1. Getting Started

2. Getting Started: SAM What you’ll get: Interactive tools to help you master Microsoft Office applications and computer concepts Personalized feedback and reporting A true-to-life, simulated learning environment 24/7 access and real-time feedback [School Name] [Course Name] [Registration URL] SAM will account for xx% of your grade in this course. Let’s Get Started

3. Getting Started Purchase Options 1.Purchase a code on the Cengage Brain website by searching for your course materials by ISBN. 3a3b3c www.cengagebrain.com 1

4. Getting Started Get Access 2.Navigate to the SAM login page at http://sam.cengage.com. *Tip: Bookmark this URL to quickly and easily log back into your course in the future. 3a.New SAM users: Click the New User button and follow the on- screen prompts to create your SAM account. OR 3b.Existing SAM users: Enter your username and password. Click the Login button.. http://sam.cengage.com 2 3a 3b

5. Getting Started Set Up Your Profile 4.When you are ready to set up your SAM User Account, complete the following: Any required fields (marked with a red asterisk) Enter a valid email address in the ‘Username’ field. NOTE: You cannot change your username once you create it. 5.Click ‘Save’. 4 5

6. Getting Started Join a Section 6.Click ‘Sections’ at the top of the page. Then click ‘Join a Section’. 7.Find your section and click the ‘Join a Section’ icon. Once you join the correct section, you can view your assignments. 6 7

7. Getting Started Have Questions? Around-the-Clock Customer Support Monday-Friday: 24 hours* Saturday: 11:00 AM** – 7:00 PM ET Sunday: 4:00 PM** – 3:00 AM ET Visit support.cengage.com to get started! *Weekday support begins Mon. 8:00 AM and ends Fri. 7:00 PM ET **8:30 AM ET during Extended Rush 24/7 Chat Support for Student Registration and Access Code questions.