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Follow the first 3 steps below to set up your so that you can read free eBooks from your library. Once these steps have been completed, you won’t need to do them again - you can skip to step 4 to begin downloading eBooks to your Reader.

1. Does your Reader show the Kobo Bookstore Icon?  If you see the Kobo icon on the Home screen, bottom centre, skip this step.  If not, update the Reader firmware to the most recent version (you will only need to do this once): o PRS-T1 and T2 a. Connect your device to a computer b. See the Sony eSupport site for download instructions: PRS-T1 or PRS-T2 o PRS-T3 update can be done directly on the device: a. Connect to a Wi-Fi network b. The update is available from the Home page, by tapping: Applications Settings System Management Check for Updates c. Accept the terms and conditions. The download process can then take 5-10 minutes. d. Once the update is downloaded, a checkmark will show at the top left corner. e. Agree to restart the Reader and the update will be installed.

2. Get an Adobe ID a. You must have a free Adobe ID to download library eBooks to your Sony Reader. To sign up, go to Sign In at Adobe and select Get an Adobe ID.

b. Enter your email address as your Adobe ID and enter a password different from your email password.

c. Record your Adobe ID and Adobe password in a safe place. You will need it in the next step and if you ever want to download to another device or computer.

3. Authorize your Sony Reader a. Plug your Sony Reader into the computer and select Data Transfer Mode on Reader.

b. On the computer, open folder to view the Reader files.

c. Double click on Setup Reader for PC.exe to install the Reader on your computer.

d. When the installation is complete, open the Reader for PC software, click Info in the top right corner and then click Authorize under the Reader for PC/Mac heading.

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e. Enter your Adobe ID and password. Both your computer and Sony Reader will be authorized. Disconnect your Reader from your computer.

4. Connect to the Internet a. Tap Settings (may be found on second page of Reader home screen) b. Select Wireless Network Settings. Choose the network you would like to connect to.

5. Use DownloadLibrary a. Tap Public Library (may be found on second page of Reader home screen)

b. Under the heading Thousands of libraries, enter downloadlibrary and tap Find. (Note: Do NOT Sign Up or Sign In - OverDrive Account does NOT work on Sony Readers.)

c. Select downloadLibrary - This will bring you to a mobile version of downloadLibrary.

d. Bookmark this site by tapping the bookmark icon in the top right corner and Add bookmark to save. (Note: After this, to access downloadLibrary: From the HOME page, go to the www BROWSER then go to Bookmarks and select downloadLibrary)

e. Search for books. Once you have found an e- you would like, select Borrow. You will be prompted to enter your library and library card number. Once you have done this, Download the book.

6. Reading your Books  Press the Home button to return to the main screen. Your should appear under Recently Added and Books. Pressing the book cover will open the book.

7. Return/Delete Books  eBooks are returned automatically when your loan period has expired. To return an eBook early, open your list of books and press and hold your finger on a book cover until the Menu appears. Choose Return Book.

Need help? Visit OverDrive, or contact us at Idea Exchange or 519-621-0460. July 2017 Page 2 of 2