Computer Set-Up and First Login

1

Take the computer out of the box and attach the power adapter to the power adapter plug cable. 

2

Connect the power cord to the side of the computer and power the system on.

Warning: The computer must remain plugged in for certain steps in the configuration process.

Ergo Bonus: connect a mouse, keyboard, or monitor if you have them available. 

And Wait for it to Begin the Setup

3

On the regional setup question,

Select; "United States"

then

Click: Yes

Wait for the next prompt

4

On the keyboard layout question 

Select: “US”

then

Click: Yes

5

On the second keyboard layout question

Click: “Skip”

And wait for the next prompt

6

On the Licence agreement

Click: “Accept”

This will take a few minutes please wait for the next prompt, meanwhile do not turn of your device

7

On setup screen

Select: “Setup for an organization”

then 

Click: “Next”

8

On Sign in page 

Select: Domain join instead (bottom left)

Click: Next

9

Please use your LDAP user name to create an account on this computer

Click: Next

10

• For Security Reasons we want you to create a strong Password. 

• This page will help you understand the difference between a good password and a bad password,

• It also has a link to a password manager where you can securely store all your passwords. 

https://commons.lbl.gov/display/cpp/Password+Tips

11

Enter the strong password that you just created, and then click next

12

Confirm your password by typing it again, and then click "Next"

13

You will have to create three security questions for this account.

• Pick a question from the drop-down menu

• Enter your desired answer then

• Click: Next
  
  

For each of the three questions.

14

For activity history the choice is yours

Click “Yes” or click  “No”

This can also be done at a later time

15

Again the choice is yours

Click: Accept or Click Decline

16

On the privacy screen we want you to select "No" on all the radio buttons, and 

then 

click: "Accept"

17

To Personalize your computer 

Right-Click: Anywhere on the desktop

Select: Personalize

Under themes

Click: Desktop icon settings

Here we want you to check boxes for 

Computer
User’s files

Network

Recycle Bin

Click: OK

Click X to close the Window

Right-Click: This PC Icon

Select: Properties

Click: Remote tab. 

Choose: Allow remote connections to this computer 

Check or leave checked: Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication (recommended)

Click: OK