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A About the CD-ROM CertPrs8 / MCAD/MCSD XML Web Services and Server Components Development with Visual Basic .NET / Lind / 222653-6 / Chapter A P:\010Comp\CertPrs8\653-6\appa.vp Wednesday, October 30, 2002 9:23:32 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profile Composite Default screen 2 Appendix A: About the CD-ROM CertPrs8 / MCAD/MCSD XML Web Services and Server Components Development with Visual Basic .NET / Lind / 222653-6 / Appendix A T he CD-ROM included with this book comes complete with MasterExam, MasterSim, the electronic version of the book, and code from the examples within the book. The software is easy to install on any Windows 98/NT/2000 computer and must be installed to access the MasterExam and MasterSim features. You may, however, browse the electronic book directly from the CD-ROM without installation. To register for LearnKey’s online training and a second bonus MasterExam, simply click the Online Training link on the Main page of the application that starts when the CD-ROM is inserted in the computer and follow the directions to the free online registration. System Requirements The software requires Windows 98 or higher and Internet Explorer 5.0 or above and 20MB of hard disk space for full installation. The electronic book requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. To access the Online Training from LearnKey, you must have RealPlayer Basic 8 or the Real1 plugin, which will be automatically installed when you launch the online training. Installing and Running MasterExam and MasterSim If autorun is enabled on your computer CD-ROM drive, the CD-ROM will automatically start up when you insert the disk. From the opening screen, you can install MasterExam or MasterSim by pressing the corresponding button. This will begin the installation process and create a program group named LearnKey. To run MasterExam or MasterSim, use Start | Programs | LearnKey. If the autorun feature did not launch your CD-ROM, browse to the CD-ROM and click the RunInstall icon. MasterExam MasterExam provides you with a simulation of the actual exam. The number of questions, the types of questions, and the time allowed are intended to be an accurate representation of the exam environment. You have the option to take an open book exam, including hints, references, and answers; a closed book exam; or the timed MasterExam simulation. When you launch the MasterExam simulation, a digital clock will appear in the top center of your screen. The clock will continue to count down to zero unless you choose to end the exam before the time expires. P:\010Comp\CertPrs8\653-6\appa.vp Wednesday, October 30, 2002 9:23:32 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profile Composite Default screen System Requirements 3 CertPrs8 / MCAD/MCSD XML Web Services and Server Components Development with Visual Basic .NET / Lind / 222653-6 / Appendix A MasterSim The MasterSim is a set of interactive labs that will provide you with a wide variety of tasks, enabling you to experience the software environment even if the software is not installed. Once you have installed the MasterSim, you can access it quickly through the CD-ROM launch page, or you can also access it through Start | Programs | LearnKey. Electronic Book The entire contents of the Study Guide are provided in PDF. Adobe’s Acrobat Reader has been included on the CD-ROM. Help A help file is provided through the help button on the main page in the lower left-hand corner. Individual help features are also available through MasterExam, MasterSim, and LearnKey’s Online Training. Removing Installation(s) MasterExam and MasterSim are installed to your hard drive. If you choose to remove MasterExam or MasterSim, for best results use the Start | Programs | LearnKey | Uninstall option. If you desire to remove the Real Player, use the Add/Remove Programs icon from your control panel. You may also remove the LearnKey training program from this location. Technical Support For questions regarding the technical content of the electronic book or MasterExam, please visit www.osborne.com or e-mail customer.service@mcgraw-hill.com. If you live outside the United States, e-mail international_cs@mcgraw-hill.com. LearnKey Technical Support For technical problems with the software (installation, operation, removing installations), and for questions regarding LearnKey Online Training and MasterSim content, please visit www.learnkey.com or e-mail techsupport@learnkey.com. P:\010Comp\CertPrs8\653-6\appa.vp Wednesday, October 30, 2002 9:23:32 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profile Composite Default screen . through the help button on the main page in the lower left-hand corner. Individual help features are also available through MasterExam, MasterSim, and LearnKey’s. launch your CD-ROM, browse to the CD-ROM and click the RunInstall icon. MasterExam MasterExam provides you with a simulation of the actual exam. The number