User's Guide

1. Start the Chromebook.

2. On the login screen, click Add person.

3. Type the Google Account user name and password to sign in.

Note: An Internet connection is required when signing in for the first time.

If you cannot sign in with your Google Account, your account may be restricted by the Chromebook owner.

For details, refer to “Control who can use your Chromebook” on page 20.

Browse as a guest

You may share your Chromebook with people who do not have a Google Account. They can use your

Chromebook with a special guest account.

Note: Some operations such as installing apps are disabled if you log in as a guest.

1. Start the Chromebook.

2. On the login screen, click Browse as Guest.

Note: If you cannot sign in, guest browsing may be disabled by the Chromebook owner.

Create a supervised account

You may need to create a supervised account for your child to use your Chromebook. As the manager of a

supervised account, you have the ability to review and control their use of the Internet.

1. Start the Chromebook.

2. On the login screen, click the ... icon and then click Add supervised user.

Note: You can only create a supervised account when your Chromebook is connected to the Internet.

3. Select the manager of the supervised user and provide your password.

4. Create the name and password for the supervised user.

To change restriction settings for the supervised user, go to www.chrome.com/manage.

Sign out

If you or others need to sign in with another account, sign out of current login session.

1. Click the status tray.

2. Click Sign out.

Control who can use your Chromebook

By default, anyone with a valid Google Account can sign in to a Chromebook. However, as a Chromebook

owner, you can set up permissions to only allow people with certain accounts to sign in.

1. Start the Chromebook.

2. Sign in with the owner’s Google Account.

Note: If you’re not sure who is the Chromebook’s owner, refer to “Check a Chromebook’s owner” on

page 21.

3. Click the status area in the lower-right corner and then click Settings.

User Guide