Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 User Manual
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- Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 1
User's Manual - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 2
. All Rights Reserved. Acer Chromebook 15 Covers: CB3-532 This revision: March 2016 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits 1. Ensure you are connected to the Internet. 2. Open www.acer.com and select your country. 3. Select Support > REGISTER A PRODUCT. 4. Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents - 3 Register your Acer product 2 Manage your registered products 2 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 - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 4
Turn on your Chromebook On the Chromebook, the power button is located at the upper-right corner of the keyboard. A "welcome" screen will appear when the Chromebook . Accept the Terms of Service Once connected to a network, accept the Terms of Service. Your Chromebook will then download any available - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 5
Getting started - 5 Browse as a guest You can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account by selecting Browse as a Guest. Sign in to your Google Account If you already have a Google Account, enter your username and password - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 6
TOUR Now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook. Front view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Webcam 2 Microphone 3 Screen Description Web camera for video communication. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. Internal microphone - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 7
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7 # Icon 4 Item Power indicator Battery indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 8
8 - Your Acer Chromebook tour # Icon 3 4 Item Touchpad / click button Power key Description Touch -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 - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 9
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a 1 2 34 Item Description DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. HDMI port USB port Headset/speaker jack Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to USB devices. If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 10
10 - Your Acer Chromebook tour Right side view # Icon 1 2 3 1 23 Item SD™ card reader USB port Kensington lock slot Description Accepts 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. - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 11
The Chrome OS Desktop - 11 THE CHROME OS DESKTOP Window controls Window controls 1 2 3 Shelf 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 Number Description Goes Backward and Forward in the current web 1 browsing sessions's history (closing and reopening the Chrome browser begins a new session). Select to Reload - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 12
neatly align the window to take up half the left side of the screen or the right side, respectively. 7 Closes the entire window (tabs and vary. Some icons may not be applicable to your Chromebook. Launcher Select the Launcher icon to display the launcher 15 and Unpin an app from the shelf on page - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 13
Desktop - 13 Status area The Status area enables you to see vital computer information at a glance, such as the time, Wi-Fi signal strength, and battery life. Tap the Status area to display a box with more options. Icon Description Icon Description Chrome OS help Shut down Lock - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 14
for the Chrome browser. You can find both apps and extensions through the Chrome Web Store, a site dedicated to resources developed specifically for Chromebooks. Managing apps Note Certain apps and browser extensions may not be available in all countries and regions. The contents and design of the - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 15
Apps & extensions - 15 3. Two-finger tap (see Touchpad on page 9) on the app you want to Files apps Google Drive is a web-based storage service offered by Google, and the Files app is the onboard storage system for your Chromebook. Because your Chromebook makes heavy use of the web, you can easily - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 16
by using the Files app on your Chromebook. To use the Files app, select the Files icon in the apps list, or use the keyboard shortcut + + . This user manual uses Google Drive and Files interchangeably when giving instructions regarding accessing files. Creating a new document - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 17
4. Select the files that you want to upload. Apps & extensions - 17 5. Drag-and-drop the files to My Drive. 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. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 18
.3gp,.avi, .mov, .mp4, .m4v, .m4a, .mp3, .mkv, .ogv, .ogm, .ogg, .oga, .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 - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 19
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 19 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 - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 20
20 - Chrome OS tips and tricks Finding your documents All documents you create are saved to your Google Drive where they are online and accessible to other devices, such as your smartphone or tablet. To find your documents, do the following: 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Select All Apps (or type " - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 21
may not be available in all countries and regions. Google Play's current list of country availability for apps and digital content, visit https:// support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2843119?hl=en For other streaming apps like Pandora, Spotify, Rdio, Deezer and more (availability varies by country - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 22
may not be available in all countries and regions. Google Play's current list of country availability for apps and digital content, visit https:// support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2843119?hl=en c. To find more entertainment apps like Netflix, Flixster, and more (availability varies by country - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 23
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. 5. Select File > Save as Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets (format depends on the type of document). Export Google Drive documents as Microsoft Office files - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 24
within whichever Office Online product you are using (you can install the OneDrive app from the Chrome Web Store as well). How to use your Chromebook when there's no internet The Chrome Web Store contains useful offline apps (see Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store on page 14). You - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 25
Google Drive Chrome OS tips and tricks - 25 Important Any changes you make to a current document or any document you create while offline are saved locally on your computer and will not be seen if you open the document from Google Drive on another computer or device. The changes will only be - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 26
SETTINGS Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your Chromebook. To access the settings menu do the following: 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears). 2. Select Settings. 3. To show the advanced settings - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 27
. If the date or time is incorrect on your Chromebook, try adjusting the time zone. To change the time zone: 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears). 2. Select Settings. 3. Select Show advanced settings... 4. Scroll - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 28
service to send print requests to many types of traditional cabled printer and wireless "cloud ready" printers; however, not all printers are supported. To learn more about Google Cloud Print and how to set up your printer, reference Google's own Chromebook time you turn on your Chromebook, it - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 29
work. Please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. Visit www.acer.com to find an authorized service site. Reseting your Chromebook There may be times when you want to reset your Chromebook (for example, removing your personal information and settings). Completely reseting - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 30
- Help HELP Online and offline help Additional help is available both online and offline. Chromebook Help is installed on your Chromebook and doesn't require internet access. It covers basic troubleshooting as well as more detailed information about Chrome OS and using your Chomebook. Note Some - Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532 | User Manual - Page 31
Alternatively, you can access Chromebook Help by doing the following: 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears). 2. Select the question mark "?". Help - 31
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