Acer Chromebook C910-3916
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1. Status area Chrome OS help Shut down Lock screen Settings Volume control a D Battery status Wireless network connection Q EREA RARAN ee eee ee AEE ARARA NRE ARNARS Note Specifications vary Some icons may not be applicable to your Chromebook Bluetooth status ja pe 15 Apps Managing apps Installing apps in Chrome OS See Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store on page 18 Removing apps from Chrome OS 1 Click the Apps list button FA 2 Right click click with two fingers on the app you want to remove 3 Select Remove from Chrome Customizing apps pinned to the launcher 1 Click the Apps list button FA 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 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 Chromebook Note You must be connected to the Internet to do the following Google Drive operations 16 Apps sync files from Downloads to Google Drive 1 In 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 sele2. iF Gl How to share documents with other users 1 Click the Share button in the upper right corner of your document 2 Add people by typing in their email address 3 After you click Done they ll receive an email letting them know a document has been shared with them To find your document later click on the Google Drive icon this opens Google Drive which shows you a list of your files and folders You can search for files by name at the top of the screen How to start a video chat 1 Press the Search key and click on the Hangouts call icon 2 Type in the name or email address of a person 22 3 Click the Submit button to start your Hangout For all you Skype users out there Google Hangouts are free video chats for up to ten people How to listen to music Google Play Music 1 Press the Search key and click Google Play Music 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 Pandora Spotify Rdio Deezer and more availability varies by country 1 Press the Search key and click on Store to go to the Chrome Web Store then do a search for Pandora or other music apps 2 When you find what you want click the Add to Chrome button How to watch videos TV or movies YouTube 1 Press the Search key click YouTube and you re
3. explore beyond limits Acer Chromebook 15 2015 All Rights Reserved Acer Chromebook 15 User s Manual Covers Chromebook CB5 571 C910 This revision January 2015 Product Registration When using your product for the first time it is recommended that you immediately register it This will give you access to some useful benefits such as e Faster service from our trained representatives e Membership in the Acer community receive promotions and participate in customer 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 product and follow the simple instructions After we receive your product registration you will be sent a confirmation email with important data that you should keep in a safe place Obtaining Acer accessories We are happy to inform you that Acer s warranty extension program and notebook accessories are available online Come and visit our online shop and find what you need at store acer com The Acer store is being progressively rolled out and unfortunately may not be available in some regions Please check back regularly to see when it will be available in your country Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Table of contents Getting started 5 Turn On your Chromebook cccccecseeeeeeee
4. Sign in Email Acerguides gmail com 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 6 Getting started Create a new Google Account You can create a new Google Account if you don t already have one Click 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 Docs and Google Calendar Browse as a guest You can also use the Chromebook without a 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 in webcam to take a photo If you don t want to take a photo at this time you can choose an icon instead You can always update your picture after you ve signed in Also your Chromebook is integrated with your Google account profile After signing in with your Google account you have the option of choosing your Google account profile picture Change picture Choose a picture to display for your account on the sign in screen fot a O v n A Sa 7h Soa VS 7 J Your Acer Chromebook tour Now that you are done setting it up let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook Front view Web camera for video communicat
5. it is USB 2 0 is ca compatible if it is blue it is also USB 3 0 compatible Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Note Wrap the computer security fa lock cable around an immovable A object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Kensington lock slot 12 Your Acer Chromebook tour Bottom view i TI Mi mI I ml Ventilation and Allows the computer to stay cool cooling fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings 13 The Chrome OS Desktop Desktop overview J 3 Acer explore beyond li x D us acer com ac en US content home Recently Viewed 0 Professional Where to Buy explore beyond limits LAPTOPS DESKTOPS TABLETS MONITORS ROJECTORS ACERCLOUD SUPPORT ACER STORE Aspire Switch 10 TOUCH a BE Seton 50 MORE BRILLIANT ae Switch anytime anywhere any way Connected to AcerWireless EXPLORE Launcher Window controls Status area Window controls 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 Go to the next page Search Reload the page Bookmark Chrome controls OY XG x CI e C Xx 14 The Chrome OS Desktop Launcher Cc Google Chrome Gmail B Google Search G YouTube 7 ae Google Drive H Apps list
