Getting Started

This self-paced training course contains demonstration videos that enhance and supplement the text. The following sections discuss the hardware and software required to view the demonstration videos on the companion CD-ROM.

Each computer must have the following minimum configuration. All hardware should be on the Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility List.

• Pentium 90 MHz processor
• 16 MB RAM
• 16-color display card
• 16-bit sound card
• VGA or better monitor
• CD-ROM drive
• Mouse or other pointing device (recommended)

The following software is required to view the demonstration videos in this course.

• Microsoft Windows 95 or later; Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 3, or later

• Standard multimedia player, such as Windows Media Player (which is included on the companion CD)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later (Internet Explorer 5) is included on the companion CD.