diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
index c11772a..67e233d 100644
--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -67,6 +67,11 @@ Then, append the output of ``python -m ipython_autoimport`` to the
 locate`` (typically ``~/.ipython/profile_default/``).  If you don't have such a
 file at all, first create it with ``ipython profile create``.
 
+When using Spyder, the above registration method will not work; instead, add
+``%load_ext ipython_autoimport`` to the
+:menuselection:`Preferences --> IPython console --> Startup --> Run code`
+option.
+
 Note that upon loading, ``ipython_autoimport`` will register its submodule
 auto-importer to IPython's "limited evalutation" completer policy (on IPython
 versions that support it).
diff --git a/src/ipython_autoimport.py b/src/ipython_autoimport.py
index ea41b49..88d2b8b 100644
--- a/src/ipython_autoimport.py
+++ b/src/ipython_autoimport.py
@@ -289,8 +289,8 @@ def unload_ipython_extension(ipython):
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     if os.isatty(sys.stdout.fileno()):
         print("""\
-# Please append the output of this command to the
-# output of `ipython profile locate` (typically
+# Please append the output of this command to the config file in
+# the directory specified by `ipython profile locate` (typically
 # `~/.ipython/profile_default/ipython_config.py`)
 """)
     print("""\