airplanes is very close or touching any change in the frequency of operations outside the FCC grant of authorization for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power...
ErP Energy-related Product directive technical document
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... at 10 %, 20 %, 50 % and 100 % of rated Not applicable output power External power supply's (EPS) average active efficiency Noise levels (the declared A-weighted sound power level, LWAd) of (EU) No 617/2013 Product type Notebook computer Product category Manufacturer name, address A Acer Italy s.r.l, Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy C910; Technical Documentation of idle mode 87.80% 2.1 B Product model number CB5-511;
... at 10 %, 20 %, 50 % and 100 % of rated Not applicable output power External power supply's (EPS) average active efficiency Noise levels (the declared A-weighted sound power level, LWAd) of (EU) No 617/2013 Product type Notebook computer Product category Manufacturer name, address A Acer Italy s.r.l, Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy C910; Technical Documentation of idle mode 87.80% 2.1 B Product model number CB5-511;
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...® Program Requirements Sequence of events required to sleep mode 2013: 1.D.4 Sleep Mode. Oct- changes to reach the Product Specification for Computers, mode where the equipment automatically Eligibility Criteria Version 6.0, Rev. Test setup; 5.3.2. Sequence of events required to reach the mode where the equipment automatically Not applicable changes to enable the power management functionality http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=p ower_mgt.pr_power_mgt_users Test...
...® Program Requirements Sequence of events required to sleep mode 2013: 1.D.4 Sleep Mode. Oct- changes to reach the Product Specification for Computers, mode where the equipment automatically Eligibility Criteria Version 6.0, Rev. Test setup; 5.3.2. Sequence of events required to reach the mode where the equipment automatically Not applicable changes to enable the power management functionality http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=p ower_mgt.pr_power_mgt_users Test...