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22 - Chrome OS tips and tricks

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 or Google 
Play 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
apps from the Chrome Web Store or Google Play Store (you’ll need to
create a Microsoft account if you don’t already have one). Then, you
can login and create files or upload files you have already created and
edit them. 

How to use your Chromebox when there’s no 

internet

The  Chrome  Web  Store  contains  useful  offline  apps  (

see  Installing

apps from the Chrome Web Store on page 12

). 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
described below.

Note

Office Online programs save files you create exclusively to Microsoft’s own
OneDrive cloud storage. Though you can download a file you create and then
move it to Google Drive or a removable storage device, you cannot save it
directly to those locations. Also, to work on a file you’ve already created, you
must first upload it to OneDrive by selecting 

Open from OneDrive

 from

within whichever Office Online product you are using (you can install the
OneDrive app from the Chrome Web Store as well).

 

Summary of Contents for ChromeBox CXI3

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

Page 2: ... 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 trademark...

Page 3: ...ouTube 16 Playing video or audio files 16 Other Supported File Types 16 Chrome OS tips and tricks 18 Documents 18 How to create documents 18 Finding your documents 18 How to share documents with other users 19 How to start a video chat 19 How to listen to music 20 How to watch videos TV or movies 20 20 Working with Microsoft Office Word Excel and Powerpoint documents 21 Open and edit Microsoft Off...

Page 4: ... 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 Chromebox will then download any available system updates so you automatically get the latest Chrome OS features First time sign in Create a new Google ...

Page 5: ...n 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 click the Next button 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: ...r new Acer Chromebox Front view Icon Item Description 1 Power button Turns the computer on and off 2 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot 3 USB port with power off charging Connects to USB devices 4 Headset speaker jack Connects to audio devices e g speakers headphones or a headset with microphone ...

Page 7: ...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 USB port Connects to USB devices 4 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 5 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 6 USB Type C port with DC in Connects to USB devices with a USB Type C connector Supports DisplayPort over USB C ...

Page 8: ...8 Your Acer Chromebox tour 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible security lock Icon Item Description ...

Page 9: ...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 1 8 9 10 11 7 6 5 4 3 2 ...

Page 10: ... 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 entire window tabs and all 8 Bookmark save webpage links to this quick access area cal...

Page 11: ...r information at a glance such as the time the date wireless network connection and settings 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 ...

Page 12: ...ing apps from the 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 extension t...

Page 13: ...uncher Removing apps from Chrome OS 1 Select the Launcher icon 2 Click to select All Apps or type the name of the desired app 3 Right click on the app you want to remove 4 Select Uninstall or Remove from Chrome 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 Right click on the desired app icon 4 Select Pin to shelf To reorder the ...

Page 14: ...ogle Drive and those that are stored locally by using the Files app on your Chromebox 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 the...

Page 15: ... 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 16: ...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 Chromebox 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 Chromebox supports a number of other file...

Page 17: ...Apps extensions 17 Compressed zip rar Other txt pdf read only File type Supported formats ...

Page 18: ...Select Docs Sheets or 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 gist Most of the formatting and other stuff you might be familiar with from other productivity suites like Microsoft Office you can do with Google Docs Finding your documents All documents...

Page 19: ...ments with other users 1 Select the Share button in the upper right corner of your document 2 Add people by typing in their email address The sharing option works with your Gmail contacts so as you type your email contacts appear for you to quickly select 3 After you select Done they ll receive an email letting them know a document has been shared with them How to start a video chat For all you Sk...

Page 20: ...be 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 Play Music may not be available in all countries and regions Googl...

Page 21: ...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 Chromebox 5 Select File Save as Google Docs Slid...

Page 22: ...ed and edit them How to use your Chromebox when there s no internet The Chrome Web Store contains useful offline apps see Installing apps from the Chrome Web Store on page 12 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 des...

Page 23: ... created or create one as you normally would see Creating a new document on page 14 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 24: ... 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 15 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 25: ...nced 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 Manage Input Method select the checkbox ne...

Page 26: ...orner 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 the theme 1 Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower ri...

Page 27: ...elp icon 4 Select Printing Updating Chrome OS Automatic update Each time you turn on your Chromebox it automatically checks for updates When an update is available this update icon will appear in the status area To apply the update 1 Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower right corner of the screen where your account picture appears 2 Select Restart to update 3 Your Chromebox will shutdo...

Page 28: ...h your Chromebox 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 4 In the Reset section select Powerwash 5 Select RESTART Important Do not modify your Chromebox s hardware yourself Doing so will cause the update function to no longer work Please get in touch with your dealer o...

Page 29: ...unt that allows you to mount it behind a compatible monitor or TV 1 Before assembling the VESA Mount remove 2 mylar on the back of your Chromebox with a paper clip 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 ...

Page 30: ... Mount 2 Attach the mounting bracket to the back of your display using the screws as illustrated 3 Fix the screws to the back of your Chromebox as illustrated or or Suggestion acer B series monitor step 1 step 2 x4 x4 x2 x2 ...

Page 31: ...4 Position the Chromebox onto holes on the VESA mount and then push it right to fix the Chromebox The Chromebox and mount must be vertical 5 Fasten the VESA lock bracket to secure your Chromebox on the VESA mount firmly push right ...

Page 32: ...32 Assembling The VESA Mount 6 Tighten the VESA lock bracket and VESA bracket with provided hexagon screws or phillips screws depending on package contents or phillips screw hexagon screw ...

Page 33: ...Chromebox 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 Chromebox ...

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