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24 - Chrome OS tips and tricks

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 
Chromebook.

Google Chrome automatically opens and enables limited editing of the 
document.

Convert Microsoft Office files to Google Drive formats

1. Press the 

Search

 key 

 on your keyboard.

 

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 
Chromebook.

5. Select 

File

 > 

Save as Google Docs

Slides

, or 

Sheets

 (format 

depends on the type of document).

Export Google Drive documents as Microsoft Office 
files

1. Press the 

Search

 key 

 on your keyboard.

 

2. Select 

All Apps

 (or type "Docs").

3. Select 

Google Docs

Sheets

, or 

Slides

 (depending on the 

document you want to create).

4. After creating the content of your document, select 

File

 > 

Download 

as

 and select the type of format you want to save as.

5. The file is saved to the 

download

 section of the 

Files

 app.

Opening Microsoft Office files using Microsoft’s Office 
Online apps from the Chrome Web Store

Another option for working 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 

Summary of Contents for Chromebook 14 for Work

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

Page 2: ...ou 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 num...

Page 3: ...Drive files 18 Gmail 19 Composing an email 19 YouTube 19 Playing video or audio files 19 Other Supported File Types 19 Chrome OS tips and tricks 20 Documents 20 How to create documents 20 Finding your...

Page 4: ...Select a wireless 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 c...

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: ...us show you around your new Acer Chromebook Front view Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active 2 Screen Display...

Page 7: ...functions like the left button of a mouse Pressing down anywhere with two fingers functions like the right button of a mouse 3 Power key Turns the computer on and off 1 3 2 Function keys The computer...

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

Page 9: ...n AC mode 2 USB Type C port Connects to a USB Type C AC adapter or connects to USB devices that adopt the USB Type C connector Supports USB 3 1 Type C Gen 1 with display and transfer speeds up to 5 Gb...

Page 10: ...nnects to USB devices If a port is black it is USB 2 0 compatible if it is blue it is also USB 3 0 compatible 3 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Note Wra...

Page 11: ...view Icon Item Description 1 Card holder Holds an idendification card or business card 2 Drain holes Liquid spilled on the keyboard can drain out of the holes in the underside of the housing 3 Speaker...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...and Unpin an app from the shelf on page 16 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 14: ...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 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...l files saved to your Google Drive are saved online 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...

Page 17: ...erchangeably when giving instructions regarding accessing 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 creat...

Page 18: ...ive while offline but first you must enable offline access 1 Select the Launcher icon 2 Select All Apps or type Files 3 Select the Files icon and then select My Drive 4 Select the file s you want to a...

Page 19: ...auncher icon 2 Select All Apps or type YouTube 3 Select the YouTube icon Playing video or audio files Your Chromebook has a built in media player to play audio and video files To play a file double cl...

Page 20: ...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 Google Slides Th...

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: ...ss the Search key on your keyboard 2 Select All Apps or type Play Music 3 Select Play Music For other streaming apps like Pandora Spotify Rdio Deezer and more availability varies by country 1 Press th...

Page 23: ...more availability varies by country select Web Store to go to the Chrome Web Store Then search for Netflix or other entertainment apps Working with Microsoft Office Word Excel and Powepoint documents...

Page 24: ...ct File Save as Google Docs Slides or Sheets format depends on the type of document Export Google Drive documents as Microsoft Office files 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard 2 Select All Apps or...

Page 25: ...fline 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard 2 Select All Apps or type Gmail Offline 3 Select the Gmail Offline icon 4 Use the app like you normally would It ll update and send your emails the next t...

Page 26: ...n 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 18 Important Any changes you m...

Page 27: ...your account picture appears 2 Select Settings 3 To show the advanced settings scroll to the bottom and select Show advanced settings Changing the language settings 1 Select the Status area of the she...

Page 28: ...tings 3 Select Show advanced settings 4 Scroll down and select the drop down box next to Time zone Customizing appearance Customizing the wallpaper 1 Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower r...

Page 29: ...reference Google s own Chromebook Help to find comprehensive information on this topic To access Chromebook Help do the following 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard 2 Select All Apps or type Get...

Page 30: ...ing your computer After powerwashing your Chromebook will look like it did out of the box including all apps that came pre installed To powerwash your Chromebook do the following 1 Select the Status a...

Page 31: ...overs basic troubleshooting as well as more detailed information about Chrome OS and using your Chomebook To access Chromebook Help do the following 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard 2 Select Al...

Page 32: ...Alternatively you can access Chromebook 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 questi...

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