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Please use this guide if you have borrowed a Chromebook from Bideford College for home use.
Please use this guide if you have borrowed a Chromebook from Bideford College for home use.
Connecting a Chromebook to the WiFi
Once powered on, you will be presented with the screen to the left. From here, select your Wi-Fi network and input your password.
(These credentials are commonly found on your router)
Signing in to a Chromebook
Once connected to the Wi-Fi, you will be presented with the following screen on the right (Screen 1): Please type in your Bideford College username.
You will then be asked to enter your Bideford College email, and then your password. (See screens 2 & 3).
Q. What’s the difference between Chromebooks and other computers, like Windows Laptops or Macbooks?
A. Chromebooks are a new type of computer made to help you get things done faster and easier. Chromebooks tend to be small and portable. They run Chrome OS, an operating system that has the best of Google built-in.
Q. Where do I save my files using a Chromebook?
A. Generally, you will be working on Google Drive, but it is still possible to download files. Downloaded files save to the download folder. We recommend moving it into your Google Drive so that they can be edited live with Google’s applications (See question below).
Q. Do I have Microsoft Office on my Chromebook?
A. Instead of Office, Google Drive has access to Docs, Sheets, Slides, and other applications. These can be used instead of office and integrates well with Google Classroom.
Q. Is my Chromebook connected to the Wi-Fi?
• At the bottom right, select the time.
• Your Chromebook will automatically look for available networks and show them to you in a list.
Q. Is there a quick way I can access the websites we use?
A. Upon opening Chrome, you will see a bookmarks bar - There are folders located here with the relevant bookmarks pre-loaded inside them.
Q. I've logged in, what's next?
The image below shows the Google Chromebook taskbar, where you will be able to find your applications and settings.
The Launcher will allow you to view all installed apps on the Chromebook.
The Pinned Apps section in the centre of the taskbar shows open apps, and also any pinned apps. We have pinned ‘Files’ and Google Classroom.
The Settings section is where you can see the time, battery life and WiFi networks.
Q. Can I install extensions?
A. You can only install approved extensions. To see approved extensions, please visit the chrome extension store here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions. You then need to click on the 'For bidefordcollege.org' link on the left (see image below).
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