This page contains information and links to assist you in successfully using our Web and CD-ROM products. The software provided in the links below is available to download for free use.
Click on a topic from the list below to jump to the section on that subject. If you need additional information or assistance on any of these topics, please submit a Technical Support Form.
Formerly named Acrobat® Reader, this software from Adobe allows you to view and print PDF format files. If you don't already have Reader on your computer, you should use the installer for Reader that came on your Scott Foresman product CD-ROM. If you need a different version, choose from the links below.
Adobe's PDF (Portable Document Format) is a universal file format that can preserve the visual attributes of the original document (fonts, layout, graphics, color) regardless of the application or type of computer used to create it. In addition, you can usually print a PDF and extract its text, if that has been enabled by its author.
Note: an Internet connection is required to download the above software. These Adobe sites may not be compatible with older web browsers. Once the installer is downloaded, you may need to extract the compressed software before the installer can be used.
If you experience problems downloading or installing Adobe Reader, visit Adobe's site for installation help and troubleshooting information:
For additional Macintosh information about enabling online PDF viewing within the browser, visit these Adobe support pages:
[return to top]QuickTime plays back audio and video files in a variety of formats including .mov, .mpg, and .wav files. It also has a picture viewer to display static digital images including those in JPEG, GIF, and BMP formats. Download the free player for Windows 2000/XP, as well as Mac OS X.
Note: an Internet connection is required to download the above software. Once the installer is downloaded, you may need to extract the compressed software before the installer can be used.
If you experience problems downloading or installing QuickTime Player, visit Apple's site for installation help and troubleshooting information:
[return to top]Macromedia's Shockwave and Flash Players are both browser plug-ins, but are used differently depending on the type of multimedia you are accessing online. Macromedia® Flash Player allows you to play back and interact with various types of animations. Macromedia Shockwave Player supports viewing and interaction with online activities, games, and simulations.
You may already have one or both of these plug-ins installed. However, we recommend that you obtain the latest version. Before linking to the download sites, you can test if your browser is enabled by visiting the first link below:
Note: an Internet connection is required to download the above software. Once the installer is downloaded, you may need to extract the compressed software before the installer can be used.
If you experience problems downloading or installing the Shockwave or Flash Players, visit Macromedia's sites for installation help and troubleshooting information:
[return to top]Many of our Web sites and Web derived CD-ROM products require recent versions of the popular Internet browsers. You should use the latest versions that are compatible with your computer and operating system. You can check the version of the browser that is running by referring to the "About" option in the browser's menu. You'll find this under the Apple Menu on the Mac OS and under the "Help" option on Windows.
