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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