ACER CHROMEBOOK 511 C741 User Manual
User’s Manual  
Table of contents - 3  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Getting started  
4
Turn on your Chromebook....................... 4  
Select your language settings ................. 4  
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  
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  
Sign in to your Google Account .................. 5  
Bottom view ........................................... 12  
Frequently asked questions  
13  
Your Acer Chromebook tour  
6
Get help or more information ................ 14  
Front view................................................ 6  
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.  
Sign in to your Google Account  
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.  
Sign in to your Chromebook  
Email or phone  
Forgot email?  
More options  
NEXT  
Back  
Important  
Sign in with your primary Google Account. This account will be set as  
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  
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Icon  
Item  
Description  
Internal microphone for sound  
recording.  
1
Microphone  
Web camera for video  
communication.  
A light next to the webcam indicates  
that the webcam is active.  
2
3
Webcam  
Screen  
Displays computer output, supports  
touch or non-touch option.  
   
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 7  
Keyboard view  
3
1
2
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Icon Item  
Keyboard  
Description  
1
For entering data into your computer.  
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.  
Touchpad / click  
button  
2
3
Power 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.  
Icon  
Function  
Description  
Previous  
Go to the previous page.  
Next  
Go to the next page.  
Reload  
Reload the current page.  
Open the page in full-screen mode.  
Switch to the next window.  
Decreases the screen brightness.  
Increases the screen brightness.  
Turns off audio output.  
Full-screen  
Next window  
Brightness down  
Brightness up  
Mute  
Volume down  
Volume up  
Search  
Decreases the volume.  
Increases the volume.  
Search from the Apps panel.  
Common keyboard shortcuts  
You can use shortcuts to complete some tasks more quickly.  
Keyboard  
Description  
shortcuts  
Ctrl+  
Alt +  
Alt +  
Takes screenshot.  
Toggles caps lock.  
Projects your screen.  
Note: For a complete list of keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl + Alt + /  
   
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.  
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 tap  
(or alt-click)  
Place two fingers on the touchpad and move  
Two-finger swipe them up and down to scroll vertically, left and right  
to scroll horizontally.  
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  
Drag and drop  
for files, not windows or icons.)  
 
10 - Your Acer Chromebook tour  
Left view  
1 2  
# Icon Item  
3
4
Description  
Connects to the provided USB Type-C  
power adapter and to USB devices  
with a USB Type-C connector.  
Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™.  
USB Type-C port  
with DC-in  
1
Connects to audio devices  
(e.g., speakers, headphones), or a  
headset with microphone.  
Headset/speaker  
jack  
2
3
4
USB port  
Connects to USB devices.  
MicroSD 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.  
     
Your Acer Chromebook tour - 11  
Right view  
1
2 3  
4
# Icon Item  
Description  
SIM card slot  
(optional)  
Accepts a Nano SIM card.  
1
Note: The SIM ejection tool diagram is for reference only, actual  
product accessories may vary by specifications.  
Indicates the computer’s battery  
status.  
Charging: The light shows amber  
2
Battery indicator  
when the battery is charging.  
Fully charged: The light shows blue  
when in AC mode.  
Connects to the provided USB Type-C  
power adapter and to USB devices  
with a USB Type-C connector.  
USB Type-C port  
with DC-in  
3
4
Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™.  
Kensington lock  
slot  
Connects to a Kensington-compatible  
security lock.  
 
12 - Your Acer Chromebook tour  
Bottom view  
2
1
# Icon Item  
Description  
1
Speakers  
Deliver stereo audio output.  
Liquid spilled on the keyboard can  
drain out of the holes in the underside  
of the housing.  
2
Drain holes  
 
Frequently asked questions - 13  
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
Question  
Answer  
Chromebooks use apps from the Google Play  
Store and on the web, instead of traditional  
software applications. There are apps to be  
productive, get creative, enjoy movies and  
shows, play games and more.  
What software works  
on a Chromebook?  
Download Chromebook apps from the Google  
How do I get more  
apps?  
Play Store app  
Launcher icon  
. Find the app by clicking the  
and searching “Play Store”.  
Chromebooks work with Microsoft® Word,  
Excel® and PowerPoint®. You can download  
the apps from the Google Play Store or use  
them on the web.  
*Additional functionality available with a  
Microsoft 365 subscription. Microsoft, Excel  
and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation.  
Can I use Microsoft  
Office software?  
All your files are stored in the Files app  
.
Where can I find my  
files?  
Find the app by clicking the Launcher icon  
and searching “Files”.  
Transfer your local files using a compatible  
How do I transfer my storage device. Your Chromebook works with  
local files?  
most external storage devices (e.g.: USB  
thumb drives, removable hard drives).  
You’ll use your Google Account to sign in to  
your Chromebook. It is the same account you  
Why does my  
Chromebook need use for Google services such as Gmail and  
my Google Account Drive. Your Chromebook uses your account  
information?  
information to automatically sign you into apps  
and services.  
 
14 - Frequently asked questions  
Question  
Answer  
If you want to set up parental controls for your  
child, it’s important that you sign in using your  
child’s personal Google Account. If they don’t  
already have one, you can create one during  
the sign-in process on your Chromebook. You  
will be able to add your child’s school account  
after you complete device onboarding.  
How do I set this up  
for my child?  
Get help or more information  
For information on:  
Chromebook Help  
Chrome OS  
Refer to:  
Open the Explore app  
Chromebook.  
on your  
google.com/support/chromebook/  
 

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