Chromebook User Guide

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Download Free Chromebook Guide for Students

Here is a free guide that I created specifically for students. If you are a student with a Chromebook, or an IT admin or a school teacher with a lot of kids using Chromebook around you, this a perfect guide to download and share with them. Click the image to download the PDF.

The Chromebook User Guide

If you are a Google Chrome user, you already know how to use Chrome OS and Chromebooks. This is my attempt to make things, even more, easier for you by providing a comprehensive user guide to Chrome OS.

Getting Started With Chromebook

If you are new to Chrome OS and Chromebooks, the best place to start is my Getting Started Guide for Chromebooks. This is a quick read and covers most of the things that new users get stuck with on their first day with Chrome OS.

Signing In

You will need a Google account to use Chrome OS. You can later create local accounts called Supervised Users for specific use cases. However, a Google account is required to set up and manage Chrome OS.

You can add up to 17 people to your Chromebook.
For those quick browsing sessions and also to hand over your computer to guests without any worry, use the Guest Mode to sign in.

Change Wallpaper

Refer to Chrome Story’s guide – Chromebook Wallpaper and Desktop

Take Screenshots

Refer to Chrome Story’s guide – 6 Ways to Take Screenshots on a Chromebook (With Video)

Change Screen Resolution

Read – How to Change Screen Resolution on Your Chromebook

Stop Chromebook From Sleeping

You can keep your Chromebook awake and stop it from going to sleep mode with a simple extension. Install Keep Awake for Chrome.

This extension adds an icon to the toolbar. Click this icon to activate the always-on mode, whenever you need.

How To Add a New Bluetooth Device To Your Chromebook

To add a new Bluetooth device to your Chromebook:

Click on the bottom right corner of the screen where your profile picture and time is.
Choose Add device.
Select the device you wish to add from the list of available Bluetooth devices and click Connect.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete pairing.

To connect to a device that is already added, click the device from the Add Bluetooth device popup menu and click Connect.

How to Change Owner Of a Chromebook

Read – How To Change Owner On a Chromebook

How to Powerwash Chromebook Without Logging In

What if you get your hands on a Chromebook with a user account already logged in? If the user has blocked signing in of new users from the login screen, you cannot format the Chromebook to change the owner or to get your self in. In such a scenario, you need a way to reset your Chromebook without logging in.

At the login screen, press ALT + CTRL + SHIFT +R and tap the Restart button. You will get the prompt to Powerwash the Chromebook. After the powerwash, log in using the new account.

Productivity on Chromebook

Stay productive, with and without an internet connection!

Tweaking Your Chromebook

This section contains information on tweaking your Chromebook. Changing little things can make your Chromebook experience better.

Understanding Chrome OS and Chromebooks

This section explains different parts of Chrome OS operating system and helps you learn how to use them better

Getting To Know Your Chromebook’s Desktop
Using Google Chrome OS File Manager
Exploring Chromebook’s Settings
Accessibility Options on Chromebooks
Using the Google+ Photos App for Chrome OS

Managing Your Chromebook

This section contains information on managing your Chromebook.

Troubleshooting Issues With Your Chromebook

Experiencing problems with your Chromebook? Here is a section with troubleshooting help for Chrome OS.

Chromebook Security

This section is for information dedicated to making your Chromebook more secure.

7 Things That You Can Do Right Now To Make Your Chromebook Secure

Advanced Tips for Power Users

This is a collection of things you can try if you are a power user and wants to tweak your Chromebook and play with it.

Make The Best of Your Chromebook

Interesting and useful things that you can do with your Chromebook to make the best out of it!

How to Set Up Chrome OS’ “Smart Unlock” (Or Unlock Chromebook When Your Phone is Nearby)

Chromebook How-To Videos

Here are some official How-To videos from Google for Chrome OS users:

What is a Chromebook

Chromebook Myths

How To Use Chromebook Touchpad

Chromebook Keyboard Tips and Tricks

How To Share Your Chromebook

Getting Started with Chromebook

Managing Files on Chromebook

Sharing Your Chromebook

Setting Up Classic Printing on Chromebook

Setting Up Cloud Printing on Chromebook

Switching to Chromebook

Chromebook won’t Charge or Turn On

Fixing WiFi Connectivity

Suggestions? Comments?

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