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Warning

If you start to set up your Dell computer and the process is different than what is outlined in these instructions, you must bring the computer to ITS or to your departmental IT contact so the computer can be properly provisioned.

  1. Plug the included power supply/charger into the USB-C port at the left of your laptop.

  2. Press the power button near the top right of the keyboard to power the device on.

  3. You will be prompted to select the correct country or region. Choose United States, and press the blue Yes button.

  4. You will be prompted to choose the correct keyboard layout. Choose US keyboard layout, and press the blue Yes button.

  5. You will be prompted to connect to the internet. Connect to either your home network if you are remote or to UConn’s network if you are on-campus. You can use a wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection if your new computer supports it. Note: if you are connecting to UCONN-SECURE, you would need to use your NetID and NetID Password as the user name and password. Once successfully connected, press Next.

  6. The device will check for updates, and then restart.

  7. Sign in with your UConn email, and NetID password, press the blue Next button.

    1. You may will likely be prompted with Duo. Please be sure to have your Duo account tied with your UConn account to allow access. You may click, Yes, this is my device.

  8. The Setting up for work or school window will appear and will advance through Device Preparation, Device Setup, then Account Setup. This step may take a while.

  9. You will then be brought to the Windows 11 desktoplogin screen. Please use your UConn email address and NetID password to now log into the device. You are now fully signed into your computer for the first time.

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