1.1 Overview of the ChromeLab Components

Module 2.0: Training Objective

The objective of this module is to provide detailed product training to the participant of this course. The trainee when they have completed the course should have an understanding of all the different features and functions of the Mobile ChromeLab including troubleshooting. They should also be able to advise users in school how to use the different functions to best achieve their work goals.

2.0 What is a Chromebook?

2.0.1 What is a Chromebook?

The Chromebook is a new type of computing device that makes learning with technology

easier, faster and simpler! It runs on the Chrome Operating System (Chrome OS), which is a

Chrome browser based system that has multiple layers of security and built-in cloud storage.

Chrome OS only allows the Chrome Browser to install an application into it. Therefore, it is

secure in the sense that it is very difficult for virus or other malware to install into the OS

because it is designed not to allow other apps to install on it except Chrome Browser. All

programs that run on this device will therefore be running in the Internet Cloud. The device

gives teachers and students fast access to the web’s vast global education and collaboration

resources.

2.0.2 What is cloud computing?

You may have heard the phrase “cloud computing” before but may be curious as to what it

means. Working “in the cloud” means that your files and folders which were formerly saved on

your computer’s hard drive are now stored and processed on computer servers connected to

the Internet. Unlike real clouds, cloud storage (like Google Drive--it comes with your

Chromebook), is safe and secure.

It’s a lot like storing money in a bank--only the assigned user can access their data (with the

right password), and if they like, they can access their data from anywhere in the world, or even

other devices like their laptop or phone. All of your files are safe, even if you lose or damage

your Chromebook.

With Google Drive, your data is stored in Google’s highly secure data centres. The Terms of

Service make clear that what belongs to you stays yours. You own your files and control who

you share them with, plain and simple. Google Drive enables user cloud storage, file sharing

and collaborative editing.

2.0.3 What makes Chromebooks different? Chromebooks are a new type of computer designed to help you get things done faster and easier.

The Chrome OS The Google Chrome OS is a lightweight operating system that's built and optimised for the web without stiff requirements, so it can be run on less expensive equipment, thus helping to drive down the price of computers. It has Google Apps built-in, it’s easy to share, and stays up-to-date automatically.

2.0.4 The features of Chrome OS that makes it different Fast to launch Chrome launches from your desktop within seconds when you double-click the Chrome icon. Fast to run web applications Chrome is fitted with V8, a more powerful JavaScript engine that was built to run complex web applications with lightning speed. With every new release, Chrome continues to get faster. Fast to search and navigate You can type in both searches and web addresses in Chrome's combined search and address bar, known as the Omnibox. The address bar where you put in your web addresses/URL when browsing is called the Omnibox.

The Omnibox provides suggestions for searches and web addresses as you type, as well as auto-completion functionality to help you get to what you're looking for with just a few keystrokes. Fast to load web pages Chrome is powered by the WebKit open-source rendering engine and loads web pages in a snap. Keeping it simple Chrome is designed to be as simple as possible. It's a browser that gets out of the way of the web, so you can focus on what you care about most for example emails or use it as a teaching tool. Easy to search & navigate You just start typing and arrive where you want to be. Chrome just has one box – the Omnibox – where you can both search the web and navigate to sites. It auto-completes as you type, offers suggestions and can even load results instantly if you enable Chrome Instant.

Efficient Tab Management Tabs are easy to drag, drop and rearrange. You can also pin your favourite tabs (like email) to the tab strip so that they appear in the same place every time that you launch Chrome. Tab to search Why go to YouTube.com first and then search for a video? Just type youtube.com into the Omnibox and hit tab to search YouTube directly. You can also set up custom keywords for your favourite sites.

Built-In PDF viewer You can load PDFs in a snap without needing to install software or a plug-in. It's easy to resize, save and print PDFs with a click. Start where you left off When you close Chrome it will remember the tabs that you had open so that you can continue from where you left it. Safe Browsing Chrome will show you a warning message before you visit a site that is suspected of containing malware or phishing. A phishing attack takes place when someone acts as someone else to trick you into sharing personal or other sensitive information with them, usually through a fake website. Malware, on the other hand, is software installed on your machine, often without your knowledge, and is designed to harm your computer or potentially steal information from your computer. Sandboxing Sandboxing is a security mechanism for separating running programs. This prevents malware from installing itself on your computer or using what happens in one browser tab to affect what happens in another. The sandbox adds an additional layer of protection against malicious web pages that try to leave programmes on your computer, monitor your web activities or steal private information from your hard drive.

