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Your Acer Chromebox tour

Now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer 
Chromebox.

Front view

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Icon

Item

Description

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Power key

Turns the computer on and off.

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SD

™

 card 

reader

Accepts Secure Digital (SD

™

) cards.

 

Note:

 The card reader uses one card at 

a time.

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Summary of Contents for ChromeBox CXI

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

Page 2: ...ustomer surveys The latest news from Acer Hurry and register as other advantages await you How to register To register your Acer product please visit www acer com Select your country click Register a product and follow the simple instructions After we receive your product registration you will be sent a confirmation email with important data that you should keep in a safe place Obtaining Acer acce...

Page 3: ...ome OS Desktop 10 Desktop overview 10 Apps 12 Managing apps 12 Google Drive 12 Gmail 14 Google Docs 14 YouTube 14 Playing video or audio files 15 Other Supported File Types 15 Chrome Web Store 15 Chrome OS tips and tricks 16 Settings 22 Changing the language settings 22 Changing the clock settings 23 Customizing appearance 23 Setting up a printer 24 Updating Chrome OS 24 Using the VESA mount 25 He...

Page 4: ...English Table of contents ...

Page 5: ...ork 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 connected to a network accept the Terms of Service Your Chromebox will then download any available system updates so you automatically get the latest Chrome OS features Sign in to your Google Account If you already have a Go...

Page 6: ...without a Google Account by clicking Browse as a Guest on the left Set your account picture This picture will represent your account on the main sign in screen and status area If you like you can use the Chromebox s built in webcam to take a photo If you don t want to take a photo at this time you can choose an icon instead You can always update your picture after you ve signed in Also your Chrome...

Page 7: ...u are done setting it up let us show you around your new Acer Chromebox Front view Icon Item Description 1 Power key Turns the computer on and off 2 SD card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD cards Note The card reader uses one card at a time 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 8: ...tible 4 USB port Icon Item Description 1 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 to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Icon Item Description ...

Page 9: ...hones or a headset with microphone 3 DisplayPort Supports high definition digital video connections 4 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 5 USB port Connects 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 6 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 7 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Ico...

Page 10: ...ndow controls Status area and settings Window controls Icon Description Icon Description Close a tab Open a new tab Minimize maximize or dock the window on the left or right Close the window Back to the previous page Go to the next page Reload the page Search Bookmark Chrome controls ...

Page 11: ...h YouTube Google Drive Apps list Status area and settings Icon Description Icon Description Chrome OS help Shut down Lock screen Settings Battery status Volume control Bluetooth status Wireless network connection Note Specifications vary Some icons may not be applicable to your Chromebox ...

Page 12: ...n the app you want to add to the launcher 3 Select Pin to Launcher To reorder the apps in the launcher just drag them around Google Drive All 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 accessible to your Chromebox Note You must be connected to ...

Page 13: ...this your first time accessing your Google Drive click on the Google Drive icon to enable access 3 Once your Google Drive is enabled select the files that you want to upload 4 Drag and drop the files on to Google Drive ...

Page 14: ...ark will appear to indicate the file is available offline Gmail Composing an email 1 From the launcher click on the Gmail icon 2 Click COMPOSE 3 Enter the recipient s email address the subject and the message 4 When you are finished composing your message click Send Google Docs Creating a new document 1 From the launcher click on the Google Drive icon 2 Click on CREATE and select the type of docum...

Page 15: ... all read only Images bmp gif jpg jpeg png webp Compressed zip rar tar tar gz tgz tar bz2 tbz2 Other txt pdf Chrome Web Store Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store 1 Click the apps list button and then click on Chrome Web Store 2 You can then browse through the app categories in the left column or search for a specific type of app using the search box 3 When you find an app that you would ...

Page 16: ...some tips and tricks How to create documents 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard Press 2 Click on Google Docs Click That s it You ve just created a new document in less than one second With your new document you can add text insert images change the font make it bold underline it italicize it you get the gist You can also click Google Sheets to create spreadsheets and Google Slides to create p...

Page 17: ... letting them know a document has been shared with them Click To find your document later press the Share key and click on the Google Drive icon this opens Google Drive which shows you a list of your files and folders You can search for files by name at the top of the screen How to start a video chat 1 Press the Search key and click on the Hangouts call icon Press Click 2 Type in the name or email...

Page 18: ...ick 2 To discover or buy songs use the search box at the top 3 To play a song just double click on it 4 All of the music you upload or buy will be saved under My Music For other streaming apps like Pandora Spotify Rdio Deezer and more availability varies by country 1 Press the Search key and click on Store to go to the Chrome Web Store then do a search for Pandora or other music apps Press Click 2...

Page 19: ... to roll Press Click Google Play Movies 1 Press the Search key and click Google Play Movies Press Click To find more entertainment apps like Netflix Flixster and more availability varies by country 1 Press the Search key and click Store Press Click 2 Select Entertainment on the left side 3 Choose TV Movies ...

Page 20: ...ert Microsoft Word and Excel files into Google Drive Documents and Spreadsheets and edit them You can also export Google Drive documents and spreadsheets as Microsoft Office files How to use your Chromebox when there s no internet Gmail 1 Press the Search key and click on Store to go to the Chrome Web Store then search for Gmail Offline in the upper left corner search box and add it Press Click 2 ...

Page 21: ... Drive 2 Once the process completes the next time you want to create a document offline simply press the Search key and click on Google Docs Google Sheets or Google Slides Find other useful offline apps at the Chrome Web Store by pressing the Search key and clicking on Store When the Chrome Web Store opens click on Collections in the left column and then Offline Apps The Get Started app and Help o...

Page 22: ...unt picture appears 2 Click on Settings 3 To show the advanced settings scroll to the bottom and click on Show advanced settings Changing the language settings 1 Click the status area in the lower right corner where your account picture appears 2 Click on Settings 3 Click on Show advanced settings 4 Scroll down and click on Customize languages and input 5 Click on Add to add additional languages ...

Page 23: ... drop down box next to Time zone Customizing appearance Customizing the wallpaper 1 Click the status area in the lower right corner where your account picture appears 2 Click on Settings 3 Click on Set wallpaper 4 Select a preloaded wallpaper or click Browse to select your own image You can also choose I m feeling lucky to have the wallpaper change randomly 5 Once selected click OK Customizing the...

Page 24: ...e update 1 Click the status area in the lower right corner where your account picture appears 2 Click Restart to update 3 Your Chromebox 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 Click the status area in the lower right corner where your account picture appears 2 Click on Settings...

Page 25: ...lows you to mount it behind a compatible monitor or TV Note If your display s VESA mounting holes are currently used for a stand you will not be able to attach your Chromebox to the rear of the display 1 Attach the mounting plate to the back of your display using the screws as illustrated For selected models ...

Page 26: ...display and secure with a screw as illustrated The Chromebox and mount must be vertical Warning Place your display on a flat stable surface to prevent it from falling and damaging your new Chromebox and or display If your display stand has adjustable tilt do not tilt it to such a degree that the it can fall over when your Chromebox is attached ...

Page 27: ...more detailed information about Chrome OS and using your Chomebook To access the help pages 1 Click the status area in the lower right corner where your account picture appears 2 Click on the question mark Note If you are connected to the Internet the more extensive online help will automatically open Otherwise the offline help will open ...

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