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Times Reader

Times Reader 2.0, powered by Adobe AIR, is an application that offers the experience of reading a print copy of The New York Times right on your computer. Whether you're using Windows, Mac OS or Linux, Times Reader gives you everything you'd expect from The Times in print, delivered to your computer in less than a minute. After you've synched, no Internet connection is needed, so you can take the most insightful journalism with you wherever you go.

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  • 1. How does Times Reader work?

    Times Reader can be installed on any computer running Windows, Mac OS or Linux. Times Reader is an application that lives on your computer, not a page you view in a Web browser. This means that while you need an Internet connection to download (or sync) Times Reader content, you don't have to be connected to the Internet to read content that's been downloaded.

    After you have synched Times Reader, you can take the news with you on your laptop or netbook to read wherever you go.

  • 2. What is Adobe AIR?

    Adobe AIR is a platform that lets developers combine HTML, JavaScript, Adobe Flash and ActionScript to create standalone applications that run on most operating systems. Adobe AIR allows developers to use familiar tools such as Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Flex Builder 3, Flash CS4 Professional or any text editor to build their applications and easily deliver a single installer that works across operating systems.

  • 3. Which operating systems run Times Reader?

    Times Reader is available for the following operating systems:

    • Microsoft Windows 7
    • Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate or Enterprise
    • Windows XP
    • Windows 2000
    • Mac OS X v10.5 or 10.6
    • Linux

    Times Reader is not compatible with the Apple iPad device. To learn more about the NYTimes iPad app, please read our iPad FAQ. It contains information on the differences between the app and Times Reader and on how to download the app.

  • 4. What are the system requirements? Do these vary by operating system?

    Hardware requirements:

    Windows

    • Intel Pentium III processor (Pentium 4 recommended)
    • 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home, Professional, or Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 2 or 3; Windows Server 2003; Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (including 64-bit editions) with Service Pack 1; or Windows 7

    Mac OS X

    • Intel Core Duo or faster processor
    • 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
    • Mac OS X v10.5 or 10.6

    Linux

    • Intel Pentium III processor (Pentium 4 recommended)
    • 1GB of RAM
    • Fedora Core 10, Ubuntu 9.04, or openSUSE 11.1
  • 5. Does Times Reader require special Web proxy settings?

    Times Reader uses the default Web browser proxy settings.

  • 6. How much hard disk space does each Times Reader issue consume?

    Issue sizes vary by day. The Sunday edition is the largest and can consume around 10MB of hard disk space. Other issues typically consume 4 to 6 MB per day. We estimate that a seven day archive should not consume more than 100MB of hard disk space. Space is freed up as old editions expire and new ones are downloaded. If you're concerned about hard disk space, you can adjust the Times Reader settings to store less than seven days' worth of content.

  • 7. How long does it typically take to synchronize Times Reader on a high-speed connection?

    Users on a high-speed Internet connection (broadband or DSL) should see sync times in the 30-second to 2-minute range, depending on the size of the edition. A high-speed Internet connection is recommended, as synching over dial-up will take significantly longer.

  • 8. What is the typical Times Reader download and installation time?

    If you've already installed Adobe AIR, the typical Times Reader download time is just a few seconds over a high-speed Internet connection. The application itself is only 3MB. If you do not have Adobe AIR, click you can get it from Adobe. Adobe AIR takes up less than 20MB of disk space. The installation process is very quick; a typical installation is measured in seconds.

  • 9. How do I manually install Adobe AIR and Times Reader 2.0?

    If your configuration requires a manual installation of Times Reader 2.0, complete these steps:

    1. To get Adobe AIR, visit get.adobe.com/air and choose your operating system to download the correct package.
    2. Install Adobe AIR on your computer.
    3. After you've installed Adobe AIR, download the Times Reader 2.0 installation package (.air file) from reader.nytimes.com/download/TimesReader.air
    4. Open the .air file to begin installing Times Reader. After you've installed the application, it will start automatically.
  • 10. I have both a desktop computer and a laptop. How many Times Reader installations are allowed?

    We understand that subscribers may want to access Times Reader from more than one location. For that reason, we allow up to five software installations.

  • 11. Do I use the same login for Times Reader and NYTimes.com?

    Yes, you can log in to Times Reader with the same e-mail address or member ID and password that you use on NYTimes.com.

  • 12. What is the difference between Times Reader and The New York Times Electronic Edition?

    Times Reader

    Times Reader 2.0 is an application for Windows, Mac OS and Linux computers that provides a unique digital experience of The Times. It is organized just like the newspaper, and has a special page-turning navigation function that allows you to discover great articles and features.

    You can view all of today's content and seven days of archives. You can also take Times Reader wherever you go, even without an Internet connection. While you are connected to the Internet, the application checks periodically for the latest news.

    Times Reader 2.0 includes a News in Pictures section featuring all the images in a day's issue, plus the famed Times crossword puzzle, with options to erase, change answers and even get hints.

