eBook quick reference guide
Last updated: August 2012
eBook quick reference guide
Which eBook format do I need? ...... 5 Help for BlackBerry users ...... 5 My downloads: eBooks website page ...... 6 Mobi for BlackBerry ...... 7 Download mobi file to BlackBerry ...... 7 Requirements: ...... 7 Instructions: ...... 7 Install Kindle for Blackberry ...... 8 Download mobi file to BlackBerry ...... 8 Mobi for Kindle ...... 9 Requirements: ...... 9 Download mobi file to Kindle ...... 9 Epub for computer ...... 10 Requirements: ...... 10 Install Adobe Digital Editions software on your computer ...... 10 Download epub file to computer ...... 10 Read epub file ...... 10 Epub for iPad, iPhone (using iBooks app) ...... 11 Requirements: ...... 11 Install iBooks app to your iPad or iPhone ...... 11 Download epub file to device ...... 11 Epub for BlackBerry PlayBook ...... 12 Requirements: ...... 12 Install Book Reader software to your BlackBerry PlayBook ...... 12 Download epub file to BlackBerry PlayBook ...... 12 Access epub file ...... 12 Epub for Sony Reader or similar device ...... 13 Requirements: ...... 13 Download epub file to Sony Reader: ...... 13 Epub for Android phone, tablet ...... 14 Requirements: ...... 14 Download epub file to Android phone/tablet: ...... 14 Access epub file ...... 14 PDF for computer ...... 15 Requirements: ...... 15 Install Adobe Reader software on your computer ...... 15 Download PDF file to computer ...... 15 Read PDF file ...... 15 PDF for iPad ...... 16 Requirements: ...... 16 Install PDF reader app to your computer ...... 16 Download PDF file to your iPad ...... 16 Read PDF file ...... 16 PDF for Android phone, tablet ...... 17 Requirements: ...... 17 Download and access PDF file to Android phone/tablet: ...... 17 Appendix I – BlackBerry navigation tips ...... 18 Ernst & Young’s Federal Income Tax Act ...... 18 Three-click navigation ...... 18 First click ...... 18 Second click ...... 18 Third click ...... 18 Finding your way back ...... 19 “T” is for “top:...... 19 Traditional contents ...... 19 Appendix II – Quick keys ...... 20 BlackBerry quick keys for Mobipocket Reader ...... 20 BlackBerry quick keys for Kindle for Blackberry Reader ...... 20 Appendix III – BlackBerry FAQs ...... 21
Which eBook format do I need? We offer three eBook formats: mobi, epub, and PDF. Choose mobi format for: Choose epub or PDF format for: • BlackBerry • iPhone/iPad • Kindle • BlackBerry Playbook • Sony Reader • Android phone/tablet • Computer
Follow the instructions below to 1) install the appropriate eReader software,* and 2) download the eBook file to the device of your choosing. * Note that we do not make any representations or warranties regarding the behaviour of any software discussed in this guide.
Help for BlackBerry users We anticipate the majority of our users (at least initially) will be using Mobipocket Reader on a BlackBerry device to read our eBooks. Additional information is provided in the following appendices: • Appendix I – BlackBerry navigation tips • Appendix II – BlackBerry quick keys for Mobipocket Reader • Appendix III – BlackBerry FAQs
My downloads: eBooks website page From the Subscriptions area on your home page or from the Subscriptions tab, you will see a section titled Downloads: eBooks. Click on any of the titles below this heading to get to the My downloads: eBooks page, which lists all eBook titles to which you have access, and also contains a useful Help section:
Mobi for BlackBerry
To get the mobi eBook file onto your BlackBerry you must download the file to the BlackBerry. There are two ways to do this • If you already have Mobipocket reader installed you can follow the instructions below • If you are a first time user, please see instructions to download Kindle for BlackBerry
Download mobi file to BlackBerry (you must first have the Mobipocket Reader software installed)
Requirements: • BlackBerry: inserted SD Memory card • Computer • BlackBerry USB cable (to connect the two) • Mobipocket Reader software installed (see Install Mobipocket Reader software to your BlackBerry above) • Access to website page: My downloads: eBooks
Instructions: 1. Connect BlackBerry to computer using USB cable (if you are prompted to turn on Mass Storage Mode, say Yes — you may be prompted for your BlackBerry password) 2. From computer, access website page: My downloads: eBooks 3. Click on link: download mobi 4. Save file to Removable Disk drive (typically D: or E:) in the eBooks folder • The BlackBerry Torch has both internal memory and a SIM card. Ensure that the eBook mobi file is saved to the same location as the Mobipocket Reader software. 5. Unplug USB cable to disconnect BlackBerry from computer 6. Open Mobipocket Reader from BlackBerry desktop or Downloads folder (depending on model) 7. Click eBook title to open it
