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Chapter 1: Getting started
If you haven’t installed your new software, begin by reading some information on installation and other prelimi-
naries. Before you begin working with your software, take a few moments to read an overview of Adobe Help and of
the many resources available to users. You have access to instructional videos, plug-ins, templates, user communities,
seminars, tutorials, RSS feeds, and much more.
Installation
Requirements
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To review complete system requirements and recommendations for your Adobe® software, see the Read Me file
on the installation disc.
Install the software
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Close any other Adobe applications open on your computer.
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Insert the installation disc into the disc drive, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note:
For more information, see the Read Me file on the installation disc.
Activate the software
If you have a single-user retail license for your Adobe software, you will be asked to activate your software; this is a
simple, anonymous process that you must complete within 30 days of starting the software.
For more information on product activation, see the Read Me file on your installation disc, or visit the Adobe website
at
www.adobe.com/go/activation
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If the Activation dialog box isn’t already open, choose Help > Activate.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note:
If you want to install the software on a different computer, you must first deactivate it on your computer. Choose
Help > Deactivate.
Register
Register your product to receive complimentary installation support, notifications of updates, and other services.
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To register, follow the on-screen instructions in the Registration dialog box, which appears after you install and
activate the software.
If you postpone registration, you can register at any time by choosing Help > Registration.
