Chapter 1: Getting Started; Activation And Registration - Adobe 62000236 Using Manual

Chapter 1: Getting started

Before you begin working with your software, take a few moments to read an overview of activation and the many
resources available to you. You have access to instructional videos, plug-ins, templates, user communities, seminars,
tutorials, RSS feeds, and much more.

Activation and registration

License activation (Windows)
During the installation process, your Adobe software may attempt to contact Adobe to complete the license activation
process. No personal data is transmitted. For more information on product activation, visit the Adobe website at
www.adobe.com/go/activation.
A single-user retail license activation supports two computers. For example, you can install the product on a desktop
computer at work and on a laptop computer at home. If you want to install the software on a third computer, you must
first deactivate it on one of the other two computers. Choose Help > Deactivate.
If you are using Acrobat with Creative Suite 4 and you get an error message about expired licensing, see the technote
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/405/kb405970.html.
For more information about activation and deactivation, see the service note
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/100/1008779.html.
Register
Register your product to receive complimentary installation support, notifications of updates, and other services.
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To register, follow the onscreen 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.
Adobe Product Improvement Program (Windows)
After you have used your Adobe software a certain number of times, a dialog box will appear, asking you whether you
would like to participate in the Adobe Product Improvement Program.
If you choose to participate, data about your use of Adobe software will be sent to Adobe. No personal information is
recorded or sent. The Adobe Product Improvement Program only collects information about the features and tools
you use in the software and how often.
You can opt in to or opt out of the program at any time:
• To participate, choose Help > Improvement Program Options and click Yes.
• To stop participating, choose Help > Improvement Program Options and click No, Thank You.
Last updated 9/30/2011
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