Acer Chromebook Tab 10 User Manual
USER’S MANUAL
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© 2018. All Rights Reserved. Acer Chromebook Tab 10 Covers: D651N
This revision: March 2018 Regulatory Model Number: N18Q1
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Table of contents - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Register your Acer product ......................... |
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Manage your registered products ............... |
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Getting started |
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Turn on your Chromebook Tab ............... |
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Select your language settings ................. |
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Connect to a network............................... |
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Accept the Terms of Service....................... |
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First-time sign-in ...................................... |
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Create a new Google™ Account ................ |
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Browse as a guest ...................................... |
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Sign in to your Google Account .................. |
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Your Acer Chromebook Tab tour |
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Front view ................................................ |
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Rear view................................................. |
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Top view .................................................. |
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Left view .................................................. |
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Base view .............................................. |
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USB Type-C information ........................... |
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The Chrome OS Desktop |
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Window controls ................................... |
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Shelf ...................................................... |
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Launcher ................................................... |
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Pinned apps.............................................. |
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Back button ............................................... |
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Overview button ........................................ |
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Stylus ........................................................ |
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Status area................................................ |
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Apps & extensions |
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Managing apps ...................................... |
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Installing apps from Chrome Web Store .. |
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Installing apps from Google Play Store .... |
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Removing apps from Chrome OS............. |
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Pin an app to the shelf .............................. |
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Unpin an app from the shelf...................... |
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Google Drive ......................................... |
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Difference between Drive and Files apps . 17 |
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Creating a new document ......................... |
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Sync files from Downloads to Google |
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Drive.......................................................... |
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Enable offline access to Google Drive files 18 |
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Gmail .................................................... |
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Composing an email ................................. |
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YouTube ............................................... |
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Playing video or audio files .................... |
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Other Supported File Types................... |
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Chrome OS tips and tricks |
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Documents............................................. |
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How to create documents ......................... |
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Finding your documents............................ |
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How to share documents with other users 22 |
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How to start a video chat ....................... |
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How to listen to music............................ |
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How to watch videos, TV, or movies...... |
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Working with Microsoft Office (Word, |
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Excel, and Powerpoint) documents ....... |
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Open and edit Microsoft Office files using |
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Google’s office compatibility mode ........... |
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Convert Microsoft Office files to Google |
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Drive formats............................................. |
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Export Google Drive documents as |
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Microsoft Office files.................................. |
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Opening Microsoft Office files using |
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Microsoft’s Office Online apps from the |
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Chrome Web Store or Google Play Store. 25 |
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How to use your Chromebook Tab when |
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there’s no internet .................................. |
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Gmail Offline ............................................. |
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Google Drive ............................................. |
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Settings |
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Changing the language settings ............ |
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Changing the clock settings................... |
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Customizing appearance ....................... |
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Customizing the wallpaper........................ |
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Customizing the theme ............................. |
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Setting up a printer ................................ |
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Updating Chrome OS ............................ |
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Automatic update ...................................... |
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Manual update .......................................... |
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Resetting your Chromebook Tab........... |
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Help |
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Online and offline help ........................... |
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4 - Getting started
GETTING STARTED
Turn on your Chromebook Tab
On the Chromebook Tab, press and hold the power button. A "Welcome" screen will appear when the Chromebook Tab first boots up.
Select your language settings
Use the "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 network from the "Connect to 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 Tab will then download any available system updates, so you automatically get the latest Chrome OS features.
First-time sign-in
Create a new Google™ Account
You can create a new Google Account if you don’t already have one. Select 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 Drive, and Google Calendar.
Browse as a guest
You can also use the Chromebook Tab without a Google Account by selecting Browse as a Guest.
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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 select the Sign in button.
Sign in to your Chromebook
Enter your email
Forgot email?
More options
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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.
6 - Your Acer Chromebook Tab tour
YOUR ACER CHROMEBOOK TAB TOUR
Now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook Tab.
Front view
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Remove the pen from the slot and perform
2 Stylus pen touch actions on the screen. To disengage the stylus from the tablet refer to Stylus on
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Power button |
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USB Type-C port |
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Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™.
USB Type-C information
•USB 3.1 Gen 1 with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
•Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output.
•Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging.
•DC-in: requires power adapter or power source providing 45 W at 5/ 9/15/20 V.
For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device.
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