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User’s Manual

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Acer Chromebook 11

Covers: CB3-131 / C735

This revision: July 2015

1. Ensure you are connected to the Internet.

2. Open www.acer.com and select your country.

3. Select Support > REGISTER A PRODUCT.

4. Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID.

After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation

email with important data. Keep this email in a safe place.

Manage your registered products

Once you have completed the registration process, you can log onto

account.acer.com using your Acer ID and password to see and manage

all your registered products.

Note

It may take a few days for your information to be updated to the database.

Model number: _________________________________

Serial number: _________________________________

Date of purchase: ______________________________

Place of purchase: ______________________________

Important

This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by

change without notice. 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.

Table of contents - 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Manage your registered products ............... 2

Getting started 4

Turn on your Chromebook....................... 4

Select your language settings ................. 4

Connect to a network............................... 4

Accept the Terms of Service....................... 4

Browse as a guest ...................................... 5

Your Acer Chromebook tour 6

Front view ................................................ 6

Keyboard view ......................................... 7

Function keys.............................................. 8

Touchpad .................................................... 8

Left side view........................................... 9

Right side view ...................................... 10

Bottom view .......................................... 11

The Chrome OS Desktop 12

Window controls ................................... 12

Shelf ...................................................... 13

Launcher................................................... 13

Pinned apps.............................................. 13

Status area................................................ 14

Apps & extensions 15

Managing apps ...................................... 15

Installing new apps from the Chrome Web

Store ........................................................ 15

Removing apps from Chrome OS............. 15

Pin an app to the shelf .............................. 16

Unpin an app from the shelf...................... 16

Google Drive ......................................... 16

Difference between Drive and Files apps . 16

Creating a new document ......................... 17

Sync files from Downloads to Google

Drive.......................................................... 17

Enable offline access to Google Drive files 18

Gmail .................................................... 19

Composing an email ................................. 19

YouTube ............................................... 19

Playing video or audio files .................... 19

Other Supported File Types................... 19

Chrome OS tips and tricks 20

Documents............................................. 20

How to create documents ......................... 20

Finding your documents............................ 21

How to share documents with other users 21

How to start a video chat ....................... 22

How to listen to music............................ 22

How to watch videos, TV, or movies...... 23

Working with Microsoft Office (Word,

Excel, and Powepoint) documents ........ 24

Open and edit Microsoft Office files using

Google’s office compatibility mode ........... 24

Convert Microsoft Office files to Google

Drive formats............................................. 24

Export Google Drive documents as

Microsoft Office files.................................. 25

Opening Microsoft Office files using

Microsoft’s Office Online apps from the

Chrome Web Store ................................... 25

How to use your Chromebook when

there’s no internet .................................. 25

Gmail Offline ............................................. 26

Google Drive ............................................. 26

Settings 28

Changing the language settings ............ 28

Changing the clock settings................... 29

Customizing appearance ....................... 29

Customizing the wallpaper........................ 29

Customizing the theme ............................. 29

Setting up a printer ................................ 30

Updating Chrome OS ............................ 30

Automatic update...................................... 30

Manual update .......................................... 31

Reseting your Chromebook ................... 31

Help 32

Online and offline help ........................... 32

4 - Getting started

GETTING STARTED

Turn on your Chromebook

On the Chromebook, the power button is located at the upper-right

corner of the keyboard. A "welcome" screen will appear when the

Chromebook first boots up.

Select your language settings

Use the "Select your language" drop-down list to choose your default

language setting. If there is more than one way to type in your

language, you may be prompted to select a keyboard input method as

well.

Connect to a network

Select a wireless network from the "Select a network" list to connect to

the Internet. If network access is protected, you will need an access

password to connect to it.

Accept the Terms of Service

Once connected to a network, accept the Terms of Service. Your

Chromebook will then download any available system updates, so you

automatically get the latest Chrome OS features.

Getting started - 5

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.

Create a new Google Account

You can create a new Google Account if you don’t already have one.

Select More options > Create new account to set up a new account.

A Google Account gives you access to useful web services developed

by Google, such as Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar.

Browse as a guest

You can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account by

selecting Browse as a Guest.

