ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 9

USING PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 9
Getting started
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Adobe Product Improvement Program
After you have used your Adobe software a certain number of times, a dialog box appears, asking whether you want
to participate in the Adobe Product Improvement Program.
If you choose to participate, data about your use of Adobe software is sent to Adobe. No personal information is
recorded or sent. The Adobe Product Improvement Program only collects information about the features and tools
that you use in the software and how often you use them.
You can opt in to or opt out of the program at any time:
• To participate, choose Help > Adobe Product Improvement Program and click Yes, Participate.
• To stop participating, choose Help > Adobe Product Improvement Program and click No, Thank You.
Adobe provides more information about the Adobe Product Improvement Program in a frequently asked questions
(FAQ) list on the Adobe website.
ReadMe file
The installation disc contains the ReadMe file for your software. Open the file to read important information.
Sign up with your Adobe ID
Important: Free online benefits and Plus benefits for Photoshop Elements are available in the United States only. Internet
access required.
Sign up with your Adobe ID to receive free online benefits, such as 2 GB of free storage, automatic online backup,
automatic syncing of your photos and video clips on multiple computers, tutorials that appear when you need them,
access to your photos and videos at Photoshop.com, and a personal URL for sharing your photo/video albums. If you
purchased Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Plus, sign up with your Adobe ID to receive all the above plus additional
storage space, artwork, and tutorials. For more information, see www.adobe.com/go/learn_pse9_membership_en.
How do I sign up? Click the Create New Adobe ID link in the Welcome screen or in the menu bar of
Photoshop Elements to sign up. You can sign up at any time from the Welcome screen. To display the Welcome
screen, click the Welcome screen icon in the menu bar. If you don't have an Adobe ID, click the link in the Welcome
screen or in the menu bar to create one.
New and enhanced features
Visit www.adobe.com/go/learn_pse_features_en to learn about new and enhanced features. Improving your photos
and doing more with them is easier than ever.
Using Help and getting support
Learning Adobe Photoshop Elements
The Photoshop Elements Help and Support page on the web provides links to articles and video tutorials to help you
get started with Adobe Photoshop Elements. The Help and Support page also includes top troubleshooting tips,
advanced articles, and links to help and forums. Go to www.adobe.com/support/photoshopelements.
How do I ask a question You can also ask questions and get advice from other Adobe Photoshop Elements and
Adobe Premiere Elements users at www.adobe.com/go/forums.
Last updated 1/27/2011