USER’S MANUAL
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Table of contents - 3 T A B LE OF C ON TE N TS 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 ...................................... 4 Your Acer Chromebook tour 5 Front view .........................
- Getting started G E TTI N G S TA R TE D Turn on your Chromebook On the Chromebook, press the power button. A "Welcome" screen will appear when the Chromebook first boots up. Select your language settings Use the "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. Connect to a network Select a network from the "Connect to network" list to connect to the Internet.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 5 Y OU R A C E R C H R OME B OOK TOU R Front view 1 2 3 # Item Description Microphones Internal microphones for sound recording. 2 Webcam Web camera for video communication. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 3 Screen Displays Chromebook output.
- Your Acer Chromebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Power button Turns the Chromebook on and off. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your Chromebook. 3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. 4 Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a Chromebook 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 - 7 Function keys The Chromebook uses function keys or key combinations to access some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and volume. The dedicated function keys each have a specific function. Icon Function Description Previous Go to the previous page. Reload Reload the current page. Full-screen Open the page in full-screen mode. Next window Switch to the next window. Screenshot Takes screenshot. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
- Your Acer Chromebook tour Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your fingers across the surface of the touchpad. Action Click Two-finger tap (or alt-click) Two-finger swipe Drag and drop Gesture Press down on any part of the touchpad. Tapping the touchpad with two fingers or pressing (and holding) Alt on the keyboard and tapping the touchpad with one finger both equal a "right-click" on a Chromebook mouse.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9 Left view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 USB Type-C port with DC-in Connects to the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/ 1000Mbps/2.5Gbps-based network. 3 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset with microphone. Battery indicator Indicates the Chromebook’s battery status.
- Your Acer Chromebook tour Right view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 USB port Connects to USB devices. 2 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 3 USB Type-C port with DC-in Connects to the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™. 4 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible security lock. USB Type-A information • • • • USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatible ports are blue.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 11 Rear view 1 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the Chromebook to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Bottom view 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the Chromebook to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
- Frequently asked questions F R E QU E N TLY Question A S K E D QU E S TI ON S Answer Chromebooks use apps from the Google Play What software works Store and on the web. There are apps to be on a Chromebook? productive, get creative, enjoy movies and shows, play games and more. How do I get more apps? You can get more apps from the Google Play Store or the web. Can I use Microsoft Office software? Chromebooks work with Microsoft® Office.
Frequently asked questions - 13 Question Answer If you want to set up parental controls for your child, it’s important that you sign in using your child’s personal Google Account. If they don’t How do I set this up already have one, you can create one during for my child? the sign-in process on your Chromebook. You will be able to add your child’s school account after you complete device onboarding.
