Take a Screenshot 

Press Ctrl + Show Window, or Ctrl + F5 

Take a Partial Screenshot 

Press Shift + Show Window, or Shift + Ctrl + F5, then Click and Drag 

Turn Cap Locks On or Off 

Press Search + Alt 

Lock Your Screen 

Press Search + L 

Sign Out of Your Google Account 

Press Shift + Ctrl + q (Twice) 

See All Keyboard Shortcuts 

Press Ctrl + Alt + / 

Open a New Tab 

Ctrl + t 

Open a File in the Browser 

Ctrl + o 

Open the Link in a New Tab in the Background 

Press Ctrl and click a link  

Open the Link in a New Tab and Switch to the New 

Press Shift + Ctrl and click a link 

Dock a Window on the Left 

Alt + [ 

Maximize Window 

Alt + = 

Minimize Window 

Alt + - 

Dock a Window on the Right 

Alt + ] 

Switch Windows Between Screens (when your Chromebook is connected to a monitor) 

Search + Alt + m 

Zoom in on the 

Page

Ctrl and +

Zoom out on the Page

Ctrl and 

-

Reset Zoom Level

Ctrl + 0

Save the Link as a Bookma

rk

Drag link to bookmarks bar

Save the Current Webpage 

as a Bookmark

Ctrl + d

Search the Current Page

Ctrl + f

Open the Downloads Page

Ctrl + j

Show or Hide the Bookmark

s Bar

Shift + Ctrl + b

Open the History Page

Ctrl + h

Page and Web Browser

See Your Notifications 

Shift + Alt + n 

Change Screen Resolution 

Shift + Ctrl and + or -  

Reset Screen Resolution to Default 

Shift + Ctrl + 0 

Rotate Screen 90 Degrees 

Shift + Ctrl + Rotate 

Turn Cap Locks On or Off                                 

Search + Alt 

Select Everything on the Page                         

Ctrl + a 

Copy Selected Content to the Clipboard          

Ctrl + c 

Paste Content from Clipboard                          

Ctrl + v 

Paste Content from the Clipboard as Plain  

Text                                                                    

Shift + Ctrl + v 

Cut 

Ctrl + x 

Delete the Previous Word 

Ctrl + Backspace 

Delete the Next Letter (forward delete)            

Alt + Backspace 

Undo the Last Action                                         

Ctrl + z 

Redo Your Last Action                                       

Shift + Ctrl + z 

Magnify Your Whole Screen 

 Search + Ctrl + m 

Magnify Part of Your Screen 

Search + Ctrl + d 

To turn on your Chromebook, simply open the Chromebook and tap the power button. 

     If turning on the Chromebook fails please try the following solutions: 

• The Chromebook may need to be charged. Please plug the charger in, wait 15 -30 minutes, and try to power on your Chromebook again. 

• If step 1 does not work, check the power indicator (this can be found near the charging port) while the charger is plugged in.  If the power indicator has not turned on it may need to charge for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to turn on.  

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Please open your Chromebook and click on Options section located in the lower right corner of the home screen.

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Once you have clicked on the Options Section please click on the down arrow next to the Network Name (under the Wi-Fi icon) then click on your home network name.

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Use your home network password to connect to Wi-Fi once prompted.

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You will know when you have successfully logged in when you see the network name under the Wi-Fi icon.

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Check with your service provider (Verizon, Optimum, etc.) to make sure the Wireless Router and/or Modem is the most current device available. 

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Make sure any unused devices on your Wi-Fi Network are turned off or disconnected from the network during school hours. 

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The further away you are from the router the weaker the signal becomes.             With this in mind, try to keep your wireless router in a central location.

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Tap the Power button and click on the Power Off icon when it appears, then tap the Power button to turn the Chromebook back on.

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Hold the power button until the Chromebook powers off then tap the Power button to turn the Chromebook back on. 

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Close the Chromebook, wait 10 seconds and then open the Chromebook to power the device on.   

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Turn down screen brightness 

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Unplug external devices 

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Turn off Bluetooth 

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When inactive, close your Chromebook 

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Close out unneeded web pages or applications 

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Do not lean on the top of the device when it is closed.

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Do not place anything near the device that could put pressure on the screen. 

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Do not place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid such as paper, pens, pencils or disks. 

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If you need to adjust your screen, please use the plastic bezel around the screen. Try to avoid putting pressure on the screen. 

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Do not place anything in a carrying case or bag alongside the Chromebook that will apply pressure to the screen.  

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Clean the screen with a soft, dry cloth or anti-static cloth. Do not use any type of chemical-based cleansers as they may damage and/or remove the protective coating of the device screen.  

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Do not “bump” the device against lockers, walls, car doors, floors, etc. 

as it will eventually break the screen.  

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Never move a Chromebook by lifting from the screen. Always support a Chromebook from its bottom with the lid closed. 

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The device can be damaged by extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. Please do not leave the device in cars or in direct sunlight.  

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The Chromebook is school property and all users will follow the 

Acceptable Use Policy and the Student Mobile Device Handbook. 

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Only use a clean, soft cloth to clean the screen. Do not use cleansers of any type. 

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Cords, cables, and thumb drives must be inserted carefully into the 

Chromebook to prevent damage 

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Chromebook must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers, labels, etc. 

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Never leave device unattended or unsupervised.  

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Click 

Video then set Send and Receive video to Standard Definition

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Make sure the charger or adapter cables are completely plugged in, both into the Chromebook and the wall. 

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Plug the charger into another wall outlet. 

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Leave the Chromebook charging for 30 minutes. 

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After 30 minutes of charging, hold down the power button for 10 seconds while it’s charging.  

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Make sure the volume is enabled and adjusted. 

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Change the sound input and output of the Chromebook. 

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Reboot the Chromebook and play an audio or video to test the sound.  

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Remove any extensions that are not required. 

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Reboot the Chromebook. 

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Avoid having multiple tabs open at once.