Adobe Premiere Elements 8 - Manual (Page 6)

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Last updated 8/12/2010
Chapter 1: Getting started with
Adobe Premiere Elements
Adobe® Premiere® Elements 8 software combines power and simplicity so you can easily make your videos look their
best. You can share them in imaginative ways, and easily find and view all your photos and video clips.
What to do first
Check the system requirements
If you’re not sure that Adobe Premiere Elements can run on your computer, review the complete system requirements
and recommendations for your Adobe® software. See the ReadMe file included on your software installation disc.
Install the software
1 Close any other Adobe applications open on your computer.
2 Insert the installation disc into your disc drive, and follow the onscreen instructions.
Note: You can specify the language and select the country while installing the application.
Should I uninstall my previous version of Adobe Premiere Elements? Although it is not necessary, we recommend that
you uninstall any previous version of Adobe Premiere Elements before installing the new version.
How do I uninstall a version of Adobe Premiere Elements? In the Windows® OS, click the Start menu, and then select
Control Panel. Double-click Add Or Remove Programs. Select the version of Adobe Premiere Elements that you want
to uninstall, and then click Remove. Confirm the uninstallation when prompted.
Register
After installing Adobe Premiere Elements, register your software to receive complimentary installation support,
notifications of updates, and other services.
Note: If you postpone registration, you can register at any time by choosing Help > Registration.
ReadMe file
The installation disc contains the ReadMe file for your software. (This file is also copied to the application folder
during product installation.) Open the file to read important information.
Sign up with your Adobe ID
Important: Adobe Premiere Elements free online benefits and Adobe Premiere Elements Plus are available in the United
States only. Internet access required.