Getting Started with a Chromebook

Overview

This guide is to help you get started with your Chromebook. 

Getting Started

Plug your Chromebook into the power supply, and leave it plugged in during the entire setup process.
You will also need to know the name and password for the Wi-Fi you are going to be using.

Step 1. 
Power up your Chromebook. 

Step 2. 
Select Get Started on the Welcome to your Chromebook screen

Language and accessibility settings on the Chromebook set up screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 3. 
Next you will be prompted to connect to your wireless network. Select your home or work network from the list and provide the wireless key or password to connect. If your device is connected using a wired connection, the connection occurs automatically.
List of nearby wireless networks in ChromeOS setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 4. 
Select For personal use.

For personal use, for a child, or for work options during ChromeOS set up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 5. 
Sign-in to your Google Account. Your Google Account is the same account you use for Gmail, YouTube, Chrome, or other Google products. To begin, select Next, enter your email address and then select Next.
If you don’t have a Google Account, select More Options, and then select Create New Account.

Very Important: Do not use your SUNY Empire email account to either sign in, or create a new account. It will prevent you from using your Chromebook

Connect Google account screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text field to type your email address for Google account

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 6. 
Review the terms and conditions. You have control what data is shared with Google and you can change this anytime in Settings. To continue setting up your Chrome device, review the terms and conditions, then select Accept and continue.

Google terms and conditions screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 7.
Set up sync settings. Your saved preferences and activity will be ready on any ChromeOS device when you sign in with your Google Account. You can choose what to sync in Settings. To sync your Chrome device apps, settings, Chrome browser bookmarks, passwords, history, and more, select Accept and continue.
Sync your chrome device during setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 8.
Secure your device with a PIN. Use a PIN number instead of a password to unlock your device. PIN must be at least 6 digits. Enter your preferred PIN and select Next. In the next screen, type your PIN again and select Next to confirm. Once your PIN has been successfully added, select Done.
Choose your PIN during set up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 9.
Select touchpad, display, text size, and theme. You can choose to change the touchpad scrolling direction, change display and text size, and select light or dark theme. Choose the settings that you want to customize and select Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to customize each feature that you choose.

To change these settings after you finish setting up your Chrome device, select Skip and then access these options in Settings.

Customize features during setup

Step 10.
You are all set! You are ready to start using your Chrome device. Select Get started.
Chrome OS setup is completed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Information

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Desk.
You can also navigate to the Dell ChromeOS Support page

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