Overview
The Google Chromebook is a lightweight computer that can perform common computer tasks such as viewing/writing documents, viewing media, etc. Since Chromebooks are Google-based, you will need to use the G Suite (Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Spreadsheet, Google Drive, etc.) for tasks. Applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint are not available on a Google Chromebook. The G Suite is available for free with unlimited storage by using your @anderson.edu email account.
Instructions
There are three points of interest on Chromebook Desktop.
- Browse as guest: This enables Guest browsing ( no files can be saved when using guest browsing). However, you are still able to look things up on the Internet.
- Add person: This enables you to add your @anderson.edu Google account to the Chromebook
- The next time you wish to sign on, simply click on your profile to the right of the screen and enter your Google Password.
- Settings Panel: this allows you to sign out of the Chromebook and adjust various settings such as volume.
Signing Out of a Chromebook
Signing out of a Chromebook or any public computer is very important because you do not want other people to have access to your files, passwords, content, media, accounts, etc. To sign out of a Chromebook
- Click on the Settings Panel in the lower righthand corner (time, battery life and wifi signal are located here)
- Click Sign (located at the top of the settings menu
Forgot your @anderson.edu Google password?
If you have forgotten your @anderson.edu Google password (this includes your AU email/Gmail), please click here and submit a help request.
Questions?
If you have any questions or if you would like some training, please submit a request. We would be happy to meet with you!