Important

the owner and is the only account that will be able to change certain

Chrome settings.

6 - Your Acer Chromebook tour

YOUR ACER CHROMEBOOK TOUR

Now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new

Acer Chromebook.

Front view

# Icon Item Description

1 Microphone

Internal microphone for sound

recording.

2 Webcam

Web camera for video

mmunication.

A light next to the webcam indicates

that

the webcam is active.

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Keyboard view

Power

indicator

Indicates the computer's power

status.

Battery

indicator

Indicates the computer's battery

statu

1. Charging: The light shows amber

when t

he battery is charging.

2. Fully charged: The light shows

blue when in AC mode.

# Icon Item Description

1 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

Touchpad / click

button

ouch-sensitive pointing device

which

functions like a computer

mouse.

Pressing down anywhere on the pad

functi

ons like the left button of a

mouse.

Pressing down anywhere with two

fingers fun

ctions like the right button

of a mouse.

# Icon Item Description

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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.

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.

Power key Turns the computer on and off.

# Icon Item Description

Icon Function Description

Previous Go to the previous page.

Next Go to the next page.

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.

Mute Turns off audio output.

Volume down Decreases the volume.

Volume up Increases the volume.

Action Gesture

Click Press down on any part of the touchpad.

Two-finger tap (or

alt-click)

Tapping the touchpad with two fingers or pressing

(and holding) Alt on the keyboard and tapping the

touchpad with one finger both equal a "right-click"

on a computer mouse.

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Left side view

5123 4

# Icon Item Description

DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

HDMI port

Supports high-definition digital video

conne

ctions.

USB port

Connects to USB devices.

If a port is black it is USB 2.0

comp

atible, if it is blue it is also USB

3.0 compatible.

™

card reader

Accepts Secure Digital (SD

™

) cards.

Note:

Push to remove/install the

card. The card reader uses one card

at a time.

5 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output.

Two-finger swipe

Place two fingers on the touchpad and move

them up and down to scroll vertically, left and right

to scroll horizontally.

Drag and drop

Select the item you want to move with one finger.

With a second finger, move the item. Release

both fingers to drop the item. (This gesture works

for files, not windows or icons.)

Action Gesture

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Right side view

# Icon Item Description

1 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output.

Headset/speaker

jack

Connects to audio devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones), or

a hea

dset with microphone.

USB port

Connects to USB devices.

If a port is black it is USB 2.0

comp

atible, if it is blue it is also

USB 3.0 compatible.

Kensington lock

slot

Connects to a Kensington-

compatible computer security

lock.

Note: Wrap the compu

ter security

lock cable around an immovable

object such as a table or handle

of a locked drawer. Insert the lock

into the notch and turn the key to

secure the lock. Some keyless

models are also available.

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Bottom view

# Icon Item Description

1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

12 - The Chrome OS Desktop

THE CHROME OS DESKTOP

Window controls

4 3

Number Description

Goes Backward

and Forward in the current web

browsing sessions’s history (closing and reopening the

Chro

me browser begins a new session). Select to Reload

the current webpage.

2 Closes a tab.

3 Opens a new tab.

Type a web address or perform an internet search in this

search box (also known as the "omnib

ox").

5 Minimizes the window into the desktop shelf.

Shelf

Window controls

The Chrome OS Desktop - 13

Shelf

Launcher

Apps pinned to shelf

Status area

Launcher

Select the Launcher icon to display the launcher page. This is the

fastest way to search for something. Simply start typing to search the

internet, your bookmarks, any files you have stored in your Google

Drive, and items in the Chrome Web Store.

The Launcher page is also the place to access all your apps. Below

the search box are your frequently-used apps. Simply select one to

open it. To see all apps you have installed, tap All Apps.

Pinned apps

See Pin an app to the shelf on page 16 and Unpin an app from the

shelf on page 16 for more information.

Maximizes the window to take up the entire screen. Click

gain 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.

7 Closes the entire window (tabs and all).

Bookmark (save) webpage links to this quick-access area

called the

"bookmarks bar".

9 Select to bookmark (save) a link to the currrent webp

age.

