Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-4H User manual

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Acer Chromebook 315
Covers: CB315-4H / CB315-4HT
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ENVIRONMENT
Temperature:
- Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
- Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C
Humidity (non-condensing):
- Operating: 20% to 80%
- Storage: 20% to 60%
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Front view
#Icon Item Description
1Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
2Webcam
Web camera for video communication.
A light next to the webcam indicates that the
webcam is active.
3Screen Displays computer output, supports touch or non-
touch option.
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Keyboard view
#Icon Item Description
1Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
2Touchpad / click button
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.
3Numeric keypad A separate keypad for numeric data entry.
4Power button Turns the computer on and off.
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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.
Left view
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#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™.
2USB port Connects to USB devices.
3Headset/speaker jack
Connects to audio devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset with
microphone.
4MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot.
5Battery indicator
Indicates the computer’s battery status.
Charging: The light shows amber when the battery
is charging.
Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC
mode.
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 computer 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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Right view
#Icon Item Description
1USB port Connects to USB devices.
2USB 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™.
3Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible security lock.
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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.

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Bottom view
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#Icon Item Description
1Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.