Acer C771T-C2GR, User Manual

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Page 2: ...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 __...

Page 3: ...ffline access to Google Drive files 18 Gmail 18 Composing an email 18 YouTube 19 Playing video or audio files 19 Other Supported File Types 19 Chrome OS tips and tricks 20 Documents 20 How to create d...

Page 4: ...elect a network list to connect to the Internet If network access is protected you will need an access password to connect to it Note If available we recommend you use an ethernet connection Accept th...

Page 5: ...gn in to your Google Account 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 Important Sign in with your primary Goo...

Page 6: ...you around your new Acer Chromebook Front view Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 2 Touchscreen Displays computer output supports multi touch input 3 Webcam We...

Page 7: ...n the pad functions 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 combinat...

Page 8: ...ume Volume up Increases the volume Search Search from the Apps panel Icon Function Description Action Gesture Click Press down on any part of the touchpad Two finger tap or alt click Tapping the touch...

Page 9: ...USB Type C AC adapter or a USB device with a USB Type C connector Supports USB 3 1 Type C Gen 1 with display and transfer speeds up to 5 Gb s 4 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connect...

Page 10: ...quires power adapter or power source providing 45 W at 12 18 20 V For optimal performance please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device Right side view 1 2 3 Icon Item Descrip...

Page 11: ...tilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 2 Drain holes Liquid spilled on the keyboard can drain out of the holes in the underside of the housing...

Page 12: ...he 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 p...

Page 13: ...ll Apps 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...

Page 14: ...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 Desc...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...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 bet...

Page 17: ...ng 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 th...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...as 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 f...

Page 20: ...g 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 Go...

Page 21: ...t 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...

Page 22: ...key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon 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 coun...

Page 23: ...ther entertainment apps 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 ke...

Page 24: ...ess the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon 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 c...

Page 25: ...or select the Launcher icon 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...

Page 26: ...ogle 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 Important Any...

Page 27: ...wer right corner of the screen where your account picture appears 2 Select Settings 3 Select Advanced 4 Scroll down and select Language in the Languages and input section 5 Select Add languages to add...

Page 28: ...ettings 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 ch...

Page 29: ...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 app...

Page 30: ...werwash 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 Select Advanced 4 In the R...

Page 31: ...To access Chromebook Help do the following 1 Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon 2 Select All Apps or type Get Help 3 Select the Get Help icon Alternatively you can acces...