How to download PDF documents.

Some of the publications on the DASA web site are available in Adobe PDF Format. This is a universal file format that allows you to read, print or download a document from online while maintaining the fonts, graphics and general format of that document. To view a PDF document, you must have Adobe™ Acrobat™ reader installed. Readers are available at no charge for computers that use DOS, Macintosh, UNIX, and Windows operating systems.

To download a PDF file, you have to click on the link beside the PDF icon:

PC Users

Right-click on the page image or link.

A box from your browser will appear asking you if you want to save the file. Just specify where you want the file saved for future reference.

Choose "Save target as..." (Internet Explorer) or "Save this link as..." (Netscape) to download the PDF to your hard drive.

Double-click the icon to open the document in Acrobat Reader

Mac Users

Control-click on the page image or link.

A box from your browser will appear asking you if you want to save the file. Just specify where you want the file saved for future reference.

Choose "Download link to disk..." (Internet Explorer) or "Save this link as..." (Netscape) to download the PDF to your hard drive

Double-click the icon to open the document in Acrobat Reader

Remember that depending on the speed of your modem, Internet traffic and your Internet provider, the download time can fluctuate.

Once the file is on your local drive, you can view the documents using Adobe™ Acrobat™ software. If you do not have this software, a copy of Acrobat™ Reader™ or Exchange is required. Documentation for installation and operating requirements of Acrobat™ software is included with the software.

Printing

PDF documents are easy to print. Using the print dialogue box in Acrobat Reader^® you can choose to print the whole document or any selected pages within the document.