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Chromebook Basics: Layout, Power, Volume, Wifi, Safe CareYou may have been assigned one of two different models of Chromebooks, a Dell Chromebook (on the left), or an Acer Chromebook (on the right). This guide will give you a basic introduction to each model and how to turn them on, charge them, get the connected to the internet, set the proper language and how to take care of them properly.

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Chromebook Basics: Layout, Power, Volume, Wifi, Safe CareTo get you started with your Chromebook, we will first demonstrate the physical layouts of the devices.

For the Dell Chromebooks, on the left photo you can see the keyboard and trackpad (mouse), the middle photo is the Chromebook when opened and the right photo is the charger for the Chromebook.

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Chromebook Basics: Layout, Power, Volume, Wifi, Safe CareTo get you started with your Chromebook, we will first demonstrate the physical layouts of the devices.

Below is a picture of the Acer Chromebooks keyboard and trackpad layout.

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Chromebook Basics: Layout, Power, Volume, Wifi, Safe CareThe left photo shows the Charger Port, SD Card Slot, HDMI Port and 2 USB ports. The right photo shows the headphone jack and locking port. These photos are for the Dell Chromebooks.

Charge Port SD Card Slot

HDMI Port

USB Ports

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Chromebook Basics: Layout, Power, Volume, Wifi, Safe CareThe left photo shows the Charger Port, HDMI Port, Headphone Port and 1 USB port. The right photo shows the SD Card slot, 1 USB port and locking port. These photos are for the Acer Chromebooks.

Charge Port

SD Card Slot

HDMI Port

USB Port

Headphone Port

USB Port

Locking Port

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Chromebook Basics: Layout, Power, Volume, Wifi, Safe CareNext we will demonstrate how to open the Chromebook safely. Place one hand on the top of the lid with your fingers near the middle of the screen. Place your other hand into the area that has a slight cut out and use that area as a place to steady the base of the Chromebook. Once you have your other hand placed firmly, lift the lid with your first hand.

You can also watch this short video for a video demonstration. The process for both models of Chromebooks is the same going forward.

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Chromebook Basics: Layout, Power, Volume, Wifi, Safe CareNext we will demonstrate how to turn the Chromebook on. Locate the Power button, it is the very top right button, above "backspace". Press it once and then wait for the screen to power on as shown in the bottom right hand photo. If the screen does not come on within 30 seconds, try holding the power button until it comes on.

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Chromebook Basics: Layout, Power, Volume, Wifi, Safe CareNext we will demonstrate how to connect your Chromebook to your wireless network (WiFi). The first time you turn on your Chromebook, you will be prompted to connect to the network before doing anything else. You should see a screen similar to the right photo, showing Network not available, with a list of available Wireless networks.

If you do not see your network on top, use 2 fingers on the trackpad to scroll down until you see your wireless network. Select your network and a new window should pop up.

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Chromebook Basics: Layout, Power, Volume, Wifi, Safe CareEnter the password for your Wireless Network (WiFi) into the "Password" box when prompted, then hit "Connect". After connecting to a Wireless Network, your screen should change to the login screen as shown in the photo on the right.

You are now ready to login to your Chromebook!

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Chromebook Basics: Layout, Power, Volume, Wifi, Safe CareNow we will login to the Chromebook. The username for your child will be their 9 digit Student ID number. You can see in the photo on the left that the "@palmdalesd.org" is already filled in, so just enter the 9 digit Student ID Number, then hit "Next" or press "enter" on the keyboard. After entering the username, you will be prompted to enter the password. The password should be your child's 8 digit birthday, for example if your child was born

January 1st, 2013, then the password would be: 01012013

If you get an error, please call or email us at psdtechsupport@palmdalesd.org or 661-789-6600

Hit "Next" or press "enter" on the keyboard to login after entering your password.

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Chromebook Basics: Layout, Power, Volume, Wifi, Safe CareNext we will demonstrate how to adjust the volume on the Chromebook and how to use headphones with the Chromebook. To adjust the volume with the volume slider, first click on the area that shows the time of day, battery power, network status and keyboard language on the bottom right of the screen (yellow arrow in the photo on the left). Then you can click and move the volume slider (green arrow in the photo on the left) to the desired volume.

You can also adjust the volume using the Mute, Volume Up and Volume Down buttons directly on the keyboard.

Mute Volume Up

Volume Down

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Chromebook Basics: Layout, Power, Volume, Wifi, Safe CareTo use headphones with your Chromebook, simply plug your headphones into the Headphone jack on the side of the Chromebook. Looking from the top of the Chromebook, the Headphone Jack is slightly below the Battery Charge indicator on the right side of the unit. After plugging in your headphones, you can confirm they are plugged in by the Headphone Icon next to the Volume Slider.

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Chromebook Basics: Layout, Power, Volume, Wifi, Safe CareNext we will demonstrate how to properly care for and shut down your Chromebook. When you are finished with your Chromebook, it is good practice to shut it down properly. You can do this by opening the Menu and Settings area in the bottom right, and selecting the button that looks just like the physical "Power On" button on your keyboard. The Chromebook will then shut down after a few seconds. Close the lid by using a light grip with both hands on the corners of the screen. Once it is closed, carry it with the hinge side in your hand, or with 2 hands, one on each side of the Chromebook. More photos on the next slide.

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Chromebook Basics: Layout, Power, Volume, Wifi, Safe CareNext we will demonstrate how to properly care for and shut down your Chromebook. When you are finished with your Chromebook, it is good practice to shut it down properly. You can do this by opening the Menu and Settings area in the bottom right, and selecting the button that looks just like the physical "Power On" button on your keyboard. The Chromebook will then shut down after a few seconds. Close the lid by using a light grip with both hands on the corners of the screen. Once it is closed, carry it with the hinge side in your hand, or with 2 hands, one on each side of the Chromebook.

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Chromebook Basics: Layout, Power, Volume, Wifi, Safe CareQuestions? Comments? Concerns? Join us at our Facebook Live Q&A Session on 4/16/20 at 10:00am on the Palmdale School District Facebook page and we will attempt to assist you as best we can. We are also available via email at PSDTechSupport@palmdalesd.org and via Phone at 661-789-6600. Please keep in mind that due to the current circumstances, we are having longer than expected response times. If you leave a voicemail message, please include your name, callback number, a good time for a callback and a brief description of the issue you are having.