Chromebook

How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook

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You can take a screenshot or record a video of your Chromebook’s screen. After you capture your screen, you can view, edit, delete, and share the image or video.

Tip: Screenshots and recordings are automatically copied to your clipboard.

Take a screenshot

  1. If your Chromebook has it, press the Screenshot key .
    • If your Chromebook doesn’t have a Screenshot key , press Ctrl+ Shift + Show windows .
    • If your external keyboard doesn’t have a Show windows key , press Ctrl + Shift + F5.
  2. In the menu at the bottom, select Screenshot .
    1. Select an option:
      1. Take a full screen screenshot .
      2. Take a partial screenshot .
      3. Take a window screenshot .

Navigating with gestures on Chromebook

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  • Right Click: So to right-click all you need to do is use two fingers to tap on the trackpad at the same time. This acts like a right click and opens menus in the same way it would in Windows.
  • Open Link in new tab: To open a link in a new tab, you can use three fingers to tap on the trackpad at the same time

There are several different gestures that you can use to navigate around your Chromebook or use it in different ways.

  • Swipe up with two fingers on the trackpad and you’ll scroll up a page. Scroll down by swiping down instead.
  • Swipe two fingers to the left and you’ll go back to the previous page
  • Swipe two fingers to the right and you’ll go forwards instead
  • Swipe up with three fingers to see all your open apps and windows
  • Swipe left or right with three fingers to switch between Chrome tabs
  • Swipe left or right with four fingers to switch between virtual desktops

How to access Chromebook settings

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Your Chromebook still has a settings menu that allows you to tweak all sorts of things including looking for updates, changing user account settings, adjusting accessibility settings and more

To access it go to the bottom right-hand corner of your display, then click on the status area, and select the cog icon to bring up the settings page.

You can also access the settings with shortcuts as well. Rather than clicking around just press ALT+SHIFT+S.

Getting Your Chromebook Ready For The School Year

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If your Chromebook hasn’t been used for most of the summer, it will need to be charged and updated. Follow these instructions on how to get your device up and running for the school year!

Charge Overnight

  • If your device has been off for most of the summer, it will need a good charge. Plug your device in and charge overnight.
  • If your battery is completely dead, the charging light may be red before turning orange (indicating it’s charging) and then green (indicating it’s fully charged)

Update To Latest OS

  • Google frequently pushes out updates to enhance your Chromebook
  • It is essential your device is up to date so you can participate in video calls and stream content this year
  • To check for updates, copy and paste chrome://os-settings/help into a new browser tab
    • If your Chromebook finds a software update, it will start to download automatically
    • When the update is complete, you will be prompted to restart your device
  • Here is a video walkthrough on updating your Chromebook

Tips And Tricks

  • Most issues (wifi not connecting, glitching, freezing) can be resolved with a factory reset
  • Keep tabs and background programs to a minimum when on a video call
  • Disconnect any devices not in use while streaming a video or on a video call (phones, video games systems). Even being connected to wifi but not in use takes up bandwidth