Page 2 - Product Registration; How to register; Obtaining Acer accessories
© 2015. All Rights Reserved. Acer Chromebook 15 User’s Manual Covers: Chromebook CB5-571 / C910 This revision: January, 2015 Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: _____...
Page 3 - Table of contents; Getting started
English Table of contents Getting started 5 Turn on your Chromebook .......................................................... 5Select your language settings ..................................................... 5Connect to a network .....................................................................
Page 4 - Settings
Table of contents Englis h Playing video or audio files ........................................................ 18Other Supported File Types....................................................... 18Chrome Web Store ................................................................... 18 Installing ne...
Page 5 - Turn on your Chromebook; Accept the Terms of Service; Sign in to your Google Account
5 English Getting started Turn on your Chromebook On the Chromebook, the power button is located at the upper-right corner of the keyboard. A "connect" screen will appear when the Chromebook first boots up. Select your language settings Use the "Select your language" drop-down list t...
Page 6 - Create a new Google Account; Browse as a guest; Set your account picture
Getting started 6 Englis h Create a new Google Account You can create a new Google Account if you don’t already have one. Click Create a Google Account to set up a new account. A Google Account gives you access to useful web services developed by Google, such as Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calend...
Page 7 - Your Acer Chromebook tour; Front view
7 English Your Acer Chromebook tour Now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook. Front view # Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Microphone Internal microphone f...
Page 8 - Keyboard view
Your Acer Chromebook tour 8 Englis h Keyboard view 4 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. # Icon Item ...
Page 9 - Function keys
9 English Function keys The computer uses function keys or key combinations to access some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and volume. The dedicated function keys each have a specific function.. Icon Function Description Previous Go to the previous page. Next Go to the next...
Page 10 - Touchpad; Left side view
Your Acer Chromebook tour 10 Englis h Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your fingers across the surface of the touchpad. Action Gesture Click Press down on any part of the touchpad. Right-click Press th...
Page 11 - Right side view
11 English Right side view 1 3 2 # Icon Item Description 1 SD ™ card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD ™ ) cards. Note: Push to remove/install the card. The card reader uses one card at a time. 2 USB port Connects to USB devices. If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it is also ...
Page 12 - Bottom view
Your Acer Chromebook tour 12 Englis h Bottom view 1 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
Page 13 - The Chrome OS Desktop; Desktop overview; Window controls
13 English The Chrome OS Desktop Desktop overview Launcher Window controls Status area 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 Reload the pa...
Page 15 - Apps; Managing apps; Installing apps in Chrome OS; Removing apps from Chrome OS; Customizing apps pinned to the launcher
15 English Apps Managing apps Installing apps in Chrome OS See "Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store" on page 18 . Removing apps from Chrome OS 1. Click the Apps list button ( ). 2. Right-click (click with two fingers) on the app you want to remove. 3. Select Remove from Chrome . Cu...
Page 16 - Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive
Apps 16 Englis h Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive 1. In the Apps list, click on the Files icon. 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-an...
Page 17 - Enable offline access to Google Drive files; Gmail; Composing an email; Google Docs; Creating a new document
17 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 list, click on the Files icon, then click on Google Drive . 2. Select the file (s) you want to access offline. 3. Right-clic...
Page 18 - YouTube; Other Supported File Types; Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store
Apps 18 Englis h YouTube YouTube is a video-sharing website on which users can upload, share and view videos. You can access it by clicking the YouTube icon from the launcher. Playing video or audio files Your Chromebook has a built-in media player to play audio and video files. To play a file, doub...
Page 20 - Chrome OS tips and tricks; How to create documents; or
20 Englis h 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 useful things are when using it. Here are some tips and tricks. How to create documents 1. Press the Search key on your...
Page 21 - How to share documents with other users; How to start a video chat
21 English 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 them. Click To find your...
Page 22 - How to listen to music
22 Englis h 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 song...
Page 24 - How to open Microsoft Word and Excel documents; How to use your Chromebook when there’s no internet
24 Englis h 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 Chromebook. You can convert Microsoft Word and Ex...
Page 26 - Changing the language settings
Settings 26 Englis h 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 se...
Page 27 - Changing the clock settings; Customizing the wallpaper
27 English 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 Chromebook. If the date or time is incorrect on your Chromebook, try adjusti...
Page 28 - Setting up a printer; Updating Chrome OS; Automatic update; Manual update
Settings 28 Englis h 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 &#...
Page 29 - Help; Online and offline help
29 English 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 Chomebook. To access the help pages: 1. Click the status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of ...
