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12 - The Chrome OS Desktop

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Window controls

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Number Description

1

Goes 

Backward

 

 and 

Forward

 

 in 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

Summary of Contents for Chromebook 15

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

Page 2: ...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 ______________________________ Google Android Google Play YouTube and other marks are trade...

Page 3: ...ve 17 Enable offline access to Google 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 21 Documents 21 How to create documents 21 Finding your documents 22 How to share documents with other users 22 How to start a video chat 22 How to listen to music 23 How to watch videos TV or movies 23 Working with M...

Page 4: ...onnect 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...

Page 5: ...ssword in the sign in box that appears and select the Sign in button Sign in to your Chromebook Enter your email More options Forgot email NEXT Back 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: ... you around your new Acer Chromebook Front view Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphones for sound recording 2 Touchscreen Displays computer output supports multi touch input 3 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active 2 3 1 ...

Page 7: ...r 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 uses function keys or key combinations to access some hardware and software controls such as screen brightness and volume The dedicated function keys each have a specific function Icon Function Descri...

Page 8: ...reases the screen brightness Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Mute Turns off audio output Volume down Decreases the volume Volume up Increases the volume Search Search from the Apps panel Icon Function Description Keyboard shortcuts Description Ctrl Takes screenshot Alt Toggles caps lock Alt Projects your screen Alt Dims or brightens the keyboard backlight Action Gesture Click Press d...

Page 9: ...d move them up and down to scroll vertically left and right to scroll horizontally Drag and drop Select the item you want to move with one finger With a second finger move the item Release both fingers to drop the item This gesture works for files not windows or icons Action Gesture ...

Page 10: ...lly charged The light shows blue when in AC mode 2 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 3 USB port Connects to USB devices 4 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot 5 Headset speaker jack Connects to audio devices e g speakers headphones or a headset with microphone...

Page 11: ... lock USB 3 0 information USB 3 0 compatible ports are blue Compatible with USB 3 0 and earlier devices For optimal performance use USB 3 0 certified devices Defined by the USB 3 0 specification SuperSpeed USB USB Type C information USB 3 1 Gen 1 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 p...

Page 12: ...e 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 13: ...pps See Pin an app to the shelf on page 16 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 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 e...

Page 14: ...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 ...

Page 15: ...ng apps Installing apps from Chrome Web Store 1 Select the Launcher icon 2 Click to 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 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 ...

Page 16: ... apps from Chrome OS 1 Select the Launcher icon 2 Click to 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 an app to the shelf 1 Select the Launcher icon 2 Click to select All Apps or type the name of the desired app 3 Locate and two finger tap the desired app icon 4 Select Pin to shelf To reorder the ...

Page 17: ...oogle 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 user manual uses Google Drive and Files interchangeably 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 t...

Page 18: ... 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 Click to select All Apps or type Files 3 Select the Files icon and then select My Drive 4 Select the file s you want to access offline ...

Page 19: ...pload share and view videos You can access it by doing the following 1 Select the Launcher icon 2 Click to 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 click on an audio or video file in your Files app Other Supported File Types Your Chromebook supports a number...

Page 20: ...20 Apps extensions Compressed zip rar Other txt pdf read only File type Supported formats ...

Page 21: ...ending 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 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 ...

Page 22: ...browser s address bar type drive google com this is the Google Drive web address 3 Login using your Google account username and password 4 Select My Drive or whatever folder you ve created to put your files in How to share documents with other users 1 Select Share in the upper right corner of your document 2 Add people by typing in their email address The sharing option works with your Gmail conta...

Page 23: ...t 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 or Play Store Then search for Netflix or other entertainment apps Note P...

Page 24: ...imited editing of the document Convert Microsoft Office files to Google Drive formats 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon 2 Click to 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 Sli...

Page 25: ... created and edit them How to use your Chromebook when there s no internet The Chrome Web Store contains useful offline apps see Installing apps from Chrome Web Store on page 15 You re able to filter your app search by selecting the Runs Offline 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 ...

Page 26: ... created or create one as you normally would see Creating a new document on page 17 Notice the offline icon displays next to the file name reminding you that you are working on this document while not connected to the internet Note The first time you use Gmail Offline you MUST be connected to the internet to enable offline viewing Important Any changes you make to a current document or any documen...

Page 27: ... 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 Note If you make changes to a Google document while offline and someone else makes changes to the document as well for example if the document is shared with someone else the next time you are online and have Google Drive open your ch...

Page 28: ...Advanced Changing 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 select Language in the Languages and input section 5 Select Add languages to add additional languages 6 To enable a language for keyboard input under Input Method select the checkbox next ...

Page 29: ...aper 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 In the Appearance section select Wallpaper 4 Select a preloaded wallpaper or select Custom plus 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 ...

Page 30: ...tion on this topic To access Chromebook Help do the following 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon 2 Click to select All Apps or type Get Help 3 Select the 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 appear in the status ...

Page 31: ...hich is basically factory resetting 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 area of the shelf in the lower right corner of the screen where your account picture appears 2 Select Settings icon 3 Select Advanced Important Do not modify your Chrome...

Page 32: ...32 Settings 4 In the Reset section select Powerwash 5 Select RESTART ...

Page 33: ...hromebook Help do the following 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon 2 Click to 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 Chromebook...

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