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 BMI 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 BMI eStore.
Links at the BMI eStore
will usually appear on your screen in underlined, blue
text.
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
Safari, Firefox, or Microsoft Internet Explorer
as their browser.
How do I know what version of browser is installed on my computer?
Macintosh OS X
Open the program (either Safari or Firefox). 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.
Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP
Open the program (either Firefox 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.
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
the latest version of Acrobat Reader installed on it. The latest version of 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.
Most Macintosh systems come with Acrobat Reader installed. Most PC's running Windows operating systems also come with the latest version of Acrobat Reader installed. If it is not installed on your machine, it is a free download from Adobe's website.
How do I know what version of Acrobat Reader is installed on my computer?
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 9.0
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 9.0
If you now have the latest version of 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: