Acer Chromebook 317 User manual

USER’S MANUAL

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Acer Chromebook 317
Covers: CB317-1H / CB317-1HT
This revision: April 2021
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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
Enterprise enrollment (optional).................. 5
Sign in to your Google Account .................. 5
Your Acer Chromebook tour 6
Front view ................................................ 6
Keyboard view ......................................... 7
Function keys.............................................. 8
Common keyboard shortcuts ...................... 8
Touchpad .................................................... 9
Left view................................................. 10
Right view .............................................. 11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 information ....................... 11
USB Type-C information ........................... 11
Frequently asked questions 12
Get help or more information ................ 13

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
More options
Forgot email?
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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.