App Launcher

The ChromeOS Flex App Launcher is located in the bottom left corner of the device screen. The App Launcher is represented by a gray circle, similar to the Google Chrome icon but without any color. The App Launcher allows you to easily access your USB drive files.

System Launcher

The ChromeOS Flex system launcher provides the ability to change the operating system options. In ChromeOS Flex, the system launcher is located in the bottom right corner of the screen and is represented by a flag.

When you are ready to print from a device using ChromeOS Flex, verify that the correct printer appears in the Destination box.

Note: You may not see the correct printer listed in the Destination box. If you do not see the correct printer listed in the Destination box, click the See more... option.

Step 1: In the bottom left corner of the screen, click the App Launcher (represented by a gray circle).

Step 2: Select Files.

Step 3: Your USB drive is on the left side. Click the correct USB drive name.

Note: The name of your USB drive may vary, so it is important to verify that you are accessing the correct USB drive.

Step 4: To eject the USB drive and save the data, click the Eject button.

The following file types work when using ChromeOS Flex:

• .doc
• .docx
• .xls
• .xlsx
• .ppt (read-only)
• .pptx (read-only)
• .txt
• .pdf

If you need to convert a .obt file to .doc file, complete the following steps:

Step 1: Open the file in LibreOffice on another computer.

Step 2: Click File, then click Save As.

Step 3: Select .doc as the file format.

Step 4: Select the USB drive and click Save.

Step 1: Click on the System Launcher then Click on Keyboard.

Step 2: In the Input methods window, click on the Gear.

Step 3: Click on + Add input methods.

Step 4: Find and click on the desired input methods then click Add.

Step 5: Click on the input options on the shelf and select the desired language.

Step 6: Alternately, you can switch between language by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Space until the language you want is selected. To switch back, press Ctrl + Space.

The keyboard shortcuts used in ChromeOS Flex are not the same as keyboard shortcuts used in Windows. The following information explains how to search for keyboard shortcuts when using ChromeOS Flex and lists the keyboard shortcuts.

Search for keyboard shortcuts

To search all keyboard shortcuts used in ChromeOS Flex, use your keyboard and press the Ctrl + Alt + ?/ keys together. The Windows keyboard shortcut search option is the magnifying glass icon. If you need to take a screenshot of the keyboard shortcuts, use F5. For ease of use, the keyboard shortcuts for ChromeOS Flex are listed below.

Keyboard Shortcut Name	Keyboard Function	Keyboard Shortcut Name	Keyboard Function
Bookmark	Ctrl + D	Open a File	Ctrl + O
Caps Lock Toggle	Alt + App Launcher or Magnifying Glass	Page Up or Page Down	Alt + Up Arrow or Down Arrow
Close Tab	Ctrl + W	Paste	Ctrl + V
Close Window	Ctrl + Shift + W	Print	Ctrl + P
Copy	Ctrl + C	Redo	Ctrl + Shift + Z
Cut	Ctrl + X	Reload Page	Ctrl + R
Delete	Alt + Backspace	Re-open Tab	Ctrl + Shift + T
Dock Window L/R	Alt + [ or ]	Save	Ctrl + S
Downloads	Ctrl + J	Screenshot/Desktop	Ctrl + F5
Files App	Alt + Shift + M	Screenshot/Region	Ctrl + Shift + F5
Find	Ctrl + F	Select All	Ctrl + A
Find Next	Ctrl + G	Shortcut Lists	Ctrl + Alt + /
Go To Tabs 1...8	Ctrl + 1...8	Show Hidden Files	Ctrl + .
History	Ctrl + H	Sign Out User	Ctrl + Shift + Q
Incognito Window	Ctrl + Shift + N	Switch Windows	Alt + Tab
Launch Shelf Items	Alt + 1...8	Task Manager	App Launcher or Magnifying Glass + Esc
Lock Screen	App Launcher or Magnifying Glass + L	Top/Bottom of Page	Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow or Down Arrow
Min/Max Window	Alt + – or =	Undo	Ctrl + Z
New Tab	Ctrl + T	Voice Typing	Ctrl + Shift + S
New Window	Ctrl + N	Zoom Reset	Ctrl + 0
Notifications	Alt + Shift + N	Zoom In/Out	Ctrl + + or –

If you need to capture screenshots in ChromeOS Flex, complete the following steps:

Step 1: Plug in the removable storage (USB drive).

Step 2: Click the System Launcher.

Step 3: Click the Screen Capture icon.

Step 4: Click the Gear icon and select the option Select folder....

Step 5: Select the correct name of your USB drive.

Step 6: Click Open.

Step 7: In the center of your screen capture, click the Capture button.

Note: If you do not click the Capture button, the screenshot is saved in the Downloads folder by default and can be found in the Files app.

Step 1: Find a Microsoft Word or Excel file that you want to edit in your Files app.

Step 2: Open the Microsoft Office file.

Step 3: Make edits to your document. Changes are saved automatically.

Step 4: Share the file as a Microsoft Office file or convert it to a Google doc.

Click here to watch a video demonstration.

Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl + F4

Model	End Of Support
Dell Optiplex 3000 Thin Client	2029
Dell Optiplex 5000	2030
Dell Optiplex 5050	2027
Dell Optiplex 5060	2028
Dell Optiplex 5070	2028
Dell Optiplex 5080	2028
Dell Optiplex 5090	2029
Dell Optiplex 7400	2030
Dell Optiplex 7450 AIO	2028
Dell Optiplex 7460 AIO	2028
Dell Optiplex 7470 AIO	2028
Dell Optiplex 7480 AIO	2028
Dell Optiplex 7490 AIO	2028
Dell Optiplex 7400 AIO	2030
Dell Optiplex 7410 AIO	2030

We recommend that you install and use ChromeOS Flex only on currently certified models. When ChromeOS Flex models reach their End Of Support date, we recommend that you switch to using new ChromeOS devices or other models on the certified models list.

A factory reset erases all user data on your Chromebook's hard drive, including all the files in the Downloads folder.

1. Sign out of your Chromebook.
2. Press and hold Ctrl + Alt + Shift + r.
3. Select Restart.
4. In the box that appears, select Powerwash  Continue.