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each country, within the subdirectory "Manual" . For the English version as 
follows: "X:\ENGLISH\MANUAL\Book.pdf"; X representing the drive letter of your 
CD ROM drive. 

 After loading the respective manual, you will be able to read it on screen, or 
 you can print it out from the menu command "File/Print". 


 Acrobat Reader for OS/2 



 Currently, only a Beta version of the Acrobat Reader is available. We are 
 unfortunately not able to enclose this version with the StarOffice program CD. 
 However, you can obtain a free download of  the Beta version from the 
 following Internet address: "http://www.adobe.com". 
 StarOfffice Online Help and User's Guide 

 At the time of delivery of this program version, the online help and 
 electronic handbook are currently still being translated. Therefore, we are 
 unfortunately not yet able to deliver the complete  StarOffice documentation. 
 However, the enclosed print documentation provides a basic introduction, 
 enabling you to begin working right away with StarOffice. Furthermore, an 
 expanded version of the print documentation is included on  the current CD as 
 well. Additionally, you can download continually updated information at no 
 cost from our Web Server in Internet. 


 Updated Documentation 

  If you would like to receive more information in addition to the enclosed 
 print documentation, visit our WWW homepage at "http://www.stardiv.de" for 
 regularly updated Online Help and Electronic User's Guides. 


 Available Help Functions 

 Presently, StarOffice provides two complete context-sensitive help functions 
 for your use. The "ACTIVE HELP" and "TIP" functions give you exactly the 
 information you need depending on the particular  circumstances relevant to 
 where you are in the program. and what tasks are being carried out. To take 
 advantage of the help functions, engage the respective functions by clicking 
 the corresponding commands in the HELP menu. 


 The "Tip" Help Function 

 If you want to receive specific information regarding the function of a symbol 
 or a dialog, simply rest your mouse pointer on the respective symbol or menu 
 entry, press the right mouse button, and  a brief help text will be displayed. 
 Naturally, this function is available for many dialog areas as well. 


 The "Active Help" Function 

 Additionally, the Active Help provides short and precise help texts, giving an 
 explanation of the respective function. If this function is off , simply press 
 the right mouse button in your current  position to see the corresponding 
 explanation. If you have switched the Active Help function on in the Help 
 menu, a help text appears when you rest your mouse pointer on the respective 
 symbol or dialog element. 


 The Electronic User's Guide 

 StarOffice User's Guides in electronic form have been included on this program 
 CD for your immediate use. The guides are saved in Adobe Acrobat PDF format 
 and can be viewed and printed  under Windows  operating systems with the help 
 of the enclosed Adobe Acrobat Reader, found on your program CD. User's guides 
 loaded from the StarDivision Web Server can be read and printed with the aid 
 of this Adobe Acrobat Reader as well. 


 Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader under Windows 3.x and Windows 95 

 To begin installation of the Acrobat Reader, start the installation program 
 "ACROREAD.EXE" in the "ACROBAT" directory of the program CD. An installation 
 dialog will appear, asking you to confirm  the installation directory or enter 
 another directory of your choice. After setting the directory, confirm the 
 dialog with [OK]. Confirm the next dialog, as well, with [OK] and enter your 
 name in the "Personalize" dialog. Finally,  close the entire dialog with [OK] 
 and the Adobe Acrobat Reader installation will begin. After the installation, 
 you must shut down your computer and restart. Upon restarting, a new program 
 folder named "Adobe Acrobat 2.0" will be  displayed. 


 How to use the Electronic User's Guide 

 After restarting your computer, you will be now able to launch the Acrobat 
 Reader. Use the "File/Open" dialog to open the respective handbook. This file 
 is found in the directory corresponding to