The Topaz “GemSignPlus” Adobe Acrobat and Reader Plug-In software allows users to electronically hand-sign a PDF file using a Topaz signature pad and pen. Each embedded signature is bound to the PDF at the time it is signed so any changes made to the PDF will be recorded and can be tracked. The Adobe Acrobat and Reader Plug-In is a multi-faceted tool that facilitates electronic signatures in a number of different ways and forms. Please make sure you first install the current version of SigPlus: www.topazsystems.com/sigplusproactivex.html Then, install the plug-in at: www.topazsystems.com/plugins.html Setting Up Acrobat for Electronic Signatures After installing the plug-in, open Acrobat and click “Edit”  “Preferences”  “Signatures”. 1. Click the “More” button in the “Creation & Appearance” section. 2. Select “Topaz.GemSignPlus” from the “Default Signing Method” dropdown menu.

3. Click “OK”. 4. Click the “More” button in the “Verification” section. 5. Select “Always use default method”. 6. Select Topaz.GemSignPlus from the dropdown menu

7. Click “OK” to return to the “Preferences” menu.

8. Under the “Signatures” category, find the “Verification” section and click “More”. Under the “Windows Integration” section, be sure that the “Validating Certified Documents” box is checked.

9. Click “OK” to exit out. NOTE: When changing Preference options in Adobe products, always close and reopen the application for the changes to take effect.

Additional Step for Adobe Reader DC Open Reader DC and click “Edit”  “Preferences”  “Security (Enhanced)”. At the top of the window, look for “Enable Protected Mode at startup”, and uncheck the box next to it.

Then, click “OK” and close Reader DC. The next time Reader DC is opened, it will be ready for signing

Pre-Placing Digital Signature Fields in Acrobat Pro Click “Tools”  “Prepare Form”, and select the document you wish to sign. Near the top of the window, click the “Add a digital signature” button.