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Chromebook may turn on automatically when placed on top of another Chromebook
Why does my Chromebook turn on automatically when I stack it on top of another Chromebook? Some Chromebooks have magnetic sensors that turn off the keyboard when the system is placed in tablet mode. If you stack the Chromebooks, the magnet may automatically power on the system on top. If you need to stack your Chromebooks…
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Printing with the Acer Chromebook
How do I hook my Chromebook up to a printer? Chromebooks do not support printing from local printers via USB port. To print from your Chromebooks, you need to connect to the Google Cloud Print service and share a printer: Download and install Google Chrome to the computer where the printer is connected. Open the Google…
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How do I charge my Acer Chromebook?
To charge the battery, plug one end of the power adapter into the power port on your Chromebook and the other end into a power outlet. When your Chromebook is plugged in, the charge indicator light indicates the status of your battery. Refer to the image below to locate your indicator lights. For more information about…
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Install Android apps on your Chromebook
Can I install Android Apps from the Google Play Store on my Chromebook? Google is providing Android App store support for selected Chromebook models. You must have a supported Chromebook model with the latest OS to enable the Google Play store. Use the steps below to enable the Android App store on your Chromebook.…
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How to create recovery media for a Chromebook
You can create a recovery USB drive or SD card to allow you to restore your Chromebook to its factory settings. Use the instructions below to make a recovery drive for your Chromebook using a Windows, Mac or Linux computer. On a Windows computer: To create a recovery drive in Windows, you will need to install the Google…
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How to Reset a Forgotten Chromebook Password
What can I do if I forget the password to my Acer Chromebook? You can reset your Acer Chromebook password using any computer or device with Internet access. Use the following steps to reset your Chromebook password. Open an Internet browser and navigate to the Google Account Recovery page. Select I don't know my password…
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How do I sign in to my Acer Chromebook?
You can use any Google Account with your Acer Chromebook. So if you have multiple accounts, sign in with any account you'd like to use. Similarly, friends who want to borrow your Chromebook can sign in with their own Google Accounts. That way, you can be sure that no one else will have access to your email and personal…
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Setting up your Acer Chromebook
How do I setup my Acer Chromebook and configure Chrome OS for first time use? This article will guide you through setting up your Acer Chromebook and configuring the Google Chrome operating system. Use the embedded Google video and the instructions below to setup your Acer Chromebook. Requirements: You must have an…
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Enable Caps Lock on Acer Chromebooks
Where is the Caps lock key on my Acer Chromebooks? Although your Acer Chromebook does not have a dedicated caps lock key, it is very easy to enable caps lock on your Chromebook. Press the alt and search keys at the same time to enable caps lock. An arrow will appear in the bottom right notifications bar and a pop-up will…
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What can I do with owner privileges on my Acer Chromebook?
What can I do with owner privileges on my Acer Chromebook? Your Chromebook has a few settings that you can change only if you're signed in as the Chromebook's owner. In most cases, the Google Account you sign in with the first time you start your Chromebook is designated as the owner. After that, anyone who signs in to…
