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Acer Chromebook Spin 713
Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 713
USER’S MANUAL
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© 2020. All Rights Reserved.
Acer Chromebook Spin 713 / Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 713 Covers: CP713-2W
This revision: May 2020
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Table of contents - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting started |
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Turn on your Chromebook....................... |
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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 tour |
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Front view................................................ |
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Keyboard view......................................... |
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Function keys.............................................. |
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Touchpad.................................................... |
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Right view................................................ |
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Left view ................................................ |
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 information....................... |
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USB Type-C information........................... |
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Rear view............................................... |
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Bottom view........................................... |
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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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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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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 21 |
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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. 24 |
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How to use your Chromebook 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.................. |
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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
On the Chromebook keyboard, press the power button located at the right hand side of the notebook. A "Welcome" screen will appear when the Chromebook 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 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 without a Google Account by selecting Browse as a Guest.
Getting started - 5
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 tour
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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Web camera for video |
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recording. |
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Keyboard view
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For entering data into your computer. |
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Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
Pressing down anywhere on the pad functions like the left button of a mouse.
Pressing down anywhere with two fingers functions like the right button of a mouse.
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.
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Go to the previous page. |
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Go to the next page. |
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Open the page in full-screen mode. |
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Next window |
Switch to the next window. |
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Brightness down |
Decreases the screen brightness. |
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Brightness up |
Increases the screen brightness. |
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Mute |
Turns off audio output. |
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Volume down |
Decreases the volume. |
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Volume up |
Increases the volume. |
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Lock screen |
Locks the screen. |
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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.
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Press down on any part of the touchpad. |
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Two-finger tap |
(and holding) Alt on the keyboard and tapping the |
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(or alt-click) |
touchpad with one finger both equal a "right-click" |
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on a computer mouse. |
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Place two fingers on the touchpad and move |
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Two-finger swipe |
them up and down to scroll vertically, left and right |
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to scroll horizontally. |
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Select the item you want to move with one finger. |
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With a second finger, move the item. Release |
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HDMI 1.4b port |
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Power button |
Turns the computer on and off. |
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Battery indicator |
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Fully charged: The light shows blue |
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when in AC mode. |
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Left view
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USB Type-C port |
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Connects to the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™.
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USB port |
Connects to USB devices. |
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Headset/speaker |
Connects to audio devices |
jack |
(e.g., speakers, headphones), or a |
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headset with microphone. |
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MicroSD card slot |
Insert a microSD card into this slot. |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 information
•USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue.
•Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices.
•For optimal performance, use USB 3.2 Gen 1-certified devices.
•Defined by the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB).
USB Type-C information
•USB 3.2 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 5~20 V.
For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device.
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