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Initial Setup
- Power on the iPad and complete the initial setup using the PIN: 1889.
- Walk through the setup manually and do not sign in with an Apple ID during initial configuration.
Apple ID Configuration
- Sign in to the App Store using the department or University-managed Apple ID (examples:
dfa-ipads@uidaho.edu, ath-ipad@uidaho.edu, etc.).
- Passwords for departmental Apple IDs are stored in:
- If a departmental Apple ID does not already exist, create a new mail-enabled group account for the device/user as needed.
Naming Recommendation
Use the requestor’s NetID followed by -ipad, for example:
This helps avoid sharing:
- storage quotas
- payment methods
- personal settings
- other account-specific data
Required Applications
Install the following applications:
Microsoft Applications
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft OneNote
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
Additional Applications
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Cisco Secure Client
- Zoom Workplace
- Duo Mobile
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- Firefox
Default Application Configuration
Set the following default applications:
- Default Mail App: Microsoft Outlook
- Default Browser: Microsoft Edge
Optional Customization
If desired, perform the following cleanup and layout changes:
Remove or Uninstall
- Mail app
- Calendar app
- Messages app
- GarageBand
Dock Adjustments
- Replace Safari with Edge on the Dock
- Move Music off the Dock
- Add the following to the Dock:
Home Screen Layout
Place the following apps on the second Home Screen near the bottom:
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Zoom
User Handoff
Provide the following information to the user:
- Device PIN
- Departmental Apple ID
- Apple ID password
Inform the user that:
- the departmental Apple ID is the only approved Apple ID for the device
- they should not replace it with a personal Apple ID
- changing the Apple ID may impact app licensing, management, and support capabilities