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Table of contents
Getting started5
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 tour7
Front view.................................................................................... 7
Online and offline help ...............................................................29
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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.
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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 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.
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
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Now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer
Chromebook.
Front view
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#IconItemDescription
Web camera for video communication.
1Webcam
2MicrophoneInternal microphone for sound recording.
3ScreenDisplays computer output.
A light next to the webcam indicates that
the webcam is
active.
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2
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#IconItemDescription
Power indicatorIndicates the computer's power status.
Your Acer Chromebook tour
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Battery
indicator
Keyboard view
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.
#IconItemDescription
1Speakers
2KeyboardFor entering data into your computer.
3
Touchpad / click
button
Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse
Pressing down anywhere on the pad
functions like the left butto
Pressing down anywhere with two fingers
functions like the ri
ght button of a mouse.
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n of a mouse.
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#IconItemDescription
4Power keyTurns the computer on and off.
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..
IconFunctionDescription
PreviousGo to the previous page.
NextGo to the next page.
ReloadReload the current page.
Full-screenOpen the page in full-screen mode.
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Next windowSwitch to the next window.
Brightness downDecreases the screen brightness.
Brightness upIncreases the screen brightness.
MuteTurns off audio output.
Volume d ownDecreases the volume.
Volume u pIncreases the volume.
SearchSearch from the Apps panel.
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