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- Page 1 Acer Chromebook Spin 512 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
How to listen to music......25 Sign in to your Google Account ....5 How to watch videos, TV, or movies..25 Your Acer Chromebook tour Working with Microsoft Office (Word, Front view ..........6 Excel, and Powerpoint) documents ..26 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, press the power button. A "Welcome" screen will appear when the Chromebook first boots up. Select your language settings Use the "Language"... -
Page 5: Enterprise Enrollment (Optional)
Getting started - 5 Enterprise enrollment (optional) You can enroll the Chromebook by selecting Enterprise enrollment. 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. -
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 Front view Icon Item Description Webcam Slide the shutter to the left to cover shutter the webcam. -
Page 7: Keyboard View
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7 Keyboard view Icon Item Description Internal microphone for sound Microphone recording. Web camera for video communication. Webcam A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. Keyboard For entering data into your computer. -
Page 8: Function Keys
8 - Your Acer Chromebook tour Function keys The computer uses function keys or key combinations to access some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and volume. The dedicated function keys each have a specific function. Icon Function... -
Page 9: Touchpad
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your fingers across the surface of the touchpad. Action Gesture Click Press down on any part of the touchpad. -
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 the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices USB Type-C port with a USB Type-C connector. -
Page 11: Left View
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 11 Left view 3 4 5 6 # Icon Item Description Connects to the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices USB Type-C port with a USB Type-C connector. with DC-in ™ ™... -
Page 12: Usb Type-C Information
• Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in: requires power adapter or power source providing 45 W at 5~20 V. For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device. -
Page 13: Bottom View
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 13 Bottom view # Icon Item Description Liquid spilled on the keyboard can Drain holes drain out of the holes in the underside of the housing. Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. -
Page 14: Usage Modes
14 - Usage Modes S A G E O D E S Your computer features the following modes. You can choose a mode to fit your needs. Display Tent Tablet Laptop... -
Page 15: The Chrome Os Desktop
The Chrome OS Desktop - 15 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 16: Shelf
16 - 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 17: Pinned Apps
The Chrome OS Desktop - 17 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 18: 18 - Apps & Extensions
18 - 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 19: Installing Apps From Google Play Store
Apps & extensions - 19 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 20: Difference Between Drive And Files Apps
20 - 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 21: Gmail
Apps & extensions - 21 5. Two-finger tap to bring up the context sensitive menu and select Available offline. For more information see Touchpad on page Gmail Composing an email 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Gmail"). 3. - Page 22 22 - Apps & extensions File type Supported formats Images .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp Compressed .zip, .rar Other .txt, .pdf (read-only)
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Page 23: Chrome Os Tips And Tricks
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 23 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 24: Finding Your Documents
24 - 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 25: How To Listen To Music
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 25 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 26: Working With Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, And Powerpoint) Documents
26 - 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 27: Opening Microsoft Office Files Using Microsoft's Office Online Apps From The Chrome Web Store Or Google Play Store
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 27 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 28: Gmail Offline
28 - 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 29 Chrome OS tips and tricks - 29 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.
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Page 30: Settings
30 - 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 31: Changing The Clock Settings
Settings - 31 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 32: Setting Up A Printer
32 - Settings 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" printers; however, not all printers are supported. To learn more about Google Cloud Print and how to set up your printer, reference Google’s... -
Page 33: Resetting Your Chromebook
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 34: Help
34 - Help 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. -
Page 35: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions - 35 R E Q U E N TL Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S Question Answer Chromebooks use apps from the Google Play Store and on the web, instead of traditional What software works software applications. -
Page 36: Get Help Or More Information
36 - Frequently asked questions Question Answer If you want to set up parental controls for your child, it’s important that you sign in using your child’s personal Google Account. If they don’t How do I set this up already have one, you can create one during for my child? the sign-in process on your Chromebook.