GTC Global Chromebook E User manual

GTC Global Chromebook E
GLC-191F
USER MANUAL
September 2018
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CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU START ........................................................................................... 4
Make sure you have everything ...................................................................................4
Familiarize yourself with your Chromebook ...............................................................5
OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL ..............................................................................5
FRONT OVERVIEW...................................................................................................6
LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW.............................................................................................8
RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW ........................................................................................10
BACK OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................12
BOTTOM OVERVIEW..............................................................................................12
GETTING STARTED............................................................................................ 14
Power Sources.............................................................................................................14
CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS ..............................................................14
RECHARGING THE BATTERY ...............................................................................15
Starting Your Chromebook .........................................................................................16
POWER ON .............................................................................................................16
POWER OFF ...........................................................................................................16
USING SHORTCUT KEYS ......................................................................................17
USING THE TOUCHPAD.........................................................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................... 21
Identifying the Problem...............................................................................................21
REGULATORY NOTICES.................................................................................... 22
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................ 27

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR CHROMEBOOK
• To prevent possible overheating of your Chromebook’s processor, make sure you don’t block the
openings provided for ventilation.
• DO NOT press or touch the display panel.
• DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces.
• DO NOT use your Chromebook under harsh conditions.
• DO NOT place or drop objects on the Chromebook and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it.
• DO NOT subject the Chromebook to magnetic fields.
• DO NOT expose to direct sunlight.
• DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures.
• Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity by keeping it away from A/C and heating vents.
• Avoid exposing the Chromebook to rain or moisture.
• DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat.
• DO NOT tamper with the batteries. Keep them away from younger children.
• DO NOT expose to dust and/or corrosive chemicals.
• DO NOT slam your Chromebook shut and never pick up or hold your Chromebook by the display.
• DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids directly on the display.
• If you are traveling with your Chromebook, remember to carry it as hand luggage. Do not check
it in as baggage.

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BEFORE YOU START
Make sure you have everything
When you receive your Chromebook, unpack it carefully, and check to make sure you have all the
items listed below. For a pre-configured model you should have the following:
• Chromebook
• AC adapter with power cord
• User Manual
Once you have checked and confirmed that your Chromebook system is complete, read through
the following pages to learn about all of your Chromebook components.
Depending on the model you purchased, the actual appearance of your Chromebook
may vary from that shown in this manual.
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Familiarize yourself with your Chromebook
OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL
To open the display panel, simply lift the lid up.
When closing it, be sure not to slam it shut.

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FRONT OVERVIEW
The following is an overview of the front of the Chromebook.
Display Panel
Keyboard
Touchpad
Pointing Device
Camera
Microphone
Suspend/
Power On Button
Camera LED
Microphone
The built-in microphone allows for the reception and transmission of voice and/or other audio data
to any program capable of accepting such input.
Camera
The 720p HD rotatable camera allows you to snap a photo or create a video chat or video conference
from different angles.
Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.

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Suspend/Power On Button
This button turns your Chromebook on and off. (See Power On section for more information.)
Touchpad Pointing Device
The touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with a touch sensitive movement pad.
Keyboard
The standard Chromebook keyboard is equipped with special shortcut keys which help you access
common actions quickly. It is also spill resistant to offer users protection from accidental liquid spills.
Camera LED
The camera LED indicates when the camera is enabled or disabled.

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LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW
The following is a brief description of the left side of the Chromebook.
Memory Card Reader
Audio Combo Jack
(Headphone & Microphone)
Battery Charging
Status Indicator
USB Type C Port
USB 3.0 Port
USB Type C Port
The USB Type C port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. It is small, compact,
and reversible port.
USB 3.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. It supports v3.0 of the USB
standard, which allows data exchange rates as high as 4.8 Gb/s. USB 3.0 is backwards compatible
with USB 2.0.
Audio Combo Jack (Headphone & Microphone)
The audio combo jack allows you to connect headphones, external speakers, amplifiers or an
external mono microphone.
Memory Card Reader
The memory card reader offers a fast and easy way to transfer digital photos, music and data
between your Chromebook and flash compatible devices such as digital cameras, portable MP3
players, mobile phones, tablets, and handheld devices.

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Battery Charging Status Indicator
The battery charging status indicator shows the system battery status in the following manner:
• Amber light - The battery is charging.
• Blue light - The battery is fully charged.

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RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW
The following is a brief description of the right side of the Chromebook.
Kensington
Lock Slot
USB 3.0 Port
USB Type C Port
USB Type C Port
The USB Type C port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. It is small, compact,
and reversible port.
Kensington Lock Slot
The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure your Chromebook to an immovable object with an
optional security cable.

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USB 3.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. It supports v3.0 of the USB
standard, which allows data exchange rates as high as 4.8 Gb/s. USB 3.0 is backwards compatible
with USB 2.0.

