Why do we use PDF? Many publications on our Web site are created in Portable Document File (PDF) format. PDF is used because we are able to maintain the look of the original documents for efficient viewing and printing. Also, PDF files are independent of platform, application and operating system.

How can you obtain a PDF Reader? Versions of Acrobat Reader exist for all major computer platforms, including Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Macintosh, Sun, UNIX and several other operating systems. To download the reader, you’ll need a computer and a Web browser (such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer), and a connection to the Internet. If you are using a modem to connect to the Internet, it may take you extra time to complete the download. Please follow the instructions on the Adobe Acrobat download page to install Acrobat Reader.

Having problems with PDF files? You might have problems reading our documents if you are using Adobe Acrobat Reader version 3.0 or earlier. Please upgrade to version 4.0 or 5.0.

If this does not resolve the issue please follow the following steps:

Use the “Save Target As” or “Save Link As” option to download the PDF file directly to your hard drive and bypass the Acrobat Reader browser plug-in.

1. Using the right-side mouse button (or holding down Control on the Mac), click on the title link you wish to download.
2. Select the “Save Target As” option in Internet Explorer, or “Save Link As” in Netscape.
3. Save As type should be “Adobe Acrobat Document” or “All Files.” (Windows only)
4. Name the file (or accept the name supplied).
5. Note the location of where you are saving the file.
6. Click Save.
7. Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the file after downloading.