Advanced, ACE Edition
Frequently asked questions and instructor notes
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 they do. This topic gives information on how to set up the classroom to teach this course. It includes minimum requirements for the students� personal computers, setup information for the first time you teach the class, and setup information for each time that you teach after the first time you set up the classroom.
Hardware requirements
Each student�s personal computer should have:
����� A keyboard and a mouse
����� A Pentium 4 processor with a minimum clock speed of 1.4 GHz
����� A minimum of 512 MB of RAM (More RAM will improve performance.)
����� A 7,200 RPM hard drive (RAID storage will improve performance.)
����� 10 GB of available hard-disk space
����� A CD-ROM drive for installation
����� A DVD-ROM drive for installation (Note: A DVD-RW drive is required for the optional DVD burning steps in Unit 6.)
����� A Microsoft DirectX-compatible sound card
����� Speakers
����� Color monitor (SVGA) with Highest Color (32-bit) (1024�768 minimum resolution support)
����� Internet access, if you want to download the Student Data files
Software requirements
You will need the following software:
����� Windows XP SP2 or higher
����� Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 (Note: If installing from the Creative Suite CS2 package, add the Premiere Pro Functional Content to support activities in Unit 6. Some distributions may not include Adobe HDV support used in Unit 2.)
����� Adobe Acrobat Reader v. 7.0 or higher (to support activities in Unit 3)
����� Windows Media Player (This should be installed with Windows XP by default.)
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 from www.windowsupdate.com
��������� Downloading Adobe Acrobat Reader v.7.0
��������� Activating the Premiere Pro 2.0 software after installing it (if necessary)
First-time setup instructions
The first time you teach this course, you will need to perform the following steps to set up each student computer.
1���� Install Windows XP on an NTFS partition according to the software manufacturer�s instructions. If the student machines have Internet access, and they are behind a software or hardware firewall, install the latest critical updates and service packs from www.windowsupdate.com.
2���� From the Control Panel, open the Display Properties dialog box and apply the following settings:
��������� Theme�Windows XP
��������� Screen resolution�1024 by 768 pixels
��������� Color quality�32 bit or higher
3���� Display file extensions and hidden files.
a��������� Start Windows Explorer.
b��������� Choose Tools, Folder Options, and select the View tab.
c��������� Clear the check box for Hide extensions for known file types.
d��������� Select Show hidden files and folders, and click OK.
e��������� Close Windows Explorer.
4���� Install Adobe Acrobat Reader v.7.0 or higher. The program can be downloaded from www.Adobe.com or may be included on the Premiere Pro installation disk.
5���� Confirm that Windows Media Player is installed.
6���� Install Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 according to the manufacturer�s instructions. (Note: If installing from the Creative Suite CS2 package, add the Premiere Pro Functional Content to support activities in Unit 6. Some distributions may not include Adobe HDV support used in Unit 2.)
a��������� When prompted, enter the Serial Number for the software.
b��������� Accept the default location for the installation, or browse to choose another.
c��������� Activate the software using the Internet, or activate by telephone.
7���� Install the data from the DVDs provided with this book. Because of the size of the data set for this course, the data will not be available for download. If you don�t have the DVD, contact customer service to obtain another copy.
Setup instructions for every class
Every time you teach this course (including the first time), you will need to perform the following steps to set up each student computer.
1���� If necessary, reset any defaults that have been changed in previous classes.
2���� Delete the contents of the Student Data folder, if necessary. (If this is the first time you are teaching the course, create a folder named Student Data at the root of the hard drive. For a standard hard drive setup, this will be C:\Student Data.)
3���� Copy the data files to the Student Data folder. (See the download instructions in the preceding section.)
CertBlaster software
CertBlaster pre- and post-assessment software is available for this course. To download and install this free software, students should complete the following steps:
1���� Go to www.axzopress.com.
2���� Under Downloads, click CertBlaster.
2���� Click the link for Premiere Pro 2.0.
3���� Save the .EXE file to a folder on your hard drive. (Note: If you skip this step, the CertBlaster software will not install correctly.)
4���� Click Start and choose Run.
5���� Click Browse and then navigate to the folder that contains the .EXE file.
6���� Select the .EXE file and click Open.
7���� Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted for the password, enter c_pro2.
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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