Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Members’ e-Handbook
Cover Instruction Sheet
Do I need to uninstall the previous version of the e-Handbook first?
1.
Having multiple versions of the e-Handbook on your PC/Notebook at the same
time will cause confusion and unnecessary errors.
We strongly recommend
that you uninstall the previous version by using the ‘Uninstall’ function embedded
in it.
This ‘Uninstall’ function can be started via the
Windows ‘Start Menu’ – ‘Program Files’ – ‘e-Handbook System’ – ‘Uninstall’.
Do I need to install the e-Handbook onto my computer to view the statements?
2.
You have the option to view the statements by starting the e-Handbook directly
from the CD-ROM.
However, we do not recommend that you do this as the
CD-ROM is not writeable (i.e., no update can be done to the CD-ROM).
Besides, response time will be much slower if you run the e-Handbook from the
CD-ROM.
What are the advantages of having the e-Handbook installed onto my
computer?
3.
Besides faster response time, you will benefit from the e-Handbook’s Smart
Update function which provides you with an easy and convenient means to keep
your Handbook up-to-date through Internet.
That being said, Internet access is
not required if you just want to view the statements from your hard disk.
The Installation wizards offer me the option to install Acrobat Reader V.6.0.2.
What benefits will Acrobat Reader V.6.0.2 bring?
4.
All statements in the e-Handbook are in portable document format (PDF).
As
such, Acrobat Reader (a free licensed reader from Adobe) is required for
viewing the e-Handbook.
For best performance, Acrobat Reader V.6.0.2 with
the corresponding Chinese Font Pack is recommended.
The option to install
Acrobat Reader V.6.0.2 and the corresponding Chinese Font Pack is included in
the installation wizards.
If you have yet to install Acrobat Reader V.6.0.2, or
you have only installed an earlier version of Acrobat Reader, we strongly
recommend that you install Acrobat Reader V. 6.02 and the corresponding
Chinese Font Pack during the installation process.
If you have already installed a full version of Adobe Acrobat, please note that
the Adobe Acrobat will take over the control of any other version of Acrobat
Reader already installed on the same machine, regardless of its version.
If this
happens, Acrobat Reader V.6.0.2 that you may have already installed will be
unable to function when you are running the e-Handbook.
In addition, having
multiple versions of Acrobat in the same PC/Notebook will slow down the system
performance by a very big margin.
Please also note that Acrobat Reader V6.0.2 only runs on machines with
Windows 98 OSR2 or higher.
For machines running on Windows 98 OSR1 or
lower (e.g. Windows 95), Acrobat Reader V.5.0.5 or lower should be used. For
the sake of convenience, Acrobat Reader V.5.0.5 is already embedded in the
CD-ROM just in case you may need it.
Getting Started
5.
The installation wizards will start automatically once the CD-ROM is inserted into
your CD-ROM drive.
If the program does not start automatically, please follow
the steps below to start the installation:
a.
Double click the ‘My Computer’ icon on your computer;
b.
Select the CD-ROM drive;
c.
Double click the program ‘AutoCD.EXE’;
d.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
If you decide to install the Acrobat Reader V.6.0.2, please do so before installing
the e-Handbook system.
During the installation process, you are provided with the option to specify the
destination folder where you want to save the e-Handbook.
After installation, an e-Handbook System icon,
desktop area automatically.
clicking the icon.
will be added to your
You can launch the e-Handbook by simply double
6.
If you want to uninstall the e-Handbook system, simply go to
‘Start Menu’ – ‘Program Files’ – ‘HKICPA e-Handbook System’ – ‘Uninstall’.
Others
7.
The adoption of PDF file format means that the System can utilise the
well-structured navigation capabilities of Acrobat.
Besides, standard Acrobat
functions and special features such as keyword search function and enhanced
screen navigations are also available within the System.
A special ‘Help’ file is included in the System to illustrate these features together
with brief illustrations on some common but useful Acrobat functions.
access the ‘Help’ file by clicking on the
You can
icon at the top left-hand corner of
the screen.
We strongly recommend that you spend some time to go through the ‘Help’
file to acquaint yourself with the functionalities of the System.
8.
Users running the e-Handbook under Proxy Server and/or firewall protection
environment may experience difficulties in activating the Smart Update function.
As the e-Handbook system cannot override the settings of users’ network
infrastructure, we plan to deal with each case on an arisen basis.
Please
contact the Institute’s IT Section by email at [email protected] when such
situation arises.
9.
If you encounter any problems in the course of using this e-Handbook, please do
not hesitate to call our IT support hotline on 2287 7224 or 2287 7041 or contact
us via email at [email protected].