Viewing, Saving, and Printing PDF Files on Windows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP Systems

Viewing PDF Files
When Acrobat Reader is installed on a Windows system, it automatically configures the browser you are using to display PDF files inside a browser window, by installing a plug-in into the browser's plug-in folder.

What this means is that when you click on any PDF file link on the Web, your browser will automatically display the PDF file in your browser's window. It will also display an Adobe Acrobat toolbar underneath your regular browser toolbars. You can now navigate through the file, reading it as you would any other document.

Downloading PDF Files
Instead of viewing (or while viewing) the PDF file within the browser, you can choose to download the PDF file directly to your computer by following these steps:

1. Right-Click on the "Download Item Now" link.
2. Choose "Save Target/File As".
3. Save the file to the location of your choice.

Printing the PDF File
You can print the downloaded PDF file by launching the Acrobat Reader application, opening the file, and using the Print command from the File menu.

If the PDF opens in a new browser window, you can also print the document from within the open browser window, by clicking on the printer icon in the Acrobat toolbar.

Still having problems with Acrobat Reader and/or PDF files?
If you are experiencing further difficulties with Acrobat Reader, please consult the extensive Help file that is included with the program while it is running. This Help file will answer most questions and help troubleshoot problems not addressed here.

Once you have tried the Help file within the program, another great source for answers is Adobe's site. Specifically, Adobe Acrobat Reader Support.

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