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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, Intel Centrino, Intel Xeon, or Intel Core Duo (or compatible) processor

�� 1GB RAM

�� At least 2.5GB of available hard-disk space for installation

�� A DVD-ROM drive

�� A monitor with at least 1280 � 960 resolution and 24-bit color

Software requirements

You will need the following software:

�� Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 3; Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (certified for 32-bit editions); or Windows 7

�� Adobe Illustrator CS5

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 the Student Data files from www.axzopress.com

��� Downloading the PowerPoint files from www.axzopress.com

��� Completing the topic on Adobe Help in the �Getting started� 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 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.

���� 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. Also, some of the following setup instructions might differ slightly.

2�� Install Adobe Illustrator CS5 according to the software manufacturer�s instructions. If you have the full version of Creative Suite 5, you need to install only Illustrator CS5 for this course.

a�� On the Installation Options screen, from the Install list, choose Selected Components.

b�� Clear all check boxes except the one for Adobe Illustrator CS5.

c�� Continue with the default installation. When asked whether to download updates, click Yes.

3�� Start Adobe Illustrator CS5, and press F1 to launch Illustrator Help. Follow onscreen instructions to update the Help files.

4�� 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.

���� Note: The Student Data files are available via download only. There is no CD included with this Instructor�s Edition.

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�� Reset the workspace to its original configuration. To do this, start Illustrator and choose Window, Workspace, Essentials.

2�� Remove Outlander Color library from the Swatches folder. In Windows 7, navigate to C:\Users\[Current User]\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator CS5 Settings\en_us\Swatches and delete the Outlander colors.ai document. For other operating systems, you�ll have to locate the Swatches folder.

3�� 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.)

4�� Copy the data files to the Student Data folder. (See the download instructions in the preceding section.)

 

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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