Chrome Operating System

Chrome Operating System

◼ Chrome OS is an open source derived operating system

designed by Google that is based on the Linux kernel and
uses the Google Chrome Web Browser as its principal user
interface.
◼ When using Chrome OS, no data will be stored on the actual
Chromebook, but will be placed in the cloud.
◼ Chrome OS only supports Web capabilities. Executables
cannot be run on this OS
◼ Google updates Chrome automatically every 6 weeks
Chrome Operating System

◼ Each device will have bookmark links to the National

Resources (links, IRS documents)
◼ All Chrome OS programs are extensions for the
browser and all of the preferences from your Tax-Aide
Google account will be transferred to the new Tax-Aide
Chromebook as soon as you log in. This allows users
to share devices
◼ Volunteer leaders have customization ability to add
local links
Chrome OS Tips & Links

◼ Chromebook support link:

https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/72
25252?hl=en&ref_topic=3399712
◼ Chrome training:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKXXj_dguz0
◼ Keyboard Shortcuts:
https://www.computerhope.com/shortcut/chrome.ht
m
More Training Video Links
◼ What are Chromebooks?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TWztwbOpog&list=PL5aqr5w5fRe4nO30px44D5sBukIUw1UwX&index=1

◼ How to use your Chromebook Touchpad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_M-p7km9fA&list=PL5aqr5w5fRe4nO30px44D5sBukIUw1UwX&index=2

◼ Chromebook Keyboard Tips and Tricks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvg2sYl7vKs&list=PL5aqr5w5fRe4nO30px44D5sBukIUw1UwX&index=3

◼ Chromebook Myths

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87-8EqSHodA&list=PL5aqr5w5fRe4nO30px44D5sBukIUw1UwX&index=4

◼ Sharing your Chromebook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-I90Ed1OZY&list=PL5aqr5w5fRe4nO30px44D5sBukIUw1UwX&index=5
National Resources (tabs launch upon start-up)

Internet Bookmarks Description

Volunteer Portal (to download and then
volunteers.aarp.org/
open/edit documents)
TaxSlayer Springboard to Practice Lab, Blog
and production site; Brainshark videos;
vita.taxslayerpro.com/
external links; download management reports;
administer site
Access forms, publications, tax topics,
irs.gov
interactive tax assistance, etc.
cotaxaide.org/tools/index.html Bogart’s Tool

https://gsuite.google.com/dashboard Links to G-Suite tools

National Resources (In Bookmarks)

Internet Bookmarks Description

cotaxaide.org/tools/index.html Bogart’s HTML-based tools
linklearncertification.com/d/ VITA/TCE Central
fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/schoolSearch Schools that qualify for education credits:
www.healthcare.gov/ Marketplace
finance.yahoo.com/ Historic stock prices
federalreserve.gov/releases/g5a/current/d
Foreign exchange rates
efault.htm
satruck.org/Home/DonationValueGuide Salvation Army thrift store values
tinyurl.com/8zxcopz GoodWill thrift store values
irs.gov/Individuals/Sales-Tax-
Sales tax calculator
Deduction-Calculator
National Resources

Documents Type
Pub 17, 4299, 4991, 4012 pdf
Tax-Aide Scope Manual pdf
CyberTax Alerts email
Gold Standards for Quality Review pdf
Schedule C Guidelines pdf
Identity Theft Letter pdf

Note: All are subject to periodic and irregular updates

Individual Resources

Documents Type Comments

NTTC Modified Pub 4012 pdf Intra- and Inter-document links
Personal annotations
NTTC Modified Pub 4491 pdf Intra- and Inter-document links
Personal annotations
Policy and Procedure Manual pdf

pdf;
State-specific documents Personal annotations
fillable pdf
Training Slides PowerPoint Edited by Instructors
Chromebook User Guide Various Personal preferences
 Set up your printer to your Chromebook

You can print from your Chromebook using Add your printer to your Chromebook
most printers that connect to Wi-Fi or a wired
At the bottom right, select the time.
network.
Select Settings Settings.

Tip: You can also use a USB cable to connect At the bottom, select Advanced.
your printer to your Chromebook. When you
In the "Printing" section, select Printers.
use a cable, you'll see a notification. Follow any
onscreen instructions. Your printer won’t need Select Add Printer.

to be connected to Wi-Fi if it is directly Choose your compatible printer from the list, then
connected to your Chromebook. select Add.

