Important Notes about your Chromebook

  • Power down your Chromebook everyday, don't just close the lid. Go to the systems menu by clicking on the clock and select the power off button. This will allow your Chromebook to install updates as well as force network connection when you log in again.

  • Check Chrome OS for updates weekly - Guide for this on the student tech troubleshooting page

  • Clear your cache and history weekly - Guide for his on the student tech troubleshooting page

  • Authenticate your Chromebook to the network every 8 hours using the HCSD Bookmarks folder in the left corner of the Chrome Browser


HCSD Chromebook Program

General overview of both Dell Chromebook 11 and Levnovo 500e models as well as quick intros to navigating and apps.


K-2 Primary Chromebook Overview

If you are a K-2 student your Chromebook is Clever badge enabled. Follow these directions on how to log in: Log in with Clever Badge


K-2 Primary Chromebook Tips and Tricks

What happens when you log into your Chromebook. How to bookmark Google Classroom and pin it to your Chromebook shelf and how to get to Clever

Overview of Chromebook Models


Logging into your Chromebook


Exploring Chrome OS

See some of the built in features of Chrome OS

Manage your Windows

You may want to look at more than one tab at a time. You can easily snap your windows to view them at the same time.

Make Digital Pages from Handwritten Work

Sometimes it is easier to do your work on paper with pencil. If you need to upload your work to Google Classroom so your teacher can view it, here is one way you can do it.


Use Office Lens App to PDF your Work - Mobile Device