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  • Page 1 Acer Chromebook Spin 311 USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How to start a video chat ....... 20 Sign in to your Google Account ....5 How to listen to music......21 Your Acer Chromebook tour How to watch videos, TV, or movies..21 Front view ..........6 Working with Microsoft Office (Word, Keyboard view .........
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    4 - Getting started E T T I N G S T A R T E D Turn on your Chromebook On the Chromebook keyboard, the power button is located on the left hand side of the notebook. A "Welcome" screen will appear when the Chromebook first boots up.
  • Page 5: Sign In To Your Google Account

    Getting started - 5 Sign in to your Google Account If you already have a Google Account, enter your username and password in the sign-in box that appears and select the Sign in button. Sign in to your Chromebook Enter your email Forgot email? More options NEXT...
  • Page 6: Your Acer Chromebook Tour

    6 - Your Acer Chromebook tour O U R C E R H R O M E B O O K T O U R Now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer Chromebook Spin 311.
  • Page 7: Keyboard View

    Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7 Keyboard view Icon Item Description Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Pressing down anywhere on the pad Touchpad / click functions like the left button of a button mouse.
  • Page 8: Touchpad

    8 - Your Acer Chromebook tour Icon Function Description Reload Reload the current page. Full-screen Open the page in full-screen mode. Next window Switch to the next window. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
  • Page 9: Left View

    • Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in: requires power adapter or power source providing 45 W at 12/18~20 V. For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device.
  • Page 10: Right View

    10 - Your Acer Chromebook tour Right view # Icon Item Description + / - Volume control key Adjusts the system volume. USB port Connects to USB devices. Connects to a Kensington- Kensington lock slot compatible security lock. Bottom view...
  • Page 11: The Chrome Os Desktop

    The Chrome OS Desktop - 11 O S D H R O M E E S K T O P Window controls Shelf Window controls 10 11 Number Description Goes Backward and Forward in the current web browsing sessions’s history (closing and reopening the Chrome browser begins a new session).
  • Page 12: Shelf

    12 - The Chrome OS Desktop Number Description Maximizes the window to take up the entire screen. Click again to return window to previous position. Also, select and hold to display a left and right arrow next to the icon. These neatly align the window to take up half the left side of the screen or the right side, respectively.
  • Page 13: Pinned Apps

    The Chrome OS Desktop - 13 Pinned apps You can pin or unpin apps on the shelf. To pin an app to the shelf 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Click to select All Apps (or type the name of the desired app). 3.
  • Page 14: 14 - Apps & Extensions

    14 - Apps & extensions & P P S E X T E N S I O N S You can enhance your Chromebook with extra web applications (Chrome apps, for short), features for the browser (also known as extensions) and apps designed for Android™ (Play Store apps). Chrome apps work like regular software programs for desktop computers, except they run entirely on the web.
  • Page 15: Installing Apps From Google Play Store

    Apps & extensions - 15 Installing apps from Google Play Store 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Play Store"). 3. Select Play Store. 4. You can browse apps by category or search for an app by keyword. 5.
  • Page 16: Difference Between Drive And Files Apps

    16 - Apps & extensions Difference between Drive and Files apps Google Drive is a web-based storage service offered by Google, and the Files app is the onboard storage system for your Chromebook. Because your Chromebook makes heavy use of the web, you can easily access files both from Google Drive and those that are stored locally by using the Files app on your Chromebook.
  • Page 17: Enable Offline Access To Google Drive Files

    Apps & extensions - 17 4. Select the files that you want to upload. 5. Drag-and-drop the files to My Drive. Enable offline access to Google Drive files You can access files stored on your Google Drive while offline, but first you must enable offline access: 1.
  • Page 18: Youtube

    18 - Apps & extensions 3. Select the Gmail icon and then Compose. 4. Enter the recipient’s email address, the subject, and the message. 5. When you are finished composing your message, select Send. YouTube YouTube is a video-sharing website on which users can upload, share and view videos.
  • Page 19: Chrome Os Tips And Tricks

    Chrome OS tips and tricks - 19 H R O M E T IP S A N D T R I C K S Your Chromebook is a new type of computer that works somewhat differently than what you may be used to, so you might like to know how easy and useful things are when using it.
  • Page 20: Finding Your Documents

    20 - Chrome OS tips and tricks Finding your documents All documents you create are saved to your Google Drive where they are online and accessible to other devices, such as your smartphone or tablet. To find your documents, do the following: 1.
  • Page 21: How To Listen To Music

    Chrome OS tips and tricks - 21 3. Select the Hangouts call icon. 4. Type in the name or email address of a person. 5. Select the Invite button to start your Hangouts. How to listen to music 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon.
  • Page 22: Working With Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, And Powerpoint) Documents

    22 - Chrome OS tips and tricks Working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) documents Open and edit Microsoft Office files using Google’s office compatibility mode 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon. 2.
  • Page 23: Opening Microsoft Office Files Using Microsoft's Office Online Apps From The Chrome Web Store Or Google Play Store

    Chrome OS tips and tricks - 23 4. After creating the content of your document, select File > Download as and select the type of format you want to save as. 5. The file is saved to the download section of the Files app. Opening Microsoft Office files using Microsoft’s Office Online apps from the Chrome Web Store or Google Play Store...
  • Page 24: Gmail Offline

    24 - Chrome OS tips and tricks Gmail Offline Note The first time you use Gmail Offline you MUST be connected to the internet to enable offline viewing. 1. Go to Gmail and select Settings > Settings. 2. Select Offline tab. 3.
  • Page 25 Chrome OS tips and tricks - 25 5. Make your desired changes. The next time you are online and have Google Drive open, your local changes will upload to Google Drive. Note If you make changes to a Google document while offline and someone else makes changes to the document as well (for example, if the document is shared with someone else), the next time you are online and have Google Drive open, your changes will merge with the other person’s changes.
  • Page 26: Settings

    26 - Settings E T T I N G S Use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your Chromebook. To access the settings menu do the following: 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen.
  • Page 27: Changing The Clock Settings

    Settings - 27 Changing the clock settings You can change the time format and time zone on your Chromebook. If the date or time is incorrect on your Chromebook, try adjusting the time zone. To change the time zone: 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen.
  • Page 28: Setting Up A Printer

    28 - Settings 5. Once you find a theme that you’d like to try out, select it and then select Add to Chrome. Setting up a printer You can use the Google Cloud Print service to send print requests to many types of traditional cabled printer and wireless "cloud ready"...
  • Page 29: Manual Update

    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...
  • Page 30 30 - Settings 4. In the Reset settings section, select Powerwash. 5. Select Restart. 6. In the box that appears, select Powerwash > Continue.
  • Page 31: Help

    Help - 31 E L P Online and offline help Additional help is available both online and offline. Chromebook Help is installed on your Chromebook and doesn’t require internet access. It covers basic troubleshooting as well as more detailed information about Chrome OS and using your Chromebook.

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