User’s Manual
Page 1: ...User s Manual...
Page 2: ...tomer 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 pr...
Page 3: ...view 8 Keyboard view 9 Function Keys 10 Touchpad 11 11 Left side view 11 Right side view 12 Rear view 13 Bottom view 14 Environment 14 The Chrome OS Desktop 15 Desktop overview 15 Window controls 15...
Page 4: ...ments 26 How to use your Chromebook when there s no internet 26 Settings 28 Changing the language settings 28 Changing the clock settings 29 Customizing appearance 29 Customizing the wallpaper 29 Cust...
Page 5: ...English LCD pixel statement 43 Radio device regulatory notice 43 General 44 European Union EU 44 The FCC RF safety requirement 45 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 45...
Page 6: ...ess network 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 n...
Page 7: ...Google Account by clicking Browse as a Guest 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 Chromebook s built...
Page 8: ...ng it up let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook Front view Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active 2 M...
Page 9: ...the pad functions like the left button of a mouse Pressing down anywhere with two fingers functions like the right button of a mouse 3 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status Battery in...
Page 10: ...fic function Icon Function Description Previous Go to the previous page Next Go to the next page Reload Reload the current page Full screen Open the page in full screen mode Next window Switch to the...
Page 11: ...on the touchpad and move them up and down to scroll vertically left and right to scroll horizontally Drag and drop Click the item you want to move with one finger With a second finger move the item Re...
Page 12: ...o 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 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Note Wrap the co...
Page 13: ...13 English Rear view 1 2 Icon Item Description 1 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 2 DC in jack Connects to the AC adapter...
Page 14: ...e underside of the housing 2 Battery reset Insert the tip of a paper clip or similar object into the hole and press lightly to reset the embedded battery 3 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver ste...
Page 15: ...controls Status area 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 G...
Page 16: ...ail Google Search YouTube Google Drive Apps list Status area Icon Description Icon Description Chrome OS help Shut down Lock screen Settings Battery status Volume control Bluetooth status Wireless net...
Page 17: ...lick the Apps list button 2 Right click click with two fingers on the app you want to add to the launcher 3 Select Pin to shelf To reorder the apps on the shelf just drag them around Google Drive All...
Page 18: ...the Apps list click on the Files icon 2 If 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 y...
Page 19: ...or alt click to bring up the context sensitive menu and click on Available offline A check mark will appear to indicate the file is available offline Gmail Composing an email 1 From the launcher click...
Page 20: ...webm wav Other Supported File Types Your Chromebook supports a number of other file formats File type Supported formats Microsoft Office files doc docx ppt pptx xls xlsx all read only Images bmp gif j...
Page 21: ...21 English 4 A verification window will pop up click on Add to download and install the app or click on Cancel 5 To open your new app click the Apps list icon and then click on the app...
Page 22: ...ome 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 ne...
Page 23: ...ve an email letting them know a document has been shared with them Click To find your document later click on the Google Drive icon this opens Google Drive which shows you a list of your files and fol...
Page 24: ...ck 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 Pan...
Page 25: ...roll Press Click Google Play Movies TV 1 Press the Search key and click Google Play Movies TV Press Click To find more entertainment apps like Netflix Flixster and more availability varies by country...
Page 26: ...rt 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 Chrom...
Page 27: ...rive 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...
Page 28: ...ere your account 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...
Page 29: ...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 Se...
Page 30: ...k the status area of the shelf in the lower right corner of the screen where your account picture appears 2 Click Restart to update 3 Your Chromebook will shutdown and automatically restart with the u...
Page 31: ...information about Chrome OS and using your Chomebook To access the help pages 1 Click the status area of the shelf in the lower right corner of the screen where your account picture appears 2 Click on...
Page 32: ...ug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer If the system has multiple sources of power disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supp...
Page 33: ...current or damage rotor devices hard disk drive optical drive and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack The bottom surface areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may get hot To avoid...
Page 34: ...your electrician for details Warning The grounding pin is a safety feature Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and or injury Note The grounding pin also pro...
Page 35: ...and you come into contact with the leaked fluids rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical attention immediately For safety reasons and to prolong the lifetime of the battery charging will not occ...
Page 36: ...ollow local regulations when disposing of used batteries Radio frequency interference Warning For safety reasons turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the fo...
Page 37: ...ould do the following Always keep the device more than 15 3 centimeters 6 inches from the pacemaker Not carry the device near your pacemaker when the device is switched on If you suspect interference...
Page 38: ...s pumps at service stations Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress Areas with a p...
Page 39: ...nd reduce cooling loads and warmer climates Automatically go into display sleep and computer sleep mode after 10 and 30 minutes of inactivity respectively Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing...
Page 40: ...leg muscles Take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders Install the external display keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable rea...
Page 41: ...as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top front edge Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle Avoid looking at bright light sources for extended periods of time Developin...
Page 42: ...ouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the devic...
Page 43: ...lasse B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and othe...
Page 44: ...EN60950 1 EN62311 Article 3 1 b EMC EN301 489 1 Article 3 2 Spectrum Usages EN300 328 EN301 893 Applicable to 5 GHz high performance RLAN List of applicable countries EU member states as of July 2009...
Page 45: ...s with RSS210 of Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Issue 4 and RSS 210 No 4 Dec 2000 and No 5 Nov 2001 To prevent radio interference to the licensed servic...