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1. aCe explore beyond limits Acer Chromebox CXI User s Manual 2014 All Rights Reserved Acer Chromebox User s Manual Original Issue 07 2014 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 CHrOMEDOX cee eccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeesaeeeeees2. 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 Chromebox without a Google Account by clicking Browse as a Guest on the left 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 Chromebox 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 Chromebox 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 chrome Choose a picture to display for your account on the sign in screen a l EA ial gt Aa Your Acer Chromebox tour Now that you are done setting it up let us show you around your new Acer Chromebox Front view 1 O Power key Turns the computer on and off Spicara Accepts Secure Digital SD cards 2 P Note The card reader uses one card at reader a time 8 Your Acer Chromebox tour 3 USBZ USB port Connect to USB devices If a port is black it is USB 2 0 compatible if it is blue it is also USB 3 0 compatible 4 USBZ USB port Rear view Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington compatible slot computer security lock Note Wr
3. omnibox 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 23 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 Chromebox If the date or time is incorrect on your Chromebox try adjusting the time zone To change the 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
4. 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 amp How to watch videos TV or movies YouTube 1 Press the Search key click YouTube and you re ready to roll Google Play Movies 1 Press the Search key and click Google Play Movies Hi 19 To find more entertainment apps like Netflix Flixster and more availability varies by country 1 Press the Search key and click Store mm gt 2 Select Entertainment on the left side 3 Choose TV amp Movies 20 How to open Microsoft Word and Excel documents 1 Press the Search key and click Files 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 Chromebox 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 Chromebox 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 C
5. www acer com to find an authorized service site 25 Using the VESA mount Your Chromebox can be fitted with an optional VESA compatible mount that allows you to mount it behind a compatible monitor or TV 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 1 Attach the mounting plate to the back of your display using the screws as illustrated For selected models 26 Using the VESA mount 2 Attach the mounting plate to your Chromebox using the screws as illustrated 3 Position the Chromebox onto the display and secure with a screw as illustrated The Chromebox and mount must be vertical Warning Place your display on a flat stable surface to prevent it from falling and damaging your new Chromebox and or display If your display stand has adjustable tilt do not tilt it to sucha degree that the it can fall over when your Chromebox is attached 27 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 Acer explore beyond l x Chrome 05 Help x chrome How to use Chromebooks Connect to networks Connect to other dewces Sign in Adjust setongs Use your Chromebook Add apps and extensions Fix a problem To access the help pages 1 Click th
6. Downloads folder are saved to your local drive and are only accessible to your Chromebox Note You must be connected to the Internet to do the following Google Drive operations sync files from Downloads to Google Drive 1 In the apps list click on the Files icon 13 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 you want to upload 14 Apps 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 panel click on the Files icon then click on Google Drive 2 Select the file s you want to access offline 3 Right 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 M 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 finished composing your message click Send Google Docs Creating a new document 1 From the launcher click on the Google Drive icon 8 2 Click on CREATE and select the type of document you want to create YouTube amp YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload share and view videos You can access it by clicking the YouTu
7. 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 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 press the Share key and 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 m gt O 2 Type in the name or email address of a person 18 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 is mm iy 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
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9. ap the computer security lock cable around an immovable 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 aR O Connects to audio devices 2 ae ad e g speakers headphones or a J headset with microphone 3 DisplayPort Supports high definition digital video connections 4 nom HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections Connects to USB devices 5 e lt USB port If a port is black it is USB 2 0 compatible if it is blue it is also USB 3 0 compatible 6 2 Ethernet RJ 45 Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 port based network 7 san DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Environment e Temperature e Operating 5 C to 35 C e Non operating 20 C to 65 C e Humidity non condensing e Operating 20 to 80 e Non operating 20 to 80 10 The Chrome OS Desktop The Chrome OS Desktop Desktop overview J Acer explore beyond li x gt D us acer com ac en US content home explore beyond limits Products AcerCloud Support here to buy Acer Store PROFESSIONAL Aspire R7 2k z pire yy Ne Top sights and sounds A A The Ezel hinge Full HD display plus Re wf four powerful speakers l pe Discover More E 7 bni FA G M SIA acer guides ub Acerguid T ee AAN ides gmail com Sign out Connecte
10. be icon on the launcher 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 3gp avi mov mp4 m4v m4a mp3 mkv ogv Audio Video ogm ogg oga webm wav Other Supported File Types Your Chromebox supports a number of other file formats Microsoft Office files doc docx ppt pptx xls xlsx all read only Images omp gif jog joeg 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 button H 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 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 button H and then click on the app 16 Chrome OS tips and tricks Your Chromebox 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
11. d to AcerWireless Bluetooth disabled Top sights and sounds Battery full Launcher Window controls Status area and settings 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 WoO XD x CI e C Xx 11 Launcher oy Google Chrome Gmail a Google Search G YouTube amp Google Drive H Apps list Status area and settings 1 Chrome OS help Shut down Settings G s Lock screen Battery status Volume control Wireless network 3 Bluetooth status connection 4 Note Specifications vary Some icons may not be applicable to your Chromebox 12 Apps Apps Managing apps Installing apps in Chrome OS See Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store on page 15 Removing apps from Chrome OS 1 Click the apps list button FA 2 Right click 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 on the app you want to add to the launcher 3 Select Pin to Launcher To reorder the apps in the launcher 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
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13. eeeeeesseeeessaeeessaeees 27 Table of contents Getting started Turn on your Chromebox On the Chromebox the power button is located at the upper right corner of the keyboard A connect screen will appear when the Chromebox 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 Chromebox 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 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 on the right to set up a
14. em mm gt a 2 The next time you find yourself offline press the Search key 21 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 i 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 offline 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 Chromebox have a lot of additional very useful information They are well worth a look 22 Settings Settings Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your Chromebox To access the settings menu 1 Click on the status area in the lower right corner 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 j Acer explore beyond ty x A semngs c hrome settings Chrome OS Settings Settings Touchpad and mouse settings Keyboard settings Display settings Search Set which search engine is used when searching from the
15. find extra resources for the Chrome browser 5 Once you find a theme that you d like to try out click Choose theme 24 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 27 and then search for Google Cloud Print Updating Chrome OS Automatic update Each time you turn on your Chromebox it automatically checks for updates When an update is available this update icon Fy will appear in the status area To apply the update 1 Click the status area in the lower right corner where your account picture appears 2 Click Restart to update 3 Your Chromebox 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 Chromebox 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
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