diff --git a/components/using_components.rst b/components/using_components.rst
index ad333f1f62c..e2cd8975fc4 100644
--- a/components/using_components.rst
+++ b/components/using_components.rst
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ How to Install and Use the Symfony2 Components
 ==============================================
 
 If you're starting a new project (or already have a project) that will use
-one or more components, the easiest way to integrate everything is with Composer.
+one or more components, the easiest way to integrate everything is with `Composer`_.
 Composer is smart enough to download the component(s) that you need and take
 care of autoloading so that you can begin using the libraries immediately.
 
@@ -33,13 +33,15 @@ may also need to adjust the version (e.g. ``2.1.1`` or ``2.2.*``).
 
 You can research the component names and versions at `packagist.org`_.
 
-**3.** Download the vendor libraries and generate the ``vendor/autoload.php`` file:
+**3.** `Install composer`_ if you don't already have it present on your system: 
+
+**4.** Download the vendor libraries and generate the ``vendor/autoload.php`` file:
 
 .. code-block:: bash
 
     $ php composer.phar install
 
-**4.** Write your code:
+**5.** Write your code:
 
 Once Composer has downloaded the component(s), all you need to do is include
 the ``vendor/autoload.php`` file that was generated by Composer. This file
@@ -93,4 +95,6 @@ documentation to find out more about how to use it.
 
 And have fun!
 
+.. _Composer: http://getcomposer.org
+.. _Install composer: http://getcomposer.org/download/
 .. _packagist.org: https://packagist.org/
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