Photoshop CS5:

Production, First Look Edition

Frequently asked questions and instructor notes

Topic A0:�� 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 AMD Athlon 64 Processor (or faster)

��� 1GB RAM (or higher)

��� 1 GB of available hard drive space after the operating system is installed

��� A monitor with at least 1280 � 960 resolution

Software requirements

You will need the following software:

��� Microsoft Windows 7

��� Adobe Photoshop CS5

��� Adobe Flash Player

��� Adobe Reader

��� A printer driver (An actual printer is not required, but students will not be able to complete the �Proofing colors onscreen,� �Printing with a color management profile,� or �Proofing by using a simulated device� activities in the unit titled �Color management� 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

�� Downloading the Student Data 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 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, 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�� Install Adobe Photoshop CS5 according to the software manufacturer�s instructions. After installation, start Photoshop to complete the activation process, and then close Photoshop.

4�� On each student computer, download and install the Stylus Photo 1400 printer profile from http://www.epson.com. (Because Web sites are updated regularly, the following steps might not work exactly as described.)

a�� Connect to www.epson.com.

b�� Click the link for North America, and then click the link for USA.

c�� Click the link for Drivers & Support, and click Printers & All-in-Ones.

d�� Click Single-function Ink Jet. In the list of printers, select Epson Stylus Photo 1400.

e�� Under Drivers & Downloads, click Windows.

f��� Click Printer Driver v6.61 or the most recent driver for your operating system.

g�� Click Download Now and follow the instructions to download the printer driver. Unzip the downloaded files in the default location. The EPSON Printer Utility Setup dialog box appears.

h�� In the EPSON Printer Utility Setup dialog box, click OK; the EPSON Printer Utilities Setup dialog box opens.

i��� Click Manual. Select a printer port (for example, LPT1) and click OK.

j��� After setup is complete, click OK.

5�� Install the latest version of Adobe Flash Player by browsing to http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ and following the onscreen instructions. Do not install any bundled applications.

6�� Install the latest version of Adobe Reader by browsing to http://get.adobe.com/reader/ and following the onscreen instructions. Do not install any bundled applications.

7�� Configure Photoshop CS5 on each student computer as follows:

a�� Start Photoshop.

b�� Choose Edit, Preferences, File Handling. Under File Compatibility, set Maximize PSD and PSB Compatibility to Always. Click OK.

d�� Close Photoshop.

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.

 

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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