A Beginners Guide to Setting up your SMC MacBook

Step 1. Basic Setup

The following steps will allow you to setup a user account to get up and running.

macOS: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749

Step 2. Connecting to WiFi

These steps will allow you to connect your MacBook to the St Mary's College WiFi network as well as your home WiFi.

macOS: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201735

Step 3. Setting up Microsoft Office

The following steps will allow you to download Microsoft Office, Install the relevant software and login with your Office365 credentials.

macOS: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/download-and-install-or-reinstall-office-365-or-office-2019-on-a-pc-or-mac-4414eaaf-0478-48be-9c42-23adc4716658#InstallSteps=Install_on_a_Mac

Step 4. Setting up OneDrive

The following steps will allow you to configure Microsoft OneDrive on your Mac with your Office365 credentials.

macOS: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/sync-files-with-onedrive-on-mac-os-x-d11b9f29-00bb-4172-be39-997da46f913f

Step 5. Setup Google Chrome

The following steps will show you how to install Google Chrome on your Mac.

macOS https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en-GB

Step 5A: Setup Google Sync in Chrome:

The following steps will show you how to Sync your Chrome settings, Bookmarks and History.

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/185277?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en

Step 5B: SEQTA (In Google Chrome)

The following steps will show you how to access SEQTA in Google Chrome and save SEQTA as a Bookmark.

Step 1. From the Google Chrome URL Bar, type the SMC SEQTA Address

For Staff: https://ta.stmaryscollege.catholic.edu.au

For Students: http://student.stmaryscollege.catholic.edu.au

Step 2. Add your Bookmark to SEQTA following these steps: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/188842?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en

Step 3. Once complete, proceed to login to SEQTA with your SMC credentials.

Please note: Instructions to setup SMC's Express and Advanced Print Release are available in these articles:

Express Print Setup

Advanced Print setup for MacOS Devices

Well done, you have completed basic setup of your St Mary's College MacBook!