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Topic A0:�� Classroom setup
All of 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
��� A 1GHz (or faster) processor
��� At least 1GB of RAM (2 GB for 64-bit)
��� 2 GB of available hard disk space after operating system install
��� A CD-ROM or DVD drive
��� SVGA monitor at 1024 � 768 or higher resolution
Software requirements
You will need the following software:
��� Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP with Service Pack 3
��� Project Professional 2013
��� Adobe Reader
��� Microsoft Excel 2013
��� Microsoft Word 2013
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
(if necessary)
��� Viewing free templates available at Office.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 7 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 with Service Pack 3, 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:
a�� Open Windows Explorer.
b�� Choose Organize, Folder and
search options; then click the View tab.
c�� Clear the check box for �Hide extensions for
known file types� and then Click OK.
d�� Close Windows Explorer.
4�� Install Project Professional 2013 according to the software manufacturer�s instructions.
5�� Install Microsoft Excel 2013 and Microsoft Word 2013 according to the software manufacturer�s instructions. These programs are required to complete activity B-1 in the �Templates� unit, and activities C-1 and C-2 in the �Exchanging project information� unit, but they are not used elsewhere in the course.
���� Note: You can also use version 2007 or later.
6�� Download and install Adobe Reader (http://get.adobe.com/reader/). This application is required to complete activity A-5 in the �Reports� unit but is not used elsewhere in the course.
7�� 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.
8�� For each student PC, start Project 2013 and set automatic scheduling as the default for all new files, if necessary:
a�� Click the File tab and click Options.
b�� Click Schedule.
c�� From the �Scheduling options for this project� list, select All New Projects.
d�� From the �New tasks created� list, select Auto Scheduled.
e�� Click OK and close Project.
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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