*Volunteer should not have one Chromebook

to a printer as the program does not have the
resources
 Manual Brother Printer Instructions

If you cannot automatically print when the Chromebook and Printer are connected to the same network:

Connect Brother printer by Ethernet into router

Make sure printer is powered on and not in Sleep mode
In Chrome Browser, go to Chrome Web Store - Chrome Web Store
In Search Box, search for WiFi printer driver for Chromebooks
Launch App – Brother HL-2370dw Printer should appear in dialog box.
If no printer, make sure printer and Chromebook are communicating on same network
Reboot may be necessary for drivers to fully install
Small dialog box should appear in center of screen showing your printer with a check mark. Do not close this
window. Always leave running in the background.
If printer app gets closed, click on Apps icon in lower left corner of screen and launch the printer app again.
Print Test Page using Ctrl+P
Change printer from default to Brother printer
Uncheck Headers & Footers, Background Graphics,
Check double-sided
PaperSize – Letter, Color – B&W, Layout – Portrait
Set to Duplex
*All these setting should remain from session to session
 Add a Printer Manually

If your printer doesn’t show when you click "Add Printer," you can also add your printer manually.

1.At the bottom right, select the time.

2.Select Settings .
3.Scroll to the bottom, then select Advanced.
4.In the "Printing" section, select Printers.
5.To quickly add a nearby printer, select Add Nearby Printers. If you see a list of printers but don’t see your printer, select Add
Manually.
6.Enter your printer information:
•Name: Enter any name.
•Address: Enter your printer’s IP address. (see next slide)
•Protocol: For most printers, the supported connection protocol is IPP.
•Queue: For most printers, the queue is ipp/print.
7.Select Add.
If your printer cannot be set up automatically, you can continue to follow the onscreen steps for advanced printer configuration
using Postscript Printer Description (PPD) files
 Add a Printer Manually

Finding your Printer address in ChromeOS

• Click on the Network and Settings window on your tray (where it shows the time, battery, avatar, etc.).
• Click on the WiFi section to see network details.
• There will be an “i” button in the bottom-right corner, click on it and your MAC/Wi-Fi and IP addresses will be displayed.
Acer Chromebook
Model 315
 Device Specs
Operating System=Chrome OS™ Standard Memory=4 GB

Processor & Chipset=AMD A6 Network & Communication=

Processor Speed=1.80 GHz Wireless LAN Standard IEEE

802.11ac
Processor Core=Dual-core (2
Core™) Interfaces/Ports

Screen 2 USB Type-A (Standard)

Screen Size=15.6" 2 USB Type-C

Display Screen Type=LCD Maximum Battery Run Time=10

Hour
Screen Mode=Full HD
Weight (Approximate)=3.97 lb
Screen Resolution=1920 x 1080
 Step One: Locating the Power Button

On every Chromebook
the power button is in the upper
right-hand corner of the
keyboard.

Power the device on and follow

the prompts to sign onto the
network and sign into the device
utilizing the Google account
username Tax-Aide gives you.
 The left side ports
Left to right:

USB-C (charges via this port)

USB-A

Micro SD slot
Headphone jack
 The right side ports
Left to right:

USB-A
USB-C

Kensington
security
port
 Where’s The Power Port?
Where’s the VGA Port For Projection?
ANSWER:

Either USB-C port may be used

For charging or for projector
output.

A video adaptor will likely be

required. USB-C to VGA & USC-C to HDMI are shown
here.
Meet A New Key: SEARCH

SEARCH will

● Perform a Google search; or

● Find something on your local
Chromebook

SEARCH is where CAPS LOCK is on a PC

keyboard.
Press ALT + SEARCH to lock into capitals.
Meet the F Keys: Part 1

Web browsing is central to Chromebooks.

The function keys are available, as well as

the controls in Chrome, for your
convenience.

*Delete key = Shift + BACKSPACE

Meet the F Keys: Part 2

F8- Muting the sound with one key

 I’m a Tax Counselor.
I Need a Calculator.

Chromebooks have you covered.

The calculator works like an adding

machine tape--you can scroll it back.

You may still copy and paste values

from the calculator into TaxSlayer or
into a spreadsheet.
 If You Can Get to Google, You Can Get to a
Calculator

• To use Google calculator,

simply type “calculator” in a
Google search box.

• The Bogart toolBox also

launches at start up in a tab
as well as in the bookmarks
if you prefer that tool.
Connecting Chromebook
To a New Network Step 1
First, locate the toolbox on the right side of the toolbar at the
bottom of the screen.

It usually shows the time.

 Connecting Chromebook Step 2
To a New Network
Click to expand the toolbox.

Locate and click the network settings

icon.

In this case, it’s displaying the name of

the network the machine is currently
connected to (2WIRE850).
 Connecting Chromebook Step 3
To a New Network
2WIRE850 still shows “connected” (in
green).

We will click 2WIRE824 to change networks.

If there is no network connected, this

process is the same except the Chromebook
will report “No network connected”.
 Connecting Chromebook Step 4
To a New Network
A dialog box appears with our target
network
(2WIRE824) and a place to type the
password.

The “eye” symbol to the right of the

password allows you to see as you type.
Usually you see dots.
 Connecting Chromebook Final Step
To a New Network

After clicking “connect”, we look in the

Chromebook toolbox, we see that we are
connected to the 2WIRE824 network as
planned.