using a laptop

Welcome to Your Device Setup!

Please allow ample time to complete the setup process. Depending on your device and network connection, setup may take an hour or more.

 

Steps for Device Setup

Step 1: Unbox and Power On

  1. Connect your laptop to the included charger.
  2. Power on the laptop.
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts:
    • Country/Region: United States
    • Keyboard Layout: Default

Step 2: Connect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet

  1. When prompted, select:
    • Your home Wi-Fi network if working remotely, or
    • 1NSU if you are on campus.
  2. Check Connect automatically.
  3. Click Connect.
  4. Enter the network password if prompted.

Connect

Step 3: Sign In with Your NSU Account

  1. Enter your NSU email address.
  2. Enter your NSU password.
  3. Click Sign In.

Step 4: Complete Microsoft Authenticator Verification

  1. A number will appear on your laptop screen.
  2. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device.
  3. Enter the matching number to approve the sign-in request.

For more information: https://www.nova.edu/it-help/sites/mfa-intune/setting-up-mfa.html


Step 5: Allow Device Configuration

  1. Your laptop will create your Windows profile and install updates.
  2. Keep the device powered on and connected to the internet.
  3. If you receive an error during setup, click Continue Anyway.

Note: This may occur if the internet connection is slow or unstable.

settingup


Step 6: Sign In to Windows

  1. Your device may restart several times.
  2. When the Windows login screen appears, sign in using your NSU credentials.

Need Help?

If you experience any issues during setup, please submit a ServiceNow ticket using the link below.

ServiceNow Support: https://nsu.service-now.com/

You will see a listing of Wi-Fi networks. Choose 1NSU or your home wireless network, check the Connect Automatically box, and click the blue Connect button.

wifi step one

If you are connecting to 1NSU, enter your username and password. For home networks, enter your Wi-Fi password and click Next.

wifi step two

If you see the network icon labeled ad.nova.edu, or your home network, click Next.

Note: DO NOT click install driver!

ethernet connection

For secure authentication, a number will appear on your screen. Make sure you have the Microsoft Authenticator installed on your mobile device.

microsoft authenticator screen

Enter the number on your mobile device and tap to authenticate.

mobile authenticator

If you are working off campus and need access to NSU resources:

    1. Open Ivanti Secure Access Client.
    2. Click the green connection icon.
    3. Allow the application to load.
    4. Click OK if prompted to switch UI mode.
    5. Select Connect.
    6. Approve the sign-in request in Microsoft Authenticator.

vpn setup screen

 

Allow OneDrive to Sync

      1. OneDrive will automatically begin syncing your files.
      2. Depending on the amount of data, synchronization may take some time

To check the synchronization status on your OneDrive Data, click the small blue cloud on the corner of your computer. Circled in red, would display the sync status of your data.

one drive sync screen

Set Up Outlook

    1. Open Outlook from the Start menu.outlook app screen
    2. Outlook will automatically detect and configure your NSU account.
    3. Allow a few minutes for setup to complete

outlook setup screen

Launch Microsoft Teams

  1. Open Start > All Apps > Microsoft Teams.microsoft teams app
  2. Sign in if prompted.teams welcome screen
  3. Wait for your Teams and channels to load.

teams app screen

In a few seconds, a list of your teams will appear.

Verify Printer Access

No action is required. The following printers will be installed automatically for on-campus use:

  • SharkPrint Black & White
  • SharkPrint Color

printer

 

NSU App Store

There are free applications in the NSU App store.

nsu app store logo

Launch the NSU App Store on your desktop. Choose your desired application.

app store screen

Click Install. Please allow time for the application to complete the installation.

chrome install screen

Company Portal

There are free applications available in the Company Portal. Launch the Company Portal on your desktop.

intune app

Or navigate through the Windows Start menu. Click StartAllScroll down and select Company Portal.

company portal app

Allow time to load. Click Apps.

published apps

Select the application you want to install, click Install. Allow time for installation.

installation screen

 

Still need assistance? Click ServiceNow to submit a ticket.

To contact SharkIT via phone: (954)-262-0070