Acer Chromebook Spin 714 User manual

USER’S MANUAL

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Acer Chromebook Spin 714 / Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714

Covers: CP714-1WN

This revision: April 2022

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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

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

USB 3.2 Gen 2 information ....................... 10

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

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

Rechargeable Active Stylus 12

Remove or insert the stylus ................... 12

Usage Modes 13

Frequently asked questions 14

Get help or more information ................ 15

Information for your safety and

comfort 16

Basic care and tips for using your

computer................................................ 16

Turning your computer on and off............. 16

Taking care of your computer ................... 16

Taking care of your AC adapter ................ 17

Cleaning and servicing.............................. 17

Guidelines for safe battery usage ............. 18

Internal battery....................................... 20

Finding your comfort zone ..................... 21

Taking care of your vision...................... 21

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.

Your Acer Chromebook tour - 5

YOUR ACER CHROMEBOOK TOUR

Front view

#Icon Item Description

1Microphones Internal microphones for sound

recording.

2Webcam

shutter

Slide the shutter to the left to cover the

webcam. Slide right to open it.

3Webcam

Web camera for video communication.

A light next to the webcam indicates

that the webcam is active.

4Touchscreen Displays Chromebook output, supports

multi-touch input.

5Stylus Remove the pen from the slot and

perform touch actions on the screen.

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Note

This monitor uses low blue light panel. When the monitor is in default setting

(Preset mode: Standard), it works in compliance with TÜV Rheinland. The

Low Blue Light feature on the display is designed to minimize blue light

emitted from the display for better eye comfort.

6 - Your Acer Chromebook tour

Keyboard view

#Icon Item Description

1Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

2Keyboard For entering data into your

Chromebook.

3Fingerprint

reader (optional)

Fingerprint reader for unlocking your

Chromebook.

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.)

Your Acer Chromebook tour - 9

Left view

#Icon Item Description

USB Type-C port

with DC-in/

Thunderbolt™ 4

port

Connects to the provided USB Type-C

power adapter and to USB devices

with a USB Type-C connector.

Supports Thunderbolt™ 4 and

displays.

2HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video

connections.

3Headset/speaker

jack

Connects to audio devices

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

headset with microphone.

Power button Turns the Chromebook on and off.

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.

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Right view

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#Icon Item Description

1 + / - Volume control

key Adjusts the system volume.

2USB port Connects to USB devices.

USB Type-C port

with DC-in/

Thunderbolt™ 4

port

Connects to the provided USB Type-C

power adapter and to USB devices

with a USB Type-C connector.

Supports Thunderbolt™ 4 and

displays.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 information

• USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatible ports are blue.

• Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2 and earlier devices.

• For optimal performance, use USB 3.2 Gen 2-certified devices.

• Defined by the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification (SuperSpeed USB).

USB Type-C information

• Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output.

• Compatible with Thunderbolt™ 4.

• Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging.

• DC-in: requires power adapter or power source providing 65 W at

5~20 V.

For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter

or USB Power Delivery device.

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