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====Video Instructions====
====Video Instructions====
[[File:IPad Unboxing for Teachers.mp4|thumb|alt=|none]]
[[File:IPad Unboxing for Teachers v2.mp4|alt=|none|thumb]]


====Written Instructions====
====Written Instructions====
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#*<u>Restore from iCloud</u> (If you have data you want to restore) - This option will allow you to restore your iPad data using the data stored in your iCloud drive.  You will need to ensure that your iPad content is being saved to iCloud by completing the following steps prior to continuing:
#*<u>Restore from iCloud</u> (If you have data you want to restore) - This option will allow you to restore your iPad data using the data stored in your iCloud drive.  You will need to ensure that your iPad content is being saved to iCloud by completing the following steps prior to continuing:
#**Open Settings menu
#**Open Settings menu
#**Select iCloud > Manage Storage  
#**Select iCloud > Manage Storage
#**Ensure that your iPad is backing up to your iCloud
#**Ensure that your iPad is backing up to your iCloud


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|G Cal
|G Cal
|Check your Schedule and easily join virtual meetings
|Check your Schedule and easily join virtual meetings
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|G Drive
|To upload and share content across you
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==Macbook Air (Upgrade)==
==Macbook Air (Upgrade)==
unboxing Video Instructions - walk through set up


===Reinstalling Apps===
===Reinstalling Apps===
Recommended and RCS owned apps can be found in Self Service. Apps not available in Self Service may need to be installed via the manufactures website or via tech support request.
Recommended and RCS owned apps can be found in Self Service. Apps not available in Self Service may need to be installed via the manufactures website or via tech support request.
====Don't See Self Service in the Applications folder?====
If you dont see Self Service in the applications folder, please open Safari and navigate to https://jss.riverdale.edu:8443/enroll. Then follow the on screen prompts. Once enrolled, Self Service will launch and you may continue to install apps.


===Restore from iCloud Drive===
===Restore from iCloud Drive===
To restore your data from iCloud Drive, please verify iCloud Drive is enabled by following the steps below:
#Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your screen.
#Scroll down to and select "System Preferences."
#Click on "iCloud" – it should be on the far left of the middle row.
#Sign into your iCloud account and click on "iCloud Drive" to enable it. If it's already clicked, your iCloud Drive is on.


===Restore from Google Drive===
===Restore from Google Drive===
<nowiki>**</nowiki>We recommend that you store ALL of your RCS content in Google Drive**
<nowiki>**</nowiki>We recommend that you store ALL of your RCS content in Google Drive**


We recommend using Google File Stream to access your Google Drive files from your Mac.
We recommend using Google File Stream to access your Google Drive files from your Mac. If you dragged files into Google Drive File Stream and would like restore them to your computer, feel free to drag them back to their respective folders ie. Desktop, Documents, etc.


===Restore from time machine===
===Restore from time machine===
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#If you have a lot of content, the transfer might take several hours to finish. When the transfer is complete, restart your Mac and log in to the migrated account to see its files.
#If you have a lot of content, the transfer might take several hours to finish. When the transfer is complete, restart your Mac and log in to the migrated account to see its files.


==Macbook Air (New Faculty)==
Please watch [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BEH_VAuAdn1XYttt_GGD3pOHUM1vx0ko/view?usp=sharing this video] for a walkthrough of how to install RCS Self Service as part of your MacBook Air initial setup.


Written Instructions
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#Uninstall Self Service
#Backup your data using Time Machine
#Enroll your Device & Restore your User account
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==Dell (PC)?==
==Dell (PC)?==