The District issued computer comes with Two Standard accounts. To personalize your experience, follow the below steps to create a personal account.
Step 1
When the computer has completely loaded, locate the Apple menu in the upper left corner and place the mouse over the apple
Step 2
Click on the option "System preferences..."
Step 3
Click on "User & Groups" in the new window that opens, located on the fourth row
Step 4
Click on the "Lock" and enter "Teacher" in the name field and the password on the sticker
Step 5
Click on the "+" symbol just above the lock to add a new account.
Step 6
For "New Account" change it to "Administrator"
Step 7
Enter your Full name in the next field
Step 8
The account name fill automatically from the information from the name field
Step 9
Enter a unique password that you will remember.
Enter the password a second time to verify the information.
Enter a hint for your reference.
Step 10
Click "Create User" button
The system will create your new account.
****If your system hangs and you get the message, "Systems Preferences is busy and can't be closed." You will need to force quit and restart.
To force quit, hold the key combination, "Command + Option + Esc
" This will bring up the "Force Quit Tool"Highlight "System Preferences" and press Force Quit System preferences will stop.Proceed to next step.
Step 11
Click on the Apple menu
Step 12
Select "Log Out Teacher", the last option
Step 13
From the menu, select the account you created
Enter your password.
Welcome to your new account!!
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