Google introduced Chromebooks in 2011 and has since released several versions for different consumer types. Because of their excellent reputation on the market, Chromebooks are becoming more popular.
Chromebooks are simple to use and can be used by anyone. Google’s ChromeOS for Chromebooks has been upgraded to offer better compatibility and more features to help you explore web-based apps. Today’s Chromebooks are more powerful than ever and can handle almost all tasks that a regular PC can. ChromeOS 4.0 is available for all users.
This article is worth bookmarking if you are just starting to use a Chromebook. This article covers everything you need to know about Chromebooks. This guide will help beginners to get to grips with the Chromebook’s functionality.
How do you set up your first Chromebook?
Chromebook runs Google’s ChromeOS, which is a user-friendly operating system, as mentioned above. This device is easy to use and doesn’t require any special skills. ChromeOS is a web browser that allows you to surf the internet and use web-based apps easily.
These steps will help you set up your Chromebook for the first time. These steps will help you get started if your Chromebook is just been pulled out.
Notice: Check that your Chromebook has fully charged. To complete the setup process without interruptions, make sure your Chromebook is fully charged.
1.To turn the Chromebook on, remove it from its bag.
2.You will be asked to create your Google Account on the front screen. Click the next button to enter your email ID. Follow the basic instructions to select your language and country.
3.Next, you will be asked to enter your password for your email account. If you have enabled 2-way authentication, confirm your login from the other device.
4.After you confirm your login, you will see the message that allows you to see which items will be synchronized on this Chromebook.
5.Click the Accept and Proceed button.
6.The Google Play apps and Google services window will appear on your screen. Be sure to read all terms and conditions. Follow the guidelines by clicking the More button.
7.To prevent third-party apps or sources from using your current location, you can disable the location option.
8.Finally, click the Accept button to complete the setup.
After you have completed the setup, you will be asked for a tour to enhance your user interface. To close this window, you can click on the X button in the upper right corner. Click the X button if you don’t wish to go on the tour.
This is all you need to do to set up your Chromebook. The Chromebook will automatically install all extensions and apps associated with your Google Account.
The clock that allows you to adjust the date and time can be seen in the lower right corner. You can access the notification panel in the bottom right corner to see if there have been any updates. To update all apps, click the Update All button.
We have also listed some additional tips to help you use Chromebook as a professional user.
How do I screenshot Chromebook?
Two ways can a Chromebook user take a screenshot with Google’s Chromebook. Both methods are listed here. You can choose to follow any one of them or not.
Method 1. Take a Screenshot on Chromebook of the Full Screen
There is a shortcut that will allow you to capture the whole screen as a screenshot. Hold down the control KeyAndChange KeyFrom the Keyboard. These keys can be found on the top of the keyboard.
You can take a screenshot of your Chromebook with 360-hinge by pressing the Power or Volume Down buttons.
Method 2.
Sometimes you may need to capture only a portion of the screen. You will need to use the keyboard combination below in this case.
Press and hold the button to capture a portion of Chromebook’s screen control and ShiftAndUse the Switch Window keys.
When you press these keys, your cursor will change to a crosshair which allows you to select the appropriate part of the screen.
After you have captured your screenshot, a pop-up notification will appear on your screen. The screenshot will then be automatically saved to Google Drive. The screenshots can be viewed in the Downloads folder on your Chromebook.
How do I type Math Symbols on Chromebook?
The Chromebook’s keyboard is different than other computers. The Chromebook’s keyboard is different from other PCs. We can type special characters or math symbols but we cannot type them.
You can search for the special characters or math symbols on Google Chrome and copy them.
Google Chrome allows you to insert special characters or math symbols using Unicode. Google Unicodes can be used to insert special characters via the keyboard of Google Chromebook
While typing the math symbol or any other special character from the Unicode, you need to press and hold the Control+Shift+Unicode to insert the special character in the document.
Virtual Math Keyboard is the best extension to access the math symbol. This extension allows you to use your Chromebook’s virtual keyboard. This add-on is the easiest way to access special characters and can even be used to say the math symbol on your Chromebook.
How do you use the Speech to Text Chromebook Feature
Chromebook is a Google Product and allows users to use the speech-to-text feature. Follow these steps to enable this feature in Chromebook.
The Chromebook’s Accessibility settings must be set to enable the dictation feature.
1.Chromebook Settings will open. In the search box, search for Accessibility.
2.Select Manage accessibility features on this page.
3.Scroll down and choose Keyboard and text input section.
4.You will see the Enable dictation option (speak to text). To enable this feature, click the toggle button.
Chromebook for Beginners – Enable dictation
To enable speech-to-text, all you need to do is to click the search field. A microphone symbol is displayed beside the window when you click on the search field. The system will automatically type what you speak when you click the icon.
How to use the Text to Speech (Select to-Speak) Chromebook Feature
Google Chromebook’s built-in feature allows you to hear portions of the page. This text to speech feature allows users to select words from the page and have them read aloud to the system. These steps will enable this feature on Chromebook.
1.Click the Time option in the lower right corner of the Chromebook.
How to use the Text-to-Speech (Select to-Speak) Chromebook Feature
2.Select the Settings or Keyboard option from this menu. Clicking on Accessibility will also allow you to launch Accessibility. (See the above image).
3.Scroll down and select the Advanced option.
4.Click Manage Accessibility features after selecting Accessibility. This page can be accessed via the Chrome browser on your Chromebook.
Chromebook for Beginners: Enable you to speak
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5.Turn on the toggle switch for Enable Select-to Speak, which can be found under the Text to Speech option.
Chromebook for Beginners – select to speak
This feature can be further customized by using the different functions provided on the accessibility page. The page reader can be turned on to automatically read the page. This feature can be disabled or enabled at any time from the Accessibility Settings.
Conclusion
This is how to set up your Chromebook and access the various functions and features. The interface of Chromebook will work flawlessly as soon as you start using Chrome Browser. You can use Chromebook for work as well as for personal stuff by connecting it to multiple monitors via docking stations for Chromebook.
The Settings tab can be opened from the lower right corner of any page. From there, you can access the various features and functions of Chrome. Chromebook’s ChromeOS can be used simply. Explore more features to learn more about the Chromebook’s features and functions.