Device Setup Checklist

To confirm your device is set up correctly, please review the following checklist. All items should be ticked to ensure proper completion.

1. 1. Does your child's account have Administrator Access?
2. 2. Is your laptop's time region set to Brisbane?
3. 3. Is the time on the laptop accurate?
4. 4. Have you completed any pending Windows updates?
5. 5. If your child is using a Microsoft account, have you set up a PIN?
6. 6. Did you use a personal account to create the Windows account?
7. 7. Have you added the website shortcuts to Microsoft Edge?
8. 8. Have you installed all the software from the Software Installation page?
9. 9. Have you uninstalled any trial antivirus software that comes with your computer such as McAfee?
10. 10. Have you done a test call in Microsoft Teams to check your microphone and camera?
11. 11. If you are using Microsoft Family Safety, have you disabled "Only use allowed websites" from the settings?
12. 12. Have you opened Microsoft Word and removed personal accounts and logged Word in with your child's EQ account?
13. 13. Have you monitored battery life and made adjustments if battery life is low?
14. 14. Does your child know their laptop login details as well as EQ login details?
15. 15. Do you have your headphones and case ready to bring to school?
16. 16. Have you labelled your laptop and case with your name?
17. 17. Have you discussed a daily charging routine with your child?

Online Services Consent

Parents should register for QParents so they can consent to online services that are needed for BYOD.

 

Once you have completed these steps: