Summary of ChromeBox CXI
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User’s manual manual.
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© 2014. All rights reserved. Acer chromebox user’s manual original issue: 07/2014 model number: __________________________________ serial number: ___________________________________ date of purchase: ________________________________ place of purchase: ________________________________ product registr...
Page 3: Table of Contents
English table of contents getting started 5 turn on your chromebox ............................................................ 5 select your language settings ..................................................... 5 connect to a network ..................................................................
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Englis h table of contents.
Page 5: Getting Started
5 english getting started turn on your chromebox on the chromebox, the power button is located at the upper-right corner of the keyboard. A "connect" screen will appear when the chromebox first boots up. Select your language settings use the "select your language" drop-down list to choose your defau...
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Getting started 6 englis h 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 ...
Page 7: Your Acer Chromebox Tour
7 english your acer chromebox tour now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new acer chromebox. Front view # icon item description 1 power key turns the computer on and off. 2 sd ™ card reader accepts secure digital (sd ™ ) cards. Note: the card reader uses one card at a time...
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Your acer chromebox tour 8 englis h rear view 3 usb port connect to usb devices. If a port is black it is usb 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it is also usb 3.0 compatible. 4 usb port # icon item description 1 kensington lock slot connects to a kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: wrap ...
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9 english environment • temperature: • operating: 5 °c to 35 °c • non-operating: -20 °c to 65 °c • humidity (non-condensing): • operating: 20% to 80% • non-operating: 20% to 80% 2 headset/speaker jack connects to audio devices (e.G., speakers, headphones), or a headset with microphone. 3 displayport...
Page 10: The Chrome Os Desktop
The chrome os desktop 10 englis h the chrome os desktop desktop overview launcher window controls status area and settings window controls icon description icon description close a tab open a new tab minimize, maximize, or dock the window on the left or right close the window back to the previous pa...
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11 english launcher icon description icon description google chrome gmail google search youtube google drive apps list status area and settings icon description icon description chrome os help shut down lock screen settings battery status volume control bluetooth status wireless network connection n...
Page 12: Apps
Apps 12 englis h apps managing apps installing apps in chrome os see "installing new apps from the chrome web store" on page 15. Removing apps from chrome os 1. Click the apps list button ( ). 2. Right-click on the app you want to remove. 3. Select remove from chrome. Customizing apps pinned to the ...
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13 english 2. If this your first time accessing your google drive, click on the google drive icon to enable access. 3. Once your google drive is enabled, select the files that you want to upload. 4. Drag-and-drop the files on to google drive..
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Apps 14 englis h 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. In the apps panel, click on the files icon, then click on google drive. 2. Select the file (s) you want to access offline. 3. Righ...
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15 english playing video or audio files your chromebox has a built-in media player to play audio and video files. To play a file, double-click on an audio or video file in your files app. Media type supported formats audio / video .3gp,.Avi, .Mov, .Mp4, .M4v, .M4a, .Mp3, .Mkv, .Ogv, .Ogm, .Ogg, .Oga...
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16 englis h chrome os tips and tricks your chromebox 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 useful things are when using it. Here are some tips and tricks. How to create documents 1. Press the search key on your ...
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17 english how to share documents with other users 1. Click the share button in the upper right corner of your document. Click 2. Add people by typing in their email address. 3. After you click done, they’ll receive an email letting them know a document has been shared with them. Click to find your ...
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18 englis h 3. Click the submit button to start your hangout. Click for all you skype users out there, google+ hangouts are free video chats for up to ten people. How to listen to music google play music 1. Press the search key and click google play music. Press click > 2. To discover or buy songs, ...
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19 english how to watch videos, tv, or movies youtube 1. Press the search key, click youtube and you’re ready to roll. Press click > google play movies 1. Press the search key and click google play movies. Press click > to find more entertainment apps like netflix, flixster, and more (availability v...
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20 englis h how to open microsoft word and excel documents 1. Press the search key and click files. Press click > 2. Double-click on any microsoft office file stored in google drive or on an external hard drive or usb flash drive connected to your chromebox. You can convert microsoft word and excel ...
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21 english 3. Click gmail offline to open it, and use gmail like you normally would. It’ll update and send your emails the next time you log on to the internet. Click google docs, sheets, and slides: 1. When you open google drive while connected to the internet, it will automatically enable offline ...
Page 22: Settings
Settings 22 englis h settings use the settings menu to adjust the various options for your chromebox. To access the settings menu: 1. Click on the status area in the lower-right corner, where your account picture appears. 2. Click on settings. 3. To show the advanced settings, scroll to the bottom a...
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23 english 6. To enable a language for keyboard input, select the checkbox next to the language after adding it. 7. Click on ok when finished. Changing the clock settings you can change the time format and time zone on your chromebox. If the date or time is incorrect on your chromebox, try adjusting...
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Settings 24 englis h setting up a printer you can use the google cloud print service to send print requests to your printer. Not all printers are supported. To learn more about google cloud print and how to set up your printer, connect to the internet to access the more extensive online help from "o...
Page 25: Using The Vesa Mount
25 english using the vesa mount your chromebox can be fitted with an optional vesa-compatible mount that allows you to mount it behind a compatible monitor or tv. Note: if your display’s vesa mounting holes are currently used for a stand, you will not be able to attach your chromebox to the rear of ...
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Using the vesa mount 26 englis h 2. Attach the mounting plate to your chromebox using the screws as illustrated. 3. Position the chromebox onto the display and secure with a screw as illustrated. The chromebox and mount must be vertical. Warning! Place your display on a flat, stable surface to preve...
Page 27: Help
27 english help online and offline help additional help is available both online and offline. Help covers basic troubleshooting as well as more detailed information about chrome os and using your chomebook. To access the help pages: 1. Click the status area in the lower-right corner where your accou...