    More about Times Reader

    Electronic Edition

    The Electronic Edition is an exact digital replica of the printed paper. It's not a Web site, but a digital page-by-page reproduction of the newspaper — including all the articles, photos, advertisements and more. View by section, by article or search by keyword. Use your favorite Web browser to read it anytime and anywhere there's an internet connection.

    You can subscribe to the Electronic Edition on a weekly, monthly or annual basis, or you can purchase issues one by one.

    More about The Electronic Edition

  • 13. What is the difference between Times Reader and NYTimes.com?

    Times Reader is organized more like the printed newspaper, with the articles and order mirroring the printed edition. It also allows for offline reading and has a unique page-turning navigation function. NYTimes.com is a Web site with constantly changing content and a full archive of published articles. The site requires an Internet connection to browse.

    More about Times Reader

  • 14. What is the difference between Times Reader and the printed newspaper?

    The Times Reader software uses Adobe technologies to give you a highly readable, portable news experience, similar to what you expect from the printed newspaper. Times Reader is organized like the printed newspaper and includes nearly all articles and images with a few exceptions, such as real estate listings, stocks, weather and sports scores.

  • 15. Does Times Reader give users access to The New York Times archive?

    Yes. The past seven days of news are always available with Times Reader 2.0. You can also access the entire New York Times archive, which goes back to 1851. Go to NYTimes.com, log in with your Times Reader user name and password, and click "Search."

  • 16. How can I share articles from Times Reader?

    Click the share icon at the bottom of the article. To e-mail a link to the article on NYTimes.com, select "E-mail article link" and enter the recipient's address. To copy a link to your clipboard, select "Copy article link."

  • 17. Can I print an article from Times Reader?

    Yes. Click the print icon at the bottom of the article.

  • 18. Are there any known issues with Times Reader?

    Some users may experience application conflicts between Times Reader and a Mac browser plug-in named CoolIris. Users experiencing application instability should uninstall CoolIris as a first step in resolving this problem.

  • 19. I downloaded Times Reader and am unable to log in. What do I do?

    If you purchased a subscription to Times Reader, make sure you are using the e-mail address or Member ID associated with that purchase.

    For further assistance, please e-mail us at timesreader@nytimes.com.

  • 20. How do I use my keyboard with Times Reader?

    Useful keyboard functions:

    Overall

    • Toggle Browse Mode: Ctrl (or Command) + B
    • Navigate to Next Section: Ctrl (or Command) + Down Arrow
    • Navigate to Previous Section: Ctrl (or Command) + Up Arrow
    • Toggle Navigation Tab: Ctrl (or Command) + N
    • Increase Font Size: Ctrl (or Command) + (plus)
    • Decrease Font Size: Ctrl (or Command) - (minus)

    Section or Article View

    • Next Page: Down Arrow / Space Key
    • Previous Page: Up Arrow / Shift + Space Key
    • Next Article in Current Section: Right Arrow
    • Previous Article in Current Section: Left Arrow
    • Go to Current Section Front: Ctrl + Left Arrow
    • Go to First Page in Article: Home Key
    • Go to Last page in Article: End Key

    Browse Mode

    • Next Section: Down Arrow
    • Previous Section: Up Arrow
    • Next Article: Right Arrow
    • Previous Article: Left Arrow
    • Select Article & Exit Browse Mode: Enter Key

    News in Pictures

    • Next Picture: Right Arrow / Down Arrow / Space Key
    • Previous Picture: Left Arrow / Up Arrow / Shift + Space Key

    News in Video

    • Navigate Video List: Arrow Keys
    • Select Video for Playback: Enter Key
    • Play / Pause Toggle: Space Key
    • Exit Full Screen: ESC Key
  • 21. Does Times Reader work on the Amazon Kindle or other eReaders?

    No, Times Reader does not run on the Amazon Kindle or other e-reader/e-ink devices. However, special editions of The New York Times for the Amazon Kindle, the Barnes & Noble Nook and Sony Reader are available by subscription.

    More information:

  • 22. Does Times Reader work on my mobile phone?

    No, the Times Reader application does not work on mobile devices. If you would like to read The New York Times on your mobile device visit: www.nytimes.com/mobile

  • 23. What are the Terms of Use for Times Reader?

    The Terms of Use for Times Reader are available here:

    Times Reader Terms of Use

  • 24. How do I cancel my Times Reader subscription?

    If you are a paying Times Reader subscriber and would like to cancel your account, visit timesreader.nytimes.com and log in using your e-mail address and password. Under "My Subscription," click the link that reads Click here to cancel your subscription. You will then be given the option to unsubscribe.

    For additional information, please see the Terms of Use for Times Reader:

    Times Reader Terms of Use

  • 25. What if I have more questions about Times Reader?

    If you have other questions, e-mail us at timesreader@nytimes.com.