Acer Chromebook Spin 512 User Manual

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
Right view .............................................. 10
Left view ................................................ 11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 information ....................... 11
USB Type-C information ........................... 12
Bottom view ........................................... 13
Usage Modes 14
The Chrome OS Desktop 15
Window controls ................................... 15
Shelf ...................................................... 16
Launcher................................................... 16
Pinned apps.............................................. 17
Status area................................................ 17
Apps & extensions 18
Managing apps ...................................... 18
Installing apps from Chrome Web Store .. 18
Installing apps from Google Play Store .... 19
Removing apps from Chrome OS............. 19
Google Drive ......................................... 19
Difference between Drive and Files apps . 20
Creating a new document ......................... 20
Sync files from Downloads to Google
Drive.......................................................... 20
Enable offline access to Google Drive files 20
Gmail .................................................... 21
Composing an email ................................. 21
YouTube ............................................... 21
Playing video or audio files .................... 21
Other Supported File Types................... 21
Chrome OS tips and tricks 23
Documents............................................. 23
How to create documents ......................... 23
Finding your documents............................ 24
How to share documents with other users 24
How to start a video chat ....................... 24
How to listen to music............................ 25
How to watch videos, TV, or movies...... 25
Working with Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, and Powerpoint) documents ....... 26
Open and edit Microsoft Office files using
Google’s office compatibility mode ........... 26
Convert Microsoft Office files to Google
Drive formats............................................. 26
Export Google Drive documents as
Microsoft Office files.................................. 26
Opening Microsoft Office files using
Microsoft’s Office Online apps from the
Chrome Web Store or Google Play Store. 27
How to use your Chromebook when
there’s no internet .................................. 27
Gmail Offline ............................................. 28
Google Drive ............................................. 28
Settings 30
Changing the language settings ............ 30
Changing the clock settings................... 31
Customizing appearance ....................... 31
Customizing the wallpaper........................ 31
Customizing the theme ............................. 31
Setting up a printer ................................ 32
Updating Chrome OS ............................ 32
Automatic update...................................... 32
Manual update .......................................... 32
Resetting your Chromebook .................. 33
Help 34
Online and offline help ........................... 34
Frequently asked questions 35
Get help or more information ................ 36

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 Specifications

General

Form factor	Convertible (Folder)
Product type	Chromebook
Product color	Black
HD type	-
Display diagonal	12 \
Display resolution	1366 x 912 pixels
Native aspect ratio	3:2
Tjunction	105 °C
Processor cache	4 MB
Processor cores	4
Processor model	N4120
System bus rate	- GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Celeron® N
Processor socket	BGA 1090
Processor codename	Gemini Lake Refresh
Processor frequency	1.1 GHz
Processor lithography	14 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
PCI Express slots version	2.0
Processor boost frequency	2.6 GHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
PCI Express configurations	1x4+1x2, 4x1, 2x1+1x2+1x2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	6 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	6
Internal memory	4 GB
Memory form factor	On-board
Internal memory type	LPDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	- GB
Storage media	Flash
Optical drive type	No
Total storage capacity	32 GB
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Number of execution units	12
On-board graphics card ID	0x3185
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics 600
On-board graphics card family	Intel® UHD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	8 GB
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4
On-board graphics card base frequency	200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	700 MHz
Number of built-in speakers	2
Front camera HD type	HD
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Antenna type	2x2
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN controller model	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
Headphone outputs	1
Charging port type	DC-in jack
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Keyboard layout	QWERTY
Pointing device	Touchpad
Keyboard language	US English
Operating system installed	ChromeOS
Battery capacity	45 Wh
Battery life (max)	11 h
Number of battery cells	3
AC adapter power	45 W
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Processor ARK ID	197309
Processor package size	25 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	230.6 mm
Width	296 mm
Height	19.5 mm
Weight	1550 g