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Chapter 3. Language settings 

Change your display language 

When starting your Chromebook for the first time, you will be prompted to select the display language 
for your device. This setting can be changed at a later time if you need to use a different language. 

Step 1.  Sign in to your Chromebook with your Google Account. 

Step 2.  Open the status bar in the lower-right corner of the screen and select  . 

 

Step 3.  Select Advanced, then select Languages and input. 

 

Summary of Contents for IdeaPad Duet Chromebook

Page 1: ...Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook User Guide ...

Page 2: ...version for the actual procedure and screenshots Before using this information and the product it supports be sure to read the following Safety Warranty Quick Start Guide Regulatory Notice Important safety and handling information in Appendix The Safety Warranty Quick Start Guide and the Regulatory Notice are available at http support lenovo com ...

Page 3: ...Google Account A Guest user account has limited privileges and is only intended to support temporary use of a Chrome based device Note Guest account login can be disabled by a Chrome based device s owner For details refer to Disable guest login on page 8 Become your Chromebook s owner When starting your Chromebook for the first time you will need to choose your operating system language and keyboa...

Page 4: ... An Internet connection is required when signing in for the first time If you cannot sign in with your Google Account your account may be restricted by the Chromebook owner For details refer to Control who can use your Chromebook on page 5 Browse as a Guest You can share your Chromebook with people who do not have a Google Account by letting them log into your Chromebook with a special guest accou...

Page 5: ...Step 1 Open the status bar in the lower right corner of the screen Step 2 Select Sign out Before you or another user can sign in with a different account you will need to sign out of your current session ...

Page 6: ...can sign in to your Chromebook However as your Chromebook s owner you can set up permissions to limit sign in to specific accounts Step 1 Start your Chromebook by pressing the power button Step 2 Sign in to your Chromebook with the Chromebook owner s Google Account Note If you are unsure which account is the Chromebook owner s refer to Check a Chromebook s owner on page 15 ...

Page 7: ...6 Step 3 Open the status bar in the lower right corner of the screen and select Step 4 Under You and Google select Manage other people ...

Page 8: ...ok s owner Typically the first Google Account user to sign in to a Chromebook becomes the device s owner However if you are unsure whether you are the device s owner you can check your device settings Step 1 Sign in to your Chromebook with your Google Account Step 2 Open the status bar in the lower right corner of the screen and select ...

Page 9: ...ou are not the Chromebook s owner you will see a warning message indicating that the settings can only be modified by the device owner and the device owner s username will also display Disable guest login As a Chromebook s owner you can disable guest login for security reasons Step 1 Start your Chromebook by pressing the power button ...

Page 10: ...9 Step 2 Open the status bar in the lower right corner of the screen and select Step 3 Under You and Google select Manage other people ...

Page 11: ...s with its operating system you may need to reset your Chromebook Note After resetting your Chromebook locally stored user data for all accounts will be deleted Be sure to back up any important data stored on your device to Google Drive or an external storage device before resetting your Chromebook Step 1 Open the status bar in the lower right corner of the screen and select ...

Page 12: ...Step 2 Select Advanced in the left side menu then select Reset settings Step 3 Under Powerwash select Reset Shut down your Chromebook When you finish working with your Chromebook shut it down to save power ...

Page 13: ...e than three seconds and then release the button Get help from Google After signing in to your Chromebook select Get Help from the Apps launcher The Get Help app provides comprehensive instructions on how to use your Chromebook In addition Google provides an online help community for Chromebook users If you are interested go to http chromebook com community ...

Page 14: ... Drive client software is available for Windows Android OSX and iOS If you have devices running those operating systems you can download and install Google Drive on these devices Google Drive provides a convenient way to share files between devices You can also access your files online by visiting http drive google com Your local storage space Each Google Account signed in to a Chromebook is assig...

Page 15: ...red on your local storage device a connected external storage device or Google Drive You can open the Files app from the Apps Launcher Create folders using the Files app You can create folders and sub folders to help you better manage your files Step 1 Open the Files app from the Apps launcher ...

