Do I need any special reading device to read my eBook ?

Your eBooks are accessible on any laptop or desktop PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000 and on Macintosh computers running Mac OS 9 or later. No special or dedicated reading device is required.

What are the system requirements for Adobe eBooks ?

The system requirements for Adobe Acrobat eBooks Reader are :

1. Windows Platform
• Intel® Pentium® or AMD Athlon™ processor
• Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows 98, Windows NT® 4.0*, Windows 2000, or Windows Millennium or Windows XP
• 32 MB of RAM
• 12 MB of available hard drive space for installation
• SVGA color display (800x600)
• Color palette with more than 256 colors recommended for best display
• Internet Explorer version 4 or 5 must be on the system; however, any browser can be used (Netscape Navigator 4.x or later.)
2. Macintosh Platform
• PowerPC® processor or greater processor
• Mac OS software version 9.0 or 9.1
• 32 MB of RAM
• 10 MB of available hard drive space for installation
• Color palette with more than 256 colors recommended for best display
• QuickTime™ version 4 recommended
• Internet Explorer 4.5 or later (recommended), or AOL 5.0 or later, or Netscape Communicator 4.75 or later

Note : Mac OS X is not yet supported in either Classic or native mode.

Why do I need Internet Explorer to use the Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader in Windows?

The Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader for Windows requires components that are installed with Internet Explorer. You must install Internet Explorer 4.x or later for the Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader to function properly, but you can use another browser to access the Web.

Note: If you do not install Internet Explorer 4.x or later, you may receive the error, "Unhandled Exception," when trying to certify the Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader.

Are any applications incompatible with the Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader?

Some applications are incompatible with the Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader, including:

• McAfee/Cybermedia First Aid, GuardDog, and Oil Change 95, 98, or 2000
• McAfee VirusScan 1.x-3.x
• Mijenix SystemSuite 2000
• 4Developers Add/Remove 4Good
• SVGA color display (800x600)
• Inoculan AntiVirus 4.x - (This product can be disabled rather than uninstalled.)

Make sure that these applications are not installed on your computer. If these programs are installed, you will need to uninstall them to use the Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader.

How do I download my eBook ?

I receive a ‘Software or Network Error’ when I try to certify my Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader. How do I certify my Reader ?

Reader certification difficulties are generally encountered when you are trying to connect to the Internet behind a firewall. Please ensure that you have a proxy configured to get through the firewall and provide the Internet Explorer with the correct address to the proxy server. This is necessary because Acrobat eBook Reader uses the proxy settings in IE.

Can I read my eBooks on the Mac platform ?

Yes. Adobe eBooks can now be read on Mac platforms running MacOS software version 9.0 or later.

Can I read my eBooks on multiple machines ?

Yes.You can open such a document on two computers only when you have activated Adobe Reader or Acrobat on both computers using the same Passport or Adobe ID.

Can I print or copy my eBooks ?

Adobe eBooks cannot be copied or printed. This is a security measure implemented to safeguard digital content from uncontrolled distribution and copyright violations.

Can I add my own notes to my eBook ?

Can I build my own digital library with my Adobe eBooks and conduct a search across titles ?

Your Adobe eBooks after purchase are automatically shelved in your Download Centre in ‘Your Adobe eBook Bookshelf’ which functions as your personal library. Here you can browse through your titles and download them according to your convenience. However a search across titles is currently not supported.