Acer Chromebox CXI5 User manual

USER’S MANUAL

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This revision: November 2022
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Table of contents - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting started 4
Turn on your Chromebox......................... 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 Chromebox tour 5
Front view ................................................ 5
Rear view................................................. 6
.................................................................... 7
Assembling The VESA Mount 8
Frequently asked questions 13
Get help or more information ................ 14

4 - Getting started
GETTING STARTED
Turn on your Chromebox
On the Chromebox, press the power button. A "Welcome" screen will
appear when the Chromebox 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
Chromebox 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 Chromebox without a Google Account by
selecting Browse as a Guest.

Your Acer Chromebox tour - 5
YOUR ACER CHROMEBOX TOUR
Front view
# Icon Item Description
1 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
2MicroSD card
slot Insert a microSD card into this slot.
3 USB Type-C port
Connects to USB devices with a USB
Type-C connector.
Supports USB 4 Type-C, Gen 3 with
transfer speeds up to 20 Gb/s.
Supports Power Delivery/DisplayPort™
over USB-C™.
4
USB port with
power-on/sleep
charging
Connects to USB devices.
5Headset/speaker
jack
Connects to audio devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones) or a headset with
microphone.
1
2
3
4
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Rear view
# Icon Item Description
1 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video
connections.
2 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video
connections.
3 USB port Connects to USB devices.
4Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/
1000Mbps/2.5Gbps-based network.
(Specifications vary depending on
configurations.)
5 USB port Connects to USB devices.
6or
DP
HDMI port
(optional)
Supports high-definition digital video
connections.
(Specifications vary depending on
configurations.)
DisplayPort
(optional)
Connects to a display device using the
high-definition DisplayPort interface.
(Specifications vary depending on
configurations.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
8

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7 USB Type-C port
Connects to USB devices with a USB
Type-C connector.
Supports USB 4 Type-C, Gen 3 with
transfer speeds up to 20 Gb/s.
Supports Power Delivery / DisplayPort™
over USB-C™.
8Kensington lock
slot
Connects to a Kensington-compatible
security lock.
9 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
# Icon Item Description

8 - Assembling The VESA Mount
ASSEMBLING THE VESA MOUNT
Your Chromebox can be fitted with a VESA-compatible mount that
allows you to mount it behind a compatible monitor or TV.
1. Attach the mounting bracket to the back of your display using the
supplied screws as illustrated.
• Acer monitor with 75x75 mm or 100x100 mm square hole pattern
Note
If a stand is currently installed to the VESA mounting holes on your monitor
or TV, you will not be able to attach your Chromebox to the monitor or TV.
75x75mm
x4
100x100mm
x4
or

Assembling The VESA Mount - 9
• Acer B6 series monitor
1
2
x2
1
2
x2
or

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• Acer B7 series monitor
2
1
x2
x2
2
1
or
x2

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2. Orient the Chromebox as shown in image below (1).
3. Align the Chromebox mounting hole with the mounting pin on the
mounting bracket (2).
4. Align and insert the screw on the VESA mounting bracket into the
holes on the Chromebox (3).
5. Push down the Chromebox to secure in place.
3
2
1

12 - Assembling The VESA Mount
6.Attach a screw into the screw hole on the mounting bracket and
Chromebox.
Note
Depending on the package contents, you can use a hexagon or pan head
screw to secure the Chromebox to the mounting bracket.
or
pan head
screw
hexagon
screw

Frequently asked questions - 13
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question Answer
What software works
on a Chromebox?
Chromeboxes use apps from the Google Play
Store and on the web. There are apps to be
productive, get creative, enjoy movies and
shows, play games and more.
How do I get more
apps?
You can get more apps from the Google Play
Store or the web.
Can I use Microsoft
Office software?
Chromeboxes work with Microsoft® Office.
Whether it’s Word, Excel® or PowerPoint®, you
can easily find the apps on the web.
Where can I find my
files?
All your files are stored in the Files app .
Find the app by clicking the Launcher icon
and searching “Files”.
How do I transfer my
local files?
Transfer your local files using a compatible
storage device. Your Chromebox works with
most external storage devices (e.g.: USB
thumb drives, removable hard drives).
You can also upload your files, photos, and
videos to Google Drive. After setting up your
Chromebox with your Google Account, you’ll be
able to access your files on Drive.
Why does my
Chromebox need my
Google Account
information?
You’ll use your Google Account to sign in to
your Chromebox. It is the same account you
use for Google services such as Gmail and
Drive. Your Chromebox uses your account
information to automatically sign you into apps
and services.

14 - Frequently asked questions
Get help or more information
How do I set this up
for my child?
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 Chromebox. You
will be able to add your child’s school account
after you complete device onboarding.
For information on: Refer to:
Chromebox Help Open the Explore app on your
Chromebox.
ChromeOS google.com/support/chromebox/
Question Answer