C720 Chromebook
User’s Manual
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C720 Chromebook User’s Manual
Original Issue: 10/2013
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Table of contents
Getting started
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Turn on your Chromebook .......................................................... 5
Select your language settings ..................................................... 5
Connect to a network .................................................................. 5
Accept the Terms of Service .............................................. 5
Sign in to your Google Account................................................... 5
Create a new Google Account............................................ 6
Browse as a guest .............................................................. 6
Set your account picture..................................................... 6
Your Acer Chromebook tour
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Front view.................................................................................... 7
Keyboard view............................................................................. 8
Function Keys..................................................................... 9
Touchpad.......................................................................... 10
Left side view ............................................................................ 10
Right side view .......................................................................... 11
Bottom view............................................................................... 12
Environment .............................................................................. 12
The Chrome OS Desktop
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Desktop overview...................................................................... 13
Window controls ............................................................... 13
Launcher........................................................................... 14
Status area and settings................................................... 14
Apps
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Managing apps.......................................................................... 15
Installing apps in Chrome OS........................................... 15
Removing apps from Chrome OS .................................... 15
Customizing apps pinned to the launcher ........................ 15
Google Drive ............................................................................ 15
Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive ..................... 15
Enable offline access to Google Drive files ...................... 17
Gmail ........................................................................................ 17
Composing an email......................................................... 17
Google Docs ............................................................................. 17
Creating a new document................................................. 17
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YouTube ...................................................................................17
Playing video or audio files ........................................................18
Other Supported File Types.......................................................18
Chrome Web Store ...................................................................18
Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store..............18
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Settings
Changing the language settings ................................................19
Changing the clock settings.......................................................20
Customizing appearance ...........................................................20
Customizing the wallpaper ................................................20
Customizing the theme .....................................................20
Setting up a printer ....................................................................21
Updating Chrome OS.................................................................21
Automatic update ..............................................................21
Manual update ..................................................................21
Help
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Online and offline help ...............................................................22
Information for your safety and comfort
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Safety instructions .....................................................................23
Radio frequency interference.....................................................27
Medical devices .........................................................................28
Vehicles .....................................................................................28
Potentially explosive environments............................................29
Emergency calls.........................................................................29
Disposal instructions..................................................................29
Tips and information for comfortable use...................................30
Regulations and safety notices
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FCC notice.................................................................................33
LCD pixel statement...................................................................34
Radio device regulatory notice...................................................34
General ......................................................................................35
European Union (EU).................................................................35
The FCC RF safety requirement................................................36
Canada — Low-power license-exempt
radio communication devices (RSS-210)...................................36
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Getting started
Turn on your Chromebook
On the Chromebook, the power button is located at the upper-right corner
of the keyboard. A "connect" 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.
Sign 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 click on the Sign in button.
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.
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Getting started
Create a new Google Account
You can create a new Google Account if you don’t already have one. Click
Create a Google Account on the right to set up a new account. A Google
Account gives you access to useful web services developed by Google,
such as Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar.
Browse as a guest
You can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account by clicking
Browse as a Guest on the left.
Set your account picture
This picture will represent your account on the main sign-in screen and
status area. If you like, you can use the Chromebook’s built-in webcam to
take a photo. If you don’t want to take a photo at this time, you can choose
an icon instead. You can always update your picture after you’ve signed in.
Also, your Chromebook is integrated with your Google account profile.
After signing in with your Google account you have the option of choosing
your Google account profile picture.
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Your Acer Chromebook tour
Now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer
Chromebook.
Front view
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Webcam
Web camera for video communication.
A light next to the webcam indicates that
the webcam is active.
Screen
Displays computer output.
Power indicator
Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery
indicator
Indicates the computer's battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber
when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows blue
when in AC mode.
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Keyboard view
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Light sensor
Detects the ambient light level.
Keyboard
For entering data into your computer.
Touchpad / click
button
Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
Pressing down anywhere on the pad
functions like the left button of a mouse.
Pressing down anywhere with two fingers
functions like the right button of a mouse.
Microphone
Internal microphone for sound recording.
Power key
Turns the computer on and off.