Select to use any enabled extensions you have installed in

Chro

me from this extension list.

11 Select to customize and control Google Chrome.

Note

Specifications vary. Some icons may not be applicable to your Chromebook.

Number Description

14 - The Chrome OS Desktop

Status area

The Status area enables you to see vital computer information at a

glance, such as the time, Wi-Fi signal strength, and battery life. Tap

the Status area to display a box with more options.

Icon Description Icon Description

Chrome OS help Shut down

Lock screen Settings

Battery status Volume control

Bluetooth status

Wireless network

connection

Apps & extensions - 15

APPS & EXTENSIONS

You can enhance your Chromebook with extra web applications

(apps, for short) and features for the browser (also known as

extensions). Apps work like regular software programs for desktop

computers, except they run entirely on the web. Extensions provide

custom features and functionality for the Chrome browser. You can

find both apps and extensions through the Chrome Web Store, a site

dedicated to resources developed specifically for Chromebooks.

Managing apps

Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Web Store").

3. Select Web Store.

4. You can then browse through the app categories in the left column

or search for a specific type of app using the search box.

5. When you find an app that you would like to add, select it and then

select ADD TO CHROME.

6. A verification window will pop up, select Add to download and install

the app, or select Cancel.

To open your new app, select the Launcher, then All Apps (or type

the name of your new app), and then select the app.

Removing apps from Chrome OS

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type the name of the desired app).

Note

Certain apps and browser extensions may not be available in all countries

and regions. The contents and design of the Chrome Web Store may vary by

region. Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate the

Chrome Web Store at any time.

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3. Two-finger tap (see Touchpad on page 8) on the app you want to

remove.

4. Select Remove from Chrome... or Uninstall.

Pin an app to the shelf

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type the name of the desired app).

3. Locate and two-finger tap the desired app icon.

4. Select Pin to shelf.

To reorder the apps on the shelf, just drag them around.

Unpin an app from the shelf

1. Locate and two-finger tap the desired app icon from the shelf.

2. Select Unpin.

Google Drive

All files saved to your Google Drive are saved online and are

accessible to other devices, such as your smartphone or tablet. Files

saved to the Downloads folder are saved to your local drive and are

only accessible to your Chromebook.

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

Note

Some apps such as the Chrome web browser cannot be uninstalled.

Note

You must be connected to the Internet to do the following Google Drive

operations.

Apps & extensions - 17

locally by using the Files app on your Chromebook. To use the Files

app, select the Files icon in the apps list, or use the keyboard shortcut

<Alt> + <Shift> + <M>.

This user manual uses Google Drive and Files interchangeably when

giving instructions regarding accessing files.

Creating a new document

1. From the Apps list, select the Google Drive icon ( ).

2. Select NEW and select the type of document you want to create.

Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Files").

3. Select the Files icon.

Note

For an alternative method of creating documents, see How to create

documents on page 20

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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. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Files").

3. Select the Files icon and then select My Drive.

4. Select the file(s) you want to access offline.

5. Two-finger tap (see Touchpad on page 8) to bring up the context

sensitive menu and select Available offline. A check mark will

appear to indicate the file is available offline.

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Gmail

Composing an email

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Gmail").

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. You can access it by doing the following:

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type "YouTube").

3. Select the YouTube icon.

Playing video or audio files

Your Chromebook has a built-in media player to play audio and video

files. To play a file, double-click on an audio or video file in your Files

app.

Other Supported File Types

Your Chromebook supports a number of other file formats.

Media type Supported formats

Audio / Video

.3gp,.avi, .mov, .mp4, .m4v, .m4a, .mp3, .mkv, .ogv,

.ogm, .ogg, .oga, .webm, .wav

File type Supported formats

Microsoft

Office files

.doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .xls, .xlsx – (all read-only)

Images .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp

Compressed .zip, .rar, .tar, .tar.gz (.tgz), .tar.bz2 (.tbz2)

Other .txt, .pdf

20 - Chrome OS tips and tricks

CHROME OS TIPS AND TRICKS

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. Here are some tips and

tricks.

