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- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating Your Own CD's
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- CD-ROM CONTENTS
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- 1. BROWSING THE CD-ROM WITH THE CD-ROM INTERFACE
- 2. HOW TO BROWSE THE CD-ROM CONTENTS
- 3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMPANION CD-ROM
- 4. SOFTWARE LIBRARY
- 5. WEB RESOURCES
- 6. BOOK INFORMATION PAGE
- 7. PRODUCT SUPPORT
- 8. CREDITS
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- 1. BROWSING THE CD-ROM WITH THE CD-ROM INTERFACE
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- If you have AUTOPLAY turned on, your computer will
- automatically run the CD-ROM interface. If AUTOPLAY is
- turned off, follow these directions:
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- 1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
- 2. From the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer
- icon.
- 3. Double-click the icon representing your CD-ROM drive.
- 4. Double-click the icon titled START.EXE to run the
- interface.
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- 2. HOW TO BROWSE THE CD-ROM CONTENTS
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- NOTE: If you have AUTOPLAY disabled on your
- computer, the CD-ROM will not automatically
- display the CD-ROM splash screen. To browse
- the CD manually, double-click My Computer on
- the desktop, then right-click your CD drive
- icon, and choose Explore from the shortcut menu.
- By doing this, you can immediately access the
- folders and files of this CD.
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- 3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMPANION CD-ROM
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- Processor: 486DX or higher processor
- (Pentium preferred)
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- Operating System: MS Windows« NT / 2000,
- Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME
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- Memory (RAM): 24MB minimum (32MB recommended)
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- Storage: Hard disk space for shareware
- and demo programs.
- (Program Sizes vary)
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- Video: TrueColor (24-bit), 2MB card
- minimum, TrueColor 8MB card
- recommended
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- Other: Mouse or compatible pointing
- device
- Web browser such as Netscape
- Navigator or MS Internet Explorer
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- Optional: An Internet connection with an
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
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- 4. SOFTWARE LIBRARY
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- This CD-ROM contains library of third-party software that
- is installable directly from the CD.
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- Click the View Software Library button from the GUI
- interface to view the list of software available on
- this CD-ROM.
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- Use the scrolling buttons to see a description of each
- application, company / product information,
- and website links.
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- 5. WEB RESOURCES
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- The Web Resources list is a helpful list of vendors, software
- companies, and programming resources related to creating CDs.
- The list is in HTML format and is viewable with any standard
- Web browser. You need an Internet connection to link directly
- to the listed URLs. If you need a Web browser, click the
- Software Library button on the left of the interface screen.
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- 6. BOOK INFORMATION PAGE
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- Do you have a question about the book you just purchased? Your
- question might already be answered on the Book Information page
- found in our Product Support area.
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- A number of our books also include supplemental files or extra
- content that may be downloaded at your convenience.
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- Click the Connect to Book Information Page button from the GUI
- interface to access individualized, book-focused links,
- companion Web sites, author sites, technical support files,
- and related downloads for Sams books you may already own.
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- 7. PRODUCT SUPPORT
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- Click the Product Support button from the GUI interface.
- Our User Services team is ready to assist if you have
- product technical support issues or feedback while using
- this product. When you contact us, please send the
- following information:
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- 1) Complete name of this product.
- 2) The ISBN for this product (0-7897-2492-8).
- 3) Specific details of the problem or incident.
- 4) Information about your computer system setup,
- such as version of Windows and amount of memory.
- 5) How we can reach you (phone number/e-mail).
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- 8. CREDITS
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- CD Programmed by:
- Aaron Price
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- Director of Media Services:
- Cheryl Willoughby
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- Senior Media Development Manager:
- John Warriner
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- Media Development Manager:
- Brandon Penticuff
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- Software Team:
- Matt Bates
- Michael Hunter
- Deborah Miller
- J.G. Moore
- Jay Payne
- Todd Pfeiffer
- Aaron Price
- Dan Scherf
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