6. ready to roll Google Play Movies amp TV 1 Press the Search key and click Google Play Movies amp TV To find more entertainment apps like Netflix Flixster and more availability varies by country 1 Press the Search key and click Store 2 Select Entertainment on the left side 3 Choose TV amp Movies 24 How to open Microsoft Word and Excel documents 1 Press the Search key and click Files i gt D 2 Double click on any Microsoft Office file stored in Google Drive or on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your Chromebook You can convert 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 Chromebook when there s no internet Gmail 1 Press the Search key and click on Store to go to the Chrome Web Store then search for Gmail Offline in the upper left corner search box and add it 2 The next time you find yourself offline press the Search key 25 3 Click Gmail Offline to open it and use Gmail like you normally would It ll update and send your emails the next time you log on to the internet a Google Docs Sheets and Slides 1 When you open Google Drive while connected to the internet it will automatically enable Offline Drive 2 Once the process completes the next time you want to create a document offlin
7. time zone 1 Click the status area in the lower right corner where your account picture appears 2 Click on Settings 3 Click on Show advanced settings 4 Scroll down and click on the 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 Set wallpaper 4 Select a preloaded wallpaper or click Browse to select your own image You can also choose I m feeling lucky to have the wallpaper change randomly 5 Once selected click OK Customizing the theme 1 Click the status area in the lower right corner where your account picture appears 2 Click on Settings 3 Click on Get themes 4 You ll be taken to the Chrome Web Store where you can find extra resources for the Chrome browser 5 Once you find a theme that you d like to try out click Choose theme 28 Settings Setting up a printer You can use the Google Cloud Print service to send print requests to your printer Not all printers are supported To learn more about Google Cloud Print and how to set up your printer connect to the Internet to access the more extensive online help from Online and offline help on page 29 and then search for Google Cloud Print Updating Chrome OS Automatic update Each time you turn on your Chromebook it automatically checks for updates When an update is a
8. 5 Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive 06 16 Enable offline access to Google Drive files 006 17 EEI Spat ae E A E E TE E atone ene 17 Composing an emails aisin iiaa aranne rrinin 17 GOOGIE DOCS isis soci tice eee 17 Creating a NEW COCUMENL ccceececeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeessaeeeees 17 bel iL cs ener reer cee tr ORO et nee nee nn ee eo er ee 18 Table of contents Playing video or audio files 2 0 0 cece cece eececeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeseeeeeeeaeees 18 Other Supported File TyP S ccccceecccceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 18 Chrome Web SlOre srs catia acutiatanensanaueniadaavmar aan 18 Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store 18 Chrome OS ps and Ticks cc vai atl a ede eles 20 How to create documents cccccceccseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaes 20 How to share documents with other uSers ceees 21 How to Start a video Chat ccccccceccceecceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaes 21 HOW toisten tO MUSIC siesau deen 22 How to watch videos TV or MOVIES ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeees 23 How to open Microsoft Word and Excel documents 24 How to use your Chromebook when there s no internet 24 Settings 26 Changing the language settings cccccsseececeseseeeeeaeeeeeeesaees 26 Changing the clock settings ccccssececcsseeeeescesseeecseeeeeessaeees 27 Customizing appearance cece cseeccceeeceeseeeecaaeeeecaee
9. ct the files that you want to upload 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 In the Apps list click on the Files icon then click on Google Drive 2 Select the file s you want to access offline 3 Right click press with two fingertips 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 aad A Folder Gmail Composing an email 1 From the launcher click on the Gmail icon 2 Click COMPOSE 3 Enter the recipients email address the subject and the message 4 When you are finis hed composing your message click Send Google Docs Creating a new document 1 From the Apps list click on the Google Drive icon 8 2 Click on CREATE and select the type of document you want to create 17 18 Apps YouTube O YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload share and view videos You can access it by clicking the YouTube icon from the launcher Playing video or audio files Your Chromebook 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 3gp avi mov mp4 m4v m4a mp3 mkv ogv NO WAGEO ogm ogg oga webm wav Other Supported File Types Your Chromebook supports a numbe
10. d to the Internet the more extensive online help will automatically open Otherwise the offline help will open
11. e simply press the Search key and click on Google Docs Google Sheets or Google Slides Find other useful offline apps at the Chrome Web Store by pressing the Search key and clicking on Store When the Chrome Web Store opens click on Collections in the left column and then Offline Apps The Get Started app and Help on your Chromebook have a lot of additional very useful information They are well worth a look 26 Settings Settings Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your Chromebook To access the settings menu 1 Click on the status area of the shelf in the lower right corner of the screen where your account picture appears 2 Click on Settings 3 To show the advanced settings scroll to the bottom and click on Show advanced settings hrome settings ne OS Settings Changing the language settings 1 Click the status area in the lower right corner where your account picture appears Click on Settings Click on Show advanced settings Scroll down and click on Customize languages and input an A O N Click on Add to add additional languages 27 6 To enable a language for keyboard input select the checkbox next to the language after adding it 7 Click on OK when finished Changing the clock settings You can change the time format and time zone on your Chromebook If the date or time is incorrect on your Chromebook try adjusting the time zone To change the
