SANTA CRUZ Chromebook Quick Start Manual

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Chromebook Quick Start Guide

A Chromebook is a simple laptop that runs on Google's Chrome operating system. These

computers are designed to be used while connected to the internet.

Getting Started

1. To start up the Chromebook, open the cover and press the power button, located on the

upper right side of the keyboard.

2. The first screen will display a welcome message and prompt you to connect to an

available WiFi connection. Click on the "Let's Go" button.

3. Choose a WiFi network to connect to, once connected click "Next"

4. Agree to the Google terms of service, click "Accept and Continue"

5. You are now connected to the Internet, choose a step below

1. Select Add User located on the lower left side of the screen.

2. Sign in to your Google account. Make sure that you include the @gmail.com part of your

email address.

3. Click Sign In.

4. The Chromebook will automatically connect with your Google services accounts.

"Browse as a Guest" without a Google account

*Guest mode is a separate, temporary account on Chromebooks that clears up your digital trail for you

after you log out or exit. You cannot download any new apps and are restricted to using only the Chrome

browser to surf the web. If you need more apps, such as Zoom or Google Docs, you will have to login to

an existing Google account, or sign up for a Google account.

1. Select "Browse as Guest" on the lower left of the screen

2. Start browsing.

1. When the "Sign Into Your Chromebook" page appears, click on "More Options"

2. Select "Create Account"

3. Follow the prompts to set up a new Google account

4. After you accept the user agreements, you are signed in

5. The "Take a Tour" window is displayed, setup complete

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Page 1 Getting Started 1. To start up the Chromebook, open the cover and press the power button, located on the upper right side of the keyboard. 2. The first screen will display a welcome message and prompt you to connect to an available WiFi connection.
Page 2 ● hoopla: ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, TV, movies, and music. ● Kanopy: films and documentaries. Saving & Printing Your Files While you cannot print directly from the Chromebook to a printer, you can send your work to SCPL’s Wireless Printing service, and pick up your prints at one of our open branches.
Page 3 2. This pulls up a small menu of items. Select the “Explore” button, which pulls up the “Welcome to Your Chromebook” window. 3. On the left sidebar, select “Help” and select the issue you need help with www.santacruzpl.org/contact/...