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Note: If you don't see your device, you may need to install some additional software. Please check your
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eBook reader's documentation for more information. 3. Click on an eBook, then drag it over to your device. Note: Transferring an eBook to your eBook reader will authorize your device with the same OverDrive account or Adobe ID that your computer is authorized with.
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Once the transfer is complete, you can disconnect your
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List of Popular E-INK Devices: NOOK Simple Touch NOOK GlowLight Kobo Glo Aura HD Sony Readers Please note: The Howard Miller Library does not recommend one device over another. This is a list of some commonly found devices.
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E-INK READERS Downloadable eBooks from the Howard Miller Public Library
Getting started with
How to transfer eBooks to an eBook reader
E-Ink Readers
using Adobe Digital Editions
1. Connect your eBook reader to your computer. 2. Install Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) on your computer: http://www.adobe.com/solutions/ ebook/digital-editions.html?
3. On your computer, open the library’s OverDrive website:
Getting started with E-Ink Readers
http://lakeland.lib.overdrive.com
E-Ink readers, which are available from a number
your library’s website.
of manufacturers, have displays that are designed to resemble ink on printed paper. They're used primarily for reading eBooks.
Borrowed books appear on your Bookshelf on
4. From your Checkouts, use the Download drop-down menu to select a format for each eBook (for the best
Note: E-Ink Kindles work a little differently than
experience, we recommend Adobe
the E-Ink readers covered in this profile because
EPUB or Open EPUB, though many eBook read-
they're made for Kindle Books. If you have an E-
ers also support Adobe PDF and Open PDF),
Ink Kindle, please see our device profile for E-Ink
then select Confirm & Download.
Kindles instead.
If prompted, authorize your computer with a free Adobe ID (this is required for transferring
Software
protected eBooks). If you don't have an Adobe ID, you'll see a link to create one.
Adobe Digital Editions for Mac or Windows (to
Place your cursor over a picture of a book and click the blue button that says Borrow. In the pop-up window that comes up, click Go to Checkouts. If you miss it and the pop-up goes away, click the icon of the little person that says “Account” near the top. This takes you to your “Checkouts” area of your “Account.” Click the big blue button Download next to your book to bring up the list of possible formats in which the book is available. Please note that only one format will work with your Kindle, and that is the “Kindle Book” format. Select Kindle Book and then click Confirm & Download. If you do not see Kindle Book as an option, unfortunately you cannot check out this book on your Kindle. You are now taken to the Amazon.com website. Click the yellow Get library book button on the right-hand side of the screen. You will now be prompted to log-in to your Amazon.com account. You must know the email address associated with your Amazon.com account and also your Amazon password to continue. Next, make sure the name of your Kindle is listed next to “Deliver to.” If it is not, click on the drop-down menu next to “Deliver to” and select the name of your Kindle. Then click Continue. Are you wondering what “Kindle Cloud Reader” is, as listed on the drop-down menu? If you select this, you will be taken to a page in your browser in which you can read the book right on your computer, or on your smartphone or tablet using the Kindle app. Turn on your Kindle and make sure it is connected to a Wifi network. Don’t know how to connect to Wifi? Follow these steps: From Home, tap the Menu icon in the top righthand corner. Tap Settings, and then tap Wi-Fi Networks. Tap a network to connect. If you see a lock icon, a network password is required. If you are at Way Public Library, tap on the network named Way Public Library. There is no password required. Go to your books. Immediately (or within a minute or so), your library book should appear on your list of books! You can start reading! If your book does not show up, and you are connected to Wifi (it should say “Wifi” at the top), try tapping the Menu
transfer EPUB and PDF eBooks from a computer
5. Downloaded eBooks should open in ADE. To
to an E-Ink reader)
transfer an eBook to your eBook reader, make
Note: If you have a Sony Reader Wi-Fi, you
sure you're in ADE's "Library View" (you may
can download eBooks from your library right on
need to click the Library button in the upper-left
your device, without the need for Adobe Digital
corner to get there). From there, drag and drop
Editions.
the eBook into your eBook reader, which should
A compatible eBook reader
appear on the left under "Devices."
The USB cable that came with the eBook reader
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Once you've transferred a library eBook, you can read it on your device just like any other eBook.
icon in the top right-hand corner and then tapping Sync and Check for Items.
What you need A computer (Windows or Mac)
Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) for Windows or Mac An activated OverDrive account or Adobe ID on your computer An eBook from your library