Auto-updates To make sure you have the latest security update, Chrome checks regularly to make sure that it's always kept up to date. This means that teachers never have to manually update each Chromebook. Updates on the Chromebooks are subject to MOE policy, where only updates that are deemed critical and after extensive testing will be sent to the Chromebook for auto-update to take place. Incognito mode When you don't want your website visits or downloads to be recorded in your browsing and download histories, you can browse in Incognito mode. In addition, any cookies created while in incognito mode are deleted after you close all open incognito windows.

When you're browsing in incognito mode, you'll see the incognito icon in the corner. Incognito mode is particularly handy, since it's an easy way to browse the web in a private way without needing to change your privacy settings back and forth between browsing sessions. For example, you can have one normal session, as well as one incognito session, in separate windows at the same time. Privacy preferences You can control all your privacy preferences for Chrome from the Options dialogue, under the Privacy section, located at the top of the Under the Hood tab.

Clearing your browsing data With Chrome, you can clear your browsing data at any time so that this information is not stored in your browser, including browsing and download histories, cookies, saved passwords and saved form data. Note: The Keyboard Shortcut for this is: CTRL + H Customise privacy preferences by website Under Chrome's content settings; you can control your privacy preferences for cookies, images, JavaScript and plug-ins on a site-by-site basis. Adding new users Adding new users lets you each have your own personal Chrome experience and lets you each sign in to Chrome to sync your stuff. Signing in to Chrome brings your bookmarks, apps, history and other settings to all your devices Anything, you update on one device is instantly updated everywhere else, and your Chrome stuff is safe in case anything happens to your computer. It is important to remember that adding a new user to the Chromebook does not add them to the Frog VLE. Adding users to the Frog VLE must be done by the schools Frog Admin. Note: Teachers and students can only login using their own 1Bestarinet YES IDs. Themes It‘s easy to add a little colour to Chrome. You can install themes from the Chrome Web Store or you can make your own theme on mychrometheme.com and share it with fellow teachers. Adding Apps Add an app on one computer. Access it on all your computers. There are many educational apps available in the Chrome Web Store. Adding an app is a 3 step process:

1. To add an app simply visit the store at http://chrome.google.com/webstore. Or click on the

icon in the Apps list . 2. Browse or search for the app you’d like to install.

3. Free apps show an + Free button on their details page. Click the button to install the app. The app automatically installs and its icon appears in the “Apps” section of the New Tab page. Apps from the Chrome Web Store use powerful new web technologies to give you the best productivity, education and gaming experiences, always just a click away on the New Tab Page. The Chrome Web Store offers thousands of free and paid educational apps, tools, and extensions to help students and teachers make the most of their Chromebook. 2.0.5 Physical features of the Chromebook

● 11.6 inches (1366x768) display ● 0.7 inches thin – 2.42 lbs / 1.08 kg ● Over 6.5 hours of battery* ● Samsung Exynos 5 Dual Processor ● 16 GB Solid State Drive ● Built-in dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n ● Built-in Yes 4G Connectivity ● VGA Camera ● 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 ● HDMI Port ● Bluetooth 3.0™ Compatible

2.0.6 Chromebook Ports

Important: Chromebooks do not support the connection of any USB devices that require drivers.

1 Simcard slot

2 USB 3.0

3 USB 2.0

4 HDMI Output

5 Battery Indicator Light

6 Charging Port

2.0.7 The Battery

Please refer to the following instructions when running the computer on battery power without connecting the AC power. Chromebooks are fitted with an internal battery.

Connect the AC adapter to the power input jack on the left side of the Chromebook. The battery will start charging. When charging is complete, the Charge LED turns green.

STATUS CHARGE LED

Charging in progress

Red

Charging complete

Green

AC adapter not connected

Off

To see how much battery power you have left click the battery icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.

2.0.8 Switching on a Chromebook If you open the LCD panel, the computer is automatically turned on. If the LCD panel is already opened, press the power button.

The power button LED is lit while the computer is turned on.

2.0.9 Switching off a Chromebook

Press and hold the power button for approximately 4 seconds to shut the Chromebook down. Press and hold the power button for approximately 2 seconds to lock the Chromebook.

When the system is frozen, press and hold down the power button for at least 8 seconds to shutdown the computer.

Controlling the power of the Chromebook

IF THE LID IS CLOSED

WHEN THERE IS NO INPUT FOR A PREDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME

IF THE POWER BUTTON IS PRESSED

Signed-in state

Enters sleep mode

Enters sleep mode The state changes to the sign out state.

