How to Install Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) You need to install this free software to use OverDrive to borrow Library eBooks. It allows you to download them to your eBook reader. You do not need to install this software if you’re using the OverDrive App (on an iPad, iPod Touch, KoboVox, BlackBerry PlayBook) or have a Sony PRS-T1 eBook reader. STEP 1: Go to the Adobe Digital Editions Web Site www.adobe.com/ca/products/digital-editions.html
STEP 2: Download the Software Click Download Now on the top right-hand side of the page, then follow the instructions on the screen. (We recommend you use ADE 3.0 and not 4.0)
STEP 3: Configure Adobe Digital Editions Once the files are installed, Adobe Digital Editions will launch and display a settings screen. Click Continue to configure Adobe Digital Editions.
STEP 4: Authorize your Computer You will be asked whether you would like to activate your Adobe Digital Editions with your Adobe ID. If you have an Adobe ID, enter your ID and password and click Authorize Computer. If you need to create an Adobe ID, click Get an Adobe ID Online.
STEP 5: Getting an Adobe ID At the Adobe registration page click Create an Adobe Account. A lengthy form will be displayed. You only need to fill in the fields marked with a red star. Once you have entered your information, click Continue. If your entered information is valid, a message will be displayed stating that the registration was successful. You can now enter your Adobe ID and password in Adobe Digital Editions and then click Authorize.
You only have to install Adobe Digital Editions once!
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