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Learn how to set up your Clemson Mac laptop on campus. This tutorial covers network registration, wireless installation, software installation, data backup, and more.
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Clemson Mac Laptop Setup Workshop You must be on campus to complete this tutorial!!!!!!!! Note: due to updates, your screens may look slightly different, but the process should be basically the same. This presentation was recorded on 5/31/2013
Navigation Bottom Navigation Slides on the Right
Data Backup • If you have important data on your laptop, now is a great time to back up your data!
Clemson Network Registration Click ‘Go’
Network Registration Login Login with Clemson Userid and Password
Policy on Information Resources Lauries – Macbook Pro - Wired Description: username - Macbook Pro – wiredClick Accept
Wait for Registration Unplug ethernet then plug it back in Or restart your computer
Wireless Installer http://ccit.clemson.edu/mac_software
Mac Software Installation http://ccit.clemson.edu/mac_software
Mac Software Installation Most students should use the default options.
Mac Software Installation This is a long process. Please be patient if the installer appears frozen.
Mac Software Installation You may click ‘Close’ on this screen. You do not need to restart now.
CCIT Web Site http://ccit.clemson.edu
CCIT Support Center • Call: 864-656-3494 • Email: ithelp@clemson.edu • Visit: 2nd Floor, Cooper Library.
AppleCare • Part of recommended purchase from campus store. • Covers hardware defects for 3 years. • DOES NOT cover accidental damage.
AppleCare Registration • If you received a box, you might need to register your plan. • Open the box when you get home and follow the directions within.
Safeware www.safeware.com/clemson
Back Up Your Data!!! If your laptop requires service from CCIT, we will not backup your data for you. You are responsible for backing up your data.
Backup • Time Machine • Crash Plan • Manual (drag and drop) to DVD, Flash Drive, USB hard drive • Mozy.com • Dropbox.com • Google Drive • Clemson.box.com
Pawprints • Open any document or browser window • Click on File, Print
Pawprints • Under Printer, you should see CCIT Lab Printers • Click Print
Pawprints • Give your print job a name (optional) • Put in your Clemson user ID • Click Continue
Pawprints • Put in your Clemson password • Click Print • Pick up your printout at a public printer
Clemson Google LogIn • Login at http://g.clemson.edu • Clemson userid • Default password is cu##1234 (where 1234 represents last 4-digits of SSN) • If this does not work, we will show you how to change your password
Reset Google Apps Password If you are having problems logging in to Google Apps, here is how to get a new password: • Go to www.clemson.edu/emailforwarding • Log in with your Clemson user name and password • Click on the words “Reset my Google Apps password” • A new temporary password will appear on the screen. • Copy it to the clipboard.
Log in to Clemson Google Apps Login at http://g.clemson.edu
Change Your Password 1. Click on the arrow beside your name in the upper right hand corner. 5. Paste your temporary password in the current password box. Invent a new password, repeat the new password to confirm. Click Change Password. 2. Click on Account 3. Click on security 4. Click on Change password
Ask Postman • If you get messages from “askpostman” – open them!!!! That is the Clemson spam filter and you may find good messages in there.
Google Apps • Note space at bottom • Trash is under More • Askpostman is Clemson spam filter • Click on dots for Calendar, Drive, Sites
Install Google Drive • Click on Drive • Click on Download Drive for PC • It will make a folder in your documents where you can drag and drop files or folders • 30 GB combined email + Sites + Drive In some cases, you may have done the “Download Drive” during the software installation process and you will not see this option because it is already complete.
Clemson Box http://clemson.box.com
Clemson Adobe Cloud • Photoshop • Lightroom • Illustrator • After Effects • …. And many more! Installation Intructions: www.clemson.edu/ccit/adobe
Wireless Registration • Close all browser windows • Unplug your Ethernet cable and wait a few seconds • Open a browser • It should go to the Wireless network registration screen • Click Go
Wireless Registration • Change your description to CU User Name – Macbook – Wireless • Click Accept • Wait a few minutes before opening a browser
Windows 8 Install Considerations • Recommended for all Clemson students • Requires same upkeep as a PC laptop • Not all majors require Windows software, but may be required in some general education or elective classes • Average install length is 1.5 hours. • Must press Option and select Windows on each reboot
Why Windows? • Technical Applications • Adobe Applications • MS Office • Access • One Note • Publisher • Differences in others – especially PowerPoint • Compatibility with podiums and instructors • Movie Maker required in some classes • Other specialized Windows software required in some classes
Windows 7 Install 1 http://ccit.clemson.edu/mac_software