Install Kindle for BlackBerry From your BlackBerry, navigate to the following address to install Kindle for BlackBerry reader (click download and then follow the prompts): http://klamath.s3.amazonaws.com/KindleBB102b/kindle.jad
1. Connect BlackBerry to computer using USB cable 2. Select USB Drive, type in your BlackBerry password 3. First-time users must sign in to Amazon (as Kindle for BlackBerry needs to sync to Amazon): • Go to Amazon website to create a profile. • Launch Kindle for BlackBerry • 9900 –Select BlackBerry button (the button to the left of the Trackpad) • Select Info, then select Sign in • Type in your Amazon username and password • Torch – Select Sign in and start downloading • Type in your Amazon username and password
Download mobi file to BlackBerry 1. Connect BlackBerry to computer using USB cable • 9900 - Copy =mobi file to BlackBerry drive:Kindle\ebooks folder • Torch - Copy =mobi file to removable drive or BlackBerry User Tools drive then Kindle\ebooks folder 2. Unplug BlackBerry from computer to start using your eBook.
Mobi for Kindle
Requirements: • Kindle* • Computer • USB cable (to connect the two) • Access to website page: My downloads: eBooks * eBook reader software is pre-loaded on the Kindle.
Download mobi file to Kindle 1. Connect Kindle to computer using USB cable 2. From computer, access website page: My downloads: eBooks 3. Click on link: download mobi 4. Save file to Removable Disk drive (typically D: or E:) in the Documents folder 5. Highlight and click on the eBook title to open it Tip: To access a link in the eBook use the 5-way controller to highlight and select it.
Epub for computer
Requirements: • Computer • Adobe Digital Editions software installed (see below) • Access to website page: My downloads: eBooks
Install Adobe Digital Editions software on your computer From your computer, click on this link and follow the instructions: http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/#fp Tip: Click Don’t Authorize Computer.
Download epub file to computer 1. From computer, access website page: My downloads: eBooks 2. Click on link: download epub 3. Save to a folder on your computer (we recommend you create a folder called “ebooks”)
Read epub file 1. Launch Adobe Digital Editions software 2. Delete previous editions of the epub file a. Click on Library View (Books icon at top left) b. Click on the triangle beside the title that you want to delete c. Select “Delete Item” 3. Click Library, then Add Item to Library 4. Browse for epub file in the folder you saved it to (e.g., My Documents\ebooks) 5. Click file and click open Epub for iPad, iPhone (using iBooks app)
Requirements: • Computer • iPad or iPhone • Access to website page: My downloads: eBooks • iBooks app installed on the device
Install iBooks app to your iPad or iPhone From your iPad or iPhone tap the App Store icon and search for and install the free iBooks app.
Download epub file to device 1. From device, access website page: My downloads: eBooks 2. Click on link: download epub 3. Choose “open in ‘iBooks’” from the top-right corner.
Tip: Upon first opening an epub file in iBooks, the links may work slowly (5-10 seconds).
Epub for BlackBerry PlayBook
Requirements: • BlackBerry PlayBook • Book Reader app installed (see below) • Access to website page: My downloads: eBooks
Install Book Reader software to your BlackBerry PlayBook From your PlayBook, tap the BlackBerry App World icon and search for and install the Book Reader app, which is a paid app.
Download epub file to BlackBerry PlayBook 1. From PlayBook, access website page: My downloads: eBooks 2. Click on link: download epub 3. Save file to your PlayBook
Access epub file 1. Launch the Book Reader app 2. Tap “Add Book” (book icon at top left) 3. Select the “downloads” folder 4. Select your epub file and tap “Import” (plus sign icon at top right) 5. Select “Import” to confirm 6. Tap “back” (arrow icon at top left) 7. Find the epub title and open it
Epub for Sony Reader or similar device
Requirements: • Computer • Sony Reader* • USB cable (to connect the two) • Access to website page: My downloads: eBooks * eBook reader software comes installed on the Sony Reader.
