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How to Chromebook!

How do I “Chromebook”?:

Chromebooks are like laptops, however they are not Windows or iOS operated systems. Instead, they operate using Chrome OS. Like a Windows laptop you can use your Chromebook for just about all of your online school work or teaching needs: reading approved websites, checking your school email, or utilizing school approved and downloaded apps.

Chromebooks run web applications instead of software programs. So instead of using File Explorer, Windows Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint, ect., your Chromebook runs Google web apps such as Files and Google Drive which houses Docs, Sheets, Slides, ect.

What you have in front of you is a computer; it is not a toy, a source of entertainment, a paperweight, or a door stopper. Maintain it and keep it up-to-date and it will work like a champ! The information presented on these pages are just simple informative tidbits about your Chromebook and how to use it for either school work or teaching.

For more information about How to Chromebook” look no further than your web browser; use your device to search how to use it, and what it can do for you so that you will be academically successful here at Center Point I.S.D.

If you are in need of technical assistance, repair, ect., then don’t hesitate to send us a Tech Request. Please be descriptive when explaining to us what is happening, this will help us better assist you and get you back to learning/teaching!

 

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Taking Care of My Chromebook

 

 

What are Updates?

 

What to do if...

Chromebook will not power on

 

 

YouTube Videos

Chromebook Care: Grades 6th to 12th 

Chromebook Care: Grades PK to 5th

What Are Computers?: Grades PK to 2nd

 


 

My Chromebook Layout

 

 

How to power on

& power off

your Chromebook

 

 

Signing in

 

 

Connecting to WiFi

 

 

 

Your Chromebook’s connections and layout

 

 

 

Your Chromebook’s Dashboard

 

Audio Controls:

Can You Hear Me Now?

 


 

Chromebook LifeHacks

 

 

Instead of clicking and selecting commands with your mouse/touchpad, try these...

Hotkey shortcuts

 

 

Waaaaay to many tabs opened? And you need access to them all? Try this:

Group and Arrange Tabs

in Chrome Browser

 

 

For a clutter free life:

Bookmarking & Folders

 

 

 

Accessing your Apps

 

 

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Chromebook Image