Many of the documents on the cd are stored in the pdf format. In order to view the documents you must have the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® installed on the computer. The reader is a free product. It can be obtained over the internet by following the procedure below. caution: The installation file to be downloaded is larger than 8 mb.

If you have trouble opening a pdf document from a hyperlink there are two ways to make the documents accessible. You can configure the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® so that it opens the document in its own window rather than within the browser or you can access the document directly from the cd by double clicking on it.

You must first make sure the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® is correctly installed on the computer — follow the instructions for installation if necessary.

Configure Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® to Open in a Separate Window
  1. Launch the reader from the start menu
  2. Use the Edit | Preferences menu item
  3. Select "Options" from the menu list on the left
  4. Make sure the check box in front of Display PDF in Browser is not checked
  5. Use the OK button to dismiss the dialog box

After using this configuration, when you select a hyperlink to a pdf document you will be prompted to Open or Save or Cancel. Use the enter key or use the OK button to view the document.

It is not necessary to close the reader between documents. Leaving the reader open will save the time required to load it. The document currently being viewed can be closed without closing the reader.

Open the Document Manually
  1. Use the file manager to find the document within the pdf directory on the cd
  2. Double click on the file to be viewed

If Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® is correctly installed, it should start up and load the selected file.


Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®
  1. Attach to the internet
  2. Click on the image below to connect to the Adobe® internet site

  3. Follow the directions on the web page.


Install the Apple® QuickTime® Viewer®
  1. Attach to the internet
  2. Click on the image below to connect to the Apple® internet site

  3. Follow the directions on the web page.


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last updated: 16-Jan-2003