Acer Chromebook 511 User Manual Download Page 7

Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7

Function keys

The Chromebook 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. 

Common keyboard shortcuts

You can use shortcuts to complete some tasks more quickly. 

Note: 

For a complete list of keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl + Alt + /

Icon

Function

Description

Previous

Go to the previous page.

Reload

Reload the current page.

Full-screen

Open the page in full-screen mode.

Next window

Switch to the next window.

Screenshot

Takes screenshot.

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.

Launcher

Launch the Apps panel.

Keyboard 

shortcuts

Description

Ctrl + 

Takes screenshot.

Alt +

Toggles caps lock.

Alt +

Projects your screen.

Summary of Contents for Chromebook 511

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...umber _________________________________ Date of purchase ______________________________ Place of purchase ______________________________ Google and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC Important T...

Page 3: ...s of Service 4 First time sign in 4 Create a new Google Account 4 Browse as a guest 4 Your Acer Chromebook tour 5 Front view 5 Keyboard view 6 Function keys 7 Common keyboard shortcuts 7 Touchpad 8 Le...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...microphone for sound recording 2 Webcam shutter Slide the shutter to the left to cover the webcam Slide right to open it 3 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the webcam indicate...

Page 6: ...2 Keyboard For entering data into your Chromebook 3 Touchpad click button Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a Chromebook mouse Pressing down anywhere on the pad functions like the l...

Page 7: ...yboard shortcuts press Ctrl Alt Icon Function Description Previous Go to the previous page Reload Reload the current page Full screen Open the page in full screen mode Next window Switch to the next w...

Page 8: ...k 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 Chromebook mouse Two finger swipe Place two f...

Page 9: ...splayPort 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 a headset w...

Page 10: ...USB devices with a USB Type C connector Supports DisplayPort over USB C 3 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible security lock 4 SIM card slot optional Accepts a Nano SIM card Note...

Page 11: ...ed devices Defined by the USB 3 2 Gen 1 specification SuperSpeed USB USB Type C information USB 3 2 Gen 1 with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps Supports DisplayPort audio video output Delivers up to 3 A a...

Page 12: ...Icon Item Description 1 Keyboard repair screws Keyboard screws for maintenance and repair 2 Drain holes Liquid spilled on the keyboard can drain out of the holes in the underside of the housing 3 Spea...

Page 13: ...e stored in the Files app Find the app by clicking the Launcher icon and searching Files How do I transfer my local files Transfer your local files using a compatible storage device Your Chromebook wo...

Page 14: ...ign in using your child s personal Google Account If they don t already have one you can create one during the sign in process on your Chromebook You will be able to add your child s school account af...

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