User manual

Why use Adobe PDF?
Governments and enterprises around the world have adopted PDF to streamline document
management and reduce reliance on paper. For example, PDF is the standard format for
the electronic submission of drug approvals to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA), and for electronic case filing in U.S. federal courts. PDF is also used by the
governments of the United Kingdom and Germany for electronic document exchange.
Common problem Adobe PDF solution
Recipients can't open files because they
don't have the applications used to create
the files.
Anyone, anywhere can open a PDF file. All
you need is the free Adobe Reader software.
Combined paper and electronic archives are
difficult to search, take up space, and
require the application in which a document
was created.
PDF files are compact and fully searchable,
and can be accessed at any time using
Adobe Reader. Links make PDF files easy
to navigate.
Documents appear incorrect on handheld
devices.
Tagged Adobe PDF allows text to reflow
for display on mobile platforms such as
Palm OS
®
, Symbian™, and Pocket PC
devices.
Businesses revert to paper exchange of
documents and forms because of a lack of
verifiable and auditable electronic processes.
PDF documents may have special access
rights and be digitally signed.
Documents with complex formatting are not
accessible to visually impaired readers.
Tagged PDF files contain information on
content and structure, which makes them
accessible on screen readers.
(See Working with Adobe Acrobat.)