Acer CB713-1WN, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL Acer Chromebook Spin 13 ...

Page 2: ...ur 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 ______________________________ Google Android Google Play YouTube and other marks are tr...

Page 3: ...ownloads to Google Drive 20 Enable offline access to Google Drive files 21 Gmail 22 Composing an email 22 YouTube 22 Playing video or audio files 22 Other Supported File Types 22 Chrome OS tips and tricks 24 Documents 24 How to create documents 24 Finding your documents 25 How to share documents with other users 25 How to start a video chat 25 How to listen to music 26 How to watch videos TV or mo...

Page 4: ...nnect 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 First time sign in Create a new Google Account You can create a new Google Account if you don ...

Page 5: ...ssword in the sign in box that appears and select the Sign in button Sign in to your Chromebook Enter your email More options Forgot email NEXT Back Important Sign in with your primary Google Account This account will be set as the owner and is the only account that will be able to change certain Chrome settings ...

Page 6: ...er Chromebook Screen view Icon Item Description 1 Microphones Internal digital microphones for sound recording 2 Touchscreen Displays computer output supports multi touch input 3 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active 4 Stylus slot Holds the stylus pen 2 3 4 1 ...

Page 7: ...tions like the left button of a mouse Pressing down anywhere with two fingers functions like the right button of a mouse 1 2 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 Description Previous Go to the previous page Next Go t...

Page 8: ...ext 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 Lock screen Locks the screen Search Search from the Apps panel Icon Function Description Keyboard shortcuts Description Ctrl Takes screenshot Alt Toggles caps lock Alt Projects ...

Page 9: ...both equal a right click on a computer mouse 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 ...

Page 10: ...eakers headphones or a headset with microphone USB 3 0 information USB 3 0 compatible ports are blue Compatible with USB 3 0 and earlier devices For optimal performance use USB 3 0 certified devices Defined by the USB 3 0 specification SuperSpeed USB USB Type C information USB 3 1 Gen 1 with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps Supports DisplayPort audio video output Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB c...

Page 11: ...click 2 Volume control key Adjusts the system volume 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer s battery status Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off 5 USB Type C port with DC in Connects to the provided USB Type C power adapter and to USB devices with a USB Type C connector Suppo...

Page 12: ...Speakers Deliver stereo audio output 2 Stylus slot Holds the stylus pen 1 2 Back view Icon Item Description 1 Ventillation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 2 M lock slot Connects to a compatible security lock 1 2 ...

Page 13: ...r Acer Chromebook tour 13 Bottom view 2 1 Icon Item Description 1 Ventillation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output ...

Page 14: ...the current web browsing sessions s history closing and reopening the Chrome 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 omnibox 5 Minimizes the window into the desktop shelf Window controls Shelf ...

Page 15: ...elect 6 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 7 Closes the entire window tabs and all 8 Bookmark save webpage links to this quick access area called the bookmark...

Page 16: ...on to open the stylus tools The dedicated stylus tools have a specific function 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 Function Description Capture region Takes a partial screenshot Capture screen Takes a full page screenshot Create note...

Page 17: ...The Chrome OS Desktop 17 Volume control Wireless network connection Bluetooth status Battery status Icon Description Icon Description ...

Page 18: ...ng apps Installing apps from Chrome Web Store 1 Select the Launcher icon 2 Click to 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 ...

Page 19: ... apps from Chrome OS 1 Select the Launcher icon 2 Click to select All Apps or type the name of the desired app 3 Two finger tap see Touchpad on page 8 on the app you want to remove 4 Select Uninstall 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 Locate and two finger tap the desired app icon 4 Select Pin to shelf To reorder the ...

Page 20: ...oogle Drive and those that are stored 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 t...

Page 21: ... 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 Click to 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 ...

Page 22: ...pload share and view videos You can access it by doing the following 1 Select the Launcher icon 2 Click to 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...

Page 23: ...Apps extensions 23 Compressed zip rar Other txt pdf read only File type Supported formats ...

Page 24: ...ending 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 ...

Page 25: ...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 Share in the upper right corner of your document 2 Add people by typing in their email address The sharing option works with your Gmail conta...

Page 26: ...t 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 or Play Store Then search for Netflix or other entertainment apps Note P...

Page 27: ...imited editing of the document Convert Microsoft Office files to Google Drive formats 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon 2 Click to 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 Sli...

Page 28: ... created and edit them How to use your Chromebook when there s no internet The Chrome Web Store contains useful offline apps see Installing apps from Chrome Web Store on page 18 You re able to filter your app search by selecting the Runs Offline checkbox For 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 ...

Page 29: ... created or create one as you normally would see Creating a new document on page 20 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 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 documen...

Page 30: ... 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 21 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 ch...

Page 31: ...Advanced 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 icon 3 Select Advanced 4 Scroll down and select Language in the Languages and input section 5 Select Add languages to add additional languages 6 To enable a language for keyboard input under Input Method select the checkbox next ...

Page 32: ...aper 1 Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower right corner of the screen where your account picture appears 2 Select Settings icon 3 In the Appearance section select 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 ...

Page 33: ...tion on this topic To access Chromebook Help do the following 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon 2 Click to 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 ...

Page 34: ...hich 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 icon 3 Select Advanced Important Do not modify your Chrome...

Page 35: ...Settings 35 4 In the Reset settings section select Powerwash 5 Select RESTART ...

Page 36: ...hromebook Help do the following 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon 2 Click to select All Apps or type Get Help 3 Select the Get Help icon Alternatively you can access 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 Note Some sections in Chromebook...