CB315-4H Chromebook 315 Laptop
User Manual
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Acer Chromebook 315
Covers: CB315-4H / CB315-4HT
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ENVIRONMENT
Temperature:
– Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
– Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C
Humidity (non-condensing):
– Operating: 20% to 80%
– Storage: 20% to 60%
Your Acer Chromebook tour
Front view
| # Icon | Item | Description |
| 1 | Microphone | Internal microphone for sound recording. |
| 2 | Webcam | Web camera for video communication. The alight next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. |
| 3 | Screen | Displays computer output, supports touch or non-touch option. |
Keyboard view
| # | Icon | kern | Description |
| 1 | Keyboard | For entering data into your computer. | |
| 2 | Touchpad / click button | Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Pressing down anywhere on the pad functions like the left button of a mouse. Pressing down anywhere with two fingers functions like the right button of a mouse. | |
| 3 | Numeric keypad | A separate keypad for numeric data entry. | |
| 4 |  | Power button | Turns the computer on and off. |
Function keys
The Chromebook uses function keys or key combinations to access some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and volume. The dedicated function keys each have a specific function. The Chromebook uses function keys or key combinations to access some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and volume. The dedicated function keys each have a specific function.
| Icon | Function | Description |
 | Previous | Go to the previous page. |
 | Reload | Reload the current page. |
 | Full-screen | Open the page in full-screen mode. |
 | Next window | Switch to the next window. |
 | Screenshot | Takes screenshot. |
 | Brightness down | Decreases the screen brightness. |
| Brightness up | Increases the screen brightness. |
 | Mute | Turns off audio output. |
 | Volume down | Decreases the volume. |
 | Volume up | Increases the volume. |
 | Launcher | Launch the Apps panel. |
Common keyboard shortcuts
You can use shortcuts to complete some tasks more quickly.
| Keyboard shortcuts | Description |
| Ctrl + | Takes screenshot. |
| Alt + | Toggles caps lock. |
| Alt + | Projects your screen. |
Note: For a complete list of keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl + Alt + /
Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your fingers across the surface of the touchpad.
| Action | Gesture |
| Click | Press down on any part of the touchpad. |
| Two-finger tap (or alt-click) | Tapping the touchpad with two fingers or pressing (and holding) Alt on the keyboard and tapping the touchpad with one finger both equal a “right-click” on a computer mouse. |
| Two-finger swipe | Place two fingers on the touchpad and move them up and down to scroll vertically, left and right to scroll horizontally. |
| Drag and drop | Select the item you want to move with one finger. With a second finger, move the item. Release both fingers to drop the item. (This gesture works for files, not windows or icons.) |
Left view
| # | Icon | Item | Description |
| 1 |  | USB Type-C port with DC-in | Connects to the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports DisplayPort over USB-C'”1. |
| 2 |  | USB port | Connects to USB devices. |
| 3 |  | Headset/speaker jack | Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones), or a headset with a microphone. |
| 4 |  | MicroSD card slot | Insert a microSD card into this slot. |
| 5 |  | Battery indicator | Indicates the computer’s battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. |
Right view
| # | Icon | Item | Description |
| 1 | | USB port | Connects to USB devices. |
| 2 | | USB Type-C port with DC-in | Connects to the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. TM Supports DisplayPort over USB-C. |
| 3 |  | Kensington lock slot | Connects to a Kensington-compatible security lock. |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 information
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue.
- Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices.
- For optimal performance, use USB 3.2 Gen 1 certified devices.
- Defined by the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB).
USB Type-C information
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
- Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output.
- Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging.
- DC-in requires a power adapter or power source providing 45 W at 5~20 V.
For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device.
Bottom view
| # | Icon | Item | Description |
| 1 | Speakers | Deliver stereo audio output. |
