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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 Chromebook 317

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 prop...

Page 3: ...gn in 4 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 Com...

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: ...6 Your Acer Chromebook tour YOUR ACER CHROMEBOOK TOUR Front view Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 3 2 1 3 2 1 CB317 1H CB317 1HT...

Page 7: ...omebook tour 7 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 or non touch option Icon Item...

Page 8: ...pad 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 with two finge...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...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 11: ...Supports DisplayPort over USB C 2 USB port Connects to USB devices 3 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot 4 Headset speaker jack Connects to audio devices e g speakers headphones or...

Page 12: ...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 devices Defined by the USB 3 2 Gen 1 specif...

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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