Page 2 - Product Registration; How to register; Obtaining Acer accessories
© 2014. All Rights Reserved. Acer Chromebox User’s Manual Original Issue: 07/2014 Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Product Registr...
Page 3 - Table of contents
English Table of contents Getting started 5 Turn on your Chromebox ............................................................ 5Select your language settings ..................................................... 5Connect to a network ....................................................................
Page 5 - Getting started; Turn on your Chromebox; Accept the Terms of Service; Sign in to your Google Account
5 English Getting started Turn on your Chromebox On the Chromebox, the power button is located at the upper-right corner of the keyboard. A "connect" screen will appear when the Chromebox first boots up. Select your language settings Use the "Select your language" drop-down list to c...
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 on the right 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 ...
Page 7 - Your Acer Chromebox tour; Front view
7 English Your Acer Chromebox tour Now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebox. Front view # Icon Item Description 1 Power key Turns the computer on and off. 2 SD ™ card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD ™ ) cards. Note: The card reader uses one card at a time...
Page 8 - Rear view
Your Acer Chromebox tour 8 Englis h Rear view 3 USB port 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. 4 USB port # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Wrap ...
Page 9 - Environment
9 English 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% 2 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset with microphone. 3 DisplayPort...
Page 10 - The Chrome OS Desktop; Desktop overview; Window controls
The Chrome OS Desktop 10 Englis h 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 pag...
Page 12 - Apps; Managing apps; Installing apps in Chrome OS; Removing apps from Chrome OS; Customizing apps pinned to the launcher; Google Drive; Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive
Apps 12 Englis h Apps Managing apps Installing apps in Chrome OS See "Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store" on page 15 . 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 pinn...
Page 14 - Enable offline access to Google Drive files; Gmail; Composing an email; Google Docs; Creating a new document; YouTube
Apps 14 Englis h 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. Rig...
Page 15 - Playing video or audio files; Other Supported File Types; Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store
15 English Playing video or audio files Your Chromebox 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, .ogm, .ogg, .oga...
Page 16 - Chrome OS tips and tricks; How to create documents; or
16 Englis h Chrome OS tips and tricks Your Chromebox 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 17 - How to share documents with other users; How to start a video chat
17 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 18 - How to listen to music
18 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 20 - How to open Microsoft Word and Excel documents; How to use your Chromebox when there’s no internet
20 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 Chromebox. You can convert Microsoft Word and Exc...
Page 22 - Settings; Changing the language settings
Settings 22 Englis h Settings Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your Chromebox. 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 ...
Page 23 - Changing the clock settings; Customizing the wallpaper
23 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 Chromebox. If the date or time is incorrect on your Chromebox, try adjusting...
Page 24 - Setting up a printer; Updating Chrome OS; Automatic update; Manual update
Settings 24 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 25 - Using the VESA mount
25 English Using the VESA mount Your Chromebox can be fitted with an optional VESA-compatible mount that allows you to mount it behind a compatible monitor or TV. Note : If your display’s VESA mounting holes are currently used for a stand, you will not be able to attach your Chromebox to the rear of...
Page 27 - Help; Online and offline help
27 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 in the lower-right corner where your accou...
