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Table Of Contents
- Introducing ABBYY FineReader
- The ABBYY FineReader 11 Interface
- Working with ABBYY FineReader
- ABBYY FineReader Tasks
- Managing Automated Tasks
- ABBYY FineReader Step–by–Step
- Splitting an ABBYY FineReader Document
- Taking Into Account Some of the Features of Your Paper Document
- Image Acquisition Tips
- Scanning Tips
- Taking Photos of Documents
- Camera Requirements
- Lighting
- Taking Photos
- When you need to take another photo
- Automatic Image Preprocessing
- Editing Images Manually
- OCR Options
- If the complex structure of a paper document is not reproduced in the electronic document
- Adjusting Area Shapes and Area Borders
- Picture Not Detected
- Barcode Not Detected
- Table Not Detected
- Table Cells Detected Incorrectly
- Adjusting Text Area Properties
- Vertical or Inverted Text Not Recognized Properly
- Paper Document Contains Decorative (Non–Standard) Fonts
- Incorrect Font in Recognized Text or Some Characters Are Replaced with "?" or "□"
- Checking and Editing the Recognized Text
- Working with Complex–Script Languages
- Recommended Fonts
- Saving the Results
- Advanced Features
- Appendix
- Font
- Language
- How to Buy an ABBYY Product
- Activating and Registering ABBYY FineReader
- Technical Support
ABBYY FineReader 11 User’s Guide
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Activating and Registering ABBYY FineReader
Software piracy hurts software manufacturers and end users alike – using an illegal product is never
safe. Legal software ensures that a third party cannot introduce detrimental code changes. ABBYY
makes every effort to protect its intellectual property rights and the security of its customers
through a variety of anti–piracy measures.
ABBYY software products include special protection technology which prevents unauthorized use by
those who have not entered into a license agreement with ABBYY.
To be able to run ABBYY FineReader in full mode, you need to activate it.
Registration is optional and provides a number of benefits.
Chapter Contents
• ABBYY FineReader Activation
• ABBYY FineReader Registration
• Privacy Policy
ABBYY FineReader Activation
After you install ABBYY FineReader 11, you need to activate the program to be able to run it in full
mode. In restricted mode, some of the features will be disabled, depending on your version and
region.
Activation takes just a few minutes. An Activation Wizard will help you send the data required to
activate your copy to ABBYY, and you will receive an activation code in return.
Important! Some versions of the product are activated automatically over the Internet and do not
require additional confirmation by the user.
To activate ABBYY FineReader:
1. On the Help menu, click Activate ABBYY FineReader….
2. Follow the instructions of the Activation Wizard.
If you choose to activate your copy by phone or e–mail, simply enter the activation code or
provide the path to the activation file in the corresponding dialog box of the Activation
Wizard.
Once you have activated your copy, ABBYY FineReader will run on this computer in full mode.
More about activation methods:
• Over the Internet
Activation is carried out automatically and takes only seconds to complete. An active Internet
connection is required for this method.
• By e–mail
The program will ask you to send an e–mail message to ABBYY with the information required to
activate ABBYY FineReader. The e–mail message will be generated automatically. You will receive an
activation code in reply.
Important! Be sure not to alter the subject field and the body of the generated e–mail
message to ensure a quick reply from the e–mail robot.