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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
· An Intel Pentium 4, Intel Centrino, Intel Xeon, or Intel Core Duo (or compatible) processor
· At least 1 GB of RAM
· 3.5 GB of hard disk space
· A DVD-ROM drive for installation
· A monitor with a minimum resolution of 1280X960 at 24-bit color or better
Software requirements
You will need the following software:
· Microsoft Windows 7 (preferred), or Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista with Service Pack 2
· Flash CS5 Professional
· QuickTime 7 or later
· Internet Explorer
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 for Windows
– Downloading the Student
Data files from www.axzopress.com
(if necessary)
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 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.
Note: You can also use Windows Vista or 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 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 checkbox for “Hide extensions for known file types.”
d Select “Show hidden files, folders, and drives” and click OK.
e Close Windows Explorer.
4 Ensure that sound is enabled in order to complete the sound activities in the unit titled “Timeline animation and interactive buttons.”
5 Install Adobe Flash CS5 Professional according to the software manufacturer’s instructions.
6 Start Adobe Flash CS5 Professional. Choose Help, Updates to open the Adobe Updater. In the Adobe Updater, click Preferences. Clear all of the checkboxes for automatic notification and reporting on Adobe updates.
Warning: The activities in this course were tested with updated software as of July 2010. If any subsequent Adobe updates include significant changes, some activities might not work exactly as described and some screen shots might not match what students will see on their screens. Therefore, if you choose to update the software, we strongly recommend that you go through the entire course, noting any changes so you can point them out during class.
7 Install the latest version of QuickTime (version 7 or later). The latest version can be downloaded from http://quicktime.apple.com. Accept all defaults during the installation.
8 Configure Internet Explorer to allow active content. This is necessary for several activities that preview animations in a Web browser. This step is not necessary if you are using Windows 7, as IE8 has this enabled by default.
a Start Internet Explorer and choose Tools, Internet Options.
b On the Advanced tab, under Security, check “Allow active content to run in files on My Computer.”
c If you are using Internet Explorer 7, click the Programs tab. Click Manage add-ons to open the Manage Add-ons dialog box.
d In the Name list, select Shockwave Flash Object. Under Settings, select Enable.
e Click OK. If a message box appears, click OK.
f Click OK to close the Internet Properties dialog box.
9 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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