Using Kobo Touch and for at Pickering Public Library

Install & authorize software You can choose to limit by format (ePub or ), language, and click to only look for 1. You will need to install “Available Now” copies. ® (ADE) software on your computer before

you can download ebooks to your reader. 5. Click on a cover to read a Go to http://downloadcentre.library.on.ca and description. If scroll to the bottom. Click “Software” and then the title is Adobe Digital Editions to install from Adobe site checked out, you can select “Place a Hold” and give your email.

6. Click “Borrow” and then “Bookshelf”.

7. In the Bookshelf, select “Download” and choose “ePub or pdf” if prompted, “Confirm” and then “Download”. If prompted, choose “Open” or click on the file in the downloads

bar to open in ADE. Close ADE once it’s 2. Open ADE. Click the Help menu and choose downloaded. Authorize. Enter your information and close ADE. Transfer eBooks to readers

1. Connect your reader to your computer. 3. Attach your reader to your computer and open ADE again. You will be prompted to authorize your reader. If not, click the 2. Open ADE and click on “Library” on top left Settings icon next to your reader for a side. Downloaded titles will be listed on the dropdown that allows you to Authorize. right. *Some readers require you to choose Connect to Computer, Manage Your Library, Data Transfer etc 3. Drag and drop the title you would like to on their screen to be able to transfer eBooks to transfer onto the ebook reader listed on the them. left side of the screen. The title is now copied to your device. Search & Download eBooks 1. Go to http://downloadcentre.library.on.ca Return or Delete eBooks 1. Click on the Library View within ADE. 2. Click on “Sign in” on top right. Type in Titles you have downloaded are listed on Pickering and select it. Then enter your Library the right. Card Number and PIN (last 4 digits of your 2. Right click on the cover of the you phone number) and click “Sign in” button. want to return and select “Return” or

“Remove”. 3. Click on the “Account” icon, then choose

“Settings” from the menu on right and change 3. Click on your reader on the left and repeat your default lending periods to 14 days. process.

4. Under “Search”, use the “Advanced Search” to 10 eBooks can be downloaded for 7 or 14 days. type in Titles/Authors or search by Subject. eBooks cannot be renewed. 10 Holds are allowed.

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