Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C7VZ User Manual

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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
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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 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.
6
Maximizes the window to take up the entire screen. Click 
a

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).
8 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.
10 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 no t be applicable to your Chromebook.
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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 
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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 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 categori es 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 
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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.
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 
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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. Select the  YouTube icon.
Playing video or audio files
Your Chromebook has a built-in m edia 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 typeSupported formats
Audio / Video .3gp,.avi, .mov, .mp4, .m4v, .m4a, .mp3, .mkv, .ogv, 
.ogm, .ogg, .oga, .webm, .wav
File typeSupported formats
Microsoft 
Office files .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .x
ls, .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
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