Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook User Guide [en, da, de, es, fi, fr, is, it, ja, nb, nl, pt, sv, zc]

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook

User Guide

• All pictures and illustrations in this document are for reference only.

Because the system will regularly be updated, refer to the latest version for the

actual procedure and screenshots.

Basics

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Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following:



Safety, Warranty & Quick Start Guide

 Regulatory Notice

 Important safety and handling information in Appendix

The Safety, Warranty & Quick Start Guide and the Regulatory Notice are available at:

http://support.lenovo.com

Type of user

account

Description

This is a user account with access to a variety of Google Web services

Note:

This is a special account for logging into Chrome that is not connected to

Note:

Chapter 1. Account login and logout

Types of user accounts you can log into Chrome with

You can use two types of user accounts to log into Chrome.

Google Account

Guest account

including Gmail™, Google Drive, and Google Docs. Typically, a Google

Account is created when you apply for a Gmail account. Google Accounts

can be used to log into any Chrome-based device unless restricted by the

device’s owner. For details, refer to “Control who can use your Chromebook”

on page 5.

Please note that the first Google Account used to log into a Chrome-based

device will automatically become the device’s owner.

If you do not have a Google Account, you can create one at

http://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount.

any Google Account. A Guest user account has limited privileges and is only

intended to support temporary use of a Chrome-based device.

Guest account login can be disabled by a Chrome-based device’s

owner. For details, refer to “Disable guest login” on page 8.

Become your Chromebook’s owner

When starting your Chromebook for the first time, you will need to choose your operating system

language and keyboard settings, connect to an available Internet connection, and sign in with your

Google

owner.

Note: A Chromebook’s owner alone has the permissions needed to enable and disable Guest account

Step 1. Start your Chromebook by pressing the power button.

Step 2. Select your desired language and keyboard settings when prompted.

Step 3. Connect to the wireless router or wireless LAN that you will use for Internet access.

Account. The first Google Account user to sign in to a Chromebook will become the device’s

Note: This step cannot be skipped. You must have an available Internet connection when

starting your Chromebook for the first time.

Step 4. Sign in to your Chromebook with your Google Account. If you do not have a Google Account, you

can select

You are now your Chromebook’s owner. To verify this, refer to “Check a Chromebook’s owner” on page 16.

More options > Create account and follow the on-screen instructions to create one.

As your Chromebook’s owner, you can share your Chromebook with other people. They can use their

Google Accounts to sign in and use your Chromebook.

Step 1. Start your Chromebook by pressing the power button.

Step 2. On the login screen, select

Step 3. Type the Google Account user name and password to sign in.

Note: An Internet connection is required when signing in for the first time.

If you cannot sign in with your Google Account, your account may be restricted by the Chromebook

owner. For details, refer to “Control who can use your Chromebook” on page 5.

Add Person.

Browse as a Guest

You can share your Chromebook with people who do not have a Google Account by letting them log

into your Chromebook with a special guest account.

Note: Some operations, such as installing apps, are disabled for users logged into your device with the

Guest account.

Step 1. Start your Chromebook by pressing the power button.

Step 2. On the login screen, select

Note: If you are unable to sign in, guest browsing may be disabled by the Chromebook owner.

Browse as Guest.

Lock your Chromebook

When you need to temporarily leave your Chromebook, lock it to prevent other people from tampering

with your settings or files.

Step 1. Open the status bar in the lower-right corner of the screen.

Step 2. Select .

Sign out

Before you or another user can sign in with a different account, you will need to sign out of your current

session.

Step 1. Open the status bar in the lower-right corner of the screen.

Step 2. Select

Sign out.

Control who can use your Chromebook

By default, anyone with a valid Google Account can sign in to your Chromebook. However, as your

Chromebook’s owner, you can set up permissions to limit sign in to specific accounts.

Step 1. Start your Chromebook by pressing the power button.

Step 2. Sign in to your Chromebook with the Chromebook owner’s Google Account.

Note: If you are unsure which account is the Chromebook owner’s, refer to “Check a

Chromebook’s owner” on page 15.

Step 3. Open the status bar in the lower-right corner of the screen and select .

Step 4. Under

You and Google, select Manage other people.

Step 5. Switch on

to give permission.

Restrict sign-in to the following users and add the Google Accounts that you want

Check a Chromebook’s owner

Typically, the first Google Account user to sign in to a Chromebook becomes the device’s owner.

However, if you are unsure whether you are the device’s owner, you can check your device settings.

Step 1. Sign in to your Chromebook with your Google Account.

Step 2. Open the status bar in the lower-right corner of the screen and select .

Step 3. Under

Step 4. Check to whether you can enable or disable your current settings.

You and Google, select Manage other people.

If you are not the Chromebook’s owner, you will see a warning message indicating that the

settings can only be modified by the device owner and the device owner’s username will also

display.

Disable guest login

As a Chromebook’s owner, you can disable guest login for security reasons.

Step 1. Start your Chromebook by pressing the power button.

Step 2. Open the status bar in the lower-right corner of the screen and select .

Step 3. Under

You and Google, select Manage other people.

Step 4. Switch off

Enable Guest browsing.

Reset your Chromebook

If you need to transfer ownership of your Chromebook to a different Google Account or if you experience

problems with its operating system, you may need to reset your Chromebook.

Note: After resetting your Chromebook, locally stored user data for all accounts will be deleted. Be sure

to back up any important data stored on your device to Google Drive or an external storage device

before resetting your Chromebook.

Step 1. Open the status bar in the lower-right corner of the screen and select .

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