Acer DC221HQ- User Manual

5 English Base view # Icon Item Description 1 USB ports Connect to USB devices. If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible and supports fast charging. 2 HDMI-out port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to...

Your Acer Chromebase tour 6 Englis h Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 USB port Connects to USB devices. If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible. 2 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset with microp...

7 English Note : Items 1, 2, and 3 are located behind a cover on the rear of your computer. Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80%

Getting started 8 Englis h Getting started Plug in and set up your Acer Chromebase Open the stand until it snaps in place. Then, tilt the display panel to an angle of between 15 and 75 degrees from an upright position. Connect the DC-in jack to your Acer Chromebase and plug the AC adapter into an AC...

9 English Tap : Touch the screen once to open items and select items. Drag : Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Tap and hold : Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item. From the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action yo...

Getting started 10 Englis h Important : Sign in with your primary Google Account. This account will be set as the owner and is the only account that will be able to change certain Chrome settings. Create a new Google Account You can create a new Google Account if you don’t already have one. Click Cr...

11 English The Chrome OS Desktop Desktop overview Launcher Window controls Status areaand settings Window controls 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 R...

13 English Apps Managing apps Installing apps in Chrome OS See "Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store" on page 16 . Removing apps from Chrome OS 1. Click the apps list button ( ). 2. Right-click on the app you want to remove. 3. Select Remove from Chrome . Customizing apps pinned to ...

15 English 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 panel, click on the Files icon, then click on Google Drive . 2. Select the file (s) you want to access offline. 3. Right-cli...

Apps 16 Englis h Playing video or audio files Your Acer Chromebase has a built-in media player to play audio and video files. To play a file, double-click on an audio or video file in your Files app. Media type Supported formats Audio / Video .3gp, .avi, .mov, .mp4, .m4v, .m4a, .mp3, .mkv, .ogv, .og...

17 English Chrome tips and tricks Your Acer Chromebase 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 useful things are when using it. Here are some tips and tricks. How to create documents 1. Press the Search key on you...

Chrome tips and tricks 18 Englis h How to share documents with other users 1. Click the Share button in the upper right corner of your document. Click 2. Add people by typing in their email address. 3. After you click Done , they’ll receive an email letting them know a document has been shared with ...

19 English 3. Click the Submit button to start your Hangout. Click 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 > 2. To discover or buy songs...

21 English How to open Microsoft Word and Excel documents 1. Press the Search key and click Files. Press Click > 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 Acer Chromebase. You can convert Microsoft Word an...

23 English Settings Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your Acer Chromebase. To access the settings menu: 1. Click on the status area in the lower-right corner, where your account picture appears. 2. Click on Settings . 3. To show the advanced settings, scroll to the bottom and ...

Settings 24 Englis h 6. To enable a language for keyboard input, select the checkbox next to the language after adding it. 7. Click on OK when finished. Changing the clock settings You can change the time format and time zone on your Acer Chromebase. If the date or time is incorrect on your Acer Chr...

25 English Setting up a printer You can use the Google Cloud Print service to send print requests to your printer. Not all printers are supported. To learn more about Google Cloud Print and how to set up your printer, connect to the Internet to access the more extensive online help from "Online ...

Help 26 Englis h Help Online and offline help Additional help is available both online and offline. Help covers basic troubleshooting as well as more detailed information about Chrome OS and using your Chromebase. To access the help pages: 1. Click the status area in the lower-right corner where you...

27 English Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before clean...

Information for your safety and comfort 30 Englis h • Liquid was spilled into the product. • The product was exposed to rain or water. • The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. • The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product do...

31 English determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions. Switch off your device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensi...

Information for your safety and comfort 32 Englis h Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off ...

33 English offering products and services worldwide that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. The more energy we can save through higher energy efficiency, the more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of climate change. More information refers t...

Regulations and safety notices 36 Englis h Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfere...

37 English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired ope...

Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., Suite 1500 San Jose, CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Regulations and safety notices 38 Englis h Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper...