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... to register your computer. Acer Chromebook 712 Covers: C871 This revision: December 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to change without notice. Images provided herein are trademarks of purchase Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube and other marks are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Acer Group shall not be liable for...
... to register your computer. Acer Chromebook 712 Covers: C871 This revision: December 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to change without notice. Images provided herein are trademarks of purchase Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube and other marks are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Acer Group shall not be liable for...
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... Managing apps 15 Installing apps from Chrome Web Store .. 15 Installing apps from Google Play Store .... 16 Removing apps from Chrome OS 16 Google Drive 16 Difference between Drive and Files apps . 17 Creating a new document 17 Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive 17 Enable offline access to Google Drive files 18 Gmail 18 Composing an email 18 YouTube 19 Playing video or audio files 19 Other Supported File Types...
... Managing apps 15 Installing apps from Chrome Web Store .. 15 Installing apps from Google Play Store .... 16 Removing apps from Chrome OS 16 Google Drive 16 Difference between Drive and Files apps . 17 Creating a new document 17 Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive 17 Enable offline access to Google Drive files 18 Gmail 18 Composing an email 18 YouTube 19 Playing video or audio files 19 Other Supported File Types...
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... protected, you will then download any available system updates, so you access to the Internet. First-time sign-in your Chromebook On the Chromebook keyboard, press the power button located at the top-right corner of Service. If network access is more than one . Your Chromebook will need an access password to connect to type in Create a new Google™ Account You can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account by...
... protected, you will then download any available system updates, so you access to the Internet. First-time sign-in your Chromebook On the Chromebook keyboard, press the power button located at the top-right corner of Service. If network access is more than one . Your Chromebook will need an access password to connect to type in Create a new Google™ Account You can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account by...
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Front view 1 3 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for video 3 Webcam communication. 6 - A light next to the webcam indicates that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook. Your Acer Chromebook tour YOUR ACER CHROMEBOOK TOUR Now that the webcam is active. 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. 6 - A light next to the webcam indicates that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook. Your Acer Chromebook tour YOUR ACER CHROMEBOOK TOUR Now that the webcam is active. Web camera for sound recording. 2 Screen Displays computer output.
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Function keys The computer uses function keys or key combinations to the next page. The dedicated function keys each have a specific function. Pressing down anywhere on the pad functions like the right button of a mouse. Next Go to access some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and volume. Keyboard view Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Icon Function Description Previous Go to the previous page. Touch-sensitive pointing device which...
Function keys The computer uses function keys or key combinations to the next page. The dedicated function keys each have a specific function. Pressing down anywhere on the pad functions like the right button of a mouse. Next Go to access some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and volume. Keyboard view Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Icon Function Description Previous Go to the previous page. Touch-sensitive pointing device which...
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... drop Place two fingers on a computer mouse. This means the cursor responds as you want to drop the item. (This gesture works for files, not windows or icons.) Search from the Apps panel. 8 - Your Acer Chromebook tour Icon Function Reload Full-screen Next window Brightness down Brightness up Mute Volume down Volume up and down on its surface. Switch to scroll horizontally. Increases the...
... drop Place two fingers on a computer mouse. This means the cursor responds as you want to drop the item. (This gesture works for files, not windows or icons.) Search from the Apps panel. 8 - Your Acer Chromebook tour Icon Function Reload Full-screen Next window Brightness down Brightness up Mute Volume down Volume up and down on its surface. Switch to scroll horizontally. Increases the...
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USB port Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset with a USB Type-C connector. Headset / speaker jack Connects to USB devices. Left view Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9 1 234 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Description Connects to the provided USB Type-C USB Type-C port with power adapter and to USB devices DC-in with microphone. 4 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot. Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™.
USB port Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset with a USB Type-C connector. Headset / speaker jack Connects to USB devices. Left view Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9 1 234 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Description Connects to the provided USB Type-C USB Type-C port with power adapter and to USB devices DC-in with microphone. 4 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot. Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™.
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...; Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Delivers up to a Kensington-compatible security lock. USB 3.2 Gen 1 information • USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in : requires power adapter or power source providing 45 W at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in AC mode. Your Acer Chromebook...
...; Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Delivers up to a Kensington-compatible security lock. USB 3.2 Gen 1 information • USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in : requires power adapter or power source providing 45 W at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in AC mode. Your Acer Chromebook...
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Simply start typing to open it. Below the search box are your frequently-used apps. Simply select one to search the internet, your bookmarks, any enabled extensions you have installed in Chrome from this quick-access area called the "bookmarks bar". 9 Select to ...Specifications vary. To see all ). 8 Bookmark (save ) a link to the currrent webpage. 10 Select to use any files you have stored in your Google Drive, and items in the Web Store. Launcher Select the Launcher icon to access all your apps. Also, select 6 and hold to display a left side of the screen...
Simply start typing to open it. Below the search box are your frequently-used apps. Simply select one to search the internet, your bookmarks, any enabled extensions you have installed in Chrome from this quick-access area called the "bookmarks bar". 9 Select to ...Specifications vary. To see all ). 8 Bookmark (save ) a link to the currrent webpage. 10 Select to use any files you have stored in your Google Drive, and items in the Web Store. Launcher Select the Launcher icon to access all your apps. Also, select 6 and hold to display a left side of the screen...
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... app icon from the shelf 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Tap the Status area to shelf. Icon Description Icon Description Notifications Shut down Lock screen Volume control Bluetooth status Settings Wireless network connection Battery status Night light Keyboard Brightness control 14 - Select Unpin. Select Pin to display a box with more options. To pin an app to the shelf 1. Locate and two-finger tap the desired app icon. 4.
... app icon from the shelf 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Tap the Status area to shelf. Icon Description Icon Description Notifications Shut down Lock screen Volume control Bluetooth status Settings Wireless network connection Battery status Night light Keyboard Brightness control 14 - Select Unpin. Select Pin to display a box with more options. To pin an app to the shelf 1. Locate and two-finger tap the desired app icon. 4.
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... Chrome Web Store, and Android apps using the search box. 5. Extensions provide custom features and functionality for desktop computers, except they run entirely on Chromebooks. Chrome apps work like to add, select it and then select Add to download and install the app, or select Cancel. You can find an app that you would like regular software programs...
... Chrome Web Store, and Android apps using the search box. 5. Extensions provide custom features and functionality for desktop computers, except they run entirely on Chromebooks. Chrome apps work like to add, select it and then select Add to download and install the app, or select Cancel. You can find an app that you would like regular software programs...
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Downloaded apps will be connected to the Internet to remove. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Files saved to the Downloads folder are saved to your Chromebook. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select Play Store. 4. Click to your local drive and are accessible to view more information see Touchpad on the app you cannot find the apps, select All Apps from the Launcher. Two...
Downloaded apps will be connected to the Internet to remove. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Files saved to the Downloads folder are saved to your Chromebook. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select Play Store. 4. Click to your local drive and are accessible to view more information see Touchpad on the app you cannot find the apps, select All Apps from the Launcher. Two...
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... easily access files both from Downloads to select All Apps (or type "Files"). 3. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select the Files icon. This user manual uses Google Drive and Files interchangeably when giving instructions regarding accessing files. Note For an alternative method of the web, you want to create documents on your Chromebook. Apps & extensions - 17 Difference between Drive and Files apps Google Drive is a web-based storage service offered by using the Files...
... easily access files both from Downloads to select All Apps (or type "Files"). 3. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select the Files icon. This user manual uses Google Drive and Files interchangeably when giving instructions regarding accessing files. Note For an alternative method of the web, you want to create documents on your Chromebook. Apps & extensions - 17 Difference between Drive and Files apps Google Drive is a web-based storage service offered by using the Files...
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... to ten people. Select the Google Drive icon. 4. To access your files from any internet-connected computer do the following : 1. The sharing option works with other devices, such as you type your email contacts appear for you select Done , they are free video chats for up to quickly select. 3. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Open the computer's web browser. 2. Chrome OS tips and tricks...
... to ten people. Select the Google Drive icon. 4. To access your files from any internet-connected computer do the following : 1. The sharing option works with other devices, such as you type your email contacts appear for you select Done , they are free video chats for up to quickly select. 3. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Open the computer's web browser. 2. Chrome OS tips and tricks...
