JROTC Curriculum Manager Installation Guide v2

JROTC
Curriculum Manager

Installation Guide

Version 2.0

Updated May29, 2012
Table of Contents

Curriculum Manager Installation Instructions

Pre-Install Instructions

Uninstall Procedure for CPS on Windows XP SP3

Uninstall Procedures for CPS on Windows Vista

Install Procedure for McAfee Anti-Virus

About the hard drive

How do I install the hard drive?

Using the USB Y-cable with the Iomega Portable Hard Drive

MS-Office Files Setup Utility from New User Startup Screen

MS-Office Required Plug-Ins from New User Startup Screen

Curriculum Manager – General Errors and Issues

How do I safely remove the hard drive?

USB Guidelines

Administrative Rights Issues and Repairs

Technical Support

Table of Figures

Fig. 1 – Windows 7 System Information Screen

Fig. 2 – Microsoft Update Webpage

Fig. 3 – Control Panel Window Category View

Fig. 4 – Control Panel Window Classic View

Fig. 5 – Add/Remove Programs Window

Fig. 6 – Uninstall Device Manager

Fig. 7 – Uninstall Device Manager – Uninstalling

Fig. 8 – Uninstall Device Manager – Uninstall Successful

Fig. 9 – Add/Remove Programs Window

Fig. 10 – Confirmation Dialog Box

Fig. 11 – CPS Uninstalled

Fig. 12 – Uninstall or Change a Program Window

Fig. 13 – Uninstall Device Manager

Fig. 14 – Uninstall or Change a Program

Fig. 15 – Programs and Features

Fig. 16 – Windows Installer Window

Fig. 17 – Windows Configures CPS

Fig. 18 – JROTC Automation Download Page

Fig. 19 – Iomega® eGo™ Hard Drive

Fig. 20 – Connect mini-USB connector to back of drive

Fig. 21 – Connect USB data connector to computer’s USB port

Fig. 22 – Drive status light

Fig. 23 – USB Y-cable

Fig. 24 – Curriculum Manager Auto Play Prompt

Fig. 25 – My Computer

Fig. 26 – Curriculum Manager Drive

Fig. 27 – Setup

Fig. 28 – MS-Office Files Setup Utility from New User Startup Screen

Fig. 29 – MS-Office Files Setup Utility Message

Fig. 30 – MS-Office Files Setup Utility Window

Fig. 31 – MS-Office Required Plug-Ins from New User Startup Screen

Fig. 32 – MS-Office Required Plug-Ins and Software Menu

Fig. 33 – Safely Remove Hardware Icon

Fig. 34 – Safely Remove Hardware Window

Fig. 35 – Stop a Hardware Device Window

Fig. 36 – Safe To Remove Hardware Indicator

Fig. 37 – Administrative Rights Issues and Repairs

Curriculum Manager Installation Instructions

Pre-Install Instructions

  1. If you have a Windows 7 machine, click the Windows buttonControl PanelSystem
  2. If you see the Army logo, then please call your brigade for a generic Windows 7 disc and an MS Office disc and reformat your computer with these.

Fig. 1 – Windows 7 System Information Screen

  1. Open Internet Explorer and go to the Microsoft Update website at: Use the Express option for the update and then follow all the steps.

Fig. 2 – Microsoft Update Webpage

  1. Follow the Uninstall procedure below for your computer; Windows XP SP3 or Windows Vistato uninstall previous versions of the CPS software.

Uninstall Procedure for CPSon Windows XP SP3

  1. From the Start button, click the Control Panel. Your control panel should look like one of the two displayed below.

Fig. 3 – Control Panel Window Category View

Fig. 4– Control Panel Window Classic View

  1. From either control panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  1. The Add/Remove Programswindow appears.

Fig. 5 – Add/Remove Programs Window

  1. Select DeviceManager and click the Change/Remove button.

Fig. 6 – Uninstall Device Manager

  1. The Uninstall Device Manager window appears. Click the Uninstall button.
  1. The Device Manager uninstalls.

Fig. 7 – Uninstall Device Manager – Uninstalling

  1. The Device Manager is uninstalled.

Fig. 8 – Uninstall Device Manager – Uninstall Successful

  1. Click the Done button.
  2. Select the Classroom Performance System entry and click the Remove button.

Fig. 9 – Add/Remove Programs Window

  1. A confirmation dialog box appears. Click the Yes button.

Fig. 10 – Confirmation Dialog Box

  1. CPS is uninstalled.

Fig. 11 – CPS Uninstalled

Uninstall Procedures for CPSon Windows Vista

  1. Navigate to: STARTAll ProgramsAccessoriesRun
  1. Ensure that any CPS receivers are unplugged from the computer.
  1. Select DeviceManager from the Uninstall or change a program window.

