Advanced, ACA 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 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 the operating system
��� 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:
��� Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP updated with the most recent service packs
��� Adobe Dreamweaver CS5
��� Adobe Flash Player
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 at update.microsoft.com
��� Downloading the Student Data files from www.axzopress.com (if necessary)
Classroom setup instructions
Before you teach this course, you 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 screenshots 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�� Configure Internet Explorer as follows.
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 Apply.
e�� On the Advanced tab, under Security, check �Allow active content to run in files on My Computer.� Click OK.
f��� Close Internet Explorer.
4�� Install Dreamweaver CS5 according to the software manufacturer�s instructions.
5�� Install the latest Adobe Flash Player from get.adobe.com/flashplayer. Do not install any bundled applications.
6�� 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.
7�� 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
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.
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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