Acer CB5-312T User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

10 - Your Acer Chromebook tourBottom view# Icon Item Description1 SpeakersLeft and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 13Headset/speaker jackC

The Chrome OS Desktop - 11THE CHROME OS DESKTOPWindow controls 1 8 9 10 11 7 6 5 4 3 2 Number Description1Goes Backward and Forward in the current

12 - The Chrome OS DesktopShelf Launcher Apps pinned to shelf Status areaLauncherSelect the Launcher icon to display the launcher page. This is the fa

The Chrome OS Desktop - 13Status areaThe Status area enables you to see vital computer information at a glance, such as the time, Wi-Fi signal strengt

14 - Apps & extensionsAPPS & EXTENSIONSYou can enhance your Chromebook with extra web applications (apps, for short) and features for the brow

Apps & extensions - 153. Two-finger tap (see Touchpad on page 8) on the app you want to remove.4. Select Remove from Chrome... or Uninstall.Pin an

16 - Apps & extensionslocally by using the Files app on your Chromebook. To use the Filesapp, select the Files icon in the apps list, or use the k

Apps & extensions - 174. Select the files that you want to upload.5. Drag-and-drop the files to My Drive.Enable offline access to Google Drive fil

18 - Apps & extensionsGmail Composing an email1. Select the Launcher icon.2. Select All Apps (or type "Gmail").3. Select the Gmail icon

Chrome OS tips and tricks - 19CHROME OS TIPS AND TRICKSYour Chromebook is a new type of computer that works somewhat differently than what you may be

2 - © 2016. All Rights Reserved.Acer Chromebook R 13Covers: CB5-312TThis revision: July 2016Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits1. Ensure y

20 - Chrome OS tips and tricksFinding your documentsAll documents you create are saved to your Google Drive where they are online and accessible to ot

Chrome OS tips and tricks - 21How to start a video chatFor all you Skype users out there, Google+ Hangouts are free video chats for up to ten people.

22 - Chrome OS tips and tricksHow to watch videos, TV, or movies1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps and select one of the f

Chrome OS tips and tricks - 234. Double-click on any Microsoft Office file stored in Google Drive or on an external hard drive or USB flash drive conn

24 - Chrome OS tips and tricksapps from the Chrome Web Store (you’ll need to create a Microsoft account if you don’t already have one). Then, you can

Chrome OS tips and tricks - 25Google Drive1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Google Drive"). 3. Select

26 - SettingsSETTINGSUse the settings menu to adjust the various options for your Chromebook. To access the settings menu do the following:1. Select t

Settings - 276. To enable a language for keyboard input, under Input Method select the checkbox next to your desired input method.7. Select Done when

28 - Settings4. 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

Settings - 29Manual updateTo manually check for an update or check what version of Chrome OS you are using:1. Select the Status area of the shelf in t

Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSRegister your Acer product ... 2Manage your registered products ... 2Getting s

30 - HelpHELPOnline and offline helpAdditional help is available both online and offline. Chromebook Helpis installed on your Chromebook and doesn’t r

Help - 31Alternatively, you can access Chromebook Help by doing the following:1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the

4 - Getting startedGETTING STARTEDTurn on your ChromebookOn the Chromebook, the power button is located at the upper-right corner of the keyboard. A &

Getting started - 5Browse as a guestYou can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account by selecting Browse as a Guest.Sign in to your Google Acc

6 - Your Acer Chromebook tourYOUR ACER CHROMEBOOK TOURNow that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook.Front view#

Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7Keyboard view# Icon Item Description1 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.2Touchpad / click buttonTouch-sensiti

8 - Your Acer Chromebook tourTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as

Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9Left side view51 2 3 4# Icon Item Description1USB Type-C portConnects to a USB Type-C AC adapter or a USB device with a U