Installation Instructions - Macintosh

Where to find this software at Wellesley

The KeyServed version of Adobe Acrobat be found on all of the computers in the Knapp Media and Technology Center, as well as on those in the Science Center Mail Room.

This KeyServed version was purchased for faculty and staff. Students are encouraged to use Acrobat on the computers in the Knapp Media and Technology Center.

System Requirements

• PowerPC® G3, G4, or G5 processor
• Mac OS X v.10.2.8 , 10.3, 10.4
• 128MB of RAM (256MB recommended)
• 495MB of available hard-disk space
• CD-ROM drive

Make sure you have KeyAccess installed. Adobe Acrobat is a KeyServed software, and KeyAccess is your "key" to using any KeyServed applications on our network.

To see if you already have KeyAccess installed

• From the Go menu select Applications.
• Scroll down through the list and look for a folder called Sassafras K2.
• If you have the Sassafras K2 folder in your Applications folder, you already have KeyAccess installed on your computer. If you don't see the Sassafras K2 folder, follow the link below to the KeyAccess installation instructions.
  If you do not have KeyAccess installed, please click here for instruction

Uninstall Adobe Acrobat 5 before continuing!

Do you have the full version of Acrobat 5 installed on your computer? If you do, you will need to uninstall it before installing Acrobat 7.

1. Go to Macintosh HD > Applications folder.
2. Look for a folder called Adobe Acrobat 5.0.
3. Drag the Adobe Acrobat 5.0 folder to the trash.
4. Empty the trash.

Installing Acrobat 7

1. Check out the Adobe Installers for Mac CD case from the Knapp Center or the Science Library.
2. Find the Acrobat 7 Installer CD from the case and insert it into your CD-ROM.
3. Double click on Macintosh HD icon on your Desktop to open it, then locate the Applications folder.
4. Open the Acrobat 7 CD on your Desktop and find the Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional folder on the CD.
5. Drag the entire Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional folder to Macintosh HD > Applications so that it is copied there.
6. Eject the CD and put it back in the case.
7. Find the Adobe Folder Installer CD from the case and insert it into your CD-ROM.
8. Double click on Macintosh HD icon on your Desktop to open it, then locate the Library folder.
9. Open the Library folder and find the Application Support folder.
10. Open the Adobe Folder CD on your Desktop and find the Adobe folder on the CD.
11. Drag the entire Adobe folder to Macintosh HD > Library > Application Support so that it is copied there.
    
    Note: If you are asked if you want to replace already existing files, choose to Replace.
    
12. Close all of the open windows.
13. Eject the CD, put it back in the case, and return the CD case to the Knapp Center or the Science Library.

Getting Started

To Run Acrobat 7 Professional

• Choose Macintosh HD > Applications > Adobe Acrobat 7 Professional > Adobe Acrobat 7 Professional
• If a Repair Setup window pops up, make sure all options (PDFMaker, Adobe PDF Printer, Adobe PDFViewer) are checked, then click Continue.
• At the Registration window, click Remind me later, click OK

Remember that Acrobat 7 is a KeyServed application and only a certain number of computers can use it at one time. Please quit from Acrobat 7 when it is not in use.

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• Veronica Brandstrader vbrandst@wellesley.edu
• Information Services
• Date Created: November 23, 2004
• Last Modified: November 16, 2006
• Page Expires: June 1, 2007