User Manual for acer models including: Chromebook Spin 551 Laptops, Chromebook, Spin 551 Laptops, Laptops
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DocumentDocumentUSER'S MANUAL 2 - © 2023. All Rights Reserved. Acer Chromebook Spin 511 Covers: R756T / R756TN / R756LT / R756LTN / R756T-TCO / R756TN-TCO / R756LT-TCO / R756LTNTCO This revision: January 2023 Important This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Register your Acer product Go to www.acer.com/register-product, and sign in or sign up your Acer ID to register your product. Once it is done, you can review it under "My Products" page. 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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents - 3 Getting started 4 Turn on your Chromebook....................... 4 Select your language settings ................. 4 Connect to a network............................... 4 Accept the Terms of Service....................... 4 First-time sign-in ...................................... 4 Create a new Google Account .................... 4 Browse as a guest ...................................... 4 Your Acer Chromebook tour 5 Front view ................................................ 5 Keyboard view ......................................... 6 Function keys.............................................. 7 Common keyboard shortcuts ...................... 7 Touchpad .................................................... 8 Left view................................................... 9 Right view .............................................. 10 USB Type-A information ........................... 11 USB Type-C information ........................... 11 Bottom view ........................................... 12 Rechargeable Active Stylus 13 Remove or insert the stylus ................... 13 Usage Modes 14 Frequently asked questions 15 Get help or more information ................ 16 4 - Getting started GETTING STARTED Turn on your Chromebook On the Chromebook, press the power button. A "Welcome" screen will appear when the Chromebook first boots up. Select your language settings Use the "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 network from the "Connect to 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 ChromeOS features. First-time sign-in Create a new Google Account You 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 Google Account gives you access to useful web services developed by Google, such as Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar. Browse as a guest You can also use the Chromebook without a Google Account by selecting Browse as a Guest. Your Acer Chromebook tour - 5 YOUR ACER CHROMEBOOK TOUR Front view 12 1 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 Webcam shutter Slide the shutter to the left to cover the webcam. Slide right to open it. Web camera for video communication. 3 Webcam A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 4 Screen Displays Chromebook output, supports multi-touch input. 6 - Your Acer Chromebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description Web camera for video 1 Webcam communication. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your Chromebook. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a Chromebook mouse. 4 Touchpad / click button 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. Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7 Function keys The Chromebook 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. Reload Reload the current page. Full-screen Open the page in full-screen mode. Next window Switch to the next window. Screenshot Takes screenshot. 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. Launcher Launch the Apps panel. Common keyboard shortcuts You can use shortcuts to complete some tasks more quickly. Keyboard shortcuts Description Ctrl + Takes screenshot. Alt + Toggles caps lock. Alt + Projects your screen. Note: For a complete list of keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl + Alt + / 8 - Your Acer Chromebook tour Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your fingers across the surface of the touchpad. Action Click Gesture Press down on any part of the touchpad. Two-finger tap (or alt-click) Tapping the touchpad with two fingers or pressing (and holding) Alt on the keyboard and tapping the touchpad with one finger both equal a "right-click" on a Chromebook mouse. Place two fingers on the touchpad and move Two-finger swipe 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.) Left view Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9 1 2 3 4 56 # Icon Item 1 USB Type-C port with DC-in 2 USB port Description Connects to the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports DisplayPortTM over USB-CTM. Connects to USB devices. 3 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot. 4 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset with microphone. 5 Power button Turns the Chromebook on and off. Indicates the Chromebook's battery status. 6 Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 - Your Acer Chromebook tour Right view R756T/R756T-TCO R756TN/R756TN-TCO 1 23 4 R756LT/R756LT-TCO 5 1 23 4 R756LTN/R756LTN-TCO 1 63 4 5 1 63 4 # Icon 1 +/2 3 Item Volume control key USB port USB Type-C port with DC-in Description Adjusts the system volume. Connects to USB devices. Connects to the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports DisplayPortTM over USB-CTM. Your Acer Chromebook tour - 11 # Icon Item Description 4 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. 5 Stylus Remove the pen from the slot to perform touch actions on the screen. 6 SIM card slot (optional) Accepts a Nano SIM card. Note: The SIM ejection tool diagram is for reference only, actual product accessories may vary by specifications. USB Type-A information · USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue. · Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices. · For optimal performance, use USB 3.2 Gen 1-certified devices. · Defined by the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB). USB Type-C information · USB 3.2 Gen 1 with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. · Supports DisplayPortTM 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 at 5~20 V. For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device. 12 - Your Acer Chromebook tour Bottom view 1 2 3 2 # Icon 1 Item Keyboard repair screws 2 Drain holes 3 Speakers Description Keyboard screws for maintenance and repair. Liquid spilled on the keyboard can drain out of the holes in the underside of the housing. Deliver stereo audio output. Rechargeable Active Stylus - 13 RECHARGEABLE ACTIVE STYLUS Charge pin Charge pin Insert the stylus into the slot completely to start charging. 15 minutes charging: provide 4 hours of usage. · If you feel that the function is unstable, please insert the stylus into the slot to charge it. · The pen will enter power-saving mode. Idle: After 2 minutes, move the tip over the touchscreen to wake the pen. Note Function may differ depending on apps Remove or insert the stylus 14 - Usage Modes USAGE MODES Your Chromebook features the following modes. You can choose a mode to fit your needs. Laptop Display Tent Tablet Frequently asked questions - 15 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Chromebooks use apps from the Google Play What software works Store and on the web. There are apps to be on a Chromebook? productive, get creative, enjoy movies and shows, play games and more. How do I get more You can get more apps from the Google Play apps? Store or the web. Can I use Microsoft Office software? Chromebooks work with Microsoft® Office. Whether it's Word, Excel® or PowerPoint®, you can easily find the apps on the web. Where can I find my All your files are stored in the Files app . files? Find the app by clicking the Launcher icon and searching "Files". Transfer your local files using a compatible storage device. Your Chromebook works with most external storage devices (e.g.: USB How do I transfer my thumb drives, removable hard drives). local files? You can also upload your files, photos, and videos to Google Drive. After setting up your Chromebook with your Google Account, you'll be able to access your files on Drive. Why does my Chromebook need my Google Account information? You'll use your Google Account to sign in to your Chromebook. It is the same account you use for Google services such as Gmail and Drive. Your Chromebook uses your account information to automatically sign you into apps and services. 16 - Frequently asked questions Question Answer If you want to set up parental controls for your child, it's important that you sign in using your How do I set this up for my child? child's personal Google Account. If they don't already have one, you can create one during the sign-in process on your Chromebook. You will be able to add your child's school account after you complete device onboarding. Get help or more information For information on: Refer to: Chromebook Help ChromeOS Open the Explore app Chromebook. on your google.com/support/chromebook/