Acer C741 User manual

USER’S MANUAL

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Acer Chromebook 511

Covers: C741 / C741L / C741LT / C741T

This revision: March 2021

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Table of contents - 3

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

Your Acer Chromebook tour 6

Front view ................................................ 6

Keyboard view ......................................... 7

Function keys.............................................. 8

Common keyboard shortcuts...................... 8

Touchpad .................................................... 9

Left view................................................. 10

USB 3.2 Gen 1 information ....................... 10

USB Type-C information ........................... 10

Right view .............................................. 11

Bottom view ........................................... 12

Frequently asked questions 13

Get help or more information ................ 14

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 Chrome OS 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.

Getting started - 5

Enterprise enrollment (optional)

You can enroll the Chromebook by selecting Enterprise enrollment.

If you already have a Google Account, enter your username and

password in the sign-in box that appears and select the Sign in

button. If your device is a Chromebook Enterprise, click More options

and select Enterprise enrollment.

Email or phone

More options

Forgot email?

Back

Important

the owner and is the only account that will be able to change certain

Chrome settings.

6 - Your Acer Chromebook tour

YOUR ACER CHROMEBOOK TOUR

Front view

#Icon Item Description

1Microphone Internal microphone for sound

recording.

2Webcam

Web camera for video

communication.

A light next to the webcam indicates

that the webcam is active.

3Screen Displays computer output, supports

touch or non-touch option.

Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7

Keyboard view

#Icon Item Description

1Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

2Touchpad / click

button

Touch-sensitive pointing device

which functions like a computer

mouse.

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.

3Power button Turns the computer on and off.

8 - Your Acer Chromebook tour

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.

Common keyboard shortcuts

You can use shortcuts to complete some tasks more quickly.

Note: For a complete list of keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl + Alt + /

Icon Function Description

Previous Go to the previous page.

Next Go to the next page.

Reload Reload the current page.

Full-screen Open the page in full-screen mode.

Next window Switch to the next window.

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.

Search Search from the Apps panel.

Keyboard

shortcuts Description

Ctrl + Takes screenshot.

Alt + Toggles caps lock.

Alt + Projects your screen.

Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9

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 Gesture

Click 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 computer mouse.

Two-finger swipe

Place two fingers on the touchpad and move

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.)

10 - Your Acer Chromebook tour

Left view

1 2 3 4

#Icon Item Description

1USB Type-C port

with 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™.

2Headset/speaker

jack

Connects to audio devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones), or a

headset with microphone.

3USB port Connects to USB devices.

4MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 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 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 at

5~20 V.

For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter

or USB Power Delivery device.

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