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Problems viewing .pdf files?

 

If you can't view the files on these pages, you probably need to install "Acrobat Reader" (a free program from the internet).  Download it to your hard disk (5.2-6.4MB), install it onto your computer and then try again.

 

Why choose acrobat to store information?

Acrobat is a program that allows you to see files whose last four characters are .pdf ( portable document format).  This format is particularly useful, because any document will not only appear exactly as intended on screen, but will print exactly as it appears.  This is hardly ever the case if you print directly from your browser. It means that we can distribute regional documentation in a standard form that everyone can read and print.  You'll find acrobat files all over the internet (for instance the DoH web site uses them extensively), so it's a useful program to have anyway.

 

If you're wondering why Acrobat Reader is free, it's because if you want to create .pdf files, you have to buy the software from them.

 

When you follow the link below to Adobe's web site, you'll be asked a couple of questions. The first one is what operating system you're using.  It also asks you whether you want the searchable version (larger file).  I'd recommend that you take this.

 

After you've waited an age for it to be copied to your hard disk, make a note of where you downloaded it to i.e. the directory location.   Then go to Windows Explorer / File Manager and double-click on it.  This will run the installation program.  When it asks you any questions (such as where to install it etc.), just accept the defaults.  After it has completed, close down, then re-start Internet Explorer / Netscape and you'll be able to view all the pages there.

 

 

Click the image below:

Get Acrobat Reader (circa 6MB)

 

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