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Adobe Reader Software Alert
Adobe Reader 7.0 is a completely different software program than
older Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe eBook Reader. Older Adobe products absolutely cannot read encrypted Adobe Reader 7.0 eBooks. You must have Adobe Reader 7.0
installed before downloading encrypted Adobe eBooks. It is important that you
read all of the information
below. Click here to download Adobe Reader 6.0.1.
We also recommend updating your Adobe Reader to version 7.0. To do this, click on the "Help" menu in Acrobat reader and then click "Updates..." Select "Adobe Acrobat - Reader 7.0 Update" and add it to the download list. Finally, click "Update."
Click here to test a free secure Adobe Reader eBook.
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| Important! New users who wish to read encrypted Adobe eBooks must download the Full Version of
Adobe Reader 7.0 in order to be able to read Secure
Adobe Reader 7.0 eBooks. We strongly recommend your replace the recent Adobe Reader 6.0 version with 7.0 because of easier activation and downloading of eBooks.
Critical Adobe Reader Fix: We strongly recommend you change the way your computer downloads Adobe Reader 7.0 files so that you get a "save dialog" that will allow you to save the special Adobe ETD file to your My eBooks folder.
To do this on a WinXP computer, go to Start, then My Computer, then select "Tools" then select "Folder Options" then select the "File Types" tab. Let the File Types load (it takes 15 seconds or so). Scroll down to the .etd file type and click Advanced. Check both the boxes on that page (to show extensions and to "Confirm Open after download"), then click Okay on those windows to close them. After doing this, you can download the Adobe ETD file, save it in your My eBooks folder, then open the file. The ETD file will then launch Adobe Reader 7.0, obtain your eBook license, and finally download your eBook.
Handheld
Users: Please note
that only Adobe Reader for Palm
OS v3.0 or later supports
Secure Adobe Reader 6.01
eBooks. Versions of
Adobe Reader are available
for other
handheld operating systems,
and will read standard Adobe
Acrobat files (PDFs), such
as our MultiFormat PDFs, on
those systems. Adobe
Reader for Palm OS v3.0 will
also read
MultiFormat PDFs. But only Adobe Reader for Palm PDAs will read encrypted Adobe eBooks. PocketPCs cannot read encrypted Adobe eBooks.
Moving Adobe 7.0 eBooks to your Palm PDA: To move eBooks to your Palm PDA, open
Adobe 6.01, click on the "eBooks" button then select the "My Bookshelf" option. A "My Bookshelf" window opens. Select the title, then click the "Send to Mobile Device" option. Important Note: Adobe
Reader for PocketPC CANNOT read
encrypted, secure eBooks. You have to
Browsers and JavaScript: Adobe Reader 7.0 only supports downloading eBooks using Microsoft
Internet Explorer browser versions 5.01, 5.5, 6.0, or 6.1, and
JavaScript must be enabled in your security settings, and JavaScript
must not blocked by a personal or corporate firewall.
Windows® Users: Please note that Adobe Reader 7.0 does not work with early versions of Windows 98, but does work with Windows 98 SE, as well as: Windows XP Professional, Home Edition, or Tablet PC Edition; Windows ME; Windows 2000 Professional SP2; and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6. Please verify that Adobe Reader 7.0 will work on your system. TIP: To find out which version of the Windows Operating System you have: Right-click on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop and select "Properties."
Mac Users: Please note that in order to download eBooks, Adobe Reader 7.0 requires Mac OS 10.2.4 or higher.
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General Questions
Q. When I
try to download my ebook, Adobe Reader 7.0 opens but my ebook does
not open.
What should I do?
In order to enable Adobe Reader 7.0 to automatically open the ebook, your computer's
settings must be adjusted to associate the .etd file type with the Adobe Reader
7.0 program. Go to 'My Computer' and from the menu bar select Tools > Folder
Options and click on the 'File Types' tab. Select '.etd' and click the 'Advanced'
button. Place a checkmark in the box next to 'Confirm open after download' then
click the 'OK' button. When you attempt to download your ebook again, you will
be prompted to save the ebx.etd file. Save this file, then double-click it to
download your ebook.
Q. Instead of the ebook I expected, I downloaded
a file named 'ebx.etd'. Where is
my ebook?
This typically indicates that you did not install and activate Adobe Reader 7.0
before you attempted to download your ebook. Click
here for instructions on downloading
and activating Adobe Reader 7.0. Once you have downloaded and activated Adobe
Reader 7.0, make sure you are connected to the Internet and right-click the
ebx.etd file. Select 'Open With', and indicate Adobe Reader 7.0. This action
will launch
Adobe Reader 7.0 and start the download of your ebook.
If you are certain that you already installed and successfully
activated Adobe Reader 7.0, you may need to adjust your file
associations, instructing your system to use Adobe Reader 7.0
to handle the .etd
file type. Go to 'My Computer' and from the menu bar select Tools > Folder
Options and click on the 'File Types' tab. Select '.etd' and click
the 'Change' button. In the list of programs displayed, click on
'Adobe Reader 7.0', then click the 'OK' button. Connect to the
Internet, then right-click the ebx.etd file you downloaded. Select
'Open With', and indicate Adobe Reader 7.0. This action will
launch Adobe Reader 7.0 and start the download of your ebook.
General Activation Questions
Q: What is EZ Activation?
A: EZ Activation is a new method of activating
your Adobe Reader software that does not require user interaction
and does not require
the use of Passport or Adobe ID. The activation process happens
automatically in the background when you download DRM-protected
content.
Q: Are there any limitations to EZ Activation?
A: To use
EZ Activation you must install Adobe Reader 7.0. A limitation
of EZ activation is that you will not be able to
copy content to other computers unless you activate those computers
using named activation.
Q: Does EZ Activation work on MacOS?
