Acer C720 User Manual

C720 Chromebook

User’s Manual

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C720 Chromebook User’s Manual

Original Issue: 10/2013

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Table of contents
Getting started	5
Turn on your Chromebook ..........................................................	5
Select your language settings .....................................................	5
Connect to a network ..................................................................	5
Accept the Terms of Service ..............................................	5
Sign in to your Google Account...................................................	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.

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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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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 your Google account profile. After signing in with your Google account you have the option of choosing your Google account profile picture.

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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

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#	Icon	Item	Description
1		Webcam	Web camera for video communication.
			A light next to the webcam indicates that
			the webcam is active.
2		Screen	Displays computer output.
		Power indicator	Indicates the computer's power status.
3			Indicates the computer's battery status.

	Battery	1.	Charging: The light shows amber
		when the battery is charging.
	indicator
		2.	Fully charged: The light shows blue

when in AC mode.

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Keyboard view

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#	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 mouse.
3		Touchpad / click	Pressing down anywhere on the pad
		button	functions like the left button of a mouse.
			Pressing down anywhere with two fingers
			functions like the right button of a mouse.
4		Microphone	Internal microphone for sound recording.
5		Power key	Turns the computer on and off.

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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	Place two fingers on the touchpad and move them up and
		down to scroll vertically, left and right to scroll horizontally.
		Click the item you want to move with one finger. With a
	Drag and drop	second finger, move the item. Release both fingers to
		drop the item.

Left side view

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# Icon							Item				Description
1							DC-in jack				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 2.0 compatible,
											if it is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible.
							Headset/speaker				Connects to audio devices
4											(e.g., speakers, headphones), or a
							jack
											headset with microphone.

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Right side view

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#	Icon	Item	Description
			Accepts Secure Digital (SD™) cards.
1		SD™ card reader	Note: Push to remove/install the card.
			The card reader uses one card at a
			time.
			Connects to USB devices.
2		USB port	If a port is black it is USB 2.0
			compatible, if it is blue it is also USB

3.0 compatible.

Kensington lock slot

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Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Note: Wrap the computer security 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.