Fig. 12 – Uninstall or Change a Program Window

  1. Click the Uninstall/Change link at the top center of the page.
  1. A window opens with the caption, Uninstall DeviceManager. Click the Uninstall button to begin. This may take a few minutes, so be patient.
  1. Device Manager is uninstalled.

Fig. 13 – Uninstall DeviceManager

  1. Click the Done button.
  1. As soon as the DeviceManager entry disappears from the Programs and Features window, select the Classroom Performance System entry.

Fig. 14 – Uninstall or Change a Program

  1. Click the Uninstall link at the top center of the page.
  1. A dialog box titled, Programs and Features opens asking to confirm uninstall of this application. Click the Yes button.

Fig. 15 – Programs and Features

  1. The Windows Installer opens a dialog box stating it is removing the CPS application.

Fig. 16 – Windows Installer Window

  1. The CPS installer removes the application completely.

Fig. 17– Windows Configures CPS

  1. Close the Programs and Features window.
  1. Uninstallation is complete.

Install Procedure for McAfee Anti-Virus

  1. Log on to the JROTC portal
  2. On the left menu click on AutomationDownload Center
  3. Download the McAfee Anti-Virus installer and follow the instructions on the portal

Fig. 18 – JROTC Automation Download Page

About the hard drive

The Iomega® eGo™ Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 with Protection Suite is has a sleek steel enclosure and is the perfect companion to your computer. The Drop Guard™ feature protects the drive when dropped up to 51 inches (40% above the industry average!) so you can be confident your portable hard drive is rugged! The eGo™ is protected by a 3-year limited warranty.

Fig. 19 – Iomega® eGo™ Hard Drive

How do I install the hard drive?

  1. Connect the mini-USB connector on the cable to the back of the drive.

Fig. 20 – Connect mini-USB connector to back of drive

  1. Connect the USB data connector to the computer's USB port.

Fig. 21 – Connect USB data connector to computer’s USB port

  1. Check the drive status light. If the status light is dim or blinking for several minutes, connect the USB supplemental power connector to another USB port on the computer.

Fig. 22 – Drive status light

  1. The drive icon will appear in My Computer or Windows Explorer. If the drive does not appear on your computer, refer to Troubleshooting in the Iomega® eGo™ user’s manual.
  1. The Iomega® eGo™ Portable Hard Drive is ready to use. If you encounter problems installing or using the drive, refer to Troubleshooting in the Iomega® eGo™ user’s manual.

Plug-in the CM hard drive and the CPS receiver in the same order for every use. If you plug-in the hard drive in a different USB port, you will need to run File Type Fix from the Startup Menu (see section on Startup Menu for how to run this application).

Using the USB Y-cable with the Iomega Portable Hard Drive

Why does the USB cable for my Iomega® eGo™ Portable Hard Drive have two USB connectors?

The Y-cable allows you to use two USB connections to ensure adequate power for your Iomega® portable drive. In some cases, USB-powered devices do not receive enough power from a single USB connection. Using the second USB connection ensures that the device receives adequate power to work properly.

You may not need to use the additional power-only connection in all cases. If the indicator light on the drive glows steadily after connecting the main USB data line, the single USB connection might be providing sufficient power. If the indicator light is dim or blinking, or if you see a message indicating that your USB device is not receiving sufficient power, you should connect the additional power-only connector.

On most Y-cables, the power-only connector is labeled with a sticker showing a lightning bolt. If the Y-cable does not have a label, you can determine which connector is power-only by the cable length. The short, branched USB connection is for power-only. The long USB cable is for both data and power.

Fig. 23 – USB Y-cable

  1. Once you have the drive connected:
  2. If you have Auto Play enabled on your computer then you will get a prompt to start Curriculum Manager.

Fig. 24 – Curriculum Manager Auto Play Prompt

  1. If you do not have Auto Play enabled then you need to double click My Computer.

Fig. 25 – My Computer

  1. Find the JROTC Curriculum Manager Drive, and double click it, or right click on My Computer and choose Explore.

Fig. 26– Curriculum Manager Drive

  1. Double click CM_start.exe to start Curriculum Manager Startup Menu.

Fig. 27 – Setup

MS-Office Files Setup Utility from New User Startup Screen

This feature runs the File Type Fix program. If this is your first time using Curriculum Manager, you have switched computers, or you plugged in the drive to a different USB port resulting in a different drive letter, YOU NEED TO RUN THIS PROGRAM.

