I don't have this problem. I have the HW.1, but they should have the same firmware. Try reinstalling the client or using a wallet like electrum for the time being.
For mine, i just exported the xpub, and like NorrisK said, imported it in electrum to create a watch-only wallet...
However, i did this because i like to leave my ledger at home, while i send most payment requests from the office. Now, i can send payment requests from addresses i got from my electrum watch-only wallet while i'm at the office. I never had any problems copy/pasting addresses from their chrome-plugin-wallet tough.
If you'd like, i can try some stuff out this evening, when i'm at home. Maybe it's a good idear to give us your OS, chrome version and wallet version...
OP's asking for help on spending, not on watching is addresses.
Just re-read the OP after reading your post, you're right... I overlooked that part, sorry
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OP: if you can't figure it out, i'll see if i can help you when i get back this evening.
However, it would still be helpfull if you had your OS, chrome version, wallet version, and maybe the logs?