chromebooks
Rotate display on Acer Chromebooks
How can I rotate the image on my Acer Chromebook screen? How can I rotate the image on my Acer Chromebook screen? Press the ctrl, shift, and keys at the same time. Your screen should rotate 90 degrees. Repeat until your screen is in the desired orientation. Note: The image on rotatable Chromebook models automatically rotates when you turn the product.
Adjusting sound on Acer Chromebooks
Acer Chromebooks have volume keys located on the top right side of the keyboard. Each time you press the volume up or down keys, the volume will increase or decrease. Pressing the mute key will toggle the mute setting on or off.
Disable Auto-rotation on Chromebooks
How do I keep my Chromebook screen from automatically rotating in tablet mode? Your Chromebook screen will rotate automatically when in tablet mode. You can disable auto-rotation to turn off this feature. Put your Chromebook in tablet mode. Tap the clock in the lower right corner, then and Auto-rotate to turn the setting off.
Connecting to Chromebooks with Bluetooth
Can i use Bluetooth to connect a smartphone to my Chromebook? ChromeOS has does not support file transfer via Bluetooth. The best way to share files between Chromebooks and other device is to use Google Drive. This allows you to get a private link to share with others, or to share files directly with people in your contact list. Bluetooth is only supported for connecting the following devices or accessories: Keyboards Mice Speakers Headphones Headsets (audio only)
Set up Linux on Acer Chromebooks
Can I install Linux tools and programs on my Acer Chromebook? Some Chromebooks allow users to turn on a Beta version of Linux. This allows you to install Linux tools, editors and IDEs on your Chromebook. You can verify if your system supports this feature using the steps below. Click on the time in the lower right corner. Select Settings ⚙. Click the Settings menu in the top left to expand the menu. Under "Linux (Beta)," select Turn On . If you do not have this option, your system does not support the Linux Beta. Note: You must be running the latest version of Chrome OS to use this feature. Addition information and troubleshooting for the Chromebook Linux Beta can be in the Google support article titled Set up Linux on your Chromebook .
Chromebooks do not support WPS connections
Can I connect my Chromebook to a wireless network that uses WPS? Chromebooks do not support connecting to WPS networks. You can connect your Chromebook to a wireless network with the settings below. Networks that are open and not secured with a password. Networks configured with WEP, Dynamic WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, or WPA2-Enterprise settings MORE INFORMATION Please visit the Google support site for more information on connecting your Chromebook to WiFi.
Disable touchscreen functionality on Acer Chromebooks
How can I enable or disable the touchscreen feature on my Acer Chromebook? Sign-in to your Acer Chromebook. Launch your web browser and type chrome://flags . Type Debugging keyboard shortcuts in the search box. Change the setting for Debugging keyboard shortcuts to Enabled . Click RELAUNCH NOW . Press the Search + Shift + T keys at the same time to toggle your touchscreen functionality on or off.
How to Configure Notifications on Chromebooks
Your Chromebook allows you to receive notifications form all of your apps by default. You can change your notifications settings if you want to turn off notifications for an app or reduce the amount of notifications you receive. Use the instructions below to customize your Chromebook notification settings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIXZGsywtNc How to set your Chromebook notifications to Do Not Disturb You can set your Chromebook notifications to do not disturb if you do not want to receive notifications. Click on the Time in the lower right corner. Click on the Notifications icon to set it to Do not disturb . How to turn off notifications for specific Chromebook apps You can turn off notifications for specific apps so you only receive notifications from your most important apps. Click on the Time in the lower right corner. Click on the Notifications text drop-down below the Notifications icon. In the section Allow notifications from the following , click to uncheck any apps that you do not want to receive notifications from. How to turn off App Badging on Chromebooks Chromebooks provide API support for App badging, which allows apps to put a badge on their icon when there is a notification. This feature can be turned on or off according to your preferences. Click on the Time in the lower right corner. Click on the Notifications text drop-down below the Notifications icon. Click on App badging to move the toggle to Off.
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 alert you that caps lock is on. Press the Shift key to turn caps lock off. MORE INFORMATION Additional information is available on the Google support site for using your Chromebook keyboard and Chromebook keyboard shortcuts .
Enable accessibility features on Acer Chromebooks
How do I enable Accessibility on my Acer Chromebook? Your Chromebook has accessibility features that may make it easier for some customers to use. You can use the steps below to turn on these features to see if they are right for you. Click your account photo. Click Settings . Select Advanced from the bottom of the list. In the Accessibility section, click Manage accessibility features . Choose the accessibility features you would like to enable: Text-to-Speech: Turn on the screen reader or select-to-speak Display: High contrast mode, screen magnifier, screen resolution, text size Keyboard: Sticky keys, on-screen keyboard, highlighting, keyboard repeat rate, word prediction Mouse and touchpad: Automatic clicking, tap dragging, large cursor (and change its size), cursor highlighting Audio: Play all sounds together through all speakers For more information about how to use accessibility features, please visit the Google accessibility page .
