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Chrome Device

Getting Started Guide

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How do I sign into my account and turn on Chrome Browser sync?�

  • Power on device
  • Connect to WiFi
  • Click Add Person in the lower left of the screen
  • Sign in to your Google Account with your HMH email and password.�Note: If you are a new team member and this is your first time logging into any HMH device:
    • I have received my login credentials: Click here and follow the instructions to enroll in OneLogin and set up Duo access.
    • I have not received my login credentials: Contact the Help Desk at 848-237-3333. Specify that this is your first time logging in and that you are using a Chrome device.
  • Click Accept and continue > Turn sync on

Getting to Know Your Chrome Device

Welcome to your Chrome device. You’re on your way to doing your best work from wherever you are. This quick guide walks you through some common questions so you can hit the ground running.

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Select your WiFi Network:

  • If onsite, the device will automatically join the network CConnect5G
  • If working from home, login to your home network

Turning on Chrome sync will let you save your bookmarks, history, passwords, and other settings securely to your Google Account and allow you to access them from Chrome on any device. You'll also be able to restore your info if you forget or lose your device.

How do I locate my apps and files?

In the App Tray at the bottom of your screen you will find icons for apps like Chrome, Gmail and Citrix. You can click the Everything button in the bottom left corner of the screen to see all apps.

Learn more about working with apps

Need Additional Help?

Review the comprehensive Guide to Chrome Devices and check out the Going Google Resource Site.

You can also open Chrome Device Help by pressing Ctrl + Shift + /

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Where’s the Caps Lock key on my Chrome device?

For constant capitals, press Alt + Everything Button to turn Caps Lock on. And again to turn it off.

Note: If using a Chrome device with a standard QWERTY keyboard, use Caps Lock (button on center left) normally.

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How do I take a screenshot on a Chrome device?

To capture the entire screen on a Chrome device, press Ctrl + Show windows (Ctrl + F4).

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To capture a partial screenshot, press Shift + Ctrl + Show windows (Shift + Ctrl + F4), then click and drag your cursor over the area you want to capture.

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Note: If using a Windows keyboard, use F5 in place of F4 for the above instructions

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How do I power off my Chrome device?

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  • To power off the device, press down the power button on the device
  • Hover the mouse pointer over and click Shutdown (middle of screen)

Or,

  • Open the Information Panel by clicking the clock (lower right corner)
  • Click Shutdown (above Bluetooth icon)

Need Additional Help?

Review the comprehensive Guide to Chrome Devices and check out the Going Google Resource Site.

You can also open Chrome Device Help by pressing Ctrl + Shift + /

How do I copy and paste on a Chrome device?

ChromeOS uses the Ctrl key. There are two Ctrl keys on your new keyboard.

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One is on the far left of your keyboard and the second is to the right of spacebar. So, copying is now Ctrl + C and pasting is Ctrl + V.

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See all Chrome device keyboard shortcuts

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If you have a next generation Chromebook…

Your device is equipped with a new style of TrackPad (the built-in mouse below the keyboard). There is no physical right-click button. To right-click, tap the TrackPad with TWO FINGERS SIMULTANEOUSLY. To left click, simply tap the TrackPad once. To double-click, quickly tap the TrackPad twice.

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Note: This only applies to the Dell Latitude Chromebook 5430 and subsequent models.

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