Manual Update; Resetting Your Chromebook - Acer Chromebook 514 User Manual

32 - Settings

Manual update

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.
2. Select Settings
3. Select About Chrome OS from settings at the top left corner.
4. In the dialog that opens, select Check for updates. If any updates
are available, they will be displayed on the page.
Important
Do not modify your Chromebook's hardware yourself. Doing so will
cause the update function to no longer work. Please get in touch with
your dealer or an authorized service center. Visit www.acer.com to find
an authorized service site.

Resetting your Chromebook

There may be times when you want to reset your Chromebook (for
example,
Completely resetting your Chromebook is known as "Powerwashing",
which is
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.
2. Select Settings
3. Select Advanced.
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