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Your Chromebase system may include a dedicated Chrome OS
keyboard.

Function keys

The dedicated function keys each have a specific function, such as
screen brightness and volume.

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.

Overview

Show all windows.

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.

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Summary of Contents for Chromebase 24

Page 1: ...User s Manual ...

Page 2: ... can 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 _________________________________ Serial number _________________________________ Date of purchase ______________________________ Place of purchase ______________________________ Important This manu...

Page 3: ...cks 19 Documents 19 How to create documents 19 Finding your documents 19 How to share documents with other users 20 How to start a video chat 20 How to listen to music 21 How to watch videos TV or movies 21 Working with Microsoft Office Word Excel and Powepoint documents 22 Open and edit Microsoft Office files using Google s office compatibility mode 22 Convert Microsoft Office files to Google Dri...

Page 4: ...Select a network list to connect to the Internet If network access is protected you will need an access password to connect to it Note If available we recommend you use an ethernet connection Accept the Terms of Service Once connected to a network accept the Terms of Service Your Chromebase will then download any available system updates so you automatically get the latest Chrome OS features First...

Page 5: ...ign 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 ...

Page 6: ...Front view 1 2 3 5 4 Icon Item Description 1 Microphones Four microphones 2 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active 3 Screen Displays computer output Supports touch input 4 Power key Turns the computer on and off 5 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output ...

Page 7: ...n 1 SD card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD cards Note The card reader uses one card at a time 2 USB 3 0 port with power on standby charging Connect to USB devices 3 Headset speaker jack Connects to audio devices e g speakers headphones or a headset with microphone ...

Page 8: ...MI out port Supports high definition digital video connections 4 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet network 5 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Note Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key...

Page 9: ... piece VESA cover on the back of your Chromebase Loosen the screws and remove the stand 2 Attach the mount using the VESA holes on the back of your Chromebase 3 Follow the instructions provided with the wall mount to secure your Chrombase to the wall Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 2 1 ...

Page 10: ...brightness and volume 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 Overview Show all windows 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 ...

Page 11: ...the 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 perform an internet search in this search box also known as the omnibox 5 Minimizes the window into the desktop shelf Window controls Shelf ...

Page 12: ...5 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 left and right arrow next to the 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 8 Bookmark save...

Page 13: ...ital computer information at a glance such as the time and Wi Fi signal strength 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 ...

Page 14: ...3 Select Web Store 4 You can then browse through the app categories in the left column or search for a specific type of app using the search box 5 When you find an app that you would like to add select it and then select ADD TO CHROME 6 A verification window will pop up select Add to download and install the app or select Cancel To open your new app select the Launcher then All Apps or type the na...

Page 15: ...line and are accessible to other devices such as your smartphone or tablet Files saved to the Downloads folder are saved to your local drive and are only accessible to your Chromebase Difference between Drive and Files apps Google Drive is a web based storage service offered by Google and the Files app is the onboard storage system for your Chromebase Because your Chromebase makes heavy use of the...

Page 16: ...ing 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 Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive 1 Select the Launcher icon 2 Select All Apps or type Files 3 Select the Files icon 4 Select the files that you want to upload Note For an alternative method of creating documents see How to create documents on ...

Page 17: ...les icon and then select My Drive 4 Select the file s you want to access offline 5 Tap and hold to bring up the context sensitive menu and select Available offline A check mark will appear to indicate the file is available offline 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 su...

Page 18: ...has a built in media player to play audio and video files To play a file double click on an audio or video file in your Files app Other Supported File Types Your Chromebase supports a number of other file formats Media type Supported formats Audio Video 3gp avi mov mp4 m4v m4a mp3 mkv ogv ogm ogg oga webm wav File type Supported formats Microsoft Office files doc docx xls xlsx ppt read only pptx r...

Page 19: ...ns with Google Slides 3 Select Google Docs Google Sheets or Google Slides That s it You ve just created a new document in a few seconds With your new document you can add text insert images change the font make it bold underline it italicize it you get the gist Most of the formatting and other stuff you might be familiar with from other productivity suites like Microsoft Office you can do with Goo...

Page 20: ...es in How to share documents with other users 1 Select the Share button in the upper right corner of your document 2 Add people by typing in their email address The sharing option works with your Gmail contacts so as you type your email contacts appear for you to quickly select 3 After you select Done they ll receive an email letting them know a document has been shared with them How to start a vi...

Page 21: ... 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 to watch the movies and TV shows you love c To find more entertainment apps like Netflix Flixster and more availability varies by country select Web Store to go to the Chrome Web Store Then search for Netflix or other entertainm...

