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Chromebook Basics

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The Big Picture

Norwalk Chromebooks

  • What is a Chromebook?
  • System Info and Settings
  • WiFi and Preferred Networks
  • Customizing the Launcher
  • Customizing Appearance
  • Adding Extensions
  • Adding Apps
  • Accessing Files
  • Capturing Screenshots
  • Google CloudPrint

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What is a Chromebook?

  • A Laptop with Chrome OS as its operating system
  • Designed for use while connected to the Internet
  • Automatically updated
  • Built-in virus protection
  • Supports Web-based applications, including Google Apps
  • Supports installation of apps from the Chrome Web Store

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System Info and Settings

Watch the Video: System Info and Settings

  • App Launcher - with Files App
  • Pin Item to shelf
  • System Information Menu
  • Network connection -norwalkschools
  • Volume
  • Battery life
  • Shutdown or lock screen

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WiFi and Preferred Networks

Watch the Video: WiFi and Preferred Networks

  • Searching for and joining wireless networks
  • Internet connection settings
  • Preferred networks
  • Disable/enable WiFi

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Customizing the Icon Shelf

Watch the Video: Customizing the Icon Shelf

  • What is the Shelf?
  • Apps icon in the Shelf
  • Pin/unpin apps
  • Finding apps with search
  • Finding web store apps

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Customizing Appearance

Watch the Video: Customizing Appearance

  • Appearance settings
  • Wallpaper
  • Theme
  • Themes from the Chrome Web Store

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Adding Extensions

Watch the Video: Adding Extensions

  • What are extensions?
  • Find extensions at the Chrome�Web Store
  • Add extensions to Chrome

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Adding Apps

Watch the Video: Adding Apps

  • What are apps?
  • Find apps at the Chrome Web Store
  • Add apps to Chrome
  • Pin apps to the Launcher

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Screenshots and File Management

Watch the Video: Screenshots and File Management

  • Capture a screenshot
  • Find a screenshot in files
  • Rename the screenshot
  • Download files location
  • Files app
  • Use a flash drive
  • Close the Files app

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Offline Google Drive Setup

Watch the Video: Offline Drive Setup

  • How to setup your Google Drive
  • Prepare for Offline use or use at home without internet
  • Sync with Norwalk network when using at home

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Google Cloud Print

Printing with Chromebooks is done through Google Cloud Print.

  • What is Cloud Print? How does it work? (video)
  • Set up CloudPrint (help file)
  • Set up Cloud Print in updated Chrome�browser, 3-bar menu (video)
  • Set up Cloud Print in older Chrome�browser, wrench menu (video)
  • Print to Cloud Tutorial