#CovConnects Device Bank resources
To understand the set-up process of Chromebooks gifted to organisations through the #CovConnects Device Bank, you can either view the YouTube tutorial-style video above, or read the following set-up guide below, which is also available as a printable PDF document.
#CovConnects Chromebook Guide
In this short guide, you will learn how to set up your Chromebook so that you can become familiar with your new device and start browsing!
What will you receive?
- Lenovo Chromebook
- Battery charger
Turning on your Chromebook is done by pressing the top right key on the keyboard with the padlock symbol, there is also a power button to the right of the keyboard on the side of the laptop.
The first time you use your Chromebook, you will go through a short set-up where you choose some preferences. You will also be asked to create a new Google account or log into an existing one.
Setting up your Chromebook
On the welcome page, you can change your preferred language and enable accessibility options such as a screen reader, a larger cursor, screen magnifier etc.
After selecting the 'Get Started' button on the bottom left of the screen, you will then be asked to connect to a Wi-Fi Network.
Using your EE Dongle
If you received a 4GEE mini dongle with your Chromebook, follow the set-up process below.
- Remove the back cover of the 4GEE mini dongle.
- Punch out the SIM Card to the nano (smallest) size and then insert the SIM into the back of the dongle by sliding it under the metal holder with the EE logo facing upright and to the left.
- Place the battery in the back of the dongle and re-attach the back cover.
- Use the white cable to connect the dongle to your Chromebook and turn it on using the white button on the side of the dongle.
- Select the network with '4GEE-WiFi' in its name and use the unique password on the 'Keep Me Card' to connect.
- Congratulations! Your Chromebook is now connected to the internet
Please note, 4GEE Mini Dongles use a pre-loaded SIM card with 120GB of data that is valid for 12 months.
Terms of Service
Once connected to the internet, your Chromebook will ask you to review Google's Terms of Service. If you are happy with them, simply scroll to the bottom of the page and then press 'Accept and Continue'.
Later, you will be asked to accept the Google Play Terms of Service. Google Play is Google's App Store where applications are downloaded, such as Netflix. To use Google Play, you will have to accept their Terms of Service.
Account creation
You will then be prompted to identify who is going to be using this Chromebook.
You can select to set up the device for yourself or a child. If you choose the latter, you can set up some digital ground rules.
If you have an existing Google account, you can sign in and sync your settings to your Chromebook. To create a new Google account, select 'More Options' and choose the create account option. You'll then be prompted to create a Gmail account that you'll use to sign into your Chromebook.
Preferences
After sorting the Google account, you will be asked to select some preferences for various settings such as:
- A light theme or a dark theme - this changes your Chromebook's display.
- Google Assistant - enabling Google Assistant on your Chromebook allows Google Assistant to give better suggestions and responses you might ask to a Google-branded smart device like a Google Nest.
- PIN - creating a pin for your account allows you to sign in faster. This is because you type in a created passcode rather than a password each time you turn on your Chromebook.
Once your Chromebook has completed the set-up process, you will be greeted with your home page. On this page you can find the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. From here you can access the Google Play Store to download apps or use Google Chrome to begin browsing the internet!