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4 - Getting started

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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.  If  network  access  is  protected,  you  will  need  an  access 
password to connect to it. 

Accept the Terms of Service

Once  connected  to  a  network,  accept  the  Terms  of  Service.  Your 
Chromebook will then download any available system updates, so you 
automatically get the latest Chrome OS features.

First-time sign-in

Create a new Google Account

You can create a new Google Account if you don’t already have one. 
Select 

Create a Google Account

 to set up a new account. A Google 

Account  gives  you  access  to  useful  web  services  developed  by 
Google, such as Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar.

Browse as a guest

You  can  also  use  the  Chromebook  without  a  Google  Account  by 
selecting 

Browse as a Guest

.

Summary of Contents for C741

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...__________________ Date of purchase _______________________________ Place of purchase ______________________________ Google and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC Important This manual contains...

Page 3: ...Create a new Google Account 4 Browse as a guest 4 Enterprise enrollment optional 5 Sign in to your Google Account 5 Your Acer Chromebook tour 6 Front view 6 Keyboard view 7 Function keys 8 Common key...

Page 4: ...f network access is protected you will need an access password to connect to it Accept the Terms of Service Once connected to a network accept the Terms of Service Your Chromebook will then download a...

Page 5: ...assword in the sign in box that appears and select the Sign in button If your device is a Chromebook Enterprise click More options and select Enterprise enrollment Sign in to your Chromebook Email or...

Page 6: ...iew Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 2 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active 3 Screen Displ...

Page 7: ...ter 2 Touchpad click button Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse Pressing down anywhere on the pad functions like the left button of a mouse Pressing down anywhere wit...

Page 8: ...yboard shortcuts press Ctrl Alt Icon Function Description Previous Go to the previous page Next Go to the next page Reload Reload the current page Full screen Open the page in full screen mode Next wi...

Page 9: ...ck 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 computer mouse Two finger swipe Place two fi...

Page 10: ...rt a microSD card into this slot 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 USB 3 2 Gen 1 certified...

Page 11: ...pecifications 2 Battery indicator Indicates the computer s battery status Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode 3 USB Type C po...

Page 12: ...ur Acer Chromebook tour Bottom view 1 2 Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output 2 Drain holes Liquid spilled on the keyboard can drain out of the holes in the underside of the hou...

Page 13: ...Store or use them on the web Additional functionality available with a Microsoft 365 subscription Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Where can I find my...

Page 14: ...romebook How do I set this up for my child 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 already have...

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