USER’S MANUAL
- © 2016. All Rights Reserved. Acer Chromebook R 13 Covers: CB5-312T This revision: July 2016 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits 1. Ensure you are connected to the Internet. 2. Open www.acer.com and select your country. 3. Select Support > REGISTER A PRODUCT. 4. Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID. Register your Acer product After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with important data. Keep this email in a safe place.
Table of contents - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Register your Acer product ......................... 2 Manage your registered products ............... 2 Getting started Turn on your Chromebook....................... Select your language settings ................. Connect to a network............................... 4 4 4 4 Accept the Terms of Service....................... 4 First-time sign-in ...................................... 4 Create a new Google Account .................... 4 Browse as a guest .......
- Getting started GETTING STARTED Turn on your Chromebook On the Chromebook, the power button is located at the upper-right corner of the keyboard. A "welcome" screen will appear when the Chromebook first boots up. Select your language settings Use the "Select your language" drop-down list to choose your default language setting. If there is more than one way to type in your language, you may be prompted to select a keyboard input method as well.
Getting started - 5 Browse as a guest You can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account by selecting Browse as a Guest. Sign in to your Google Account If you already have a Google Account, enter your username and password in the sign-in box that appears and select the Sign in button. Important Sign in with your primary Google Account. This account will be set as the owner and is the only account that will be able to change certain Chrome settings.
- Your Acer Chromebook tour YOUR ACER CHROMEBOOK TOUR Now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook. Front view 1 3 2 # Icon Item 1 Microphone 2 Touchscreen 3 Webcam Description Internal microphone for sound recording. Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input. Web camera for video communication. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7 Keyboard view 1 2 # 1 Icon 2 Item Keyboard Description For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Pressing down anywhere on the pad Touchpad / click functions like the left button of a button mouse. Pressing down anywhere with two fingers functions like the right button of a mouse.
- Your Acer Chromebook tour Icon Function Description Reload Reload the current page. Full-screen Open the page in full-screen mode. Next window Switch to the next window. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Mute Turns off audio output. Volume down Decreases the volume. Volume up Increases the volume. Lock screen Locks the screen. Sign in again to continue. Search Search from the Apps panel.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9 Left side view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item 1 USB Type-C port 2 HDMI port 3 USB port 4 MicroSD™ card reader 5 Speaker 5 Description Connects to a USB Type-C AC adapter or a USB device with a USB Type-C connector. Supports USB 3.1 Type-C, Gen 1 with display and transfer speeds up to 5 Gb/s. Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to USB devices. If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible.
- Your Acer Chromebook tour # Icon Item Headset/speaker jack 3 Power indicator 4 Battery indicator Description Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset with microphone. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 5 Power key Turns the computer on and off.
The Chrome OS Desktop - 11 THE CHROME OS DESKTOP Window controls Shelf Window controls 1 2 3 8 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 Number Description 1 2 3 4 5 and Forward in the current web Goes Backward browsing sessions’s history (closing and reopening the Chrome browser begins a new session). Select to Reload the current webpage. Closes a tab. Opens a new tab. Type a web address or perform an internet search in this search box (also known as the "omnibox"). Minimizes the window into the desktop shelf.
- The Chrome OS Desktop Number Description Maximizes the window to take up the entire screen. Click again to return window to previous position. Also, select 6 and right arrow next to the and hold to display a left icon. These neatly align the window to take up half the left side of the screen or the right side, respectively. 7 Closes the entire window (tabs and all). Bookmark (save) webpage links to this quick-access area 8 called the "bookmarks bar".
The Chrome OS Desktop - 13 Status area The Status area enables you to see vital computer information at a glance, such as the time, Wi-Fi signal strength, and battery life. Tap the Status area to display a box with more options.
- Apps & extensions APPS & EXTENSIONS You can enhance your Chromebook with extra web applications (apps, for short) and features for the browser (also known as extensions). Apps work like regular software programs for desktop computers, except they run entirely on the web. Extensions provide custom features and functionality for the Chrome browser. You can find both apps and extensions through the Chrome Web Store, a site dedicated to resources developed specifically for Chromebooks.
Apps & extensions - 15 3. Two-finger tap (see Touchpad on page 8) on the app you want to remove. 4. Select Remove from Chrome... or Uninstall. Note Some apps such as the Chrome web browser cannot be uninstalled. Pin an app to the shelf 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select All Apps (or type the name of the desired app). 3. Locate and two-finger tap the desired app icon. 4. Select Pin to shelf. To reorder the apps on the shelf, just drag them around. Unpin an app from the shelf 1.
