Questions
- How do I setup my computer I received as part of the Digital Excellence Commitment program?
Environment
The Digital Excellence Commitment or DExC is being built to encompass a number of initiatives at Bowdoin. One part of this initiative is the provision of technology to all students. The program has evolved since the fall of 2020. It began with the distribution of iPad Pros, Magic Keyboards, and Apple Pencils to all enrolled students. Partly due to the program's success, it has expanded and evolved. The addition of a laptop beginning for the fall 2022 semester to all Bowdoin students enrolled in courses on campus will open multiple opportunities for faculty, students, and staff for learning and teaching.
Resolution
Step 1: Unbox your MacBook Pro, remove the laptop and power adapter(and Apple sticker!).
Step 2: Power on your laptop.
Step 3: Computer Setup. Follow these steps on the laptop
- Click the arrow button next to Get Started.
- Choose your Language and then click the right arrow.
- Select your Country or Region and click Continue.
- Data Transfer: Choose Set up as new and click Continue.
- Choose any Accessibility Settings you need or click Not Now.
- Choose Bowdoin as the Wireless Network, enter your Bowdoin credentials, and click Continue.
- When prompted to Verify the Certificate click Continue.
- Remote Management: Click Enroll.
- Read the technology agreement and click I agree.
- Login with your Bowdoin credentials.
- Create a Mac Account: Enter a password. Note: Bowdoin does not have access to this information so do not forget your laptop password!
- Check Enable Location Services and click Continue.
- FileVault Disk Encryption: Click Continue.
- Touch ID: Click Continue and follow on screen directions.
- Choose your look and click Continue.
- Update Mac Automatically: Click Continue.
- Welcome to Mac: Click Continue.
Step 4: Application Installation
During the setup, you will be notified which applications are being installed. You can click OK, however if you don’t click anything the windows will go away.
Step 5: Open Launch Pad (the second icon from the left on your dock) and verify you have Self Service, PCClient, OneDrive, and Okta Verify. Click on PCClient to start the application. (When its open you’ll see a P icon near the clock)
Step 6: Open OneDrive, enter your email address, and click sign in. If the window closes reopen it and try again. Enter your Bowdoin Credentials. This will configure automatic backups of your Desktop and Documents folders.
Step 7: If prompted sign into PaperCut Print Deploy Client with Bowdoin Credentials and click Sign in and Add printers. Once Find_Me_Print shows installed close the window.
Next Steps: Later today in your room
- Open Self Service and install Microsoft Office and any other apps required by your professors/instructors.
- Install any available software updates.
- Restart your computer
- Open Okta Verify and go through the setup.
- Setup your iPad.
Be sure to check your email for additional information.