Frequently Asked Questions - Acer Chromebook Spin 714 User Manual

14 - 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. There are apps to be
productive, get creative, enjoy movies and
shows, play games and more.
You can get more apps from the Google Play
Store or the web.
Chromebooks work with Microsoft
Whether it's Word, Excel
can easily find the apps on the web.
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 can also upload your files, photos, and
videos to Google Drive. After setting up your
Chromebook with your Google Account, you'll
be able to access your files on Drive.
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.
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Office.
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or PowerPoint
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, you
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