Acer Chromebook Spin 513 User manual

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Acer Chromebook Spin 513 / Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 513
Covers: CP513-1H / CP513-1HL
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or omissions contained in this manual.
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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%

Getting started
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Getting started
Turn on your Chromebook
On the Chromebook, the power button is located on the right hand side of the
notebook. 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.
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.

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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.

Your Acer Chromebook tour
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Your Acer Chromebook tour
Now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer
Chromebook Spin 513 / Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 513.
Front view
#Icon Item Description
1Microphone Internal microphones for sound recording.
2Webcam
Web camera for video communication.
A light next to the webcam indicates that the
webcam is active.
3Touchscreen Displays computer output, supports multi-touch
input.
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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.
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Function keys
The computer 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.
Full-screen Open the page in full-screen mode.
Next window Switch to the next window.

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Common keyboard shortcuts
You can use shortcuts to complete some tasks more quickly.
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.
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.
Lock screen Locks the screen.
Search Search from the Apps panel.
Keyboard shortcuts Description
Ctrl + Takes screenshot.
Alt + Toggles caps lock.
Alt + Projects your screen.
Alt + Brightens the keyboard backlight.
Alt + Dims or brightens the keyboard backlight.
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.
Icon Function Description

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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.
4SIM card slot (optional) Accepts a Micro SIM card.
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 12/18~20 V.
For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power
Delivery device.
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.)
Action Gesture

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Right view
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#Icon Item Description
1 + / - Volume control key Adjusts the system volume.
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Power button Turns the computer on and off.
Battery 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.
3USB 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™.
Bottom view
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#Icon Item Description
1Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.