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Create a new Google Account ....4 Information for your safety and Browse as a guest ........4 comfort Your Acer Chromebook tour Basic care and tips for using your Front view ..........5 computer..........16 Keyboard view ......... 6 Turning your computer on and off.....
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"...
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 5 O U R C E R H R O M E B O O K T O U R Front view Icon Item Description Internal microphones for sound Microphones recording. Webcam Slide the shutter to the left to cover the shutter webcam.
6 - Your Acer Chromebook tour Keyboard view Icon Item Description Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. For entering data into your Keyboard Chromebook. Fingerprint Fingerprint reader for unlocking your reader (optional) Chromebook. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a Chromebook mouse.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7 Function keys The Chromebook 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...
8 - Your Acer Chromebook tour 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.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9 Left view # Icon Item Description Connects to the provided USB Type-C USB Type-C port power adapter and to USB devices with DC-in/ with a USB Type-C connector. Thunderbolt™ 4 Supports Thunderbolt™ 4 and port displays.
• Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in: requires power adapter or power source providing 65 W at 5~20 V. For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 11 Bottom view # Icon Item Description Allows the Chromebook to stay Ventilation and cool. cooling fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
12 - Rechargeable Active Stylus E C H A R G E A B L E C T I V E T Y L U S Charge pin Charge pin Insert the stylus into the slot completely to start charging. 15 minutes charging: provide 4 hours of usage.
14 - Frequently asked questions 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 What software works Store and on the web. There are apps to be on a Chromebook? productive, get creative, enjoy movies and shows, play games and more.
Frequently asked questions - 15 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.
Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- approved adapter to power your device. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator.
1. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If your computer is dropped or visibly damaged, or does not work normally, please contact your nearest authorized Acer service center.
• The charging port must be clean and free from debris and should only be used with Acer charging equipment. Use of a non-Acer battery or charging equipment can cause damage to the product and will void the warranty.
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• Device with removable battery: The battery should only be replaced with parts approved by Acer. Do not replace the battery with any parts other than approved ones. This notebook uses a Lithium-based battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet or corrosive environment.
Please refer to www.acer.com for battery shipping documents. Internal battery • Do not attempt to replace a built-in rechargeable battery, battery replacement must be done by an Acer- authorized repair facility. • Recharge the battery by following the instruction included in the product documentation.
Information for your safety and comfort - 21 Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain.