ACER CHROMEBOOK 15 CB3-532 (01) PDF MANUAL

1. Ensure you are connected to the Internet.

2. Open the designated Acer online portal and select your country.

3. Select Support > REGISTER A PRODUCT.

4. Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID.

Once you have completed the registration process, you can log onto the Acer product registration portal using your Acer ID and password to see and manage all your registered products.

On the Chromebook, the power button is located at the upper-right corner of the keyboard. A “welcome” screen will appear when the Chromebook first boots up.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account by selecting Browse as a Guest.

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.

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.

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.

Select the Launcher icon to display the launcher page. This is the fastest way to search for something. Simply start typing to search the internet, your bookmarks, any files you have stored in your Google Drive, and items in the Chrome Web Store.

The Launcher page is also the place to access all your apps. Below the search box are your frequently-used apps. Simply select one to open it. To see all apps you have installed, tap All Apps.

The Status area enables you to see vital computer information at a glance, such as the time, Wi-Fi signal strength, and battery life. Tap the Status area to display a box with more options.

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Web Store”).

3. Select Web Store.

4. You can then browse through the app categories in the left column or search for a specific type of app using the search box.

5. When you find an app that you would like to add, select it and then select ADD TO CHROME.

6. A verification window will pop up, select Add to download and install the app, or select Cancel.

To open your new app, select the Launcher, then All Apps (or type the name of your new app), and then select the app.

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type the name of the desired app).

3. Two-finger tap on the app you want to remove.

4. Select Remove from Chrome… or Uninstall.

Note: Some apps such as the Chrome web browser cannot be uninstalled.

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type the name of the desired app).

3. Locate and two-finger tap the desired app icon.

4. Select Pin to shelf.

To reorder the apps on the shelf, just drag them around.

1. Locate and two-finger tap the desired app icon from the shelf.

2. Select Unpin.

1. From the Apps list, select the Google Drive icon.

2. Select NEW and select the type of document you want to create.

Note: For an alternative method of creating documents, see How to create documents on page 19.

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Files”).

3. Select the Files icon.

4. Select the files that you want to upload.

5. Drag-and-drop the files to My Drive.

You can access files stored on your Google Drive while offline, but first you must enable offline access:

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Files”).

3. Select the Files icon and then select My Drive.

4. Select the file(s) you want to access offline.

5. Two-finger tap to bring up the context sensitive menu and select Available offline. A check mark will appear to indicate the file is available offline.

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Gmail”).

3. Select the Gmail icon and then COMPOSE.

4. Enter the recipient’s email address, the subject, and the message.

5. When you are finished composing your message, select Send.

YouTube is a video-sharing website on which users can upload, share and view videos. You can access it by doing the following:

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type “YouTube”).

3. Select the YouTube icon.

Your Chromebook has a built-in media player to play audio and video files. To play a file, double-click on an audio or video file in your Files app.

Your Chromebook supports a number of other file formats.

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Google Docs”, “Google Sheets”, or “Google Slides” depending on the type of document you want to create). Create word processing files with Google Docs, spreadsheets with Google Sheets, and presentations with Google Slides.

3. Select Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides.

That’s it. You’ve just created a new document in a few seconds. With your new document, you can add text, insert images, change the font, make it bold, underline it, italicize it – you get the gist. Most of the formatting and other stuff you might be familiar with from other productivity suites like Microsoft Office you can do with Google Docs.

Note: For an alternative method of creating documents, see Creating a new document on page 16.

All documents you create are saved to your Google Drive where they are online and accessible to other devices, such as your smartphone or tablet. To find your documents, do the following:

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Google Drive”).

3. Select the Google Drive icon.

4. Select My Drive (or whatever sub-folder you’ve created to put your files in).

Since your files are saved in Google Drive, they are saved online and available anywhere you have internet access. To access your files from any internet-connected computer do the following:

1. Open the computer’s web browser.

2. In the browser’s address bar, type the web address for Google Drive.

3. Login using your Google account username and password.

4. Select My Drive (or whatever folder you’ve created to put your files in).

1. Select the Share button in the upper right corner of your document.

2. Add people by typing in their email address. The sharing option works with your Gmail contacts, so as you type your email contacts appear for you to quickly select.

3. After you select Done, they’ll receive an email letting them know a document has been shared with them.

Google+ Hangouts are free video chats for up to ten people. To make a Hangouts video call, do the following:

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Hangouts”).

3. Select the Hangouts call icon.

4. Type in the name or email address of a person.

5. Select the Invite button to start your Hangout.

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Play Music”).

3. Select Play Music.

For other streaming apps like Pandora, Spotify, Rdio, Deezer and more (availability varies by country):

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Web Store”).