Page 16: ...he storage space where you want to save your files Note A storage space can be located in your device s local storage on a connected external storage device or on Google Drive Step 3 Select in the upper right corner and then select New folder ...

Page 17: ...save a file you may need to delete unused files to free up more space You can use the Files app to check whether you have enough available storage space Step 1 Start the Files app from the Apps launcher Step 2 In the left side menu select a storage space ...

Page 18: ...per right corner The amount of available storage will display in the drop down menu Delete unused files In some cases you may need to delete unused files to free up storage space Step 1 Open the Files app from the Apps launcher ...

Page 19: ... 2 In the left side menu select the storage space where you have unused files and then navigate to the correct folder Step 3 Select the unused files you want to remove and then select in the upper right corner ...

Page 20: ...pted to select the display language for your device This setting can be changed at a later time if you need to use a different language Step 1 Sign in to your Chromebook with your Google Account Step 2 Open the status bar in the lower right corner of the screen and select Step 3 Select Advanced then select Languages and input ...

Page 21: ...20 Step 4 Select the Languages and input tab in the main display panel Step 5 In the Languages list select for the language you want to use then check the box for Show system text in this language ...

Page 22: ... the list Step 6 Restart your device to make the new settings take effect Note You can change the display language settings only for the user account you are signed in with Add an input method To type or enter text in some languages you may need to add an input method Step 1 Sign in to your Chromebook with your Google Account ...

Page 23: ...22 Step 2 Open the status bar in the lower right corner of the screen and select Step 3 Select Advanced then select Languages and input ...

Page 24: ...23 Step 4 Select the Languages and input tab in the main display panel Step 5 In the Input method list select Manage input methods ...

Page 25: ...ep 6 Check the boxes for the input methods you would like to add then return to the Manage input methods page Step 7 Select the input method you want to use Your current input method will display as Enabled ...

Page 26: ...have added multiple input methods you may need to switch from one to another Step 1 Open the status bar in the lower right corner of the screen and select your current input method to display the list of available input methods Note If you cannot find the input method you want in the list refer to Add an input method on page 21 ...

Page 27: ...lable input method you want to use Note As a shortcut you can use the following key combinations to switch input methods Ctrl Shift Space to toggle through the available input methods Ctrl Space to switch back to your previous input method ...

Page 28: ...e Chrome browser Most of the apps and extension available on the Chrome Web Store are free but some may require payment You can access the Chrome Web Store either of the following ways Select the Web Store icon in the Apps launcher Visit the Web Store directly at http chrome google com webstore using the Chrome browser Add apps or extensions Step 1 Navigate to the Apps launcher in the lower left c...

Page 29: ...pp or Add extension Most apps developed for your Chromebook are Web based and do not require installation After adding an app a shortcut for it will be pinned to the Apps launcher Note When you use your Google Account to sign in to a different Chromebook any apps you have added on a previous Chromebook device will synchronize automatically on the new device ...

Page 30: ...in the temperature range of 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F storage 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F to avoid damage Don t expose your device to water rain extreme humidity sweat or other liquids Do not disassemble or modify your device Your device is a sealed unit There are no end user serviceable parts inside All internal repairs must be done by a Lenovo authorized repair facility or a Lenovo authorized technician...

Page 31: ...pecifications for your computer go to https support lenovo com Caution about high volume usage Warning exposure to loud noise from any source for extended periods of time may affect your hearing The louder the sound the less time is required before your hearing could be affected To protect your hearing Limit the amount of time you use headsets or headphones at high volume Avoid turning up the volu...

Page 32: ...The strong magnetic fields generated by electrical appliances can damage the screen and the data on the device Be aware of heat generated by your device When your device is turned on or the battery is charging some parts might become hot The temperature that they reach depends on the amount of system activity and the battery charge level Extended contact with your body even through clothing could ...

Page 33: ...ice complies with Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radi...

Page 34: ...treatment of batteries and accumulators Country specific information is available at http www lenovo com recycling Battery recycling information for Brazil Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de Uso Equipamentos elétricos e eletrônicos não devem ser descartados em lixo comum mas enviados à pontos de coleta autorizados pelo fabricante do produto para que sejam enc...

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