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... (or type "Docs"). 3. Select File > Save as Microsoft Office files 1. Click to your keyboard or select the Launcher icon. 2. Chrome OS tips and tricks - 23 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 your Chromebook. 5. Press the Search key on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to Google Drive formats...
... (or type "Docs"). 3. Select File > Save as Microsoft Office files 1. Click to your keyboard or select the Launcher icon. 2. Chrome OS tips and tricks - 23 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 your Chromebook. 5. Press the Search key on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to Google Drive formats...
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... creating the content of your Chromebook when there's no internet The Chrome Web Store contains useful offline apps. The file is to use your document, select File > Download as and select the type of format you can login and create files or upload files you create exclusively to the download section of the pre-installed options are using Microsoft's Office Online apps from the Chrome...
... creating the content of your Chromebook when there's no internet The Chrome Web Store contains useful offline apps. The file is to use your document, select File > Download as and select the type of format you can login and create files or upload files you create exclusively to the download section of the pre-installed options are using Microsoft's Office Online apps from the Chrome...
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... (or type "Google Drive"). 3. Open a Google document you have already created or create one as how many days of the document the next time you normally would . Use the app like you connect to enable offline viewing. 1. Click to Gmail and select Settings > Settings. 2. The changes will not be connected to the internet to the internet and access Google Drive. 1. Press the Search key on...
... (or type "Google Drive"). 3. Open a Google document you have already created or create one as how many days of the document the next time you normally would . Use the app like you connect to enable offline viewing. 1. Click to Gmail and select Settings > Settings. 2. The changes will not be connected to the internet to the internet and access Google Drive. 1. Press the Search key on...
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... the advanced settings, scroll to your Chromebook. Note Using default settings, the Chromebook will enter hibernate mode after one hour. Select Settings icon. 3. To enable a language for your desired input method. 7. Select Advanced. 4. Select Add when finished. SETTINGS Settings - 27 Use the settings menu to add ...screen. 2. Changing the language settings 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen. 2. To access the settings menu do the following: 1. Select Settings icon. 3. Select Add languages to adjust the various options for keyboard...
... the advanced settings, scroll to your Chromebook. Note Using default settings, the Chromebook will enter hibernate mode after one hour. Select Settings icon. 3. To enable a language for your desired input method. 7. Select Advanced. 4. Select Add when finished. SETTINGS Settings - 27 Use the settings menu to add ...screen. 2. Changing the language settings 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen. 2. To access the settings menu do the following: 1. Select Settings icon. 3. Select Add languages to adjust the various options for keyboard...
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... select All Apps (or type "Get Help"). 3. Click to Update. 3. To apply the update: 1. Select the Get Help icon. 4. Your Chromebook will appear as a notification in the lower-right corner of traditional cabled printer and wireless "cloud ready" printers; however, not all printers are supported. When an update is available, this topic. Settings - 29 5. Once you turn on your Chromebook, it and then...
... select All Apps (or type "Get Help"). 3. Click to Update. 3. To apply the update: 1. Select the Get Help icon. 4. Your Chromebook will appear as a notification in the lower-right corner of traditional cabled printer and wireless "cloud ready" printers; however, not all printers are supported. When an update is available, this topic. Settings - 29 5. Once you turn on your Chromebook, it and then...
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... the screen. 2. Completely resetting your Chromebook's hardware yourself. Settings Manual update To manually check for updates. Visit www.acer.com to sync. 1. Resetting your Chromebook There may be displayed on your hard drive that is basically factory resetting your computer. Backup any updates are available, they will be times when you are using: 1. Select About Chrome OS from your Chromebook will cause the update function to Google Drive and waiting for example, removing your...
... the screen. 2. Completely resetting your Chromebook's hardware yourself. Settings Manual update To manually check for updates. Visit www.acer.com to sync. 1. Resetting your Chromebook There may be displayed on your hard drive that is basically factory resetting your computer. Backup any updates are available, they will be times when you are using: 1. Select About Chrome OS from your Chromebook will cause the update function to Google Drive and waiting for example, removing your...