Adobe(tm) Acrobat(tm) software gives you instant access to documents in
their original form, independent of computer platform. With the Acrobat Reader,
you can view, navigate, print and present any Portable Document Format (PDF) file.
This Read Me file contains installation instructions and product information for
the Acrobat Reader program. The On-line Guide (Acrobat Reader Help) also provides
essential information to help you begin using Acrobat Reader 2.0.
INSTALLING ACROBAT READER
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- To install Acrobat Reader 2.0 on your hard drive, from the Windows Program Manager,
choose Run from the File menu; type
[drive]:\acroread.exe
- Follow the instructions on your screen.
- Installation requires approximately 2 MB of free space in your \TEMP directory. If the required space is not available, installation will terminate with a *0003* error.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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- 386- or 486-based personal computer (486 recommended)
- Microsoft Windows 3.1 or greater
- 4 MB application RAM
- 4 MB hard disk space
- 1.44 MB 3.5" floppy disk drive
KNOWN PROBLEMS
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Adobe PSPrinter 2.1.1 Driver -- You may experience problems when printing from
Acrobat Reader 2.0 when using the Adobe PSPrinter 2.1.1 printer driver.
The problems occur in printing certain documents that use TrueType fonts or
extended characters, such as typographic quote marks. A PSPrinter 2.1.2 update
that fixes both of these problems is available at http://www.adobe.com and on the Adobe BBS (see Technical Support section below)..
The PSPrinter 2.1.2 update upgrades an installed version of PSPrinter 2.1.1 to 2.1.2
and will be available from the following sources:
╖ COMPUSERVE -- Type "GO ADOBE" to get to the Adobe forum.
╖ ADOBE BBS -- A 24-hour-a-day bank of information. Dial +1-408-562-6839.
The update will be located in the Adobe Acrobat Conference, Library Files
section, Windows folder.
╖ FTP -- Adobe's ftp Server is at ftp.adobe.com.
╖ WORLD WIDE WEB -- Adobe's World Wide Web server is at http://www.adobe.com.
╖ PHONE -- Call 800-521-1976 to have the PSPrinter 2.1.2 update disk sent to you
directly. Shipping and handling charges may apply.
Note: The update is not the complete, standalone PSPrinter 2.1.2 driver.
It will only update a previously installed version of PSPrinter 2.1.1.
NEW FEATURES IN ACROBAT READER 2.0
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- Smaller size
- Cross-document links
- Article threads
- Copy and paste formatted text and graphics
- Full screen mode
TO CREATE YOUR OWN PDF DOCUMENTS
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To take full advantage of the benefits of electronic documents, you can
purchase Acrobat, Acrobat Pro, or Acrobat for Workgroups with the coupon
contained in the Acrobat Reader On-line Guide (available on the Acrobat
CD Sampler) or by calling 800-87-ADOBE (800-872-3623). With the full
Acrobat products, you can:
- Create your own electronic documents as easily as printing from your
existing applications with PDF Writer.
- Protect your files with passwords; control access, printing, changing
the document, adding and changing notes, copying text and graphics.
- Find exactly what you need across multiple PDF files by searching on
keywords, author, title, subject synonyms, etc.
- Reuse information easily by extracting, copying, reordering and replacing
pages among PDF files -- with bookmarks, links and notespreserved.
- Create your own custom views into information.
- Add value, set priorities and maintain a dynamic information network
with links, bookmarks, notes and connections to external applications
and documents.
- Take advantage of third-party plug-ins to add new features to Acrobat.
- Integrate Acrobat with your desktop applications with Acrobat's support
for OLE automation, Notes F/X, AppleEvents, and more.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
=================For primary technical information and answers, you╒re free to take advantage of Adobe╒s Basic Support Services at any time. You╒re responsible only for telephone charges. These services include:- Adobe US Automated Technical Support ╤ A full-time, computer-driven diagnostic system with answers to the most commonly asked questions. Call +1-206-628-2757, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. - Adobe US Fax Request Line ╤ An easy way to request free technical notes by fax. Dial +1-206-628-5737, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. - Compuserve Questions & Answers ╤ An Adobe bulletin board for CompuServe subscribers. Directory: GO ADOBE - Adobe US Electronic Bulletin Board ╤ A 24-hour-a-day bank of information. Dial +1-206-623-6984.US only ╤ For users of Adobe Acrobat products in the US, pay for support options include:- 900-555-2276 ╤ This business-to-business 900 service is a way for infrequent users to get help from an Adobe Technical Support Representative. Each minute is $2.00 plus toll, if any, and charges will appear on your monthly phone bill. Call 900-555-2276.
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