Page 22: ...s 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard or tap the search icon 2 Select All Apps or type Files 3 Select the Files icon 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 Chromebase 5 Select File Save as Google Docs Slides or Sheets format depends on the type of document Export Google Drive documents as Microsoft Of...

Page 23: ...ffline checkbox For those times you don t have an internet connection these apps help you stay productive and entertained A few of the pre installed options are described below Gmail Offline 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard or tap the search icon 2 Select All Apps or type Gmail Offline 3 Select the Gmail Offline icon Note Office Online programs save files you create exclusively to Micrsoft ...

Page 24: ...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 other than Google documents when offline see Enable offline access to Google Drive files on page 17 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 o...

Page 25: ...helf in the lower right corner of the screen where your account picture appears 2 Select Settings 3 Select Show advanced settings 4 Scroll down and select Language and input settings 5 Select Add to add additional languages 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 c...

Page 26: ... sign and then Choose File to select your own image 5 Once selected select OPEN You can also choose Surprise Me to have the wallpaper change randomly Customizing the theme 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 Select Get themes 4 You ll be taken to the Chrome Web Store where you can find extra resources ...

Page 27: ...vailable this update icon will appear in the status area To apply the update 1 Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower right corner of the screen where your account picture appears 2 Select Restart to update 3 Your Chromebase will shutdown and automatically restart with the update applied Manual update To manually check for an update or check what version of Chrome OS you are using 1 Sele...

Page 28: ...tatus area of the shelf in the lower right corner of the screen where your account picture appears 2 Select Settings 3 In the Powerwash section select Powerwash 4 Select Restart Important Do not modify your Chromebase s hardware yourself Doing so will cause the update function to no longer work Please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center Visit www acer com to find an autho...

Page 29: ...access Chromebase Help do the following 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard or tap the search icon 2 Select All Apps or type Get Help 3 Select the Get Help icon Alternatively you can access 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 Note Some sections in Chromebase Help ...

Page 30: ...removing the power supply unit from the computer If the system has multiple sources of power disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect power to the equipment be s...

Page 31: ...brating surface Never use it under sporting exercising or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices hard disk drive optical drive and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack The bottom surface areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may get hot To avoid injury ensure they do not come in contact with your skin or body Warning ...

Page 32: ... of the power strip s input rating This product s AC adapter is equipped with a three wire grounded plug The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug Do not insert the plug into a non grounded power outlet Contact your electrician for details Warning Warning The grounding pin is a safety feature Using a power out...

Page 33: ...e work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition Guidelines for safe battery usage This device uses a Lithium ion battery Do not use it in a humid wet or corrosive environment Do not put store or leave your product in or near a heat source in a high temperature location in strong direct sunlight in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container and do not expose it to te...

Page 34: ...ft in hot or cold places such as in a closed car in summer or winter Always try to keep the battery between 15 C and 25 C 59 F and 77 F A device with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily even when the battery is fully charged Battery performance is especially limited in temperatures well below freezing Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode Batteries may also explode i...

Page 35: ...til the transmission is completed Parts of the device are magnetic Metallic materials may be attracted to the device and persons with hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear with the hearing aid Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device because information stored on them may be erased Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment including...

Page 36: ...r service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to the device Check regularly that all wireless equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or enhancements For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that air bags inflate with great force...

Page 37: ...use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger Emergency calls Warning Warning You cannot make emergency calls through this device To make an emergency call you shall dial out through your mobile phone or other telephone call system Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the globa...

Page 38: ... moving mouse Computers will save more than 80 energy at sleep mode ENERGY STAR is only available for certain models and have the ENERGY STAR certification mark on the palm rest ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U S marks Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use Users are also at risk of physical injury af...

Page 39: ...your neck and shoulders Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders Install the external display keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach If you view your monitor more than your documents place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses glare excessive room light...

Page 40: ...y visor such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top front edge Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle Avoid looking at bright light sources for extended periods of time Developing good work habits The following work habits make computer use more relaxing and productive Take short breaks regularly and often Perform some stretching exercises Breathe fresh air as of...

Page 41: ...DED CABLES All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations NOTICE PERIPHERAL DEVICES Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception...

Page 42: ...2009 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus Malta Bulgaria and Romania Usage is allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict ac...

Page 43: ...censing Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 No 4 et CNR 210 No 4 Dec 2000 et No 5 Nov 2001 Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit être utilisé a l intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal Si le matériel ou son antenne d émission est installé à l extér...

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