


Because you store all your data in Google Drive, please log in using your SSO credentials, just like you would log into your email. Once your M1 MacBook Air logs in, the login for Google Drive will appear. Select “Continue” in the lower right corner, then follow the prompts to set up TouchID.įor more information, please see Apple’s knowledge base article on how to set up TouchID. You will be prompted to set up your fingerprint for TouchID when you first log in. The M1 MacBook Air has TouchID capabilities that allow you to unlock your M1 MacBook Air with your fingerprint. Once you initially log into your new M1 MacBook Air, you no longer need to be in a USCSD building to continue the setup.Īfter you enter your credentials, you might see a prompt telling you “Setting up Managed Preferences.” The prompt will disappear in a few seconds. You log in using your SSO credentials which is your full and password. If you do not log into your new M1 MacBook Air while in a USCSD building, your new M1 MacBook Air will not function. Logging in is the same as it was with your old MacBook Air, but your initial login to your M1 MacBook Air MUST take place while in a USCSD building. Log into your new M1 MacBook Air while in a USCSD building You can read more about Big Sur from Apple. You likely will not notice huge changes in the macOS, but wanted to make you aware of it, in case you go looking for something and it's in a different place. Your new MacBook Air has the latest version of macOS on it macOS 11 - Big Sur. Unlike USB-A, there is no wrong way to insert USB-C any way you insert the USB-C is the correct way.

You will use these two USB-C connections to connect your power adapter as well as any cables or adapters, like the ones we provided. You will notice that there are two USB-C connections on the left side, the headphone jack is on the right side. The new M1 MacBook Air utilizes USB-C, which is the new USB standard. Your new M1 MacBook Air is smaller and lighter than your old MacBook Air but has the same screen size, more RAM, and more hard drive space. If you are at the High School or any Elementary School, you will also receive an HDMI cable to replace the Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable you currently have.USB-C to VGA Multiport adapter (Middle School teachers only).30W power adapter with a "duckhead" connector.Your new M1 MacBook Air “package” should include: What's included with your new M1 MacBook Air? If you don't find your answer here, please take a look at our knowledge base or submit a help desk ticket.īefore you begin the swap, make sure that all your data is transferred to Google Drive. There are many resources in this document as well as many more available from our knowledge base. This guide will help you set up and customize your M1 MacBook Air.