Active stylus compatibility chart for Acer Chromebooks
What active stylus will work with my Acer Chromebook? Some Acer products support using an Active Stylus to increase touch precision and utilize features like pressure sensitive drawing. Please refer to the table below to see the part numbers of the active stylus supported on your product. Note: The part number of each stylus is listed in the top row of the table below. Example: The stylus made by Wacom has the part number NP.STY1A.010. Model Stylus support Wacom NP.STY1A.010 Wacom NC.23811.05P Wacom NC.23811.05A Wacom 60.H93N7.003 Wacom 60.H99N7.005 CP311-1HN Yes - - - - CP511-1H* - - - - - CP511-1HN Yes - - - - CP713-1WN - Yes - - - D651N - - Yes No (note 1) No (note 1) R721T* - - - - - R751T* - - - - - R751TN Yes - - - - R752TN - - No (note 1) Yes No (note 1) R851T* - - - - - R851TN - - No (note 1) No (note 1) Yes * Does not support Active Stylus Note 1 - not mechanically compatible with storage bay in notebook
How to Change the Screen Saver on Chromebooks
You change the default screensaver on your Chromebook to add a personalized touch to your computer. Chromebooks allow you to choose different screensaver animations that you can use with Chromebooks built-in art gallery, or you can change the image source to Google Photos to show pictures from any of your photo albums. Use the instructions below to change your Chrome screen saver settings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-QKr_HPNso Click the Time in the system tray in the lower right corner. Select Settings ⚙. Click on Personalization in the left menu. Select Set your wallpaper & style. Click Turn On under Screen Saver. Choose your desired screen saver options and close the window to save your changes.
Turn off on-screen keyboard on Acer Chromebooks
How do I turn off the on-screen keyboard on my Acer Chromebook? Use the steps below to turn off the on-screen keyboard on your Acer Chromebook. Tap the time in the bottom right corner of your screen. Tap Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings and tap Advanced . In the "Accessibility" section, tap Manage accessibility features . In the "Keyboard" section, turn off Enable on-screen keyboard . Click the X in the top right corner to close the Settings window and save your changes.
How to Setup Parental Controls on Acer Chromebooks
How do I set an Acer Chromebook up for my child? Your Acer Chromebook allows you to add supervision to your child's Google Account using Family Link to restrict access to websites, restrict private browsing and restrict the ability to grant permissions. You will need a Google Account and must be over the age of 18 and in the same country as your child to enable these permissions. Use the instructions below to setup Family Link to manage parental controls on your Chrome devices. https://youtu.be/hNhGCyR2mSg First, download and install the Google Family Link app on your phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to setup the application and add your child's Google account that ends with @gmail.com. Go to your child's Chrome device, login with their Google account and select Settings ⚙. In the People setting, select Setup for the Parental Controls options. Follow the instructions on the screen to setup supervision on the child's account. Your child will need to give their consent during the setup process. How to block or allow websites on your child's Chromebook You can block specific websites so they are not viewable, or restrict entire domains to block all sites on a specific domain. For example, blocking the google domain would restrict pages from sites such as images.google.com and support.google.com. Use the instructions below to restrict websites on your child's Chromebook. Open the Family Link app . Select your child. Tap Manage settings > Google Chrome > Manage sites > Approved or Blocked . In the bottom right corner, tap Create + . Add a website or domain. Click the X in the top left to Close. How to change website permissions for your child's Chromebook You can restrict your child’s ability to grant permissions to websites they visit, including permission to use location, camera, and notifications. Use the instructions below to restrict website permissions. Open the Family Link app . Select your child. Tap Manage settings > Google Chrome > Chrome dashboard. Turn "Permissions for sites and apps" on or off . How to See or delete your child’s Chrome history You can view and delete your child's browsing history directly on their Chromebook. Click the Launcher icon ◯ and open the Chrome web browser on the Chromebook. In the top right, select More ⋮ and choose History. This page shows your child's recent Chrome history.
How to Rotate the Screen on Acer Chromebooks
How can I rotate the display image on my Acer Chromebook? You can rotate the image on your Chromebook screen using by pressing the ctrl + shift + refresh keys at the same time. Each time you press this key combination, the image on the screen will rotate 90 degrees.
Disable or Enable the touchpad on Acer Chromebooks
How can I turn touchpad on my Acer Chromebook off or on? Open your web browser. Type chrome://flags/#ash-debug-shortcuts in the address bar of the web browser and press Enter . Enable the option Debugging keyboard shortcuts , then restart your Chromebook. Press the Search + Shift + P keys at the same time to toggle the touchpad On or Off.
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