HP Chromebook 14 G3 User Guide

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    User Guide
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    such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: September 2014 Document Part Number: 784240-001 Product notice This guide describes features
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    Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining
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    iv Safety warning notice
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    Starting right ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun things to do ...1 More HP resources ...2 2 Getting to know your device ...3 Identifying components ...3 transfers ...13 7 Using Settings ...14 Internet connection ...14 Appearance ...14 Device ...14 Search ...15 Users ...15 Advanced settings ...16 v
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    ...30 Cleaning procedures ...30 Cleaning the display 30 Cleaning the device vents (select devices only 31 Cleaning the keyboard or mouse (select devices only 31 14 Power and Battery ...32 Factory-sealed battery ...32 Charging the Battery ...32 15 Electrostatic Discharge ...33 vi
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    16 Accessibility Features ...34 Index ...35 vii
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    viii
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    work and entertainment. Read this chapter to learn about best practices after setup, fun things to do with your device, and where to find additional HP resources. Best practices To get the most out of your smart investment, after you set up and register the device, we recommend the following steps
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    guide is provided in the box, or go to http://www.hp.com/go/ orderdocuments. Contents ● Overview of device setup and features. ● A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips. ● Online chat with an HP technician. ● Email support. ● Find support telephone numbers. ● Locate HP service
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    device is connected to the jack, the device speakers are disabled. NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (microphone). Connects an optional digital display device, such as a highperformance monitor or projector. esc key
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    Component Hard drive light HDMI port Internal display switch Internal microphones Memory card reader Power button Power connector Power light RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your device Description ● The hard drive is being accessed. Connects an optional video
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    the device. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the device from being mishandled or stolen. Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM). Produce sound. Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate items on the screen. Connects an
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    Component WWAN antennas Description NOTE: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the device. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions. For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental
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    device provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the device: IMPORTANT: page 3 ● Service label-The label affixed to the bottom of your device provides important information to identify the unit. When contacting support, you will probably
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    through your device's WLAN antennas or by Bluetooth (select models only). For more information about the location of your antennas, and a quick-start guide, see the Setup Poster included with your device. NOTE: The icons on the Chrome desktop and the appearance of the screen may vary. Connecting
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    want to add and click Connect. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect your Bluetooth device. Some controlled by a mobile provider (for example, a data service plan through a cellular provider), a SIM module must 14. Connecting to a Bluetooth device or network (select devices only) 9
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    as the operating system is updated. For further information and updates, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions to find documentation relevant to your device. You may also refer to http://www.chromium.org
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    the mouse, TouchPad, external keyboards, and displays work, and regulate web browsing and device permissions. To learn more about the Settings page, go to https://support.google.com/chromeos/ and search for information about this topic. You may also refer to Using Settings on page
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    the app. Right-click or two-finger tap the app, and then select Remove from Chrome. To learn more about managing apps, go to https://support.google.com/chromeos/ and search for information about the topic. 12 Chapter 5 Using apps
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    upper left corner of the app to search by keywords in your file's name or contents. To learn more about file management, go to https://support.google.com/chromeos/, and search for information about this topic. Physical file media and transfers Your device may have USB, microSD, or other ports for
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    disable wireless and mobile connections. To learn more about managing networks in Chrome, go to https://support.google.com/ chromeos/ and search for information about the topic. Appearance In this area, you settings window, select Treat toprow keys as function keys. 14 Chapter 7 Using Settings
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    list of search engines provided. To learn more about managing your search engines or using a search engine not in the list provided, go to https://support.google.com/chromeos/ and search for more information about the topic. Users In this area, you can adjust who can use your Chrome device, and
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    your device, and is not recommended. For more details, go to https://support.google.com/chromeos/, and search for information about these topics. NOTE: The can manage your web passwords and Autofill settings. Autofill is a service that remembers addresses and credit card numbers that you have entered
