Setting up ChromeOS for the first time? Here’s a quick overview of the most important steps during the first-time setup process on your Dell Chrome device.
Locate and press the power button to turn on your Chrome device.
Choose your language and then select Get started.
You are prompted to connect to your wireless network. Select your home or work network from the list and provide the wireless key or password to connect. If your device is connected using a wired connection, the connection occurs automatically.
Select if you use your Chrome device for personal use, setting it up for your child, or for work.
Your Google Account is the same account you use for Gmail, YouTube, Chrome, or other Google products. To begin, select Next, enter your email address and then select Next.
If you don’t a Google Account, select More Options, and then select Create New Account.
You can control what data is shared with Google. You can change this anytime in Settings. To proceed setting up your Chrome device, review the terms and conditions, and select Accept and continue.
Your saved preferences and activity will be ready on any ChromeOS device when you sign in with your Google Account. You can choose what to sync in Settings. To sync your Chrome device apps, settings, Chrome browser bookmarks, passwords, history, and more, select Accept and continue.
Use a PIN number instead of a password to unlock your device. PIN must be at least 6 digits. Enter your preferred PIN and select Next. In the next screen, type your PIN again and select Next to confirm. Once your PIN has been successfully added, select Done.
You can choose to change the touchpad scrolling direction, change display and text size, and select light or dark theme. Choose the settings that you want to customize and select Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to customize each feature that you choose.
To change these settings after you finish setting up your Chrome device, select Skip and then access these options in Settings.
You are ready to start using your Chrome device. Select Get started.