A: Yes, EZ
Activation is supported on MacOS when using Adobe Reader 7.0.
Q: Does EZ Activation work on PDAs?
A: Yes, EZ
Activation is supported on PalmOS PDAs when using Adobe Reader
7.0 and Adobe Reader for PalmOS version 3.0 or
later.
Q: How many computers can I activate?
A: You can
activate up to 6 computers (PC or Mac) and 6 PDAs (PalmOS) to
each named activation account using Adobe Reader 6.0
or later.
Q: Do I need to update to Reader 7.0 to activate multiple devices?
A: No, Any version of Adobe Reader 6.0 or later can use multiple
activations.
Q: How do I activate multiple devices?
A: If you want to download
content onto multiple devices the easiest method is to install
Adobe Reader 7.0 and simply download
the content from the content provider. Each device will use EZ
activation and you will be able to view the content as soon as
the download is complete. Each device will however be independent
and you will not be able to copy content between them.
Q: How can I copy content from one computer to another?
A: In order
to copy content between devices you must use named activation.
Log into your Passport or Adobe ID account from each
computer and activate them. The alternative method is to EZ Activate
each computer and download the content from the content provider
to each.
Q: Can I activate multiple devices without using named activation?
A: Yes, but you will not be able to copy content between them
unless you use named activation.
Q: Do I have to use named activation to view eBooks?
A: This depends
on the version of Adobe Reader you are using. Adobe Reader 6.0
requires named activation. Adobe Reader 7.0
supports EZ Activation which does not require the use of Passport
or Adobe ID for new content.
Q: I updated to Adobe Reader 7.0 so why it is asking me to log
into Passport?
A: Your Adobe Reader 6.0 software was previously activated
using a Passport account. You are asked for your Passport or
Adobe ID
account to enable you to open your existing content which is tied
to that ID.
Q: How do I know if my software is activated?
A: If you have eBooks
in your “My Bookshelf” that
you can open your software is activated.
Q: How do I use named activation?
A: Go to the
Adobe DRM Activator site. In Adobe Reader go to the “Tools” menu and select “eBook Web Services” then
select “Adobe DRM Activator”. Your Adobe Reader software
will activate when you log in.
Adobe Reader 6.0 Activation
Q: If I have never activated my software, can
I activate using EZ Activation?
A: If you are using Adobe Reader
6.0 and want to you use EZ Activation your must update to Adobe
Reader 7.0.
Q: If I have activated my Adobe Reader 6.0 do
I need to re-activate after updating to Reader 7.0?
A: If you
activated but have not downloaded any content you do
not need to re-activate. If you have content that you wish to
view you will need to re-activate using named activation in Adobe
Reader 7.0.
Q: Do I need to update to Adobe Reader 7.0?
A:
No, You do not need to update to Adobe Reader 7.0 if you have
already activated your software to view eBooks or DRM-protected
files. If you have not activated you may wish to update to Adobe
Reader 7.0 to benefit from EZ Activation.
Adobe Reader 7.0 Activation
Q: How do I use EZ Activation?
A: Simply download an Adobe DRM-protected
file such as an eBook. This will automatically activate your software
using EZ Activation.
Q: I updated from Reader 6.0 to 7.0 so why am
I not able to open my previous eBooks?
A: Your previous eBooks
are linked to your Passport or Adobe
ID account. You will need to re-activate your Adobe Reader software
using named activation. Please go to the Adobe DRM Activator site
and log in with your Passport or Adobe ID account. In Adobe Reader
go to the “Tools” menu and select “eBook Web
Services” then select “Adobe DRM Activator”.
After logging into the site your Adobe Reader software will re-activate
and you will be able to open your eBooks.
Q: What if I have multiple EZ Activated machines
and I want to copy content between the devices?
A. You must activate
each of the devices using named activation.
After you activate each device with named activation the content
may be opened on any of the activated devices.
System
Requirements Windows Mac Palm
Windows System
Requirements
Processor: Pentium®-class processor
Operating Systems:
- Windows 98 Second Edition
- Windows ME
- Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP 6
- Windows 2000 Professional SP2
- Windows XP Professional, Home, or Tablet PC edition
Software: Internet Explorer 5.01 or later is required.
Memory requirements: 32 MB of RAM (64 MB recommended)
Hard disk space for Adobe Reader (English): 80 MB default installation
(Full version)
Web Browser support:
- Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, 6.0, or 6.1
- Netscape Navigator 7.0
- AOL 6.0, 7.0, or 8.0
Macintosh
System Requirements
- Processor: Power PC processor G3 or greater
- Operating Systems: Apple Mac OS version 10.2.4 or later
- Memory requirements: 32 MB of RAM (64 MB recommended)
- Hard disk space for Adobe Reader (English): 90 MB for Adobe
Reader drag and drop install with all features (Full version)
System
Requirements - Palm
Adobe Reader for Palm OS includes two components that work together:
- The desktop application (and conduit during HotSync®) runs
on your desktop computer. It prepares PDF files for the Palm
OS and transports them to the user's handheld device.
- The reader is the Palm OS application that runs on the Palm
OS device, designed to accommodate the characteristics of small-screen
devices.
Windows
- View
a list of compatible devices
- Intel Pentium processor
- Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows
NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
- 16MB of RAM
- 20MB of available hard-disk space
- Palm OS 3.5, 4.0, 4.1, or 5.0; Palm Desktop 4.0 or 4.01
- 600KB of free space on Palm OS device
Macintosh
- View
a list of compatible devices
- PowerPC processor
- Mac OS X v.10.2
- 16MB of RAM
- 20MB of available hard-disk space
- Palm OS 3.5, 4.0, 4.1, or 5.0; Palm Desktop 4.0
- 600KB of free space on Palm OS device
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