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    with Google's Cloud Print service, and select which available printer you want to use. For more details, go to https://support.google.com/chromeos/, and CAUTION: HP recommends backing up all personal files before resetting your device. Your Google account information and files on cloud services like
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    projector, TV, speakers, and headphones. NOTE: Your device may not support all of these types of audio and video components. Refer to the To connect wireless speakers to your device, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To connect high-definition speakers to the device, see Connecting an
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    HDMI cable, sold separately. To see the device screen image on a high-definition TV or monitor, connect the high-definition device according to the following instructions: 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the device. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the high
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    service, you must download an app in order to access your content and view it, either on your device or on a high-definition screen. See Using apps on page 12 for more details. NOTE: Chrome does not currently support Using Settings on page 14. 20 Chapter 8 Using audio and video on your Chrome device
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    9 Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you to control the pointer on the screen using your fingers. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that let your fingers tap and scroll to manipulate items on the desktop Dragging and dropping Select the item you want to
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    ● Tap two fingers on the TouchPad zone to bring up a context-sensitive menu. 22 Chapter 9 Using TouchPad gestures
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    Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on a page or image. Scrolling to the left or the right with two fingers will scroll the screen, if there is more content viewable to either side, or will move back and forth through web browser history. To scroll, place two fingers
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    To scroll between open tabs in Chrome, slide three fingers left or right on the TouchPad. 24 Chapter 9 Using TouchPad gestures
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    same action key functionality. To find a Chromecompatible keyboard, go to www.hp.com. Using the action keys Not every Chrome device or external keyboard has you hold down the key. NOTE: If your external display does not support DDC/CI, then the brightness key may not function. Mutes speaker sound.
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    action keys to work like conventional function keys, which may be required for some websites and applications. For more information, see Using Settings on page 14. 26 Chapter 10 Using the keyboard and mouse
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    only authorized users may log on to their accounts on it. For more information, see Using Settings on page 14. To learn more about security passwords and locking your screen, go to https://support.google.com/chromeos and search for more information about the topic. Securing your wireless network 27
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    Using an optional security cable lock A security cable lock, which is purchased separately, is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the device from being mishandled or stolen. Security cable locks are only one of several methods that should be employed as part of a complete
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    Chrome device to someone else, reset owner permissions, or are having problems with your account profile, you can clear all local user data by These directions apply to select models only. To learn more, go to https://support.google.com/ chromeos/ and search for information about the topic. 1. Click
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    13 Maintenance It is important that you perform simple maintenance of your device to be sure that it works at peak performance. Cleaning your device Use the following products to safely clean your device: ● Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (for example, disposable
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    Cleaning the device vents (select devices only) Air vents keep the device cool. Keep these vents clean by using a small, battery-powered vacuum cleaner. (A battery-powered vacuum cleaner eliminates the risk of electric shock.) 1. Vacuum the vents on the device case. 2. Remove any debris that has
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    14 Power and Battery Factory-sealed battery NOTE: This information applies to select replacing the battery could affect your warranty coverage. If a battery is no longer holding a charge, contact support. When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in
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    to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: ● If removal or installation instructions direct you to unplug the device, unplug it after being properly grounded and before removing a about static electricity or assistance with component removal or installation, contact support. 33
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    designs, produces, and markets products and services that can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities, either on a stand-alone basis or with appropriate assistive devices. Supported Assistive Technologies HP products support a wide variety of operating system assistive technologies
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    3 H hard drive light identifying 4 HDMI port, connecting 19 headphones, connecting 18 high-definition devices, connecting 19 L labels 7 regulatory 7 service 7 wireless certification 7 WLAN 7 lights AC adapter 3 hard drive 4 power 4 RJ-45 (network) status 4 webcam 5 M memory card reader, identifying
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    , identifying 4 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 23 security cable lock, installing 28 security cable slot, identifying 5 serial number 7 service label, device 7 settings 14 accessibility 17 advanced 16 appearance 14 Bluetooth 16 browser 17 date and time 16 display 15 downloads 16 Google Cloud Print 17
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