Acer C720 User Manual

C720 Chromebook

User’s Manual

C720 Chromebook User’s Manual Original Issue: 10/2013

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Getting started 5

Turn on your Chromebook .......................................................... 5

Select your language settings ..................................................... 5

Connect to a network .................................................................. 5

Accept the Terms of Service .............................................. 5

Create a new Google Account............................................ 6

Browse as a guest .............................................................. 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 and settings................................................... 14

Apps 15

Managing apps.......................................................................... 15

Installing apps in Chrome OS ........................................... 15

Removing apps from Chrome OS .................................... 15

Customizing apps pinned to the launcher ........................ 15

Google Drive ............................................................................ 15

Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive ..................... 15

Enable offline access to Google Drive files ...................... 17

Gmail ........................................................................................ 17

Composing an email......................................................... 17

Google Docs ............................................................................. 17

Creating a new document................................................. 17

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YouTube ...................................................................................17

Playing video or audio files ........................................................18

Other Supported File Types.......................................................18

Chrome Web Store ...................................................................18

Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store.............. 18

Settings 19

Changing the language settings ................................................19

Changing the clock settings.......................................................20

Customizing appearance ...........................................................20

Customizing the wallpaper ................................................20

Customizing the theme .....................................................20

Setting up a printer ....................................................................21

Updating Chrome OS.................................................................21

Automatic update ..............................................................21

Manual update ..................................................................21

Help 22

Online and offline help ...............................................................22

Information for your safety and comfort 23

Safety instructions ..................................................................... 23

Radio frequency interference.....................................................27

Medical devices .........................................................................28

Vehicles .....................................................................................28

Potentially explosive environments............................................29

Emergency calls.........................................................................29

Disposal instructions..................................................................29

Tips and information for comfortable use...................................30

Regulations and safety notices 33

FCC notice.................................................................................33

LCD pixel statement...................................................................34

Radio device regulatory notice...................................................34

General ......................................................................................35

European Union (EU).................................................................35

The FCC RF safety requirement................................................36

Canada — Low-power license-exempt

radio communication devices (RSS-210)................................... 36

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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 to choose your default language setting. If there is more than one way to type in your language, you may be prompted to select a keyboard input method as well.

Connect to a network

Select a wireless network from the "Select a network" list to connect to the Internet. 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.

Sign in to your Google Account

If you already have a Google Account, enter your username and password in the sign-in box that appears and click on the Sign in button.

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.

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Getting started

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 Google Calendar.

Browse as a guest

You can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account by clicking Browse as a Guest on the left.

Set your account picture

This picture 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 you don’t want to take a photo at this time, you can choose an icon instead. You can always update your picture after you’ve signed in.

Also, your Chromebook is integrated with you After signing in with your Google account you have the option of choosing your Google account profile picture.

r Google account profile.

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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

Web camera for video communication.

1 Webcam

2 Screen Displays computer output.

Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator

A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is

Indicates the computer's battery status.

1. Charging: T when the battery is charging.

2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.

active.

he light shows amber

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Keyboard view

# Icon Item Description

1 Light sensor Detects the ambient light level.

2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer

4 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

Touchpad / click button

Power key Turns the computer on and off.

Pressing down anywhere on the pad functions like the lef

Pressing down anywhere with two fingers functions like the r

mouse.

t button of a mouse.

ight button of a mouse.

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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.

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 volume.

Volume up Increases the volume.

Search Search from the Apps panel.

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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 the touchpad with two fingertips.

Scroll

Drag and drop

Place two fingers on the touchpad and move them up and down to scroll vertica

Click the item you want to move with one finger. With a

d finger, move the item. Release both fingers to

secon drop the item.

lly, left and right to scroll horizontally.

Left side view

# Icon Item Description

DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

HDMI port

USB port

Supports high-definition digital video connections.

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.

Headset/speaker jack

Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones), or a

dset with microphone.

hea

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Right side view

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# Icon Item Description

Accepts Secure Digital (SD

SD™ card reader

USB port

Note: Push to The card reader uses one card at a time.

Connects to USB devices.

If a port is black it is USB 2.0 comp

atible, if it is blue it is also USB

3.0 compatible.

™

) cards.

remove/install the card.

Kensington lock slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Note: Wr lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.

ap the computer security

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