Acer Chromebook Tab 10 User Manual
USER’S MANUAL
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Acer Chromebook Tab 10
Covers: D651N
This revision: March 2018
Regulatory Model Number: N18Q1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents - 3
Register your Acer product ......................... 2
Manage your registered products ............... 2
Getting started 4
Turn on your Chromebook Tab ............... 4
Select your language settings ................. 4
Connect to a network............................... 4
Accept the Terms of Service....................... 4
First-time sign-in ...................................... 4
Create a new Google™ Account ................ 4
Browse as a guest ...................................... 4
Sign in to your Google Account .................. 5
Your Acer Chromebook Tab tour 6
Front view ................................................ 6
Rear view................................................. 7
Top view .................................................. 8
Left view .................................................. 9
Base view .............................................. 10
USB Type-C information ........................... 10
The Chrome OS Desktop 11
Window controls ................................... 11
Shelf ...................................................... 12
Launcher................................................... 12
Pinned apps.............................................. 13
Back button ............................................... 13
Overview button ........................................ 13
Stylus ........................................................ 13
Status area................................................ 14
Apps & extensions 15
Managing apps ...................................... 15
Installing apps from Chrome Web Store .. 15
Installing apps from Google Play Store .... 16
Removing apps from Chrome OS ............. 16
Pin an app to the shelf .............................. 16
Unpin an app from the shelf...................... 16
Google Drive ......................................... 17
Difference between Drive and Files apps . 17
Creating a new document ......................... 17
Sync files from Downloads to Google
Drive.......................................................... 18
Enable offline access to Google Drive files 18
Gmail .................................................... 19
Composing an email ................................. 19
YouTube ............................................... 19
Playing video or audio files .................... 19
Other Supported File Types................... 20
Chrome OS tips and tricks 21
Documents............................................. 21
How to create documents ......................... 21
Finding your documents............................ 21
How to share documents with other users 22
How to start a video chat ....................... 22
How to listen to music............................ 23
How to watch videos, TV, or movies...... 23
Working with Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, and Powerpoint) documents ....... 24
Open and edit Microsoft Office files using
Google’s office compatibility mode ........... 24
Convert Microsoft Office files to Google
Drive formats............................................. 24
Export Google Drive documents as
Microsoft Office files.................................. 24
Opening Microsoft Office files using
Microsoft’s Office Online apps from the
Chrome Web Store or Google Play Store. 25
How to use your Chromebook Tab when
there’s no internet .................................. 25
Gmail Offline ............................................. 26
Google Drive ............................................. 26
Settings 28
Changing the language settings ............ 28
Changing the clock settings................... 29
Customizing appearance ....................... 29
Customizing the wallpaper........................ 29
Customizing the theme ............................. 29
Setting up a printer ................................ 30
Updating Chrome OS ............................ 30
Automatic update...................................... 30
Manual update .......................................... 30
Resetting your Chromebook Tab........... 31
Help 32
Online and offline help ........................... 32
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.
Sign in to your Google Account
Sign in to your Chromebook
Enter your email
More options
Forgot email?
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Important
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 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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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
# Item Description
Camera for video communication or taking
pho
1 Front camera
2 Touchscreen
tos.
A light next to the camera indicates that the
ca
mera is active.
For viewing content from your device or
ering data.
ent
Rear view
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2
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# Item Description
1 Rear camera
2 Stylus pen
Camera for video communication or taking
p
hotos.
Remove the pen from the slot and perform
uch actions on the screen. To disengage
to
the stylus from the tablet refer to Stylus on
page 13.
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Top view
# Item Description
1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
2 Microphone
3
Headset/speaker
ja
ck
Receives audio for video chats and internet
cal
ls.
Connects to audio devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset
with microphon
e.
Left view
1 2 3 4 5
# Item Description
1 Stylus slot Holds the stylus pen.
2 microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot.
3 Volume control key Adjusts the volume on your tablet.
4 Battery indicator
5 Power button Press to turn the tablet on or off.
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Indicates the tablet’s battery status.
Charging: Th
battery is charging.
Fully charged: Th
in AC mode.
e light shows amber when the
e light shows green when
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Base view
# Item Description
1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
Connects to the provided USB Type-C power
USB Type-C port
2
with DC-in
adapte
Type-C connector.
Supports DisplayPort
USB Type-C information
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
• Supports DisplayPort
• 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.
™
audio/video output.
r and to USB devices with a USB
™
over USB-C™.
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