Basic, ACA Edition (FAQ/Notes)
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:
· A keyboard and a mouse
· Intel® Pentium® 4 or equivalent processor
· 512 MB RAM
· 1 GB of hard disk space for Dreamweaver CS5 installation; additional space needed for operating system and Office installation
· A DVD-ROM drive for installation
· A monitor set to a minimum resolution of 1280 × 960 and 24-bit color or better (Users of LCD or widescreen displays should choose the monitor’s native resolution, if possible.)
Software requirements
You need the following software:
· Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP with Service Pack 3
· Dreamweaver CS5
· Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird, or another e-mail client (required to complete Activity A-3 in the “Links” unit)
· Microsoft Word 2000 or later version (required to complete Activity B-3 in the “Web sites and pages” unit)
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
– Downloading the Student
Data files from www.axzopress.com
(if necessary)
– Visiting and discussing designs on the Web, and completing Activity A-3 in the “Links” unit
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 also use Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack 3, but the screen shots in this course were taken in Windows 7, so students’ screens might look somewhat different.
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 Verify that Internet Explorer is the default Web browser.
a Click Start and choose All Programs, Internet Explorer.
b Configure Internet Explorer as prompted. Do not turn on Suggested Sites, and use express settings.
c Choose Tools, Internet Options.
d On the Programs tab, click Make default, and click OK.
e Close Internet Explorer.
4 Install Dreamweaver CS5 according to the software manufacturer’s instructions.
5 Install Microsoft Office 2000, XP, 2003, or 2007 according to the software manufacturer’s instructions. Accept all defaults during installation. (This step is required to complete Activity B-2 in the “Web sites and pages” unit.)
6 For each student, create an e-mail account in the installed e-mail client. (Students don’t actually send or receive messages in this course, so a fully functional e-mail account isn’t needed. Without an e-mail client, students can’t complete Activity A-3 in the “Links” unit.)
7 Display file extensions:
a Open Windows Explorer.
b (In Windows 7) Choose Organize, Folder and search options; then click the View tab.
c Clear the check box for “Hide extensions for known file types.” Click OK.
d Close Windows Explorer.
8 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.
CertBlaster exam preparation for ACA certification
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.
3 Click the link for Dreamweaver CS5.
4 Save the .EXE file to a folder on your hard drive. (Note: If you skip this step, the CertBlaster software will not install correctly.)
5 Click Start and choose Run.
6 Click Browse and navigate to the folder that contains the .EXE file.
7 Select the .EXE file and click Open.
8 Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted for the password, enter c_dwcs5.
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