Frequently Asked Questions - Acer Chromebook 311 User Manual

12 - Frequently asked questions

F
R E Q U E N TL Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S
Question
What software works
on a Chromebook?
How do I get more
apps?
Can I use Microsoft
Office software?
Where can I find my
files?
How do I transfer my
local files?
Why does my
Chromebook need
my Google Account
information?
Answer
Chromebooks use apps from the Google Play
Store and on the web, instead of traditional
software applications. There are apps to be
productive, get creative, enjoy movies and
shows, play games and more.
Download Chromebook apps from the Google
Play Store app
Launcher icon
Chromebooks work with Microsoft
®
Excel and PowerPoint
the apps from the Google Play Store or use
them on the web.
*Additional functionality available with a
Microsoft 365 subscription. Microsoft, Excel
and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
All your files are stored in the Files app
Find the app by clicking the Launcher icon
and searching "Files".
Transfer your local files using a compatible
storage device. Your Chromebook works with
most external storage devices (e.g.: USB
thumb drives, removable hard drives).
You'll use your Google Account to sign in to
your Chromebook. It is the same account you
use for Google services such as Gmail and
Drive. Your Chromebook uses your account
information to automatically sign you into apps
and services.
. Find the app by clicking the
and searching "Play Store".
®
. You can download
®
Word,
.