Mac OS X 10.2: Difficulty Using PDF in Preview

You may have difficulty when using a password-protected PDF document in Preview. A permissions pane may appear when the PDF is opened.
Symptom

A permissions sheet may appear when you open a PDF document. It may not clearly specify what actions are available to you. You may not be able to view, print, or copy items from the document.


Solution

This is expected behavior if the author of the PDF file has password protected it. You must have the password to get full access to the document. Contact the person who created the document for assistance, when possible or necessary.
Published Date: Feb 17, 2012