Samsung XE500C21 Quick start guide

Chrome OS USER GUIDE

Before Reading This Guide

This guide describes the general functions of Chrome OS. Some functions may dier depending on the Chrome OS version or the

Chromebook model.

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1. Getting Started

3. Changing Conﬁ gurations

2. Using Chromebook

4. FAQ

What is a Chromebook?

Traditional notebook vs. Chromebook

Connecting to the Internet

Creating a Google Account

Signing In

Viewing Help

Various setups

Customizing the browser option

Removing the browser history

Setting up the bookmark

Using Browsers

Using shortcuts

Printing

Using Google Chrome web store

Network Setting

Printing

CONTENTS

What is a Chromebook?

Traditional Notebook vs. Chromebook

Connecting to the Internet

Creating a Google Account

Signing In

Viewing Help

1 Getting Started

What is a Chromebook?

Traditional Notebook vs. Chromebook

Items Traditional notebook Chromebook

Installing software Can install programs. Cannot install traditional desktop software.

Instead of installing them, users can use the web-based applica-

tions.

Storing les Can store les. Users can use the web-based storage service.

Printing Can install a printer driver on the computer, and then it

can print. Registers a the printer driver on Cloud Print and then it can print.

System updateing User updates the system manually. Automatically updated.

Device connecting Easy to connect the additional devices with USB port,

wired network port, modem, DMB, etc. Support a limited connectivity

A Chromebook is portable computer that is optimized for internet use. By removing complex functions, it allows you to perform Web-based tasks

faster than a traditional notebook.

Complex features of the existing computer are removed, so you can surf the Web faster. Built-in security system does not bother users to upgrade

the Chromebook to the latest version. The user’s information is always protected safely. The web-based applications such as the documents, pres-

entations, spreadsheets, and more are also available.

1 Getting Started

Connecting to the Internet

To use Chromebook, connect to the internet rst.

Using a wireless network

Chromebook provides two types of wireless networking.

Normal : 802.11 a/b/g/n

Secured : WEP, WPA/WPA2

1Click the network icon on the top right corner.

2Select

Use Wi-Fi

to search and connect to a wireless network automatically.

When a wireless network is already connected, you will see the message :

Stop

3 To connect to another network, select

Join other network

4Enter SSID and password.

5Click Connect.

6When the connection is successfully nished, you can see this icon .

When the network connection fails, you will see this icon .

The number of activated bars in network icon indicates the strength of the network signal.



1 Getting Started

Using a wired network

1Connect the USB internet adapter.

2Click the network icon on the top right corner.

3Select Ethernet to search and connect to a wired network automatically.

The USB internet adapter should support the Linux system.

1 Getting Started

Creating a Google Account

Chromebook recommends logging in by using your Google account. If you don’t have a Google account, create one rst.

1Visit

www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount.

2Enter the information, and click

I accept. Create my account

Signing In

Signing in with Google account

If the notebook is already connected to the internet, log in to the Google account during start-up. If the internet is not connected, you can

log on as a guest.

When you log in with your Google ID, you are automatically logged on to the Google site. You can use the various Google features such as

Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs. Bookmarks, extensions, and other browser settings are also saved into your account. This makes it

possible for you to load the settings automatically when you log on from another Chromebook.

1Press the power button on the keyboard.

2 Click add icon .

3Enter email address and password for your Google account.

4 Click



1 Getting Started

Signing in as a guest

When the network is not connected, you do not have a Google account, or you are temporarily renting a notebook, you can sign in as a

guest. Click the guest icon when you boot up.

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Viewing Help

Visit

www.google.com/support/chromeos

. You can learn how to use Chromebook. When you need help using Chromebook, you also can search

by using a keyword and nd troubleshooting advice.

Using browsers

Using shortcuts

Printing

Using Google Chrome web store

2 Using Chromebook

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