Samsung XE500C21-A01FR, XE500C21-H01DE What is a Chromebook?, Traditional Notebook vs. Chromebook

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1 Getting Started

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What is a Chromebook?

A Chromebook is portable computer that is optimized for internet use. By removing complex functions, it allows you to perform Web-based tasks faster than a traditional notebook.

Complex features of the existing computer are removed, so you can surf the Web faster. Built-in security system does not bother users to upgrade the Chromebook to the latest version. The user’s information is always protected safely. The web-based applications such as the documents, pres- entations, spreadsheets, and more are also available.

Traditional Notebook vs. Chromebook

	Items	Traditional notebook	Chromebook

		Can install programs.	Cannot install traditional desktop software.
	Installing software	Can install programs.	Instead of installing them, users can use the web-based applica-
	Installing software
			tions.

	Storing files	Can store files.	Users can use the web-based storage service.

	Printing	Can install a printer driver on the computer, and then it	Registers a the printer driver on Cloud Print and then it can print.
	Printing	can print.
		can print.
	System updateing	User updates the system manually.	Automatically updated.

	Device connecting	Easy to connect the additional devices with USB port,	Support a limited connectivity
	Device connecting	wired network port, modem, DMB, etc.	Support a limited connectivity
		wired network port, modem, DMB, etc.

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Contents Chrome OS User Guide Before Reading This Guide Contents Getting Started Items Traditional notebook Chromebook What is a Chromebook?Traditional Notebook vs. Chromebook Click Connect Connecting to the InternetUsing a wireless network Using a wired network Signing in with Google account Creating a Google AccountSigning Viewing Help Using Chromebook Tab Ctrl+T Using browsersIncognito window Select New incognito windowDisable the prediction service Prediction serviceFile downloading and storing webpages SearchChecking a webpage’s security Refreshing the browserSubject Icon Meaning Website does not use SSL Website has been securely connected with SSLConnection to the site is securely encrypted Using shortcuts Alt+9 Alt+1 ~ Alt+9Ctrl+Tab Ctrl+Shift+TabPrinting Connecting my printer to Google Cloud PrintUsing Chromebook Click Print a Test Page again Using Chromebook Printing Using Google Chrome web store Installing items from web store Select Apps, Extensions, or Themes to install Click Install Using Chromebook Changing Conﬁgurations Basics Various setupsSee the account information for your current sign-in Personal StuSystem Enable accessibility featuresInternet Date and timeJavaScript Allow or block JavaScript-included web Under the HoodPermit access only to registered users Enable guest browsing Allow or block guest log-inUsers Lowing usersCustomizing the browser option Setting up a default search engineMake default Removing the browser history Setting up the bookmarkImporting bookmarks Click Clear browsing dataSelect Export bookmarks Exporting bookmarksFAQ Q1 Sorry, your password could not be veried.Message appears LoginQ1 Cannot connect to the network Network settingCloud Print Q1 Cannot printQ2 Cannot see my printer from the Google Cloud Print list Click Print test Version

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