Acer Chromebook R 11 CB5-132T User Manual - Page 25
How to use your Chromebook when there’s no internet, Gmail Offline
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Chrome OS tips and tricks - 25 apps from the Chrome Web Store (you'll need to create a Microsoft account if you don't already have one). Then, you can login and create files or upload files you have already created and edit them. Note Office Online programs save files you create exclusively to Micrsoft's own OneDrive cloud storage. Though you can download a file you create and then move it to Google Drive or a removable storage device, you cannot save it directly to those locations. Also, to work on a file you've already created, you must first upload it to OneDrive by selecting Open from OneDrive from 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 15). You're able to filter your app search by selecting the Runs Offline checkbox. For those times you don't have an internet connection, these apps help you stay productive and entertained. A few of the pre-installed options are described below. Gmail Offline Note The first time you use Gmail Offline you MUST be connected to the internet to enable offline viewing. 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard. 2. Select All Apps (or type "Gmail Offline"). 3. Select the Gmail Offline icon. 4. Use the app like you normally would. It'll update and send your emails the next time you log on to the internet.