Candoo How to Chromebook Basics

Using the touchpad

The touchpad allows you to interact with the Chromebook by moving the pointer and clicking. Below are some of the things you can do with the touchpad.

Moving the pointer (cursor) Move your finger across the touchpad.
Clicking Press or tap anywhere on the touchpad.
Scrolling Place 2 fingers on the touchpad and move them up and down to scroll vertically, or left and right to scroll horizontally.

Get to know your keyboard

The Chromebook keyboard is a little different from most keyboards. Below are the unique Chromebook keys and the special function that each performs.

Top row keys These keys appear along the top row of the keyboard (circled in the picture to the right).

Search Button

Your Chromebook has the power and simplicity of Google search technology built-in. With the touch of a button, you can search for websites, apps, emails, music, and more!

1. Press the search button on the left side of your keyboard to bring up the search box (shown below).

2. Type your search term. As you type, search term suggestions will appear.

 

3. Press enter on the keyboard or click on your search term to view the search results.

Access your email

Your Chromebook comes with a new email address. You can read and send emails using the Gmail app.

Open up Gmail by clicking on the Gmail icon at the bottom of your screen:

Gmail will then open up in a new window: 

Join a Zoom video conference

Below are instructions for joining a Zoom video conference call on Chromebook.

Please Note: You only need to follow these instructions if you’ve received an email invitation to a Zoom meeting.

1. Open the Zoom meeting invitation in your email and click on the blue link beneath “Join Zoom Meeting”

2. In a few moments, Zoom will open. Type a Screen Name of your choosing in the box (e.g., your first name) and click the blue “Join” button to join the meeting.

3. You will be asked if you want to join the meeting with video or without video.

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