Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN User Manual
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- Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 1
Acer Chromebook Spin 13 USER'S MANUAL - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 2
All Rights Reserved. Acer Chromebook Spin 13 Covers: CP713-1WN This revision: May 2019 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits 1. 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 - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 3
Turn on your Chromebook 4 Select your language settings 4 Connect to a network 4 Accept the Terms of Service 4 First-time 22 Playing video or audio files 22 Other Supported File Types 22 Chrome OS tips and tricks Manual update 34 Resetting your Chromebook 34 Help 36 Online and - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 4
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. First-time - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 5
have a Google Account, enter your username and password in the sign-in box that appears and select the Sign in button. Sign in to your Chromebook Enter your email Forgot email? More options NEXT Back Important Sign in with your primary Google Account. This account will be set as the owner - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 6
setting it up, let us show you around your new Chromebook. Screen view 1 3 2 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Microphones Internal digital microphones for sound recording. 2 Touchscreen Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input. Web camera for video 3 Webcam communication. A light - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 7
Keyboard view Your Chromebook tour - 7 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 2 Touchpad / click button Pressing down - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 8
8 - Your Chromebook tour Icon Function Full-screen Next window Brightness down Brightness up Mute Volume down Volume up Lock screen Search Description Open the page in full- - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 9
Your Chromebook tour - 9 Action Gesture Tapping the touchpad with two fingers or pressing Two-finger tap (or (and holding) Alt on the keyboard and tapping the alt- - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 10
Chromebook tour Left view 12 34 # Icon 1 2 3 4 Item USB Type-C port with DC-in USB port MicroSD card slot Headset/speaker jack Description Connects to the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports 5 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 11
Right view Your Chromebook tour - 11 1 2 34 5 # Icon 1 2 +/3 4 5 Item Description Remove the pen from the slot and Stylus Pen perform touch actions on DC-in Connects to the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™. - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 12
12 - Your Chromebook tour Front view 1 # Icon 1 2 Item Speakers Stylus slot Back view 2 Description Deliver stereo audio output. Holds the stylus pen. 1 2 # Icon 1 Item Ventillation and cooling fan 2 M - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 13
Bottom view 1 Your Chromebook tour - 13 2 # Icon 1 2 Item Ventillation and cooling fan Speakers Description Allows the computer to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Deliver stereo audio output. - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 14
14 - The Chrome OS Desktop THE CHROME OS DESKTOP Window controls Window controls 1 2 3 Shelf 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 Number Description Goes Backward and Forward in the current web 1 browsing sessions's history (closing and reopening the Chrome browser begins a new session). Select to Reload - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 15
control Google Chrome. Shelf Launcher Status area Apps pinned to shelf Stylus Note Specifications vary. Some icons may not be applicable to your Chromebook. Launcher Select the Launcher icon to display the launcher page. This is the fastest way to search for something. Simply start typing to - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 16
16 - The Chrome OS Desktop Pinned apps See Pin an app to the shelf on page 19 and Unpin an app from the shelf on page 19 for more information. Stylus To remove the stylus pen, pull the pen from the slot and perform touch actions on the screen. To store the pen, push it back into the slot until - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 17
Icon Description Volume control Bluetooth status Icon The Chrome OS Desktop - 17 Description Wireless network connection Battery status - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 18
on the web. Extensions provide custom features and functionality for the Chrome browser. Android apps, designed for Android mobile devices are supported on Chromebooks. You can find Chrome apps and extensions through the Chrome Web Store, and Android apps using the Google Play Store. Managing - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 19
Apps & extensions - 19 Installing apps from Google Play Store 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Click to 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 - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 20
by using the Files app on your Chromebook. To use the Files app, select the Files icon in the apps list, or use the keyboard shortcut + + . This user manual uses Google Drive and Files interchangeably when giving instructions regarding accessing files. Creating a new document - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 21
3. Select the Files icon. Apps & extensions - 21 4. Select the files that you want to upload. 5. Drag-and-drop the files to My Drive. Enable offline access to Google Drive files You can access files stored on your Google Drive while offline, but first you must enable offline access: 1. Select - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 22
.3gp, .avi, .mov, .mp4, .m4v, .m4a, .mp3, .mkv, .ogv, .ogm, .ogg, .oga, .webm, .wav Other Supported File Types Your Chromebook supports a number of other file formats. File type Supported formats Microsoft Office files .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt (read-only), .pptx (readonly) Images .bmp - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 23
File type Compressed Other Supported formats .zip, .rar .txt, .pdf (read-only) Apps & extensions - 23 - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 24
24 - Chrome OS tips and tricks CHROME OS TIPS AND TRICKS Your Chromebook is a new type of computer that works somewhat differently than what you may be used to, so you might like to know how easy and - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 25
Chrome OS tips and tricks - 25 Finding your documents All documents you create are saved to your Google Drive where they are online and accessible to other devices, such as your smartphone or tablet. To find your documents, do the following: 1. Select the Launcher icon. 2. Click to select All Apps - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 26
may not be available in all countries and regions. Google Play's current list of country availability for apps and digital content, visit https:// support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2843119?hl=en To listen to streaming music, you can download streaming apps like Pandora, Spotify, Rdio, Deezer and - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 27
4. Double-click on any Microsoft Office file stored in Google Drive or on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your Chromebook. 5. Select File > Save as Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets (format depends on the type of document). Export Google Drive documents as Microsoft Office files - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 28
from within whichever Office Online product you are using (you can install the OneDrive app from the Web Store as well). How to use your Chromebook when there's no internet The Chrome Web Store contains useful offline apps (see Installing apps from Chrome Web Store on page 18). You're able - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 29
Gmail Offline Chrome OS tips and tricks - 29 Note The first time you use Gmail Offline you MUST be connected to the internet to enable offline viewing. 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon. 2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Gmail Offline"). 3. Select the Gmail - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 30
30 - Chrome OS tips and tricks 5. Make your desired changes. The next time you are online and have Google Drive open, your local changes will upload to Google Drive. Note If you make changes to a Google document while offline and someone else makes changes to the document as well (for example, if - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 31
picture appears). 2. Select Settings icon. 3. To show the advanced settings, scroll to the bottom and select Advanced. Note Using default settings, the Chromebook will enter hibernate mode after one hour. Changing the language settings 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 32
32 - Settings Changing the clock settings You can change the time format and time zone on your Chromebook. If the date or time is incorrect on your Chromebook, try adjusting the time zone. To change the time zone: 1. Select the Status area of the shelf in the lower-right corner of the screen - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 33
use the Google Cloud Print service to send print requests to many types of traditional cabled printer and wireless "cloud ready" printers; however, not all printers are supported. To learn more about Google Cloud Print and how to set up your printer, reference Google's own Chromebook Help to find - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 34
34 - Settings Manual update To manually check for an update or check what version of Chrome OS you dealer or an authorized service center. Visit www.acer.com to find an authorized service site. Resetting your Chromebook There may be times when you want to reset your Chromebook (for example, removing - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 35
4. In the Reset settings section, select Powerwash. 5. Select RESTART. Settings - 35 - Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN | User Manual - Page 36
help is available both online and offline. Chromebook Help is installed on your Chromebook and doesn't require internet access. It covers basic troubleshooting as well as more detailed information about Chrome OS and using your Chromebook. Note Some sections in Chromebook Help have web links, which
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USER’S MANUAL
Acer Chromebook
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