12. eeaseesaaeees 27 Customizing the wallpaper cccccceeeceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeees 27 Customizing the theme cccccsseeceeeceeeeeeeeaeeeeeeseaeeees 27 Seting Up a IIT sics a a e ahia k 28 Updating Chrome OS ccccccccceecceceeeeeeeeeeesaeeeesseeeeeseeeesaeeeeees 28 Automate Pda a a nea aualle 28 Manyal UDAT oian a a ea 28 Help 29 Online and offline help ce cccccccceeeeeceeeeeeseeeeseeseeseseeeaaes 29 Getting started Turn on your Chromebook On the Chromebook the power button is located at the upper right corner of the keyboard A connect screen will appear when the Chromebook first boots up select your language settings Use the Select your 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 wireless 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 network accept the Terms of Service Your Chromebook will then download any available system updates so you automatically get the latest Chrome OS features 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 on the Sign in button
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14. ion 1 Webcam A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 3 Screen Displays computer output 8 Your Acer Chromebook tour K Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status 4 Indicates the computer s battery status Battery 1 Charging The light shows amber A indicator when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode Keyboard view o EEEIEE OE e E a Lobo N Left and right speakers deliver stereo l SPEARE audio output 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 3 Touchpad click Pressing down anywhere on the pad button functions like the left button of a mouse Pressing down anywhere with two fingers functions like the right button of a mouse O Power key Function keys Turns the computer on and off The computer 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 JIQAQIVIT L Previous Next Reload Full screen Next window Brightness down Brightness up Mute Volume down Volume up Search Go to the previous page Go to the next page Reload the current page Open the page in full screen
15. mode Switch to the next window Decreases the screen brightness Increases the screen brightness Turns off audio output Decreases the volume Increases the volume Search from the Apps panel 10 Your Acer Chromebook tour 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 Click Press down on any part of the touchpad Right click Press the touchpad with two fingertips Place two fingers on the touchpad and move them up and Scroll down to scroll vertically left and right to scroll horizontally Click the item you want to move with one finger With a Drag and drop second finger move the item Release both fingers to drop the item Left side view parr 1234 1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Supports high definition digital video 2 Hom HDMI port connections Connects to USB devices 3 eo USB port If a port is black it is USB 2 0 compatible if it is blue it is also USB 3 0 compatible Headseteneaker Connects to audio devices 4 ack p e g speakers headphones or a J headset with microphone 11 Right side view PE 1 2 3 Accepts Secure Digital SD cards Note Push to remove install the card 1 r P SD card reader The card reader uses one card at a time Connects to USB devices aa If a port is black
16. r of other file formats Microsoft Office files doc docx ppt pptx xls xlsx all read only Images omp gif jog jpeg png webp Compressed _ zip rar tar tar gz tgz tar bz2 tbz2 Other txt pdf Chrome Web Store Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store 1 Click the Apps list icon FH and then click on Chrome Web Store 2 You can then browse through the app categories in the left column or search for a specific type of app using the search box 3 When you find an app that you would like to add hover your mouse over it and then click on ADD TO CHROME 19 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 H and then click on the app 20 Chrome OS tips and tricks Your Chromebook is a new type of computer that works somewhat differently than what you may be used to so you might like to know how easy and useful things are when using it Here are some tips and tricks How to create documents 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard 2 Click on Google Docs That s it You ve just created a new document in less than one second With your new document you can add text insert images change the font make it bold underline it italicize it you get the gist You can also click Google Sheets to create spreadsheets and Google Slides to create presentations
17. vailable this update icon Fy will appear in the status area To apply the update 1 Click 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 update applied Manual update To manually check for an update or check what version of Chrome OS you are using 1 Click the status area in the lower right corner where your account picture appears 2 Click on Settings 3 In the new tab that opens click on Help in the left column 4 If any updates are available they will be displayed on the page Warning Do not modify your Chromebook s hardware yourself Doing so will cause the update function to no longer work Please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center Visit www acer com to find an authorized service site 29 Help Online and offline help Additional help is available both online and offline Help covers basic troubleshooting as well as more detailed information about Chrome OS and using your Chomebook Discover how to make the most of your new Chrome device Video chat and phone calls Maipoui will up io 2 peQwie ai ie sale Line 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 the question mark lt gt Note If you are connecte
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