How to Lock your Chromebox
For security reasons, anytime you leave your classroom, you must Lock your Chromebox. This will prevent other users from accessing your Chromebox. If you have previously set up your Pin, you can quickly re-enter it later to access the Chromebox. If you have not set up a PIN , you will need to enter your full SSO …
Adding Another User Account to your Chromebox and Creating a Pin
If you share your ActivPanel with a colleague, you will need to have a separate user account for each person who uses your Chromebox. The first time you create your account and log in, you will need your full SSO credentials and password. You will be prompted to enter a 6-digit PIN of your choice. From this point …
Taking Screen Captures on ChromeOS
The built-in tool of ChromeOS on both Chromebooks and Chromeboxes is called "Screen capture." This tool can be used to take images and videos of your device's screen. In this article, we will go over the steps to take a screen capture image using the tool located on your system tray. You can also search for this tool…
Verifying and Setting the Chromebox Sound Volume and Output
This article will walk you though verifying the settings of the sound volume and output location on your Chromebox. Select the round “Launcher” icon from the lower left corner of the screen, then select “Settings” In “Settings” select “Audio” Verify that your board type is selected in the “Speaker” a…
How to Add a Web Shortcut or App to Your Chromebox Shelf
You can add a web shortcut to a website you access frequently (ex: Canvas or morning announcements) to your Chromebox shelf. Navigate to the site you would like to add. * Select the “3 dots” menu in Chrome * Select “Save and Share" * Select “Create shortcut…” (UPDATE: Some versions of Chrome may have differ…
How to Resize the Chromebox OnScreen Keyboard
When typing on your Chromebox, you can make the on-screen keyboard smaller to make it easier to type. Tap in any text box to show the on-screen keyboard. Tap the Float button on the top right corner of the on-screen keyboard. Your on-screen keyboard will resize to a smaller version. Select…
Syncing Google Chrome Across Devices
Syncing Google Chrome Across Devices Below are the steps to start a new Google Chrome browser from scratch, whether on a Mac or Chromebox and how to set up syncing across all your devices. This can be helpful in situations like making sure that items like your bookmarks and extensions on your Mac are easily access…
