About abbyy FineReader Activation

Software piracy hurts software manufacturers and end users alike-using an illegal product is never safe.Legal software ensures that third party companies cannot introduce detrimental code changes. ABBYY makes every effort to protect its intellectual property rights and the security of its customer through a variety of anti^piracy measures.

ABBYY FineReader 7.0 incorporates a specialized activation technology that prohibits illegal copying and distribution of the software. This technology effectively stops the unauthorized use of ABBYY products by those who have not signed a License Agreement with ABBYY.

A single-user License Agreement allows for installation on a single PC. Installation of the soft­ware on additional PCs breaches the License Agreement, as well as international copyright laws. The activation technology controls copying of the software and prevents the installation of a licensed copy on multiple workstations. At the same time, the technology allows the soft­ware to be reinstalled on the licensed PC as often as necessary.

Depending on the product version and territory of distribution, the functionality of the soft­ware may be limited in the following ways:

• the program cannot save or print recognized Cyrillic texts

(ABBYY FineReader 7.0 Professional Edition);

• the program cannot save or print recognized text in any language

(ABBYY FineReader 7.0 Professional Edition);

• the program will not function prior to activation

(ABBYY FineReader 7.0 Corporate Edition).

Step-by-Step Activation Instructions

The built-in Activation Wizard will quickly and efficiently activate the program. A friendly user interface collects and sends all necessary activation information directly to ABBYY. You will also use the Activation Wizard to enter the Activation Code (Professional Edition) or Activation File (Corporate Edition) that you receive from ABBYY during activation.

The Wizard will generate a code (called an Installation Ш), which contains all of the neces­sary activation information including system parameters and program information. The Installation ID does not include personal information about the computer user or the system, and the code cannot be used to identify the user.

You may choose one of three activation methods:

• Via Internet (recommended)

Over the Internet If you have an Internet connection, you can activate the software automatically within a few seconds. Using this method allows for activation to be carried out automatically.

• By e-mail

By e-mail You may send an e-mail message (which is generated by the pro­gram and contains all of the necessary activation information) to ABBYY. To ensure a quick reply from the automated registration system, do not alter the information in the message body or subject field. When you have received your Activation Code or Activation File, enter it into the corresponding field of the Activation Wizard.

• By fax or phone(Professional Edition only)

You may phone the nearest ABBYY office or partner and provide your Installation ID and serial number to the operator. In most countries, you may also fax the information. To use this method, simply print and fax the activa­tion message that is automatically generated by the Wizard to the nearest ABBYY office or partner. An Activation Code will be provided in a reply fax. Enter it into the corresponding field of the Activation Wizard.

After activation, FineReader 7.0 will be fully functional on the registered system. The program can be re-installed on that computer as often as desired without re-activation. The FineReader Activation Wizard detects and tolerates changes to your PC configuration. Minor upgrades will not require re-activation. If major upgrades are made to the system (i.e. reformatting the hard drive, re-installation of the operating system, etc.), an additional activation may be required.