PDF files
Portable Document Format (PDF) 
Why we use PDF
Many DHM resources placed on our Web site are created
in Portable Document Format (PDF). They are most commonly
denoted by the above icon. PDF is used because it maintains
the original look and feel of large documents, and allows
us to place more publications on the web in a quick and
efficient manner. Further, PDF products are independent
of platforms, applications, and distribution media. (Our
PDF files are optimized for the Web, therefore if you find
that you need a higher quality file for reproduction purposes,
contact DHM staff and we'll send you the appropriate file.)
How to obtain a PDF Reader
Versions of Acrobat Reader exist for all major computer
platforms, including Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000,
Windows ME, 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) connected 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 the Acrobat Reader.
Following are the System Requirements for Acrobat Reader
5.0:
Windows System Requirements
* Intel Pentium processor
* Microsoft Windows 95 OSR 2.0, Windows 98 SE, Windows
Millennium, Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5, or Windows
2000
* 64 Mb of RAM
* 24 Mb of available hard-disk space (70 Mb additional for
Asian fonts recommended)
Macintosh System Requirements
* PowerPC processor
* Mac OS software version 8.6(*), 9.0.4, 9.1, or OS X(*),(*
Some features may not be available due to OS limitations)
* 64 Mb of RAM
* 24 Mb of available hard-disk space (70 Mb additional for
Asian fonts recommended)
Download
the Adobe Acrobat Reader software now! This reader is free
of charge.
Having problems with PDF Files?
Should you experience PDF files appearing as a blank window
within Internet Explorer after downloading and are using
Adobe Acrobat Reader version 3.0 or earlier, please upgrade
to a later version.
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 plug-in.
1. Using the right-side mouse button click on the file
(click on the title link) you are interested in.
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."
4. Make sure you name the file (or accept the name supplied).
5. Know the location of where you are saving it.