- Apps & extensions locally by using the Files app on your Chromebook. To use the Files app, select the Files icon in the apps list, or use the keyboard shortcut + + . This user manual uses Google Drive and Files interchangeably when giving instructions regarding accessing files. Creating a new document 1. From the Apps list, select the Google Drive icon ( ). 2. Select NEW and select the type of document you want to create.
Apps & extensions - 17 4. Select the files that you want to upload. 5. Drag-and-drop the files to My Drive. Enable offline access to Google Drive files You can access files stored on your Google Drive while offline, but first you must enable offline access: 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Files"). 3. Select the Files icon and then select My Drive. 4. Select the file(s) you want to access offline. 5.
- Apps & extensions Gmail Composing an email 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Gmail"). 3. Select the Gmail icon and then COMPOSE. 4. Enter the recipient’s email address, the subject, and the message. 5. When you are finished composing your message, select Send. YouTube YouTube is a video-sharing website on which users can upload, share and view videos. You can access it by doing the following: 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select All Apps (or type "YouTube"). 3.
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 19 CHROME OS T IP S A N D T R I C K S Your Chromebook is a new type of computer that works somewhat differently than what you may be used to, so you might like to know how easy and useful things are when using it. Here are some tips and tricks. Documents How to create documents 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2.
- Chrome OS tips and tricks Finding your documents All documents you create are saved to your Google Drive where they are online and accessible to other devices, such as your smartphone or tablet. To find your documents, do the following: 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Google Drive"). 3. Select the Google Drive icon. 4. Select My Drive (or whatever sub-folder you’ve created to put your files in).
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 21 How to start a video chat For all you Skype users out there, Google+ Hangouts are free video chats for up to ten people. To make a Hangouts video call, do the following: 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Hangouts"). 3. Select the Hangouts call icon . 4. Type in the name or email address of a person. 5. Select the Invite button to start your Hangout. How to listen to music 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2.
- Chrome OS tips and tricks How to watch videos, TV, or movies 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps and select one of the following options: a. Select YouTube to view a vast amount of user-uploaded videos covering nearly everything imaginable. b. Select Play Movies love. to watch the movies and TV shows you Note Play Movies may not be available in all countries and regions.
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 23 4. Double-click on any Microsoft Office file stored in Google Drive or on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your Chromebook. Google Chrome automatically opens and enables limited editing of the document. Convert Microsoft Office files to Google Drive formats 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Files"). 3. Select the Files icon. 4.
- Chrome OS tips and tricks apps from the Chrome Web Store (you’ll need to create a Microsoft account if you don’t already have one). Then, you can login and create files or upload files you have already created and edit them. Note Office Online programs save files you create exclusively to Micrsoft’s own OneDrive cloud storage. Though you can download a file you create and then move it to Google Drive or a removable storage device, you cannot save it directly to those locations.
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 25 Google Drive Important Any changes you make to a current document or any document you create while offline are saved locally on your computer and will not be seen if you open the document from Google Drive on another computer or device. The changes will only be reflected in the Google Drive online version of the document the next time you connect to the internet and access Google Drive. 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Google Drive").
- Settings SETTINGS Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your Chromebook. To access the settings menu do the following: 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears). 2. Select Settings. 3. To show the advanced settings, scroll to the bottom and select Show advanced settings... Changing the language settings 1.
Settings - 27 6. To enable a language for keyboard input, under Input Method select the checkbox next to your desired input method. 7. Select Done when finished. Changing the clock settings You can change the time format and time zone on your Chromebook. If the date or time is incorrect on your Chromebook, try adjusting the time zone. To change the time zone: 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears). 2. Select Settings. 3.
- Settings 4. You’ll be taken to the Chrome Web Store, where you can find extra resources for the Chrome browser. 5. Once you find a theme that you’d like to try out, select it and then select ADD TO CHROME. Setting up a printer You can use the Google Cloud Print service to send print requests to many types of traditional cabled printer and wireless "cloud ready" printers; however, not all printers are supported.
Settings - 29 Manual update To manually check for an update or check what version of Chrome OS you are using: 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears). 2. Select Settings. 3. At the top select About Chrome OS. 4. In the dialog that opens, select Check for and apply updates. If any updates are available, they will be displayed on the page. Important Do not modify your Chromebook’s hardware yourself.
- Help HELP Online and offline help Additional help is available both online and offline. Chromebook Help is installed on your Chromebook and doesn’t require internet access. It covers basic troubleshooting as well as more detailed information about Chrome OS and using your Chomebook. Note Some sections in Chromebook Help have web links, which require you have internet access to view the additional information. To access Chromebook Help, do the following: 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2.
Help - 31 Alternatively, you can access Chromebook Help by doing the following: 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears). 2. Select the question mark "?".
