What is CS5 Color Finesse??

Hi I have just installed adobe master collection. as part of the package i received 3 serial numbers. I used 2 - one for the master collection and one for adobe acrobat.
the third serial number is for cs5 color finesse. I was not asked to use it - i do not know what color finesse is - i can't find this application??? on my hard drive. I have searched for informat on what it does on the adobe website - nothing i could find- i went on a chat help line with adobe - nothing - so I am hoping someone here can offer some information or direction that will lead me to some answers.
what i did find on my hard disc was these things:
color finesse 3 plug-in user's guide
color finesse docs
color finesse plug-in for AE CS5 release noteslicence
license
register color finesse
sa color finesse 3 ae64.plugin
so im thinking color finesse is a plugin but where oh where do i use the serial number ???
hoping for some clarity
alaz

You'll need the serial number as "proof of purchase" if you ever want to upgrade your copy of Color Finesse.
Minor (bug fix type) updates are free and available from the Synthetic Aperture website, and require the serial number to install.
Plus, when we bring out a major update, we've always given a discount to those who have the prior version. Your serial number proves that you have that prior version.
We've tried to simplify the initial installation of Color Finesse by eliminating the need to enter the serial number, but don't lose it as you will need it later!
It's also a good idea to do the on-line registration on our website. That way should you ever lose your serial number, there is a record of it with us. Otherwise there is no way for either us or Adobe to recover the serial number.
Bob Currier
Synthetic Aperture

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I do appreciate all the employees that have helped.
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However basic customer service and support doesn't meet the standard.

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