Using the Book’s CD-ROM

The CD-ROM included with this book contains all the practice files you’ll use as you work through the exercises in this book. By using practice files, you won’t waste time creating sample content with which to experiment—instead, you can jump right in and concentrate on learning how to use Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003.

What’s on the CD-ROM?

In addition to the practice files, the CD-ROM contains some exciting resources that will really enhance your ability to get the most out of using this book and FrontPage 2003, including the following:

• Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 Step by Step in e-book format.

• Insider’s Guide to Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 in e-book format.

• Microsoft Office System Quick Reference in e-book format.

• Introducing the Tablet PC in e-book format.

• Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition in e-book format.

• 25 business-oriented templates for use with programs in The Microsoft Office System.

• 100 pieces of clip art.

Important

The CD-ROM for this book does not contain the FrontPage 2003 software. You should purchase and install that program before using this book.

Minimum System Requirements

To use this book, you will need:

• Computer/Processor

  Computer with a Pentium 133-megahertz (MHz) or higher processor; Pentium III recommended

• Memory

  64MB of RAM (128 MB recommended) plus an additional 8 MB of RAM for each program in The Microsoft Office System (such as FrontPage) running simultaneously

• Hard disk

  • 245 MB of available hard disk space with 115 MB on the hard disk where the operating system is installed

  • An additional 20 MB of hard disk space is required for installing the practice files

  Hard disk requirements will vary depending on configuration; custom installation choices might require more or less hard disk space.

• Operating System

  Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 (SP3) or Microsoft Windows XP or later

• Drive

  CD-ROM drive

• Display

  Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors

• Peripherals

  Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device

• Software

  Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003, Microsoft Office Word 2003 and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later

Installing the Practice Files

You need to install the practice files on your hard disk before you use them in the chapters’ exercises. Follow these steps to prepare the CD’s files for your use:

Using the Practice Files

Each exercise is preceded by a paragraph or paragraphs that list the files needed for that exercise and explains any file preparation you need to take care of before you start working through the exercise.

The following table lists each chapter’s practice files.

Uninstalling the Practice Files

After you finish working through this book, you should uninstall the practice files to free up hard disk space.

Important

If you need additional help installing or uninstalling the practice files, please see “Getting Help” earlier in this book. Microsoft Product Support Services does not provide support for this book or its CD-ROM.