Getting Started on Staff New Mac Computer
Instructions For Staff
You must use the following instructions to complete the setup for your new Mac computer.
1. Click the Wifi symbol and turn on wifi. Choose your preferred Wifi connection (Home or Work Wifi)
2.Login to the computer using your credentials.
3. Select “Ok” to enable FileVault from the fdesetup
If you select Don't Allow, it will prompt again at next login
4. Click “OK” to make your account the primary owner
If you select Skip or if the box does not appear, it will prompt again at next check in. Or you can go to Self Service and run Primary User Entry
If you prefer a picture step-by-step, please see the Google Slides below for a visual companion to the written instructions.
NOTE: We strongly advise that staff do NOT put on the plastic peel-and-stick camera cover because this can cause screen breakage when closing the laptop's screen (Teachers: Print this Check List and bring it with you to your technician when you get your new computer)
Google Chrome
- Open Setting
- Click Desktop & Dock
- Change your Default Web Browser to Google Chrome
Google Drive for Desktop (restart may be required)
Printers
- Request Admin Privileges using Self Service+
- Open System Preferences
- Select Printers & Scanners
- Click the + to add a new printer (repeat these steps below to add one printer at a time)
- Select the World Globe "IP" middle icon
- Enter the IP address of the printer you most frequently use (Staff Printer List Link)
- Change the Protocol to Internet Printing Protocol - IPP
- Add a name and location for the Name and Location field
- Click Add to add the printer
TouchID (OPTIONAL)
- Open System Preferences
- Select TouchID
- Click Add Fingerprint and follow the direction to add your fingerprint - the fingerprint button is on the top right hand of your keyboard - it's also the powerbutton
NOTE: Repeat step 3 and 4 to add additional fingerprints (maximum 3 fingerprints)
(link to Google Slide - New Staff Macbook Setup)
(link to this KB Article - bit.ly/TTSDnewlaptop)