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Using BlackBerry Playbook for and eAudiobooks

Blackberry Playbook users can use the 4. If you already have an Adobe ID, fill in the OverDrive Media Console to download Adobe form and select Authorize. EPUB eBooks and MP3 Audiobooks from the 5. If you do not have an Adobe ID, select the Toronto Public Library directly to their device. button to obtain a free ID and fill out the form Complete these steps to begin enjoying TPL on the Adobe website. Alternatively, you can materials on your Playbook today. apply for one online at: www.adobe.com/cfusion/membership/index.cfm

Find and download eBooks and eAudiobooks

To begin using the app, configure it to connect

to Toronto Public Library’s mobile OverDrive

site.

1. Open the app on your Playbook and swipe

down from the top of the screen to see the Download The Latest Software options menu. Select Get . The Playbook compatible version of 2. Add the Toronto Public Library using the Add OverDrive Media Console requires the latest a Library button. Search for the Toronto Public for the device. Library and add it by selecting any of the 1. Select Settings on your Playbook, in the branches shown in the results. Select the star to upper right hand corner, and select save it to your list of favourites. Software Updates. 3. Select the library name and you will be 2. Select Check for Updates and download transferred to TPL’s OverDrive mobile site. the new operating system. 4. Browse or search for titles using the buttons on the top of the screen. Get the OverDrive App *Note: Only formats compatible with your 1. Select the App World icon on the Android device will be displayed. Playbook. Enter Overdrive Media Console 5. When you have found a title you want, select in the search box and tap Search. Borrow. If the title is unavailable you may 2. On the results page, select OverDrive’s request it by selecting Place a Hold. and tap Download to install. 6. Enter your library card and PIN (last 4 digits 3. When the download completes, open it of your phone number) to sign in. This will take and select Yes to grant it trusted application you to the Bookshelf section of your account. status. 7. eBooks can be borrowed for 7, 14, or 21 days. The default loan period is 21 days but can Authorize your device be changed by choosing Settings in the right- Before using the app, you must first hand menu. authorize your device with an Adobe ID. 8. You can now download the title using the 1. Open the OverDrive mobile app already Download button beside the item. The title will installed on your Playbook. open on your Playbook when it has finished 2. Swipe down from the top of the screen to downloading. see the options menu for the app. 3. Select App Settings and scroll down the EPUB and MP3 are supported on Android screen until you see where to enter your eBooks and eAudiobooks cannot be Adobe ID and password. renewed

March 2013