Advanced (First Look Edition)
Frequently asked questions and instructor notes
All our courses assume that each student has a personal computer to use during the class. Our hands-on approach to learning requires that they do. This topic gives information on how to set up the classroom to teach this course.
Hardware requirements
Each student’s personal computer should have:
· 1 GHz or faster 32- or 64-bit processor
· At least 1 GB of RAM
· At least 2 GB hard-disk space after operating system install
· Video adapter card compatible with DirectX 9 or newer, with at least 64 MB video memory
· A keyboard and a mouse
· SVGA monitor at 1024 × 768 or higher resolution
· Printer (useful but not required)
· DVD drive if you’ll be installing via disc
Software requirements
You will need the following software:
· Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate
· Microsoft Office 2010
· A printer driver (An actual printer is not required, but students will not be able to use Print Preview without a printer driver installed.)
Network requirements
The following network components and connectivity are also required for this course:
· Internet access, for the following purposes:
– Updating the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office 2010
– Downloading the Student Data files from www.axzopress.com
– Downloading the PowerPoint files from www.axzopress.com
Classroom setup instructions
Before you teach this course, you will need to perform the following steps to set up each student computer.
1 Install Windows 7 on an NTFS partition according to the software publisher’s instructions. After installation is complete, if the student machines have Internet access, use Windows Update to install any critical updates and Service Packs.
Note: You can use Windows XP or Windows Vista, but the screen shots in this course were taken in Windows 7, so students’ screens might look different.
2 With a flat-panel display, we recommend using the panel’s native resolution for best results. Color depth/quality should be set to High (24 bit) or higher.
3 Install Microsoft Office 2010 according to the software manufacturer’s instructions, as follows:
a When prompted for the CD key, enter the code included with your software, and click Continue.
b Click Customize.
c Click the Installation Options tab.
d For Microsoft Office Excel, Office Shared Features, and Office Tools, click the drop-down arrow and choose “Run all from My Computer.”
e Set all except the following to Not Available: Microsoft Office Excel, Office Shared Features, and Office Tools.
f Click Install Now.
g On the last screen of the Office 2010 installer, click Continue Online. Internet Explorer displays the Office Online Web site, and the installer window closes.
h On the Office Online Web page, click the Downloads tab. Download and install any available updates.
i Close Internet Explorer.
4 Configure Windows Explorer to show hidden files and folders.
5 Start Microsoft Office Excel 2010. Then do the following:
a Activate the software, if prompted. After activation, the Welcome to the 2010 Microsoft Office System dialog box appears.
b Select “Don’t make changes” and click Finish.
6 Change Excel Options to disable Protected View settings and display the Developer tab as follows:
a On the File tab, click Options.
b Select Trust Center and click Trust Center Settings.
c Select Protected View and clear “Enable Protected View for files originating from the Internet.”
d Click OK to save settings.
e In the Excel Options categories, click Customize Ribbon.
f Under Main Tabs, check Developer.
g Click OK. Close Excel.
7 Start Internet Explorer and configure it to use Express Settings. When asked about Suggested Sites, choose “No, don’t turn on.” Close Internet Explorer.
8 Download the Student Data files for the course:
a Connect to www.axzopress.com.
b Under Downloads, click Instructor-Led Training.
c Browse the subject categories to locate your course. Then click the course title to display a list of available downloads. (You can also access these downloads through our Catalog listings.)
d Click the link(s) for downloading the Student Data files. You can download the files directly to student machines or to a central location on your own network.
e Create a folder named Student Data on the desktop of each student computer.
f Double-click the downloaded zip file(s) and drag the contents into the Student Data folder.
Note: The Student Data files are available via download only. There is no CD included with this Instructor’s Edition.
Topic B: Frequently asked questions
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Topic C: Course notes
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Topic D: Additional information
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