Acer Chromebook Spin 511 User's Manual
USER'S MANUAL Acer Chromebook Spin 511
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This revision: February 2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
| 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 |
| Enterprise enrollment (optional).................. | 5 |
| Sign in to your Google Account | .................. 5 |
| Your Acer Chromebook tour | 6 |
| Front view................................................ | 6 |
| Keyboard view......................................... | 7 |
| Function keys.............................................. | 8 |
| Common keyboard shortcuts...................... | 8 |
| Touchpad.................................................... | 9 |
| Right view.............................................. | 10 |
| Left view ................................................ | 11 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 information....................... | 11 |
| USB Type-C information........................... | 12 |
| Bottom view........................................... | 13 |
| Rechargeable Active Stylus | 14 |
| Usage Modes | 15 |
| The Chrome OS Desktop | 16 |
| Window controls ................................... | 16 |
| Shelf ...................................................... | 17 |
| Launcher................................................... | 17 |
| Pinned apps.............................................. | 18 |
| Status area................................................ | 18 |
| Apps & extensions | 19 |
| Managing apps...................................... | 19 |
| Installing apps from Chrome Web Store .. | 19 |
| Installing apps from Google Play Store .... | 20 |
| Removing apps from Chrome OS............. ......................................... | 20 |
| Google Drive | 20 |
| Difference between Drive and Files apps . | 21 |
| Creating a new document......................... | 21 |
| Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive.......................................................... | 21 |
| Enable offline access to Google Drive files | 21 |
| Gmail .................................................... | 22 |
| Composing an email ................................. | 22 |
Table Caption: This table outlines the initial setup and operation of an Acer Chromebook, covering getting started, a tour of the device's physical features and inputs, an introduction to the Chrome OS desktop and its components, and basic app management including installing and removing applications from the Chrome Web Store and Google Play Store, as well as an overview of Google Drive and Gmail functionalities.
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 movies...... 26
Working with Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, and Powerpoint) documents ....... 27
Open and edit Microsoft Office files using
Google's office compatibility mode ........... 27
Convert Microsoft Office files to Google
Drive formats............................................. 27
Export Google Drive documents as
Microsoft Office files.................................. 27
Opening Microsoft Office files using
Microsoft's Office Online apps from the
Chrome Web Store or Google Play Store. 28
How to use your Chromebook when there's no internet.................................. 28
Gmail Offline ............................................. 29
Google Drive............................................. 29
Settings
31
Changing the language settings ............ 31
Changing the clock settings................... 32
Customizing appearance....................... 32
Customizing the wallpaper........................ 32
Customizing the theme ............................. 32
Setting up a printer ................................ 33
Updating Chrome OS ............................ 33
Automatic update...................................... 33
Manual update .......................................... 33
Resetting your Chromebook.................. 34
Help
35
Online and offline help........................... 35
Frequently asked questions
36
Get help or more information ................ 37
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
