Basic, First Look
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 AMD Athlon 64 Processor (or faster)
��� 1 GB RAM (or higher)
��� At least 2 GB of hard-disk space
��� A DVD-ROM drive for installation
��� A monitor with at least 1280 � 960 resolution at 24-bit color or better
Software requirements
You will need the following software:
��� Microsoft Windows 7
��� Adobe InDesign CS5
��� Adobe Reader (If this is not installed, students will not be able to complete Activity A-2 in the unit titled �Finalizing documents.�)
� � A printer driver (An actual printer is not required, but students will not be able to complete Activity A-1 in the unit titled �Finalizing documents.�)
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
��� Completing Activity C-1 in the unit titled �InDesign Help�
��� Downloading the Student Data files from www.axzopress.com
��� Downloading the PowerPoint files from www.axzopress.com
��� Activating InDesign CS5
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�� Set up Internet access for the students. Internet access is required; an e-mail account is not.
4�� Install InDesign CS5 with the default settings according to the software manufacturer�s instructions. If you have Creative Suite 5, you need to install only InDesign CS5.
5�� Start InDesign.
a�� Activate the software.
b�� Choose Help, InDesign Help and download Adobe AIR according to the software manufacturer�s instructions.
c�� Update the local content and close Adobe Community Help.
d�� Close InDesign.
6�� Install the HP LaserJet 5200 Series PCL 5 printer driver. These steps might vary depending on which version of the Windows operating system you�re using.
a�� Click Start and choose Control Panel.
b�� Click Printers and Other Hardware.
c�� Click �Add a printer.� In the Add Printer Wizard, click Next.
d�� Verify that �Local printer attached to this computer� is selected.
e�� Clear �Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer,� and click Next.
f��� From the �Use the following port� list, select �LPT1: (Recommended Printer Port).� Click Next.
g�� From the Manufacturer list, select HP.
h�� From the Printers list, select HP LaserJet 5200 Series PCL 5. Click Next.
i��� If prompted, select �Keep existing driver (recommended).� Click Next.
j��� Verify that the name in the Printer name box is HP LaserJet 5200 Series PCL 5 and click Next.
k�� Click Finish.
l��� Close the Printers and Faxes folder.
7�� Install the latest version of Adobe Reader.
a�� Download the latest version of Adobe Reader from www.adobe.com.
b�� Accept all defaults during the installation.
c�� Start Adobe Reader and activate the software.
d�� Close Adobe Reader.
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.
���� Note: The Student Data files are available via download only. There is no CD included with this Instructor�s Edition.
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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