3. Select Web Store to go to the Chrome Web Store.

4. Search for Pandora or other music apps.

5. When you find what you want, select the ADD TO CHROME button.

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps and select one of the following options:

a. Select YouTube to view a vast amount of user-uploaded videos covering nearly everything imaginable.

b. Select Play Movies to watch the movies and TV shows you love.

c. To find more entertainment apps like Netflix, Flixster, and more (availability varies by country), select Web Store to go to the Chrome Web Store. Then, search for “Netflix” or other entertainment apps.

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Files”).

3. Select the Files icon.

4. Double-click on any Microsoft Office file stored in Google Drive or on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your Chromebook. Google Chrome automatically opens and enables limited editing of the document.

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Files”).

3. Select the Files icon.

4. Double-click on any Microsoft Office file stored in Google Drive or on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your Chromebook.

5. Select File > Save as Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets (format depends on the type of document).

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Docs”).

3. Select Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides (depending on the document you want to create).

4. After creating the content of your document, select File > Download as and select the type of format you want to save as.

5. The file is saved to the download section of the Files app.

Another option for working with Microsoft Office files is to use Microsoft’s own free web-based Office Online tools. You can download the Word Online, Excel Online, and PowerPoint Online apps from the Chrome Web Store (you’ll need to create a Microsoft account if you don’t already have one). Then, you can login and create files or upload files you have already created and edit them.

The first time you use Gmail Offline you MUST be connected to the internet to enable offline viewing.

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Gmail Offline”).

3. Select the Gmail Offline icon.

4. Use the app like you normally would. It’ll update and send your emails the next time you log on to the internet.

Important: Any changes you make to a current document or any document you create while offline are saved locally on your computer and will not be seen if you open the document from Google Drive on another computer or device. The changes will only be reflected in the Google Drive online version of the document the next time you connect to the internet and access Google Drive.

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Google Drive”).

3. Select the Google Drive icon.

4. Open a Google document you have already created or create one as you normally would. Notice the offline icon displays next to the file name reminding you that you are working on this document while not connected to the internet.

5. Make your desired changes. The next time you are online and have Google Drive open, your local changes will upload to Google Drive.

Note: If you make changes to a Google document while offline and someone else makes changes to the document as well (for example, if the document is shared with someone else), the next time you are online and have Google Drive open, your changes will merge with the other person’s changes.

You can’t open and access every type of file you have saved in Google Drive when there is no internet connection. To enable offline access to file types other than Google documents when offline, see Enable offline access to Google Drive files.

Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your Chromebook. To access the settings menu do the following:

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Settings.

3. To show the advanced settings, scroll to the bottom and select Show advanced settings…

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Show advanced settings…

4. Scroll down and select Language and input settings…

5. Select Add to add additional languages.

6. To enable a language for keyboard input, under Input Method select the checkbox next to your desired input method.

7. Select Done when finished.

You can change the time format and time zone on your Chromebook. If the date or time is incorrect on your Chromebook, try adjusting the time zone. To change the time zone:

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Show advanced settings…

4. Scroll down and select the drop down box next to Time zone.

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Set wallpaper.

4. Select a preloaded wallpaper or select Custom, plus sign, and then Choose File to select your own image.

5. Once selected, select OPEN.

You can also choose Surprise Me to have the wallpaper change randomly.

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Get themes.

4. You’ll be taken to the Chrome Web Store, where you can find extra resources for the Chrome browser.

5. Once you find a theme that you’d like to try out, select it and then select ADD TO CHROME.

You can use the Google Cloud Print service to send print requests to many types of traditional cabled printer and wireless “cloud ready” printers; however, not all printers are supported. To learn more about Google Cloud Print and how to set up your printer, access Chromebook Help by doing the following:

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Get Help”).

3. Select the Get Help icon.

4. Select Printing.

Each time you turn on your Chromebook, it automatically checks for updates. When an update is available, this update icon will appear in the status area. To apply the update:

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Restart to update.

3. Your Chromebook will shutdown and automatically restart, with the update applied.

To manually check for an update or check what version of Chrome OS you are using:

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Settings.

3. At the top select About Chrome OS.

4. In the dialog that opens, select Check for and apply updates. If any updates are available, they will be displayed on the page.

There may be times when you want to reset your Chromebook (for example, removing your personal information and settings). Completely reseting your Chromebook is known as “Powerwashing”, which is basically factory resetting your computer. After powerwashing, your Chromebook will look like it did out of the box (including all apps that came pre-installed). To powerwash your Chromebook, do the following:

Important: Powerwashing your Chromebook will remove all local settings, data, and programs from your hard drive. Backup any data on your hard drive that is not saved online by moving it to Google Drive and waiting for it to sync.

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Settings.

3. In the Powerwash section, select Powerwash.

4. Select Restart.

Additional help is available both online and offline. Chromebook Help is installed on your Chromebook and doesn’t require internet access. It covers basic troubleshooting as well as more detailed information about Chrome OS and using your Chromebook. To access Chromebook Help, do the following:

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type “Get Help”).

3. Select the Get Help icon.

Alternatively, you can access Chromebook Help by doing the following:

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture appears).

2. Select the question mark “?”.