Acer CB314-4HT User manual

USER’S MANUAL

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Acer Chromebook 314

Covers: CB314-4H / CB314-4HT

This revision: June 2023

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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

Your Acer Chromebook tour 5

Front view ................................................ 5

Keyboard view ......................................... 6

Function keys.............................................. 7

Common keyboard shortcuts ...................... 7

Touchpad.................................................... 8

Left view................................................... 9

USB Type-A information ............................. 9

USB Type-C information............................. 9

Right view .............................................. 10

Bottom view ........................................... 11

Frequently asked questions 12

Get help or more information ................ 13

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

# Icon Item Description

1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound

recording.

2Webcam

shutter

Slide the shutter to the left to cover the

webcam. Slide right to open it.

3 Webcam

Web camera for video communication.

A light next to the webcam indicates

that the webcam is active.

4 Screen Displays Chromebook output, supports

touch or non-touch option.

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Keyboard view

# Icon Item Description

1 Power button Turns the Chromebook on and off.

2 Keyboard For entering data into your

Chromebook.

3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

4Touchpad / click

button

Touch-sensitive pointing device

which functions like a Chromebook

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.

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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.

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.

Keyboard

shortcuts Description

Ctrl + Takes screenshot.

Alt + Toggles caps lock.

Alt + Projects your screen.

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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 Chromebook 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.)

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Left view

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 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

(default) or 65 W at 5~20 V.

For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter

or USB Power Delivery device.

# 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™.

2 USB port Connects to USB devices.

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

4Headset/speaker

jack

Connects to audio devices

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

headset with microphone.

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Right view

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery indicator

Indicates the Chromebook’s battery

status.

Charging: The light shows amber

when the battery is charging.

Fully charged: The light shows blue

when in AC mode.

2 USB port Connects to USB devices.

3USB 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™.

4Kensington lock

slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible

security lock.

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