Documents

How to create documents

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Google Docs", "Google Sheets", or

"Google Slides" depending on the type of document you want to

create) Create word processing files with Google Docs,

spreadsheets with Google Sheets, and presentations with Google

Slides.

3. Select Google Docs , Google Sheets , or Google

Slides .

That’s it. You’ve just created a new document in a few seconds.

With your new document, you can add text, insert images, change

the font, make it bold, underline it, italicize it – you get the gist. Most

of the formatting and other stuff you might be familiar with from other

productivity suites like Microsoft Office you can do with Google

Docs.

Note

For an alternative method of creating documents, see Creating a new

document on page 17

Chrome OS tips and tricks - 21

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. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Google Drive").

3. Select the Google Drive icon.

4. Select My Drive (or whatever sub-folder you’ve created to put your

files in).

Since your files are saved in Google Drive, they are saved online and

available anywhere you have internet access. To access your files

from any internet-connected computer do the following:

1. Open the computer’s web browser.

2. In the browser’s address bar, type "drive.google.com" (this is the

Google Drive web address).

3. Login using your Google account username and password.

4. Select My Drive (or whatever folder you’ve created to put your files

in).

How to share documents with other users

1. Select the Share button in the upper right corner of your

document.

2. Add people by typing in their email address. The sharing option

works with your Gmail contacts, so as you type your email contacts

appear for you to quickly select.

3. After you select Done , they’ll receive an email letting them

know a document has been shared with them.

22 - Chrome OS tips and tricks

How to start a video chat

For all you Skype users out there, Google+ Hangouts are free video

chats for up to ten people. To make a Hangouts video call, do the

following:

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Hangouts").

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 Hangout.

How to listen to music

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Play Music").

3. Select Play Music .

For other streaming apps like Pandora, Spotify, Rdio, Deezer and

more (availability varies by country):

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Web Store").

Note

Play Music may not be available in all countries and regions. Google Play’s

current list of country availability for apps and digital content, visit https://

support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2843119?hl=en

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3. Select Web Store to go to the Chrome Web Store.

4. Search for Pandora or other music apps.

5. When you find what you want, select the ADD TO CHROME button.

How to watch videos, TV, or movies

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps and select one of the following options:

a. Select YouTube to view a vast amount of user-uploaded

videos covering nearly everything imaginable.

b. Select Play Movies to watch the movies and TV shows you

love.

c. To find more entertainment apps like Netflix, Flixster, and more

(availability varies by country), select Web Store to go to

the Chrome Web Store. Then, search for "Netflix" or other

entertainment apps.

Note

Play Movies may not be available in all countries and regions. Google Play’s

current list of country availability for apps and digital content, visit https://

support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2843119?hl=en

24 - Chrome OS tips and tricks

Working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and

Powepoint) documents

Open and edit Microsoft Office files using Google’s

office compatibility mode

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Files").

3. Select the Files icon.

4. Double-click on any Microsoft Office file stored in Google Drive or

on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your

Chromebook.

Google Chrome automatically opens and enables limited editing of the

document.

Convert Microsoft Office files to Google Drive formats

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Files").

3. Select the Files icon.

4. Double-click on any Microsoft Office file stored in Google Drive or

on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your

Chromebook.

5. Select File > Save as Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets (format

depends on the type of document).

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Export Google Drive documents as Microsoft Office

files

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Docs").

3. Select Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides (depending on the

document you want to create).

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

Another option for working with Microsoft Office files is to use

Microsoft’s own free web-based Office Online tools. You can

download the Word Online, Excel Online, and PowerPoint Online

apps from the Chrome Web Store (you’ll need to create a Microsoft

account if you don’t already have one). Then, you can login and

create files or upload files you have already created and edit them.

How to use your Chromebook when there’s no

internet

The Chrome Web Store contains useful offline apps (see Installing

new apps from the Chrome Web Store on page 15). You’re able to

filter your app search by selecting the Runs Offline checkbox. For

Note

Office Online programs save files you create exclusively to Micrsoft’s own

OneDrive cloud storage. Though you can download a file you create and then

move it to Google Drive or a removable storage device, you cannot save it

directly to those locations. Also, to work on a file you’ve already created, you

must first upload it to OneDrive by selecting Open from OneDrive from

within whichever Office Online product you are using (you can install the

OneDrive app from the Chrome Web Store as well).