Download epub file to Sony Reader: 1. Connect Sony Reader to computer using USB cable 2. From computer, access website page: My downloads: eBooks 3. Click on link: download epub 4. Save to your computer and copy to Sony Reader OR save directly to Sony Reader in the Database>Media>Books folder
Epub for Android phone, tablet
Requirements: • Android phone/tablet • Aldiko Book Reader installed on the device • Access to website page: My downloads: eBooks
Download epub file to Android phone/tablet: 1. From Android phone/tablet, access website page: My downloads: eBooks 2. Click on link: download epub
Access epub file 1. Open Aldiko Book Reader 2. Tap “Home” icon on top left and then “SD Card” 3. Tap epub file and choose “Import to Aldiko” 4. Tap to read eBook PDF for computer
Requirements: • Computer • Adobe Reader software installed (see below) • Access to website page: My downloads eBooks
Install Adobe Reader software on your computer From your computer, click on this link and follow the instructions: http://get.adobe.com/reader/
Download PDF file to computer 1. From computer, access website page: My downloads: eBooks 2. Click on link: download PDF 3. Save to a folder on your computer (we recommend you create a folder called “ebooks”)
Read PDF file 1. Browse for the PDF file in the folder you saved it to (e.g., My Documents\ebooks) 2. Double-click on the file to open PDF for iPad
Requirements: • Computer • PDF reader app installed (see below) • Access to website page: My downloads eBooks
Install PDF reader app to your computer On the iPad, we have found that large PDF files render best and most consistently with GoodReader, ReaddleDocs, and Fast PDF, which are all paid apps, but which provide features such as full table of contents, clickable hyperlinks, and speed.
Download PDF file to your iPad 1. From computer, access website page: My downloads: eBooks 2. Click on link: Send PDF link to my email 3. From your iPad, open your email and click on the link that has been sent (you must be connected to Wi-Fi). Once the PDF file opens, tap the page and you will see an “Open in…” link on the top right. * Choose your preferred PDF reader app. * You must have the latest iPad operating system in order for the “Open in…” feature to work.
Read PDF file 1. From your iPad, launch the PDF reader app 2. Find the PDF title and tap it to view it
PDF for Android phone, tablet
Requirements: • Android phone/tablet • Adobe Reader installed on the device • Access to website page: My downloads: eBooks
Download and access PDF file to Android phone/tablet: 1. From Android phone/tablet, access website page: My downloads: eBooks 2. Click "Send PDF link to my email" 3. Access link from device email, wait for PDF file to download in browser 4. Choose “Save as” to download to your device 5. Double-click on the PDF file to open in Adobe Reader
Appendix I – BlackBerry navigation tips
Ernst & Young’s Federal Income Tax Act
Three-click navigation The navigation of this eBook was designed to allow users to get to any subsection of the Income Tax Act in three clicks. The example below demonstrates how to get to paragraph 20(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act.
First click The Contents area on the first “page” of the book displays section ranges. To navigate to paragraph 20(1)(c), begin by clicking the ss.1-22 range link under Income Tax Act: Ernst & Young's Federal Income Tax Act June 2010 edition Consolidated to: 4 June 2010 Terms and conditions - please read. BlackBerry keyboard tips Contents Income Tax Act Detailed contents ss. 1-22 Í ss. 23-48.1 ss. 49-64.1 ss. 65-80 ss. 80.01-98.2 ss. 99-118.03 ss. 118.04-122.64 ss. 122.7-130.1 ss. 131-146 ss. 146.01-161.3 ss. 161.4-182 ss. 183-190.24 ss. 191-205 ss. 206-211.91 ss. 212-230.1 ss. 231-251 ss. 251.1-262 Sch. (Proposed)
Second click Scroll through the sections listed within the range to find and click the 20 link: ss. 1-22 1, 2, 3, 3.1 (Proposed), 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 13, 14, 15, 15.1, 15.2, 16, 16.1, 17, 18, 18.1, 18.2, 19, 19.01, 19.1, 20,Í 20.01, 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 20.4, 21, 22
Third click Section 20 is expanded to list all marginal notes. Scroll to and click 20(1)(c) Interest:
20 20(1) Deductions permitted in computing income … 20(1)(a) Capital cost of property 20(1)(b) Cumulative eligible capital amount 20(1)(c) Interest Í Finding your way back A “breadcrumb trail” is located at the top of each section, subsection, paragraph, or definition that has a marginal note. This trail serves two purposes: • it provides context so you know where you are within the book, and • it links back through the navigational trail:
