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Topic A: Classroom setup
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:
· A keyboard and a mouse
· 1.3 GHz or faster processor
· 1 GB of RAM (2 GB or more recommended)
· 1.85 GB of available hard-disk space
· DVD-ROM drive
· A monitor with a minimum resolution of 1366×768 or higher.
· A sound card and either speakers or headphones (If these are not installed, students will not be able to complete the activity titled “Setting reading preferences” in the “Accessibility in the Acrobat environment” topic.)
Software requirements
You will need the following software:
· Microsoft Windows 7. (You can also use Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista, or Windows 8, but the screen shots in this course were taken in Windows 7, so students’ screens might look somewhat different.)
· Adobe Acrobat XI Pro. This course was designed using the subscription version of Acrobat XI Pro (version 11.0.3).
· Adobe Flash Player
· Adobe Reader XI
· Internet Explorer 8 or later. (You can also use a current version of Firefox or Google Chrome.)
· A printer driver (An actual printer is not required, but students will not be able to complete the “Printing process color and spot color separations” activity in the topic titled “Printing color separations” unless a driver is installed.)
Network requirements
The following network components and connectivity are also required for this course:
· Internet access, for the following purposes:
– Downloading the latest critical updates and service packs
– Completing the “Fixing accessibility problems” activity in the topic titled “Accessibility documents,” and the “Managing actions” activity in the topic titled “Actions.”
– Downloading the Student Data files from www.axzopress.com
(if necessary)
· The activities in the topic titled “FormsCentral” require students to create an Adobe ID using their personal email address.
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 according to the software manufacturer’s instructions. After installation is complete, use Windows Update to install any critical updates and Service Packs.
2 With flat-panel displays, we recommend using the panel’s native resolution for best results. Color depth/quality should be set to High (24 bit) or higher.
3 Display file extensions and hidden files.
a In Windows, click Start and choose Computer.
b Click Organize, choose “Folder and search options,” and click the View tab.
c Clear the check box for “Hide extensions for known file types.”
d Select “Show hidden files, folders, and drives” and click OK.
e Close Windows Explorer.
4 Create Internet accounts for the students. Students will need Web access to use online features of Acrobat XI Pro, FormsCentral, and to test Web forms.
5 Ensure that sound is enabled in order to complete the sound activity in the activity titled “Setting reading preferences” in the “Printing color separations” topic.
6 Install Adobe Flash Reader by visiting http://get.adobe.com/reader/ and following the software manufacturer’s instructions.
7 Start Adobe Reader. Accept the Adobe Reader license agreement and then close the application.
8 Install Adobe Flash Player for the default browser by visiting http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ and following the software manufacturer’s instructions.
9 Install Adobe Acrobat XI Pro according to the software manufacturer’s instructions.
10 If installed from a disc, start Acrobat XI Pro. Accept the Acrobat license agreement and then close Acrobat.
11 Install Adobe Flash Player for Acrobat by visiting http://www.adobe.com/go/acrobat_flashdownload_installer_win and following the software manufacturer’s instructions.
12 In Windows Explorer, select a PDF file and verify that Acrobat XI Pro is listed as the default viewer.
13 Install the Xerox Phaser 6180N PS printer.
a Click Start and choose Devices and Printers.
b Click “Add a printer.”
c Select “Add a local printer.”
d Verify that “Use an existing port:” is selected, and that “LPT1 (Printer Port)” appears in the list of ports. Click Next.
e In the Manufacturer list, select Xerox. In the Printers list, select Xerox Phaser 6180N PS. (This printer is listed at or near the bottom of the list.) Click Next.
f If prompted, select “Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended).” Click Next.
g Verify that the name in the Printer name box is Xerox Phaser 6180N PS. Click Next.
h Select “Do not share this printer.” Click Next.
i Clear “Set as the default printer.” Click Finish.
14 If you have the data disc that came with this manual, locate the Student Data folder on it and copy it to the desktop of each student computer.
If you don’t have the data disc, you can 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.
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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