Fig. 28 – MS-Office Files Setup Utility from New User Startup Screen

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE MS-OFFICE INSTALLED ON YOUR COMPUTER (At least Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Some other symptoms where you need to run this program include:

  • Documents not opening in Curriculum Manager and opening in a separate window instead.
  • Security warnings from Office 2007® appear on slides with animated content.
  1. From the Startup Menu New User window, click MS-Office files setup utility.
  2. File Type Fix locates any problems found.

Fig. 29 – MS-Office Files Setup Utility Message

Fig. 30 – MS-Office Files Setup Utility Window

  1. Click Exit Utility.

MS-Office Required Plug-Ins from New User Startup Screen

  1. Click the Required Plug-Insbutton. This will direct you to a menu of plug-ins and software.

Fig. 31 – MS-Office Required Plug-Ins from New User Startup Screen

  1. Click one of the links. You will be taken to their respective website where you will then follow their installation procedures. Do this for each link until they are all installed.

Fig. 32 – MS-Office Required Plug-Insand Software Menu

Now you are ready to launch Curriculum Manager from the Start-Up menu.

Curriculum Manager – General Errors and Issues

How do I safely remove the hard drive?

  1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Task Bar at the bottom right of your computer screen.

Fig. 33 – Safely Remove Hardware Icon

  1. In the Safely Remove Hardware window, click USB Mass Storage Device, then click the Stop button.

Fig. 34– Safely Remove Hardware Window

  1. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. Click the USB Mass Storage Device then click OK.

Fig. 35– Stop a Hardware Device Window

  1. The Safe To Remove Hardware message will appear indicating it is safe to remove your device. You may now disconnect the USB cable from the computer.

Fig. 36– Safe To Remove Hardware Indicator

USB Guidelines

You can...

  • NOTE: Always use the safe removal procedure for your operating system when disconnecting the drive.
  • You can connect or disconnect the drive while the computer is on.
  • You can optimize drive performance by disconnecting other USB devices when using your Iomega® drive. The performance of all USB devices decreases as additional USB devices are connected.
  • You can avoid some system lockups by waiting at least 30 seconds after connecting or disconnecting any USB device. Do not connect, disconnect, or use any other USB device during this time.

DO NOT...

  • Do not connect or disconnect any USB device while the drive is transferring information. Data loss will result!
  • Do not use USB extension cables with your CM drive. Data loss might result.
  • Do not connect the drive to a hub; connect only to the computer.
  • Do not connect USB and FireWire cables at the same time.

Administrative Rights Issues and Repairs

If your computer states you do not have Administrative Rights for the following issues in the left hand column, complete the respective repair located in the right hand column for each issue.

Issue / Issue / How to Fix
/ Windows Vista Instructions
Steps to turn off User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista / If you want to avoid Vista screen prompts /
  1. Click StartControl Panel.
  2. In Control Panel, click User Accounts AndFamily Safety.
  3. Click User Accounts.
  4. Click Turn User Account Control On Or Off.
  1. Clear the Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer checkbox, and then click OK.
  2. When prompted, restart your computer.

/ Windows 7 Instructions
Steps to turn off User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 7 / If you want to avoid Windows 7 screen prompts.
Windows 7 makes it much easier to deal with UAC settings, and in fact you don’t have to completely disable UAC if you don’t want to. /
  1. In the Start Menu or Control Panel search box, type UAC.

  1. You can simply drag the slider up or down, depending on how often you want to be alerted. Drag it all the way down to the bottom; you’ll have disabled it entirely. Click OK.

/ / Windows Vista/7 Instructions
How to Grant Permissions in Windows Vista and 7 / If users are getting Jet Database errors, this means you do not have write permissions on the USB drive.
Even if you are Admins on your computer, Windows Vista and some Windows 7 will auto block you from writing.
In those cases you need to tell Windows Vista and Windows 7 to grant you full control of the drive whether you are an Admin or a User. /
  1. Locate the CM driveicon in Windows Explorer.
  2. Right click on CM drive icon and select Properties from the Context menu.
  3. Click Security tab
  4. Click the Edit button inthe Properties window. Click OK to confirm UAC elevation request.

  1. Select Group or user names from the Permission windows or click the Addbutton to add other user or group.
  2. Under Permission section, check Full controlunder the Allow column to assign full access rights control permissions to Administrators and Users groups.

  1. Click OK for changes to take effect.Click OKand a final OK to exit from Properties window.

Fig. 37– Administrative Rights Issues and Repairs

Technical Support

For further technical issues please email:

Please include in the email a brief description of the problem and a phone number so that we may contact you.

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