Acer Chromebook C720 User Manual
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- Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 1
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Reserved. Chromebook 11 User's Manual Covers: Chromebook C740 Original Issue: January, 2015 Product Registration When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it. This will give you access to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from our - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 3
6 Set your account picture 6 Your Acer Chromebook tour 7 Front view 7 Keyboard view 8 Function Keys 9 Touchpad 10 Left side view 10 Right side view 11 Bottom view 12 Environment 12 The Chrome OS Desktop 13 Desktop overview 13 Window controls 13 Launcher 14 Status area - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 4
Playing video or audio files 18 Other Supported File Types 18 Chrome Web Store 18 open Microsoft Word and Excel documents .........24 How to use your Chromebook when there's no internet ...24 Settings 26 Changing the language update 28 Manual update 28 Help 29 Online and offline help 29 - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 5
upper-right corner of the keyboard. A "connect" screen will appear when the Chromebook first boots up. Select your language settings Use the 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 - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 6
useful web services developed by Google, such as Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar. Browse as a guest You can also use the Chromebook without a will represent your account on the main sign-in screen and status area. If you like, you can use the Chromebook's built-in webcam to take a photo. If - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 7
let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook. Front view 1 2 3 # Icon Item 1 Webcam 2 Screen Description Web camera for video communication. 3 Indicates the computer's battery status. Battery indicator 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 8
English 8 Keyboard view 1 2 Your Acer Chromebook tour 4 3 # Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 9
to the next page. Reload Reload the current page. Full-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 audio output. Volume down Decreases the - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 10
English 10 Your Acer Chromebook tour Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing view 1 2 34 # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 3 USB port Connects to USB devices. If a port is black it is USB - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 11
11 Right side view English # Icon 1 2 3 1 23 Item SD™ card reader USB port Kensington lock slot Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD™) cards. Note: Push to remove/install the card. The card reader uses one card at a time. Connects to USB devices. If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 12
English 12 Bottom view 1 2 Your Acer Chromebook tour # Icon 1 2 Item Ventilation and cooling fan Speakers Description Allows the computer to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Left and right - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 13
English 13 The Chrome OS Desktop Desktop overview Launcher Window controls Window controls Status area Icon Description Icon Description Close a tab Open a new tab Minimize, maximize, or dock the window on the left or right Close the window Back to the previous page Go to the next page - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 14
English 14 Launcher Icon Description Google Chrome Google Search Google Drive Status area Icon Description Chrome OS help Lock screen Battery status Bluetooth status The Chrome OS Desktop Icon Description Gmail YouTube Apps list Icon Description Shut down Settings Volume control Wireless network - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 15
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. - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 16
16 Apps Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive 1. In the Apps list, click on the Files icon. English 2. If this your first time accessing your Google Drive, click on the Google Drive icon to enable access. 3. Once your Google Drive is enabled, select the files that you want to upload. 4. Drag - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 17
English 17 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. In the Apps list, click on the Files icon, then click on Google Drive. 2. Select the file (s) you want to access offline. 3. Right- - Acer Chromebook C720 | 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 C720 | User Manual - Page 19
English 19 4. A verification window will pop up, click on Add to download and install the app, or click on Cancel. 5. To open your new app, click the Apps list icon ( ) and then click on the app. - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 20
English 20 Chrome tips and tricks Chrome 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 C720 | User Manual - Page 21
- this opens Google Drive, which shows you a list of your files and folders. You can search for files by name at the top of the screen. How to start a video chat 1. Press the Search key and click on the Hangouts call icon. Press Click > 2. Type in the name or email address - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 22
22 Chrome tips and tricks 3. Click the Submit button to start your Hangout. Click English For all you Skype users out there, Google+ Hangouts are free video chats for up to ten people. How to listen to music Google Play Music 1. Press the Search key and click Google Play Music. Press Click > - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 23
English 23 How to watch videos, TV, or movies YouTube 1. Press the Search key, click YouTube and you're ready to roll. Press Click > Google Play Movies & TV 1. Press the Search key and click Google Play Movies & TV. Press Click > To find more entertainment apps like Netflix, Flixster, and - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 24
> 2. 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. You can convert Microsoft Word and Excel files into Google Drive Documents and Spreadsheets and edit them. You can also export Google Drive documents - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 25
. When the Chrome Web Store opens, click on Collections in the left column and then Offline Apps. The Get Started app and Help on your Chromebook have a lot of additional very useful information. They are well worth a look. - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 26
26 Settings Settings Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your Chromebook. To access the settings menu: 1. Click on the status area of the shelf, in the lower-right corner of the screen, where your account picture appears. 2. Click on Settings. 3. To show the advanced settings - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 27
it. 7. Click on OK when finished. 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. Click the status area in the lower-right corner, where - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 28
service to send print requests to your printer. Not all printers are supported your Chromebook, screen where your account picture appears. 2. Click Restart to update. 3. Your Chromebook will shutdown and automatically restart, with the update applied. Manual update To manually Chromebook's hardware - Acer Chromebook C720 | User Manual - Page 29
help is available both online and offline. Help covers basic troubleshooting as well as more detailed information about Chrome OS and using Click the status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen where your account picture appears. 2. Click on the question mark . Note: If you
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