Table of Contents Overview Getting Started Device Layout Charging the Battery Replacing the nano-SIM Card Set up your Chromebook Turning the Chromebook ON/OFF Sign in with Your Google Account Basics Using the Touchpad Using the Keyboard Using Your Desktop Apps List...
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Changing the Date and Time Settings Customizing Personalization Set up your Printer Manage Parental Controls Updating Chrome OS Resetting your Chromebook About Chrome OS Technical Specifications Troubleshooting...
Overview Thank you for purchasing the Orbic Chromebook. This manual provides information about the hardware and soft- ware features of your Chromebook. We recommend you read the Product Safety and Warranty Infor- mation booklet that you have received along with your device for...
Unapproved adapters or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device Connect the AC adapter to the USB Type-C port of the Chromebook You can use the USB Type-C port on either side of your device Plug the AC adapter into an electrical socket...
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Power LED Status Blue Charged Fully/Power ON Blinks Red Sleep Mode Charging...
Replacing the nano-SIM Card The Orbic Chromebook comes with a pre-installed SIM Card If you wish to remove or change the SIM card, do the following: Open the SIM card tray using the SIM tray tool Remove the SIM card tray from the slot Keep the face up...
If you do not have a Google Account, create a new account by selecting Create a Google Account • If you want to use your Chromebook without an account, select Browse as Guest When you start your Chromebook for the first time, updates may take up to 5 minutes to complete...
Basics Using the Touchpad Touchpads are useful for moving the cursor around or selecting items A touchpad has left and right buttons similar to those of a mouse Note: Use the touchpad only with fingers. The touchpad will not recognize the actions of other objects Basic Touchpad Functions One Finger Action Tap once on the touchpad surface...
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Drag two fingers horizontally on the touchpad to scroll horizontally Three Fingers Action Press and drag upward with three fin- gers to bring existing active windows out on the desktop Press and drag downward with three fingers to hide all existing active win- dows and bring out the desktop Press and drag to left or right with three fingers to switch between exist-...
Using the Keyboard Here are a few shortcuts to key functions and procedures Keys Description Go to the previous page Go to the next page Reload your current page Hide the tabs in full-screen mode Shows all windows Decreases screen brightness Increases screen brightness Mutes/unmutes the audio output Decreases the volume...
To work with virtual desktops, open the Task View > press the keyboard Apps List Start utilizing the features of your Chromebook by launching apps that are accessible after you sign in These apps provide a range of services that will help you get the most out of your device To launch the apps list •...
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Apps Pinned to Shelf The shortcuts of your frequently used apps can be placed here To pin an app to the shelf Select the Launcher icon Select all the apps or type the name of the desired app Locate and double-tap the desired app icon Select Pin to shelf Note: To rearrange the apps on the shelf, just drag them around To unpin an app from the shelf...
Status Area The status area displays information about your Google account and lets you customize the settings of your Chromebook and current user To launch the status area • Click/tap anywhere on the status area box in the lower right...
• Compressed files: zip, rar • Other: txt, pdf (read-only) Connecting to the USB Device To connect your Chromebook to the USB port Plug the USB device into the USB port on your Chrome- book, Select the Launcher icon Click...
Disconnecting the USB Device You can safely disconnect your USB device from your Chromebook by unmounting it via the Files app first by following these steps– Select the Launcher icon > Files app Select the device you want to unmount and click <icon>...
Click Settings Turn ON Wi-Fi NOTE: If you see your Wi-Fi network name and signal strength, your Chromebook is already connected to Wi-Fi Your Chromebook will automatically look for available net- works and show them to you in a list...
Select the accessory you want to connect to and follow the on-screen instructions to finish connecting. To check if your accessory is connected, look under “Paired Devices” NOTE: Orbic Chromebook can only be paired with compatible Bluetooth devices such as keyboards, mic, speakers, headphones, and headsets (audio only)
Changing the Date and Time Settings You can change the time format and time zone on your Chrome- book If the date or time is incorrect on your Chromebook, try adjusting the time zone To change the date and time settings...
Click Add to Chrome Set up your Printer You can connect a printer to your Chromebook either using a USB cable or from a device that is connected to your Wi-Fi network NOTE: Make sure your Chromebook is connected to the internet...
To set up a printer to your Chromebook, do one of the following – • To print over a network, ensure the printer and Chrome- book are connected to the same network • To print over a USB, connect your Chromebook directly to...
Updating Chrome OS Automatic Update The Chromebook automatically checks for updates when it starts, and when an update is available, the update icon appears as a notification in the status bar. To apply the update Click the Status area of the shelf Click RESTART TO UPDATE.
Resetting your Chromebook You can reset your Chromebook to its default settings by using Powerwash NOTE: Resetting your Chromebook will erase all local settings, data, and programs Move any data on your hard drive that is not saved online to Google Drive and wait for it to sync...
Why does Chromebook need my GoogleTM Account information? 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 YourChromebook uses your account information to auto-...
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Google Account If they don’t already have one,you can create one during the sign-in process on your Chromebook You will be able to add your child’s school account after you complete device onboarding...
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