User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Register your Acer product
- Manage your registered products
- Getting started
- Your Acer Chromebook tour
- The Chrome OS Desktop
- Apps & extensions
- Chrome OS tips and tricks
- Documents
- How to start a video chat
- How to listen to music
- How to watch videos, TV, or movies
- Working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) documents
- Open and edit Microsoft Office files using Google’s office compatibility mode
- Convert Microsoft Office files to Google Drive formats
- Export Google Drive documents as Microsoft Office files
- Opening Microsoft Office files using Microsoft’s Office Online apps from the Chrome Web Store or Google Play Store
- How to use your Chromebook when there’s no internet
- Settings
- Help

16 - The Chrome OS Desktop
Pinned apps
See Pin an app to the shelf on page 19 and Unpin an app from the
shelf on page 19 for more information.
Stylus
To remove the stylus pen, pull the pen from the slot and perform touch
actions on the screen. To store the pen, push it back into the slot until
you hear an audible click.
When you remove the stylus pen, the Stylus tools pop-up menu
appears. You can also tap the Stylus icon located to the left of
notification icon to open the stylus tools. The dedicated stylus tools
have a specific function.
Status area
The Status area enables you to see vital computer information at a
glance, such as the time, Wi-Fi signal strength, and battery life. Tap
the Status area to display a box with more options.
Icon Function Description
Capture region Takes a partial screenshot.
Capture screen Takes a full page screenshot.
Create note
Opens Google Keep and creates a
new note.
Laser pointer
Use the pen as a laser pointing
device. Touches the screen with red
laser dot.
Magnifying glass Magnifies a selected area.
Icon Description Icon Description
Chrome OS help Shut down
Lock screen Settings