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Acer Chromebook 315USER’S MANUAL
2- 2019. All Rights Reserved.Acer Chromebook 315Covers: CB315-2HThis revision: May 2019Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits1. Ensure you are connected to the Internet.2. Open www.acer.com and select your country.3. Select Support REGISTER A PRODUCT.4. Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID.Register your Acer productAfter we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmationemail with important data. Keep this email in a safe place.Manage your registered productsOnce you have completed the registration process, you can log ontoaccount.acer.com using your Acer ID and password to see and manageall your registered products.NoteIt may take a few days for your information to be updated to the database.ImportantThis manual contains proprietary information that is protected bycopyright laws. The information contained in this manual is subject tochange without notice. Images provided herein are for reference onlyand may contain information or features that do not apply to yourcomputer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errorsor omissions contained in this manual.Model number:Serial number:Date of purchase:Place of purchase:Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
Table of contents - 3TABLEOF CONTENTSGetting startedTurn on your Chromebook.Select your language settings .Connect to a network.4444Accept the Terms of Service. 4First-time sign-in . 4Create a new Google Account . 4Browse as a guest . 4Sign in to your Google Account . 5Your Acer Chromebook tour6Front view . 6Keyboard view . 7Function keys. 7Common keyboard shortcuts . 8Touchpad . 9Left view . 10Right view . 11USB 3.1 Gen 1 information . 11USB Type-C information . 11The Chrome OS Desktop12Window controls . 12Shelf . 13Launcher . 13Pinned apps . 14Status area. 14Apps & extensions15Managing apps . 15Installing apps from Chrome Web Store . 15Installing apps from Google Play Store . 16Removing apps from Chrome OS. 16Google Drive . 16Difference between Drive and Files apps . 17Creating a new document . 17Sync files from Downloads to GoogleDrive. 17Enable offline access to Google Drivefiles. 18Gmail . 18Composing an email . 18YouTube . 19Playing video or audio files . 19Other Supported File Types. 19Chrome OS tips and tricks20Documents. 20How to create documents . 20Finding your documents. 21How to share documents with otherusers . 21How to start a video chat .How to listen to music.How to watch videos, TV, or movies.Working with Microsoft Office (Word,Excel, and Powerpoint) documents .21222223Open and edit Microsoft Office files usingGoogle’s office compatibility mode . 23Convert Microsoft Office files to GoogleDrive formats. 23Export Google Drive documents asMicrosoft Office files. 23Opening Microsoft Office files usingMicrosoft’s Office Online apps from theChrome Web Store or Google Play Store. 24How to use your Chromebook whenthere’s no internet . 24Gmail Offline . 25Google Drive . 25SettingsChanging the language settings .Changing the clock settings.Customizing appearance .27272828Customizing the wallpaper. 28Customizing the theme . 28Setting up a printer . 29Updating Chrome OS . 29Automatic update . 29Manual update . 30Resetting your Chromebook . 30Help32Online and offline help . 32
4 - Getting startedGETTINGSTARTEDTurn on your ChromebookOn the Chromebook, the power button is located at the top-rightcorner of the keyboard. A "Welcome" screen will appear when theChromebook first boots up.Select your language settingsUse the "Language" drop-down list to choose your default languagesetting. If there is more than one way to type in your language, youmay be prompted to select a keyboard input method as well.Connect to a networkSelect a network from the "Connect to network" list to connect to theInternet. If network access is protected, you will need an accesspassword to connect to it.Accept the Terms of ServiceOnce connected to a network, accept the Terms of Service. YourChromebook will then download any available system updates, so youautomatically get the latest Chrome OS features.First-time sign-inCreate a new Google AccountYou can create a new Google Account if you don’t already have one.Select Create a Google Account to set up a new account. A GoogleAccount gives you access to useful web services developed byGoogle, such as Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar.Browse as a guestYou can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account byselecting Browse as a Guest.
Getting started - 5Sign in to your Google AccountIf you already have a Google Account, enter your username andpassword in the sign-in box that appears and select the Sign inbutton.Sign in to your ChromebookEnter your emailForgot email?More optionsNEXTBackImportantSign in with your primary Google Account. This account will be set asthe owner and is the only account that will be able to change certainChrome settings.
6 - Your Acer Chromebook tourYOUR ACER CHROMEBOOKTOURNow that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your newAcer Chromebook.Front view132#ItemDescription1MicrophoneInternal microphone for soundrecording.2ScreenDisplays computer output.WebcamWeb camera for videocommunication.A light next to the webcam indicatesthat the webcam is active.3Icon
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7Keyboard view123#IconItemDescription1KeyboardFor entering data into your computer.2SpeakersLeft and right speakers deliver stereoaudio output.3Touch-sensitive pointing devicewhich functions like a computermouse.Pressing down anywhere on the padTouchpad / clickfunctions like the left button of abuttonmouse.Pressing down anywhere with twofingers functions like the right buttonof a mouse.Function keysThe computer uses function keys or key combinations to access somehardware and software controls, such as screen brightness andvolume. The dedicated function keys each have a specific function.IconFunctionDescriptionPreviousGo to the previous page.
8 - Your Acer Chromebook tourIconFunctionDescriptionNextGo to the next page.ReloadReload the current page.Full-screenOpen the page in full-screen mode.Next windowSwitch to the next window.Brightness downDecreases the screen brightness.Brightness upIncreases the screen brightness.MuteTurns off audio output.Volume downDecreases the volume.Volume upIncreases the volume.SearchSearch from the Apps panel.Common keyboard shortcutsYou can use shortcuts to complete some tasks more quickly.Keyboard shortcutsDescriptionCtrl Takes screenshot.Alt Toggles caps lock.Alt Projects your screen.Alt Brightens the keyboard backlight.Alt Dims the keyboard backlight.
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9TouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement onits surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your fingersacross the surface of the touchpad.ActionGestureClickPress down on any part of the touchpad.Tapping the touchpad with two fingers or pressingTwo-finger tap (or (and holding) Alt on the keyboard and tapping thealt-click)touchpad with one finger both equal a "right-click"on a computer mouse.Two-finger swipePlace two fingers on the touchpad and movethem up and down to scroll vertically, left and rightto scroll horizontally.Drag and dropSelect the item you want to move with one finger.With a second finger, move the item. Releaseboth fingers to drop the item. (This gesture worksfor files, not windows or icons.)
10 - Your Acer Chromebook tourLeft view1 2# Icon3 4 5ItemDescriptionBattery indicatorIndicates the computer’s batterystatus.Charging: The light shows amberwhen the battery is charging.Fully charged: The light shows bluewhen in AC mode.2USB Type-C portwith DC-inConnects to the provided USB Type-Cpower adapter and to USB deviceswith a USB Type-C connector.Supports DisplayPort over USB-C .3USB portConnects to USB devices.4MicroSD card slotInsert a microSD card into this slot.5Headset / speakerjackConnects to audio devices(e.g., speakers, headphones), or aheadset with microphone.1
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 11Right view1#Icon2 3ItemDescription1USB portConnects to USB devices.2USB Type-C portwith DC-inConnects to the provided USB Type-Cpower adapter and to USB deviceswith a USB Type-C connector.Supports DisplayPort over USB-C .3Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatiblesecurity lock.USB 3.1 Gen 1 information USB 3.1 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue.Compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1 and earlier devices.For optimal performance, use USB 3.1 Gen 1-certified devices.Defined by the USB 3.1 Gen 1 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 charging.DC-in: requires power adapter or power source providing 45 W at12/18 20 V.For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapteror USB Power Delivery device.
12 - The Chrome OS DesktopTHE CHROME OS DESKTOPWindow controlsShelfWindow controls213485 6 7910 11Number Description1Goes Backwardand Forwardin the current webbrowsing sessions’s history (closing and reopening theChrome browser begins a new session). Select to Reloadthe current webpage.2Closes a tab.3Opens a new tab.4Type a web address or perform an internet search in thissearch box (also known as the "omnibox").5Minimizes the window into the desktop shelf.
The Chrome OS Desktop - 13Number DescriptionMaximizes the window to take up the entire screen. Clickagain to return window to previous position. Also, select6and hold to display a leftand rightarrow next to theicon. These neatly align the window to take up half the leftside of the screen or the right side, respectively.7Closes the entire window (tabs and all).8Bookmark (save) webpage links to this quick-access areacalled the "bookmarks bar".9Select to bookmark (save) a link to the currrent webpage.10Select to use any enabled extensions you have installed inChrome from this extension list.11Select to customize and control Google Chrome.ShelfLauncherStatus areaApps pinned to shelfNoteSpecifications vary. Some icons may not be applicable to your Chromebook.LauncherSelect the Launcher icon to display the launcher page. This is thefastest way to search for something. Simply start typing to search theinternet, your bookmarks, any files you have stored in your GoogleDrive, and items in the Web Store.The Launcher page is also the place to access all your apps. Belowthe search box are your frequently-used apps. Simply select one toopen it. To see all apps you have installed, select .
