PDF Help Files and FAQs

If you are unfamiliar with the downloading and use of PDF files, we are pleased to offer you this Help Files and FAQs section of the DedicatedTeacher.com eStore.

Terms used in this Help section:

Link:
You will often see the term link used in this Help section. When we refer to a link, we are referring to a "hyperlink", which is the title you will click on to access the PDF file you are downloading at the DedicatedTeacher.com eStore. Links at the DedicatedTeacher.com eStore will usually appear on your screen in underlined, blue text. Here are two examples of typical links at the DedicatedTeacher.com eStore:

TCR0579.pdf (this is what a link to a PDF book file will look like)

TCR0579s.pdf (this is what a link to a PDF sample book file will look like)

Browser:
You will often see the term browser used in this Help section. When we refer to a browser, we are referring to the program you use to access sites on the world wide web. Most people use either Firefox, Netscape Navigator/Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer as their browser.

How do I know what version of browser is installed on my computer?

Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP
Open the program (either Firefox, Netscape or Internet Explorer). Under the Help menu, select "About [insert browser name here] ". The screen that opens up will tell you what version you are using. This is always indicated by a set of numbers after the program title. eg. Firefox 2.0

Macintosh OS 8-9
Open the program (either Netscape or Internet Explorer). Under the Apple menu (the picture of the apple at the top left corner of your screen) select "About [insert browser name here] ". The screen that opens up will tell you what version you are using. This is always indicated by a set of numbers after the program title. eg. Internet Explorer 5.2

Macintosh OS X
Open the program (either Firefox, Netscape or Internet Explorer). Under the application menu (immediately to the right of the picture of the apple at the top left corner of your screen) select "About [insert browser name here]". The screen that opens up will tell you what version you are using. This is always indicated by a set of numbers after the program title. eg. Firefox 2.0

What is a PDF file?

PDF stands for Portable Document Format. This document system belongs to the Acrobat software family, made by Adobe Systems Inc. A PDF file is interchangeable between operating systems, making it one of the easiest ways for computer users to exchange files, regardless of the type of computer they are using. PDF has quickly become the standard for publishing documents on the Web.

What do I need to view and print PDF files?

In order to view PDF files, your computer needs a copy of Acrobat Reader installed on it. Acrobat Reader is free from Adobe, and can be downloaded safely and installed quickly on your machine. This free program will enable you to view and print any PDF file. However, if you want to create your own PDF documents, you would need to purchase the full Acrobat software program from a software retailer or from Adobe.

Most PC's running Windows operating systems do not come with Acrobat Reader installed. Most newer Macintosh systems come with Acrobat Reader installed.

How do I install Adobe Acrobat on my computer?

Adobe Systems Inc. has all the information you need at their web site. Depending on how old or new your computer is, you will install either Version 6, Version 7, or Version 8. Version 8 is the newest version, and has the most features. However, your computer must meet the minimum requirements before you can use Version 8.

Click here to go to the Adobe Acrobat Reader main page.

If you know what system you have and what version of Acrobat Reader you want, click here to go straight to the Acrobat Reader Download page.

What are the minimum system requirements for Acrobat Reader?

If you want to view the minimum system requirements your computer must have before installing the latest version of Acrobat Reader, please choose from one of the following two options:

Windows Users

Macintosh Users

If you want to view the minimum system requirements your computer must have before installing an older version of Acrobat Reader, please choose from one of the following two options:

Windows Users

Macintosh Users

How do I know what version of Acrobat Reader is installed on my computer?

Windows 95/98/2000/XP
Open the program. Under the Help menu, select About Acrobat Reader. The screen that opens up will tell you what version you are using. This is always indicated by a set of numbers after the program title. eg. Acrobat Reader 8.0

Macintosh OS 8-9
Open the program. Under the Apple menu (the picture of the apple at the top left corner of your screen) select "About Acrobat Reader". The screen that opens up will tell you what version you are using. This is always indicated by a set of numbers after the program title. eg. Acrobat Reader 8.0

Macintosh OS X
Open the program. Under the Adobe Acrobat menu (next to the picture of the apple at the top left corner of your screen) select "About Acrobat Reader". The screen that opens up will tell you what version you are using. This is always indicated by a set of numbers after the program title. eg. Acrobat Reader 8.0

If you now have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed and running on your system, please click on one of these two buttons for tips on viewing, saving and printing PDF files:

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