Signed-out state

The computer is turned off

The Chromebook is turned off The computer is turned off

2.0.10 How To Connect To A Wireless Network

Note: Chrome OS currently supports all major wireless security standards (WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA-Enterprise). To connect your computer to a wireless network:

Click the network icon in the lower right corner of the screen. If you do not see the network icon, close or minimize all open windows. A list of wireless networks in range will appear. Select your network.

Enter your network password if applicable and click Connect.

Your network info is now saved.

2.0.11 Logging in with a 1Bestarinet ID You can log into the Chromebook with your 1Bestarinet ID account. If you log in with your Yes ID account, you can conveniently use Google services such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs and so on. In addition, since your saved bookmarks and browser settings are saved in the Yes ID account, you can use the same settings even on another Chromebook.

Click on “Add User”

Enter your 1Bestarinet Yes ID and password.

Choose a picture.

When you have completed the login, the Desktop appears. You can use the Chrome and various apps by clicking the icons of the bottom left of the screen.

2.0.12 Choosing apps for the apps list

Click the App list button ( ) at the bottom of the screen to display all the Apps that are currently installed. You can control which apps appear in the list and easily open them.

2.0.13 The browsing interface

Once you’re signed in, you’re instantly on the web. Here’s a quick overview of the interface you’ll see:

NO MENU FUNCTION

1 Window control button

Pull down to minimize / Drag left or right to dock. You can resize or dock your windows.

2 New tab button Click to see your apps and most visited sites.

3 Navigation buttons Go back, forward, or reload your page.

4 Address bar Search or enter a web address.

5 Bookmark Bookmark the page.

6 Setting Click to adjust your browser settings.

To learn more about using the browser, visit the Google Help Center at http://www.google.com/support/chromeos.

2.0.14 Screen size

The Chromebook has an 11.6 inches (1366 x 768) display.

11.6 inches

Important!

The Chromebook’s screen is not a touch-enabled screen.

It can be scratched and care should be taken when closing the Chromebook that there are no objects stuck to the screen or keyboard that can potentially scratch or crack the screen when closing the Chromebook.

2.0.15 Adjusting the LCD brightness

Adjust the LCD brightness by pressing :

1. The key to decrease brightness

2. The key to increase brightness.

Note : Whenever you press the key, the LCD brightness increases by one level.

2.0.16 Instructions for cleaning the LCD screen

Clean the LCD panel with a soft cloth lightly moistened with computer cleansing detergent moving in one direction.

Cleaning the LCD panel with excessive force can damage the LCD.

2.0.17 Touchpad

Basic Touchpad Functions

Moving the cursor on the screen

Place your finger on the touchpad slightly and move your finger. The mouse cursor will move accordingly. Move your finger in the direction you wish to move the cursor.

To adjust the touchpad's settings, follow the steps below:

Click on the wrench in the upper right corner of the window, or the User ID icon in the lower right corner of the screen. This is on the top right hand of the screen. This is on the bottom right hand of the screen.

Click on Settings. The Settings menu appears.

Under Device, you can use the slider to adjust the speed of the pointer.

Click on Pointer settings. The Pointer settings window appears.

In Pointer settings, you can Enable tap-to-click or Enable simple scrolling direction. To enable one of these options, click on the box directly before it.

When using a Chromebook, use the touchpad to move the pointer and select items on the screen. Here are some gestures and actions supported by the touchpad:

Move the pointer: Simply move your finger across the touchpad.

Click: Just press down on the lower half of the touchpad. Since tap-to-click is enabled by default, you can quickly tap the touchpad to click.

Right-click: Click the touchpad with two fingers.

Scroll: Place two fingers on the touchpad and move them up and down to scroll vertically, left and right to scroll horizontally. If you have 2 finger scrolling enabled, move two fingers up to scroll down. (It works in the same way as say, your smartphone or tablet.) If you have multiple browser tabs open, you can also swipe left and right with three fingers to quickly move between tabs. Swipe: Quickly move two fingers left or right to go backward or forward on web pages or while using apps.

Drag and drop: Click the item you want to move with one finger. With a second finger, move the item. Release both fingers to drop the item at its new location.

2.0.18 Audio jack

Plug in the audio jack of your headset into the Audio Input jack on the left-side of the Chromebook.

Audio Jack Input

2.0.19 Power Jack

Use the power jack to charge your Chromebook. Check the Battery indicator lights to know how the charging of a Chromebook works. This can be found under the “Battery” Section of this module.