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BACK OVERVIEW
The following is an overview of the back of the Chromebook.
BOTTOM OVERVIEW
The following is an overview of the bottom of the Chromebook.
Handle
Speakers
Drainage Hole

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Drainage Hole
The drainage hole prevents the accumulation of liquid inside the keyboard by releasing any liquid
that has entered the keyboard, such as liquid from condensation or accidental spillage.
To prevent the accumulation of liquid inside the keyboard, make sure you do not
block the drainage holes.
Handle
The integrated retractable handle allows you to carry the Chromebook conveniently.
Speakers
Speakers provide audio output for video and music playback.
CAUTION

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GETTING STARTED
Power Sources
Your Chromebook has two types of power source: a Lithium-Polymer battery or an AC adapter.
CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS
The AC adapter provides power for operating your Chromebook and charging the battery.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1. Plug the DC output cable into the USB Type C port of your Chromebook.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.
Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery Power
1. Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed.
2. Remove the AC adapter. Your Chromebook will automatically switch to battery power.
The Lithium-Polymer battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will
need to connect the AC adapter to use your Chromebook.
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RECHARGING THE BATTERY
The Lithium-Polymer battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter. To recharge the battery,
make sure the battery is installed and your Chromebook is connected to the AC.
There is no “memory effect” in Lithium-Polymer batteries; therefore you do not need to discharge
the battery completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your
Chromebook is in use while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly,
put your Chromebook into Suspend mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery.
Low Battery State
When the battery charge is low, a notification message appears. If you do not respond to the low
battery message, the battery continues to discharge until it is too low to operate. When this happens,
your Chromebook goes into Suspend mode. There is no guarantee your data will be saved once
the Chromebook reaches this point.
To protect your Chromebook from damage, use only the power adapter that came
with it because each power adapter has its own power output rating.
Once your Chromebook goes into Suspend mode as a result of a dead battery you will be unable
to resume operation until you provide a source of power from an adapter. Once you have provided
power, you can press the Suspend/Power On button to resume operation. In Suspend mode, your
data is maintained for some time, but if a power source is not provided promptly, the power indicator
stops flashing and the power goes out, in which case you have lost the data that was not saved. Once
you provide power, you can continue to use your Chromebook while an adapter charges the battery.
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Starting Your Chromebook
POWER ON
The suspend/power on switch is used to turn on your Chromebook from its off state. For first time
use, you must connect your AC adapter to the Chromebook and fully charge the internal Lithium-
Polymer battery, once the battery charging status indicator has turned blue, you can power on
your Chromebook by pressing the suspend/power on button located at the upper-right corner of
the keyboard.
To power on your Chromebook after first use, just open the lid of the Chromebook. If the display
panel is opened and your Chromebook is not powered on, press the suspend/power on button.
POWER OFF
If you need to take an extended break, press the suspend/power on button to lock the screen or simply
close the lid of the Chromebook. To power off your Chromebook, press and hold the suspend/power
on button or click on the Status tray on the lower-right corner of the screen and then click on the
button to completely shut down your Chromebook.
When you power on your Chromebook, it will display the main sign-in screen. All GoogleAccounts
that have been added to your Chromebook will be displayed. Click the Google Account you want
to sign-in with and enter your password, this will take you to your background wallpaper. If a fault
is found, your Chromebook will automatically take you to the recovery screen.

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USING SHORTCUT KEYS
Your Chromebook has several shortcut keys along the top row of the keyboard that have various
functions.
Go to the previous page in your browser history
Go to the next page in your browser history
Reload your current page
Enter Immersive mode, which hides the tabs and launcher
Enter Overview mode, which shows all windows
Decrease screen brightness
Increase screen brightness
Mute
Decrease the volume
Increase the volume
Search your apps and the web at the same time. On your Chromebook, this
key is located on the left side, where you normally find the Caps Lock key
on a traditional keyboard. To enable the Caps Lock key, press Alt + key.
Ctrl + Capture a screenshot
Ctrl + Shift +
Capture a partial screenshot
Alt + Turn Caps Lock on or off
+ LLock your screen

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Ctrl + Shift + q
(twice) Sign out of your Google Account
Ctrl + Shift + ? Display all keyboard shortcuts

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USING THE TOUCHPAD
A touchpad pointing device comes built into your Chromebook. It is used to control the movement
of the pointer to select items on your display panel.
The touchpad consists of a cursor control, and a clicking area. The cursor control works the same
way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure from
the tip of your finger. The clicking area is on the lower half of the touchpad that functions as mouse
button. If tap-to-click is enabled, you can quickly tap the touchpad to perform the click function.
To right-click, click the touchpad with two fingers. The actual functionality of the clicking area
may vary depending on the application that is being used.
Clicking
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish
to select, press the clicking area once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the
mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, tap on the touchpad with two fingers. You also have
the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the touchpad once.
Double-Clicking
Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the clicking area twice in rapid succession. To
double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the clicking area twice, and then
immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping
lightly on the touchpad twice.

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Dragging
Dragging means pressing and holding the clicking area, while moving the cursor. To drag, move
the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the clicking area while moving the item
to its new location and then release it. Dragging can also be done using only the touchpad. First,
tap the touchpad once over the item you wish to move with one finger. Next, with a second finger
move the object to its new location by moving the second finger across the touchpad, and then
release both fingers.
Scrolling
Scrolling means navigating through a document or web-pages quickly without having to use the
on-screen cursor to manipulate the up and down scroll bars. To scroll, simply place two fingers on
the touchpad and move them up and down to scroll vertically, left and right to scroll horizontally.
This is particularly useful when you are navigating through on-line pages.