About Your Chromebook
Chromebook Cleaning: Do not use liquid! Squeeze excess liquid out of a disinfecting wipe before cleaning.
How to Join or change your home wifi: (printable instructions): (video tutorial)
Click time --> check wifi signal and name --> tap to change--> enter password --> click connect
How to take a screenshot on a chromebook: (Use CTRL + Window Switching Button)
Troubleshooting Camera and Microphone Problems: See Troubleshooting section below.
Copyright and Fair Use: How to make sure your work isn't plagiarized.
Keyboard Shortcuts: What each letter does when you hold CTRL and press it.
Video Tutorial: Chromebook Troubleshooting (Clear History, Update Chrome, Restart)
Clear your history: CTRL-H --> Clear browsing data --> Clear data
Update chrome to the latest version : Open settings --> click About Chrome --> Chrome OS Settings --> Check for Updates
Restart your chromebook: Power it all the way off and back on again!
ALSO: Check that you are connected to the right wifi: Click time --> check wifi signal and name --> tap to change
Make sure you have allowed chrome to access your camera and microphone. Watch this video to troubleshoot camera and microphone problems on your chromebook.
Quick fix: Try turning on backgrounds in Google Meet, that may override settings and turn your camera on!
click the 3 dots in the bottom right --> settings --> Change background
If your wifi signal is weak, Google Meet may disable your camera and block the video from your classmates, check to make sure you are on the right wifi by clicking the time in the bottom right of your chromebook, then checking the wifi settings. (step-by-step instructions) (video tutorial)
Another program may be using your camera. Make sure you close any other programs (like WeVideo) that may be using your camera
Try restarting your chromebook
If all else fails, call 686-8020 to report the problem.