Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C7VZ User Manual

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Bottom view
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1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
 
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12 - The Chrome OS Desktop
THE CHROME OS DESKTOP
Window controls
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NumberDescription
1 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.
4 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...

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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...

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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. 
IconDescriptionIconDescription
Chrome OS help Shut down
Lock screen Settings
Battery status Volume control
Bluetooth statusWireless network 
connection 

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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 fo r 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...

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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....

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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 
 +  + .
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.
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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...

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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.
Yo u Tu b e 
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....

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...