Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-3HT User Manual

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    USER'S MANUAL
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    2 - © 2019. All Rights Reserved. Acer Chromebook 315 Covers: CB315-3HT This revision: August 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Images provided herein are for
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    Service 4 First-time sign-in 4 Create a new Google™ Account 4 Browse as a guest 4 Sign in to your Google Account 5 Your Acer Chromebook Playing video or audio files 20 Other Supported File Types 20 Chrome OS tips and Manual update 31 Resetting your Chromebook 31 Help 33 Online and
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    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 Chromebook will then download any available system updates, so you automatically get the latest Chrome OS features. First-time
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    have a Google Account, enter your username and password in the sign-in box that appears and select the Sign in button. Sign in to your Chromebook Enter your email Forgot email? More options NEXT Back Important Sign in with your primary Google Account. This account will be set as the owner
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    done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook. Front view 1 3 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 Touchscreen Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input. Web camera for video 3 Webcam communication. A light
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    Keyboard view 1 Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7 3 4 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 2 Touchpad / click button Pressing down
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    8 - Your Acer Chromebook tour Function keys The computer uses function keys or key combinations to access some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and volume. The
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    Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9 Action Two-finger swipe Drag and drop Gesture Place two fingers on the touchpad and move them up and down to scroll vertically, left
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    10 - Your Acer Chromebook tour Left view 12 3 4 5 # Icon Item 1 Battery indicator 2 USB Type-C to the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™. Connects to USB devices. 4 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into
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    Right view Your Acer Chromebook tour - 11 # Icon 1 2 3 Item USB port USB Type-C port with DC-in Kensington lock slot 12 3 Description Connects to USB devices. Connects to the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™.
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    12 - Your Acer Chromebook tour Bottom view 1 # Icon Item 1 Speakers Description Deliver stereo audio output.
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    The Chrome OS Desktop - 13 THE CHROME OS DESKTOP Window controls Window controls 1 2 Shelf 3 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
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    and control Google Chrome. Shelf Launcher Status area Apps pinned to shelf Note Specifications vary. Some icons may not be applicable to your Chromebook. Launcher Select the Launcher icon to display the launcher page. This is the fastest way to search for something. Simply start typing to
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    Pinned apps The Chrome OS Desktop - 15 You can pin or unpin apps on the shelf. To pin an app to the shelf 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Click to select All Apps (or type the name of the desired app). 3. Locate and two-finger tap the desired app icon. 4. Select Pin to shelf. To reorder the apps
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    on the web. Extensions provide custom features and functionality for the Chrome browser. Android apps, designed for Android mobile devices are supported on Chromebooks. You can find Chrome apps and extensions through the Chrome Web Store, and Android apps using the Google Play Store. Managing
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    devices, such as your smartphone or tablet. Files saved to the Downloads folder are saved to your local drive and are only accessible to your Chromebook. Note You must be connected to the Internet to do the following Google Drive operations.
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    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
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    4. Select the files that you want to upload. Apps & extensions - 19 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. Click
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    .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 Microsoft Office files Images Compressed Other Supported formats .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt (read-only), .pptx (readonly) .bmp, .gif
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    Chrome OS tips and tricks - 21 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
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    22 - 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. Click to select All Apps
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    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 To listen to streaming music, you can download streaming apps like Pandora, Spotify, Rdio, Deezer and
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    4. 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
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    from within whichever Office Online product you are using (you can install the OneDrive app from the Web Store as well). How to use your Chromebook when there's no internet The Chrome Web Store contains useful offline apps. For more information see Installing apps from Chrome Web Store on page 16
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    26 - Chrome OS tips and tricks Gmail Offline Note The first time you use Gmail Offline you MUST be connected to the internet to enable offline viewing. 1. Go to Gmail and select Settings > Settings. 2. Select Offline tab. 3. Select Enable offline mail. 4. Choose your settings, such as how many days
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    Chrome OS tips and tricks - 27 5. Make your desired changes. The next time you are online and have Google Drive open, your local changes will upload to Google Drive. Note If you make changes to a Google document while offline and someone else makes changes to the document as well (for example, if
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    of the screen. 2. Select Settings icon. 3. To show the advanced settings, scroll to the bottom and select Advanced. Note Using default settings, the Chromebook will enter hibernate mode after one hour. Changing the language settings 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner
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    Settings - 29 Changing the clock settings You can change the time format and time zone on your Chromebook. 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
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    use the Google Cloud Print 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 Help to find
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    Settings - 31 Manual update To manually check for an update or check what version of Chrome OS you dealer or an authorized service center. Visit www.acer.com to find an authorized service site. Resetting your Chromebook There may be times when you want to reset your Chromebook (for example, removing
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    32 - Settings 4. In the Reset settings section, select Powerwash. 5. Select Restart. 6. In the box that appears, select Powerwash > Continue.
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    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 Chromebook. Note Some sections in Chromebook Help have web links, which
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USER’S MANUAL