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Getting started - 5

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You  can  also  use  the  Chromebox  without  a  Google  Account  by 
selecting 

Guest mode

.

Sign 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. If 

your  device  is  a  Chromebox  Enterprise,  click 

More  options

  and 

select 

Enterprise enrollment

.

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.

Summary of Contents for CHROMEBOX CXI4

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

Page 2: ...___ Google Android Google Play YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC Important This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer Acer Group shall not be lia...

Page 3: ...Types 15 Chrome OS tips and tricks 17 Documents 17 How to create documents 17 Finding your documents 17 How to share documents with other users 18 How to start a video chat 18 How to listen to music 19 How to watch videos TV or movies 19 Working with Microsoft Office Word Excel and Powerpoint documents 20 Open and edit Microsoft Office files using Google s office compatibility mode 20 Convert Micr...

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: ...e a Google Account enter your username and password in the sign in box that appears and click the Next button If your device is a Chromebox Enterprise click More options and select Enterprise enrollment 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: ...ew 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 on sleep charging Connects to USB devices 4 Headset speaker jack Connects to audio devices e g speakers headphones or a headset with microphone ...

Page 7: ... depending on models If a port is black it is USB 2 0 compatible if it is blue it is also USB 3 2 compatible 3 USB port Connects to USB devices Vary depending on models 4 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 5 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 6 USB Type C port 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: ...he 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 10: ...ct 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 called the bookmarks b...

Page 11: ...just drag them around To unpin an app from the shelf 1 Locate and two finger tap the desired app icon from the shelf 2 Select Unpin Status area The Status area enables you to see vital computer 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 Notifications Shut down Lock screen S...

Page 12: ...g 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 t...

Page 13: ...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 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 Difference between Drive and Files...

Page 14: ...ment you want to create Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive 1 Select the Launcher icon 2 Click to select All Apps or type Files 3 Select the Files icon 4 Select the files that you want to upload 5 Drag and drop the files to My 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 ...

Page 15: ...owing 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 formats Media type Supported formats Audio Video 3...

Page 16: ...16 Apps extensions Other txt pdf read only File type Supported formats ...

Page 17: ...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 18: ... 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 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 Skype us...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...nd edit them How to use your Chromebox when there s no internet The Chrome Web Store contains useful offline apps For more information see Installing apps from 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 op...

Page 22: ...ve already created or create one as you normally would For more information 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 ...

Page 23: ... 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 24: ... and select Advanced Changing the language settings 1 Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower right corner of the screen 2 Select Settings icon 3 Select Advanced 4 Scroll down and select Languages and input 5 Select Add languages to add additional languages 6 To enable a language for keyboard input under Input method select the checkbox next to your desired input method 7 Select Add when ...

Page 25: ...f the shelf in the lower right corner of the screen 2 Select Settings icon 3 In the Personalization section select Wallpaper or right click your desktop and select Set wallpaper 4 To pick your own wallpaper select My Images To pick Chrome wallpaper you can browse through the categories in the left column and click an image You can also choose Daily Refresh to set your wallpaper to cycle through ra...

Page 26: ...pic To access Chromebox Help do the following 1 Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower right corner of the screen 2 Select Settings icon 3 Select About Chrome OS 4 Select Get Help with Chrome OS 5 Select Help or type Printer in the search box Updating Chrome OS Automatic update Each time you turn on your Chromebox it automatically checks for updates When an update is available this updat...

Page 27: ...hich is basically factory resetting your computer After powerwashing your Chromebox will look like it did out of the box including all apps that came pre installed To powerwash your Chromebox do the following 1 Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower right corner of the screen 2 Select Settings icon 3 Select Advanced Important Do not modify your Chromebox s hardware yourself Doing so will...

Page 28: ...28 Settings 4 In the Reset settings section select Powerwash 5 Select Restart 6 In the box that appears select Powerwash Continue ...

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: ...s well as more detailed information about Chrome OS and using your Chromebox To access Chromebox Help do the following 1 Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower right corner of the screen 2 Select Settings icon 3 Select About Chrome OS 4 Select Get Help with Chrome OS Note Some sections in Chromebox Help have web links which require you to have internet access to view the additional infor...

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