Set Up RCS Apple Devices

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This page will help you get started with your RCS issued technology. Please ensure you watch and read the instructions regarding your device PRIOR to setting up your equipment.

iPad and Apple Pencil

Video Instructions

Welcome to your RCS issued iPad and/or Apple Pencil! Watch this short video to learn more about your new device and how to set it up!

Written Instructions

Welcome to your RCS Issued iPad and/or Apple Pencil! Please follow the steps listed below to setup and enroll your new iPad.

  1. Power on your iPad
  2. Choose your Language
  3. Choose the Country
  4. Select Set Up Manually
    • It is important you choose set up manually when setting up your RCS iPad, selecting Quick set up will only bypass our enrollment process. This will allow the device to be enrolled in our system, giving us access to deploy applications and updates to your device.
  1. Select your Wifi network and login
  2. Apps and Data
    1. Don't Transfer Apps & Data (Recommended option)- This option will allow you to start fresh with you iPad and download only the Applications you need.
    2. Restore from Mac or PC (If you have a LOT of data to restore) - This option will require you to complete the following steps prior to continuing.
      • Open iTunes on your Macbook
      • Connect your old iPad using a cable
      • Backup your iPad onto your Macbook (You may have done this
      • Connect your new iPad to your Macbook
      • Please note: This option will NOT enroll your iPad in self service and will require enrollment later on. iPad enrollment is NOT optional. A member from the tech department will reach out with instructions on how to enroll your iPad at a later date.
  3. Enroll your Device in Self Service by entering your RCS Username and passphrase. Your username is your first initial, last name without the @riverdale.edu.
  4. Finalize Initial Setup
    • Enable Location Services
    • Login Using your


Macbook Air

Video Instructions

(From Apple)


Written Instructions

Dell (PC)?