Contents | ss. 1-22 | s. 20 | s. 20(1)(c) c) Interest — an amount paid in the year or payable in respect of the year (depending on the method regularly followed by the taxpayer in computing the taxpayer's income), pursuant to a legal obligation to pay interest on…
“T” is for “top: To navigate back to the top of the book, simply click
Traditional contents If you prefer to navigate using the traditional organization of the Income Tax Act, Regulations, and Application Rules, click the Detailed contents link: Income Tax Act Detailed contents Í ss. 1-22 ss. 23-48.1
The Detailed Contents displays and links to all the parts, divisions, subdivisions, etc.:
Detailed contents Income Tax Act Short Title Part I — Income Tax [s. 2 to s. 180] Division A — Liability for Tax [s. 2] Division B — Computation of Income [s. 3 to s. 108] Subdivision a — Income or Loss from an Office or Employment [s. 5 to s. 8] Subdivision b — Income or Loss from a Business or Property [s. 9 to s. 37.3]
Appendix II – Quick keys
BlackBerry quick keys for Mobipocket Reader Navigate links by scrolling down — Navigating content containing links can be challenging until you get used to scrolling DOWN to the next link — as opposed to the natural tendency to scroll left to right. "T" is for "top" — When you open an eBook in Mobipocket Reader you will be taken to the last "page" you viewed. To return to the top of the book, click
Keyboard tips* Next page: Font size: <+>, <-> * These tips are also available by clicking the menu button to the left of your trackball when in Mobipocket Reader.
BlackBerry quick keys for Kindle for Blackberry Reader Keyboard tips* Scroll down: (or swipe with 9900) Top of book: menu button> Go to..., Beginning Add a Bookmark: * These tips are also available by clicking the menu button to the left of your trackball when in Kindle for Blackberry. Appendix III – BlackBerry FAQs Q1. How do I identify the operating system (OS) on my BlackBerry? A. Go to Options>About On about the third line you will see something like this: v4.6.1.290 (Platform 4.2.0.124) Q2. How can I upgrade the operating system (OS) on my BlackBerry? A. To upgrade your OS it is recommended that you contact your service provider. Q3. I was prompted with an Application Permissions message stating “The application EY eBook updater has requested a http connection to www.knotia.ca.” Should I allow the connection? A. Yes. Q4. How can I tell if I have an SD card in my BlackBerry? A. Go to Options>Memory>Media Card>Total Space OR Options>Media Card>No media card present Q5. Where do I find the website page: My downloads: eBooks? A. From the Subscriptions area on your home page or from the Subscriptions tab, you will see a section titled Downloads: eBooks. Click on any of the titles below this heading to get to the My downloads: eBooks page, which lists all eBook titles to which you have access. Q6. When I change my email address for the one-click BlackBerry install from the My downloads: eBooks page, does that change my login email address? A. Changing the default email address displayed in the one-click BlackBerry install dialogue to your BlackBerry email address does not change your login email address. This only allows you to receive the one-click install email directly on your BlackBerry device. Q7. I used the one-click BlackBerry install and was interrupted before I could complete the process. How do I find this application on my BlackBerry to complete the install? A. With a typical one-click install, the “EY eBook updater” application will delete itself at the end of the process as long as you select REBOOT NOW when prompted. If you are interrupted — for example, by being prompted to replace the EY eBook updater, or if you did not reboot your BlackBerry at the end of the last install — you will need to find the EY eBook updater application on your BlackBerry and click on it. Depending on the device, you will find this icon in either your BlackBerry Downloads folder or on your BlackBerry desktop: EY eBook Updater Q8. How do I find Mobipocket Reader on my BlackBerry? A. Depending on the device, Mobipocket Reader is either located in your BlackBerry Downloads folder or on your BlackBerry desktop. The Mobipocket Reader icon looks like this: Mobipocket Reader Q9. How do I remove Mobipocket Reader from my BlackBerry? A. To remove the Mobipocket Reader software from your BlackBerry: Bold 9700 (with trackpad) / Bold 9000 (with trackball): • Open your BlackBerry Downloads folder and highlight Mobipocket Reader • Click the menu button (to the left of the trackball) • Click Delete and confirm you wish to delete • Your BlackBerry will require rebooting World Edition 8830 (with trackball) / Curve 8300 (with trackball): • Go to your BlackBerry Options (the icon looks like a wrench) • Click Advanced Options link • Click Applications link • Scroll down and select Mobipocket Reader • Click the menu button (to the left of the trackball) • Click Delete and confirm you wish to delete • Your BlackBerry will require rebooting Q10. Why can’t I copy the mobi file to my Removable Disk drive when I connect to my computer? A. If your BlackBerry is connected to your computer with a USB cable and you cannot access the Removable Disk drive from Windows Explorer, it is most likely because mass storage is not turned on for the SD memory card on your BlackBerry. Follow these instructions to turn on mass storage for your BlackBerry: Bold 9700 (with trackpad) / Bold 9000 (with trackball) • Open your BlackBerry Options folder • Click Memory link • Select Mass Storage Mode Support: On • Select Auto Enable Mass Storage Mode When Connected: Yes World Edition 8830 (with trackball) / Curve 8300 (with trackball) • Open your BlackBerry Options folder • Click Media Card link • Select Mass Storage Mode Support: On • Select Auto Enable Mass Storage Mode When Connected: Yes Q11. I downloaded the Mobipocket Reader software on my BlackBerry and am now trying to save the mobi file to my E: drive. Why can’t I see the eBooks folder? A. When you installed Mobipocket Reader to your BlackBerry, you were prompted to allow certain actions. If you did not click Yes to grant application permissions and Yes to turn on mass storage, you will need to re-run the application to complete the installation process and create the eBooks folder in your E: drive. View the instructions above under Install Mobipocket Reader to BlackBerry. Q12. When I save the mobi file and click on my removable disk folder I get a message asking me to "Please insert a disk into drive E:." A. The BlackBerry has timed out (i.e., it was already attached to your computer for recharging and had not used been used for more than 30 minutes). As a result, the mass storage was disabled. • To reactivate your mass storage you must disconnect your BlackBerry from the USB port and then reconnect it. • After you are reconnected, you will be prompted for your mass storage password. • You will now be able to access your E: drive and successfully save the mobi file. Q13. Why can’t I see my device listed as a drive when I connect to my computer? A. If your BlackBerry or other device does not show up as a drive when connected to your computer with a USB cable, you most likely need to select a new drive letter. Follow these instructions to change drive: • Connect your BlackBerry or other device to your computer with USB cable • From your computer desk top, right click on My Computer • Click Manage>Disk management • Your device should display on the top right box; right click on the device name • Select Change Drive Letters and Paths …, then Change to a drive letter not currently in use Q14. Can I archive older versions of eBooks? A. Yes. Just save them to a separate folder (and name them in a logical fashion – for example, “FITA-June2010.mobi”). Remember to remove them from your BlackBerry when installing the latest version (see below). Q15. How do I remove older versions of eBooks on my BlackBerry? A. To remove older versions of the eBook from Mobipocket Reader on your BlackBerry: • Disconnect your BlackBerry from your computer • Launch Mobipocket Reader • Highlight the eBook you want to delete • Click the menu button (to the left of the trackball) • Click Delete Q16. I have two versions of the same eBook in my Mobipocket Reader. Which one do I need? A. You probably installed the eBook in two different ways (using the download mobi link and using the one-click BlackBerry install). Connect your BlackBerry to your computer with a USB cable and open the Removable Disk drive folder to determine which file ( “mobi” or “mobi.rem”) has a more current modified date, and delete the older version. Alternatively, it may be easier to delete both files and start over. To avoid this problem in the future, be consistent in your method of installing the eBook. Q17. When I open the eBook in Mobipocket Reader it takes me to the last page I accessed. A. Mobipocket Reader always opens an eBook to the last “page” viewed. Click the "t" key to go to the top of the book. Q18. How can I move from one linked item to the next? A. You should always scroll up or down, as only this method allows you to move from one linked item to the next. You can also use the "n" key to take you to the next link on the page. Q19. I am having difficulty scrolling — how can I change my BlackBerry trackball’s sensitivity? A. To adjust your BlackBerry trackball/pad's sensitivity: • Go to your BlackBerry Options (the icon looks like a wrench) • Click Screen/Keyboard link • Scroll down to Trackpad/Trackball • Set Horizontal Sensitivity and Vertical Sensitivity to 60