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those times you don’t have an internet connection, these apps help

you stay productive and entertained. A few of the pre-installed options

are described below.

Gmail Offline

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Gmail Offline").

3. Select the Gmail Offline icon.

4. Use the app like you normally would. It’ll update and send your

emails the next time you log on to the internet.

Google Drive

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Google Drive").

3. Select the Google Drive

icon.

Note

The first time you use Gmail Offline you MUST be connected to the internet

to enable offline viewing.

Important

Any changes you make to a current document or any document you

create while offline are saved locally on your computer and will not be

seen if you open the document from Google Drive on another computer

or device. The changes will only be reflected in the Google Drive online

version of the document the next time you connect to the internet and

access Google Drive.

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4. Open a Google document you have already created or create one

as you normally would (see Creating a new document on

page 17). Notice the offline icon displays next to the file name

reminding you that you are working on this document while not

connected to the internet.

5. Make your desired changes. The next time you are online and have

Google Drive open, your local changes will upload to Google Drive.

You can’t open and access every type of file you have saved in

Google Drive when there is no internet connection. To enable offline

access to file types other than Google documents when offline, see

Enable offline access to Google Drive files on page 18.

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.

28 - Settings

SETTINGS

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 (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Settings.

3. To show the advanced settings, scroll to the bottom and select

Show advanced settings...

Changing the language settings

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the

screen (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Show advanced settings...

4. Scroll down and select Language and input settings...

5. Select Add to add additional languages.

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6. To enable a language for keyboard input, under Input Method select

the checkbox next to your desired input method.

7. Select Done when finished.

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 (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Show advanced settings...

4. Scroll down and select the drop down box next to Time zone.

Customizing appearance

Customizing the wallpaper

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the

screen (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Set wallpaper.

4. Select a preloaded wallpaper or select Custom, plus sign, and then

Choose File to select your own image.

5. Once selected, select OPEN.

You can also choose Surprise Me to have the wallpaper change

randomly.

Customizing the theme

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the

screen (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Get themes.

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4. You’ll be taken to the Chrome Web Store, where you can find extra

resources for the Chrome browser.

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"

printers; however, not all printers are supported.

To learn more about Google Cloud Print and how to set up your

printer, reference Google’s own Chromebook Help to find

comprehensive information on this topic. To access Chromebook

Help, do the following:

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Get Help").

3. Select the Get Help icon.

4. Select Printing.

Updating Chrome OS

Automatic update

Each time you turn on your Chromebook, it automatically checks for

updates. When an update is available, this update icon will appear

in the status area. To apply the update:

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the

screen (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Restart to update.

3. Your Chromebook will shutdown and automatically restart, with the

update applied.

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Manual update

To manually check for an update or check what version of Chrome OS

you are using:

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the

screen (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Settings.

3. At the top select About Chrome OS.

4. In the dialog that opens, select Check for and apply updates. If

any updates are available, they will be displayed on the page.

Reseting your Chromebook

There may be times when you want to reset your Chromebook (for

example, removing your personal information and settings).

Completely reseting your Chromebook is known as "Powerwashing",

which is basically factory resetting your computer. After

powerwashing, your Chromebook will look like it did out of the box

(including all apps that came pre-installed). To powerwash your

Chromebook, do the following:

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the

screen (where your account picture appears).

2. Select Settings.

3. In the Powerwash section, select Powerwash.

4. Select Restart.

Important

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.

Important

Powerwashing your Chromebook will remove all local settings, data,

and programs from your hard drive. Backup any data on your hard drive

that is not saved online by moving it to Google Drive and waiting for it

to sync.

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HELP

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 Chomebook.

To access Chromebook Help, do the following:

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.

2. Select All Apps (or type "Get Help").

3. Select the Get Help icon.

Note

Some sections in Chromebook Help have web links, which require you have

internet access to view the additional information.

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Alternatively, you can access Chromebook

Help by doing the following:

1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the

lower-right corner of the screen (where

your account picture appears).

2. Select the question mark "?".

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