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How to Use this CD-ROM

This CDROM contains the audio (mp3) and printable (PDF) course material that comprises the Self-Study Course. You can view the a table of contents with file descriptions at index.html

This CD-ROM is organized by media type:

  • The audio files are in the /audio/ directory by class. Class 1 files are in /audio/class 1/ and Class 2 files are in /audio/class 2/
  • The printable documents are in the /docs/ dirctory by class. Class 1 files are in /docs/class 1/ and Class 2 files are in /docs/class 2/

You can access these files directly from the disk or copy them to the hard drive of your computer.

How to View PDF Files

PDF (Portable Document Format) files are created by Adobe Acrobat software and can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader. If your system has the appropriate software installed, you can view PDF files simply by clicking or doubling clicking a file name or file icon (with extension .pdf) and the appropriate viewer will start up.

PDF files may display either in a stand-alone viewer or inside your web browser, depending on your computer platform and configuration. If you do not already have this viewer configured on a local drive, you may download it at no cost from Adobe's Web site.

How to Print a PDF

Use the Print Button for Adobe Reader.

A common error when trying to print PDF files is using the browser print button or the print selection from the file menu. This will NOT print the PDF file and usually results in a blank page being printed. Note that when viewing a PDF file, a 2nd toolbar appears on your computer screen. The toolbar will be directly above the page or document. Click on the print icon on this toolbar, it is usually the 2nd button on the left, to print the PDF file.

You can also take the CD-ROM to any print shop (Kinkos, Sir Speedy, Staples, Office Depot, etc) and have them print them in color for you. All of the printable documents are in the /doc/ folder on the CD-ROM.

What is an MP3?

It is a common audio format for consumer audio storage, as well as a de facto standard encoding for the transfer and playback of music on digital audio players.

How to Listen to an MP3

An MP3 file is a compressed audio file. If you have an MP3 player (and likely your computer does) all you have to do is double click on the file name and the default player will launch.

We recommend the use of iTunes which is a free download. It will enable you to create playlists, tranfer the audio to an ipod, burn an audio CD and subscribe to intersting podcasts.

When iTunes is installed, browse the CD-ROM to locate the MP3 files (in the /audio/ directory). Drag them into the iTunes music folder. You can also right click on the file and choose open with iTunes.

How to Burn a CD in iTunes

iTunes creates CDs from Manual and Smart playlists. Either type will work for burning CDs.

For Audio CDs, you will most likely want to keep an eye on how large the playlist is in order to ensure that it will fit on one 74-minute CD-R disc. If you wish to burn more than one CD-worth of songs (for example, for a full-library backup) you can still use a playlist larger than the CD-R or DVD-R’s capacity, as iTunes will ask you if you would like to automatically span your playlist across several discs.

Begin by highlighting a playlist in the source column that you wish to burn. A covered “Burn” button will appear in the top right corner of the iTunes window.

Press the burn button, and the “Safety Cover” opens as iTunes prompts you to insert a blank disc. Your CD tray will open.

Insert a blank disc. iTunes will check the disc that you have inserted, and prompt you to confirm your intent to burn by clicking the “Burn” button once more. iTunes will now begin the burn.

When the burn is complete, you will see a CD icon appear in your “Source” column with the same name as the playlist from which it was created. Congratulations! Your CD is complete. Press the “Eject” button in the bottom-right corner of your screen to eject your CD.