For instructions on how to use Zotero, watch this series of videos from Harvard or go to the Quick Start Guide.
Zotero is a plug-in for the Firefox browser. Whatever you save in Zotero is on the computer where you were working. If you want to be able to access these resources and notes from another computer , you must make sure you have chosen Sync under the Preferences tab.
Make sure to read the nformation on how to install Word plugins for Zotero (also for OpenOffice or NeoOffice). This includes links to the correct plugins for different platforms and versions of Zotero.