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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. 

Icon

Description

Icon

Description

Chrome OS help

Shut down

Lock screen

Settings

Volume control

Wireless network 
connection

Bluetooth status

Battery status

Summary of Contents for CB515-1HT

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL Acer Chromebook 15...

Page 2: ...an log onto account acer com using your Acer ID and password to see and manage all your registered products Note It may take a few days for your information to be updated to the database Model number...

Page 3: ...access to Google Drive files 17 Gmail 17 Composing an email 17 YouTube 18 Playing video or audio files 18 Other Supported File Types 18 Chrome OS tips and tricks 19 Documents 19 How to create document...

Page 4: ...work Select a network from the Select a 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 connec...

Page 5: ...gn 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 Goo...

Page 6: ...you around your new Acer Chromebook Front view Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 2 Touchscreen Displays computer output supports multi touch input 3 Webcam We...

Page 7: ...mouse Pressing down anywhere on the pad functions like the left button of a mouse Pressing down anywhere with two fingers functions like the right button of a mouse 1 3 2 Function keys The computer u...

Page 8: ...ume Volume up Increases the volume Search Search from the Apps panel Icon Function Description Action Gesture Click Press down on any part of the touchpad Two finger tap or alt click Tapping the touch...

Page 9: ...rged The light shows blue when in AC mode 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...

Page 10: ...with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps Supports DisplayPort audio video output Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging DC in requires power adapter or power source providing 45 W at 12 18 20 V For o...

Page 11: ...he current web browsing sessions s history closing and reopening the Chrome browser begins a new session Select to Reload the current webpage 2 Closes a tab 3 Opens a new tab 4 Type a web address or p...

Page 12: ...and Unpin an app from the shelf on page 15 for more information 6 Maximizes the window to take up the entire screen Click again to return window to previous position Also select and hold to display a...

Page 13: ...nformation 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 Icon Description Icon Description Chrome OS help Shut down Lock sc...

Page 14: ...ps Installing apps from the Chrome Web Store 1 Select the Launcher icon 2 Select All Apps or type Web Store 3 Select Web Store 4 You can then browse through the app categories in the left column or se...

Page 15: ...oving apps from Chrome OS 1 Select the Launcher icon 2 Select All Apps or type the name of the desired app 3 Two finger tap see Touchpad on page 8 on the app you want to remove 4 Select Uninstall Pin...

Page 16: ...m Google Drive and those that are stored 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 Alt Shift M This use...

Page 17: ...o 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 A...

Page 18: ...e 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 Select the YouTube...

Page 19: ...Apps extensions 19 Images bmp gif jpg jpeg png webp Compressed zip rar Other txt pdf read only File type Supported formats...

Page 20: ...g on the type of document you want to create Create word processing files with Google Docs spreadsheets with Google Sheets and presentations with Google Slides 3 Select Google Docs Google Sheets or Go...

Page 21: ...t access To access your files from any internet connected computer do the following 1 Open the computer s web browser 2 In the browser s address bar type drive google com this is the Google Drive web...

Page 22: ...r icon 2 Select All Apps or type Play Music 3 Select Play Music To listen to streaming music you can download streaming apps like Pandora Spotify Rdio Deezer and more availability varies by country fr...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...orking with Microsoft Office files is to use Microsoft s own free web based Office Online tools You can download the Word Online Excel Online and PowerPoint Online apps from the Chrome Web Store or Go...

Page 25: ...mail Offline icon 4 Use the app like you normally would It ll update and send your emails the next time you log on to the internet Google Drive 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the La...

Page 26: ...your local changes will upload to Google Drive You can t open and access every type of file you have saved in Google Drive when there is no internet connection To enable offline access to file types o...

Page 27: ...ng the language settings 1 Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower right corner of the screen where your account picture appears 2 Select Settings icon 3 Select Advanced 4 Scroll down and sel...

Page 28: ...ight corner of the screen where your account picture appears 2 Select Settings icon 3 In the Appearance section select Wallpaper 4 Select a preloaded wallpaper or select Custom plus sign and then Choo...

Page 29: ...he Get Help icon 4 Select Printing Updating Chrome OS Automatic update Each time you turn on your Chromebook it automatically checks for updates When an update is available this update icon will appea...

Page 30: ...your Chromebook 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 icon 3 Select Advanced 4 In the Res...

Page 31: ...s Chromebook Help do the following 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon 2 Select All Apps or type Get Help 3 Select the Get Help icon Alternatively you can access Help b...

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