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| summ = Some tips to get started with your RCS Chromebook | |||
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==Basic | __TOC__ | ||
==Basic Setup== | |||
#Turn on your Chromebook using the power button to the left of the keyboard | #Turn on your Chromebook using the power button to the left of the keyboard | ||
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#When your Chrome OS update is ready, you'll see an alert in your status tray. Restart your Chromebook to install the update | #When your Chrome OS update is ready, you'll see an alert in your status tray. Restart your Chromebook to install the update | ||
== Learn | == Learn Keyboard Shortcuts == | ||
As with most operating systems, there are some very useful keyboard shortcuts that are worthwhile to explore. Some examples of keyboard shortcuts include: | As with most operating systems, there are some very useful keyboard shortcuts that are worthwhile to explore. Some examples of keyboard shortcuts include: | ||
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|Lock your screen | |Lock your screen | ||
|Search + L | |Search + L | ||
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|View all shortcuts | |||
|CTRL + Alt + ? | |||
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For a more extensive list of shortcuts, you can refer to Google's documentation here: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183101?hl=en. The more keyboard shortcuts you know, the easier everything becomes! | For a more extensive list of shortcuts, you can refer to Google's documentation here: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183101?hl=en. The more keyboard shortcuts you know, the easier everything becomes! | ||
You can also click CTRL + Alt + ? on your Chromebook keyboard to view ALL of the shortcuts you can use. | You can also click '''''CTRL + Alt + ?''''' on your Chromebook keyboard to view ALL of the shortcuts you can use. | ||
== | == Record Your Screen == | ||
It may be useful to take screenshots or to record your screen on the Chromebook. There are two easy ways to do this! One if through the notification tray menu (where you change WiFi networks), and the other is by using keyboard shortcuts. | It may be useful to take screenshots or to record your screen on the Chromebook. There are two easy ways to do this! One if through the notification tray menu (where you change WiFi networks), and the other is by using keyboard shortcuts. | ||
Open the menu on the bottom right of your Chromebook screen (where you change WiFi networks) and click on the '''''Screen capture''''' icon. Select the range you want to screenshot by clicking and dragging on your screen, and press '''''Enter''''' on your keyboard to take the screenshot. | Open the menu on the bottom right of your Chromebook screen (where you change WiFi networks) and click on the '''''Screen capture''''' icon. Select the range you want to screenshot by clicking and dragging on your screen, and press '''''Enter''''' on your keyboard to take the screenshot. | ||
[[File:ScreenshotCB2.png | [[File:ScreenshotCB2.png|thumb|198x198px|none]] | ||
The keyboard shortcut is '''''CTRL + Shift + Windows.''''' See screenshot below for the location of the Windows button on the top row of your keyboard | The keyboard shortcut is '''''CTRL + Shift + Windows.''''' See screenshot below for the location of the Windows button on the top row of your keyboard | ||
[[File:WindowsKeyCB.png | [[File:WindowsKeyCB.png|thumb|150x150px|none]] | ||
== | == Install Android Apps == | ||
Once your Chromebook has been updated, you can use the '''''Google Play Store'''.'' We have curated and tested a set list of apps for you to use. If you are hoping to use an app but cannot search for it in the '''''Google Play Store''''', reach out to a member of the Tech Team at help desk or submit a ticket by emailing support-ticket@riverdale.edu. | Once your Chromebook has been updated, you can use the '''''Google Play Store'''.'' We have curated and tested a set list of apps for you to use. If you are hoping to use an app but cannot search for it in the '''''Google Play Store''''', reach out to a member of the Tech Team at help desk or submit a ticket by emailing support-ticket@riverdale.edu. | ||
There are a lot of apps you can download for school use! Click on the '''''Google Play Store''''' after clicking on the Chromebook '''''Launcher''''' (bottom left of the screen), and see what you can install on your device! | There are a lot of apps you can download for school use! Click on the '''''Google Play Store''''' after clicking on the Chromebook '''''Launcher''''' (bottom left of the screen), and see what you can install on your device! | ||
[[File:PlayStoreCB.png| | [[File:PlayStoreCB.png|thumb|none]] | ||