14 - The Chrome OS DesktopPinned appsYou can pin or unpin apps on the shelf.To pin an app to the shelf1. Select the Launcher icon.2. Clickto 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.To unpin an app from the shelf1. Locate and two-finger tap the desired app icon from the shelf.2. Select Unpin.Status areaThe Status area enables you to see vital computer information at aglance, such as the time, Wi-Fi signal strength, and battery life. Tapthe Status area to display a box with more sShut downLock screenSettingsVolume controlWireless networkconnectionBluetooth statusBattery statusNight lightKeyboardBrightness control
Apps & extensions - 15APPS &EXTENSIONSYou can enhance your Chromebook with extra web applications(Chrome apps, for short), features for the browser (also known asextensions) and apps designed for Android (Play Store apps).Chrome apps work like regular software programs for desktopcomputers, except they run entirely on the web. Extensions providecustom features and functionality for the Chrome browser. Androidapps, designed for Android mobile devices are supported onChromebooks. You can find Chrome apps and extensions through theChrome Web Store, and Android apps using the Google Play Store.Managing appsNoteCertain apps and browser extensions may not be available in all countriesand regions. The contents and design of the Web Store may vary by region.Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate the Web Storeat any time.Installing apps from Chrome Web Store1. Select the Launcher icon.2. Clickto select All Apps (or type "Web Store").3. Select Web Store.4. You can then browse through the app categories in the left columnor 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 thenselect Add to Chrome.6. A verification window will pop up, select Add to download and installthe app, or select Cancel.To open your new app, select the Launcher, then All Apps (or typethe name of your new app), and then select the app.
16 - Apps & extensionsInstalling apps from Google Play Store1. Select the Launcher icon.2. Clickto select All Apps (or type "Play Store").3. Select Play Store.4. You can browse apps by category or search for an app by keyword.5. Select an app to view more information.6. Select INSTALL to download apps.Downloaded apps will be installed in the Launcher. If you cannot findthe apps, select All Apps from the Launcher.Removing apps from Chrome OS1. Select the Launcher icon.2. Clickto select All Apps (or type the name of the desired app).3. Two-finger tap on the app you want to remove. For more informationsee Touchpad on page 9.4. Select Uninstall.NoteSome apps such as the Chrome web browser cannot be uninstalled.Google DriveAll files saved to your Google Drive are saved online and areaccessible to other devices, such as your smartphone or tablet. Filessaved to the Downloads folder are saved to your local drive and areonly accessible to your Chromebook.NoteYou must be connected to the Internet to do the following Google Driveoperations.
Apps & extensions - 17Difference between Drive and Files appsGoogle Drive is a web-based storage service offered by Google, andthe Files app is the onboard storage system for your Chromebook.Because your Chromebook makes heavy use of the web, you caneasily access files both from Google Drive and those that are storedlocally by using the Files app on your Chromebook. To use the Filesapp, 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 whengiving instructions regarding accessing files.Creating a new document1. From the Apps list, select the Google Driveicon.2. Select New and select the type of document you want to create.NoteFor an alternative method of creating documents, see How to createdocuments on page 20.Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive1. Select the Launcher icon.2. Clickto select All Apps (or type "Files").3. Select the Files icon.
18 - Apps & extensions4. Select the files that you want to upload.5. Drag-and-drop the files to My Drive.Enable offline access to Google Drive filesYou can access files stored on your Google Drive while offline, butfirst you must enable offline access:1. Select the Launcher icon.2. Clickto 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 to bring up the context sensitive menu and selectAvailable offline. For more information see Touchpad on page 9.GmailComposing an email1. Select the Launcher icon.2. Clickto select All Apps (or type "Gmail").
Apps & extensions - 193. 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.YouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website on which users can upload, shareand view videos. You can access it by doing the following:1. Select the Launcher icon.2. Clickto select All Apps (or type "YouTube").3. Select the YouTube icon.Playing video or audio filesYour Chromebook has a built-in media player to play audio and videofiles. To play a file, double-click on an audio or video file in your Filesapp.Media typeSupported formatsAudio / Video.3gp, .avi, .mov, .mp4, .m4v, .m4a, .mp3, .mkv, .ogv,.ogm, .ogg, .oga, .webm, .wavOther Supported File TypesYour Chromebook supports a number of other file formats.File typeSupported formatsMicrosoftOffice files.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt (read-only), .pptx (readonly)Images.bmp, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webpCompressed.zip, .rarOther.txt, .pdf (read-only)
20 - Chrome OS tips and tricksCHROME OST IP S A N D T R I C K SYour Chromebook is a new type of computer that works somewhatdifferently than what you may be used to, so you might like to knowhow easy and useful things are when using it. Here are some tips andtricks.DocumentsHow to create documents1. Press the Searchkey on your keyboard or select the Launchericon.2. Clickto select All Apps (or type "Google Docs", "GoogleSheets", or "Google Slides" depending on the type of document youwant to create) Create word processing files with Google Docs,spreadsheets with Google Sheets, and presentations with GoogleSlides.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, changethe font, make it bold, underline it, italicize it – you get the gist. Mostof the formatting and other stuff you might be familiar with from otherproductivity suites like Microsoft Office you can do with GoogleDocs.NoteFor an alternative method of creating documents, see Creating a newdocument on page 17.
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 21Finding your documentsAll documents you create are saved to your Google Drive where theyare online and accessible to other devices, such as your smartphoneor tablet. To find your documents, do the following:1. Select the Launcher icon.2. Clickto select All Apps (or type "Google Drive").3. Select the Google Driveicon.4. Select My Drive (or whatever sub-folder you’ve created to put yourfiles in).Since your files are saved in
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