User's Manual

User’s Manual

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Table of contents - 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting started 4

Turn on your Chromebook....................... 4

Select

your language settings ................. 4

Connect to a network............................... 4

Accept the Terms of Service....................... 4

First-time sign-in ...................................... 4

Create a new Google Account .................... 4

Browse as a guest ...................................... 4

Enterprise enrollment (optional).................. 5

Your Acer Chromebook tour 6

Front view ................................................ 6

Keyboard

view ......................................... 7

Function keys.............................................. 8

Common keyboard shortcuts...................... 8

Touchpad .................................................... 9

Left view................................................. 10

USB Type-C information ........................... 10

Right view .............................................. 11

Bottom view ........................................... 11

Frequently asked questions 12

Get help or more information ................ 13

4 - Getting started

GETTING STARTED

Turn on your Chromebook

On the Chromebook, press the power button. A "Welcome" screen will

appear when the Chromebook first boots up.

Select your language settings

Use the "Language" drop-down list to choose your default language

setting. If there is more than one way to type in your language, you

may be prompted to select a keyboard input method as well.

Connect to a network

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

Chromebook will then download any available system updates, so you

automatically get the latest Chrome OS features.

First-time sign-in

Create a new Google Account

You can create a new Google Account if you don’t already have one.

Select Create a Google Account to set up a new account. A Google

Account gives you access to useful web services developed by

Google, such as Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar.

Browse as a guest

You can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account by

selecting Browse as a Guest.

Getting started - 5

Enterprise enrollment (optional)

You can enroll the Chromebook by selecting Enterprise enrollment.

If you already have a Google Account, enter your username and

password in the sign-in box that appears and select the Sign in

button. If your device is a Chromebook Enterprise, click More options

and select Enterprise enrollment.

Email or phone

More options

Forgot email?

Back

Important

the owner and is the only account that will be able to change certain

Chrome settings.

6 - Your Acer Chromebook tour

YOUR ACER CHROMEBOOK TOUR

Front view

# Icon Item Description

1 Microphone

Internal microphone for sound

recording.

2 Webcam

Web camera for video

mmunication.

A light next to the webcam indicates

that

the webcam is active.

3 Screen

Displays computer output, supports

touch or

non-touch option.

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Keyboard view

# Icon Item Description

1 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

Touchpad / click

utton

Touch-sensitive pointing device

ich functions like a computer

mouse.

Pressing down anywhere on the pad

funct

ions like the left button of a

mouse.

Pressing down anywhere with two

finge

rs functions like the right button

of a mouse.

Power button Turns the computer on and off.

8 - Your Acer Chromebook tour

Function keys

The Chromebook uses function keys or key combinations to access

some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and

volume. The dedicated function keys each have a specific function.

Common keyboard shortcuts

You can use shortcuts to complete some tasks more quickly.

Note: For a complete list of keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl + Alt + /

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 next window.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Mute Turns off audio output.

Volume down Decreases the volume.

Volume up Increases the volume.

Search Search from the Apps panel.

Keyboard

shortcuts

Description

Ctrl + Takes screenshot.

Alt + Toggles caps lock.

Alt + Projects your screen.

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Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on

its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your fingers

across the surface of the touchpad.

Action Gesture

Click Press down on any part of the touchpad.

Two-finger tap

(or alt-click)

Tapping the touchpad with two fingers or pressing

(and holding) Alt on the keyboard and tapping the

touchpad with one finger both equal a "right-click"

on a computer mouse.

Two-finger swipe

Place two fingers on the touchpad and move

them up and down to scroll vertically, left and right

to scroll horizontally.

Drag and drop

Select the item you want to move with one finger.

With a second finger, move the item. Release

both fingers to drop the item. (This gesture works

for files, not windows or icons.)

10 - Your Acer Chromebook tour

Left view

1 2 3

# Icon Item Description

USB Type-C port

with DC-in

Connects to the provided USB Type-C

power a

dapter and to USB devices

with a USB Type-C connector.

Supports DisplayPort

™

over USB-C

™

Headset/speaker

jack

Connects to audio devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones), or a

hea

dset with microphone.

Battery indicator

Indicates the computer’s battery

atus.

Charging: T

he light shows amber

when the battery is charging.

Fully charged: T

he light shows blue

when in AC mode.

USB Type-C information

• Supports DisplayPort

™

audio/video output.

• Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging.

• DC-in: requires power adapter or power source providing 45 W at

5~20 V.

For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter

or USB Power Delivery device.

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Right view

# Icon Item Description

USB 2.0 port Connects to USB devices.

Kensington lock

slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible

security lock.

1 2

Bottom view

# Icon Item Description

1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

12 - Frequently asked questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question Answer

What software works

on a Chromebook?

Chromebooks use apps from the Google Play

Store and on the web, instead of traditional

software applications. There are apps to be

productive, get creative, enjoy movies and

shows, play games and more.

How do I get more

apps?

Download Chromebook apps from the Google

Play Store app . Find the app by clicking the

Launcher icon and searching “Play Store”.

Can I use Microsoft

Office software?

Chromebooks work with Microsoft

Word,

Excel

and PowerPoint

. You can download

the apps from the Google Play Store or use

them on the web.

*Additional functionality available with a

Microsoft 365 subscription. Microsoft, Excel

and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

Where can I find my

files?

All your files are stored in the Files app .

Find the app by clicking the Launcher icon

and searching “Files”.

How do I transfer my

local files?

Transfer your local files using a compatible

storage device. Your Chromebook works with

most external storage devices (e.g.: USB

thumb drives, removable hard drives).

Why does my

Chromebook need

my Google Account

information?

You’ll use your Google Account to sign in to

your Chromebook. It is the same account you

use for Google services such as Gmail and

Drive. Your Chromebook uses your account

information to automatically sign you into apps

and services.

Frequently asked questions - 13

Get help or more information

For information on: Refer to:

Chromebook Help

Open the Explore ap

p on your

Chromebook.

Chrome OS google.com/support/chromebook/

How do I set this up

for my child?

If you want to set up parental controls for your

child, it’s important that you sign in using your

child’s personal Google Account. If they don’t

already have one, you can create one during

the sign-in process on your Chromebook. You

will be able to add your child’s school account

after you complete device onboarding.

Question Answer