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FAQs: Use these instructions for most eReader (nook, traditional e-readers and for color What if I don’t create an Adobe ID? e-readers that do not have access Kobo, Sony, etc.) Without an Adobe ID, you will not be able to to an app store. transfer to your eReader. You can & Computer authorize up to six computers and six devices with the same ID. These instructions are not How To: What do I do when the expires? applicable for any Kindle, nor are Borrow eBooks Nothing needs to be done, the is they necessary for the automatically returned for circulation. or any nook Tablet (use green If you would like to delete remnant files from Android brochure). Sony Readers Use for: your eReader, connect it to your computer and nook (NOT color, HD, tablet) use to view the reader’s may require their own additional contents. You may delete files directly from your Reader software. Kobo eReader this way.

Can I return an eBook early? any eReader other than Kindle Yes! You can return through Adobe Digital Home computer or laptop Editions by choosing Return Borrowed Item from the little item menu, or log into OverDrive, navigating to your Bookshelf, and clicking Return Title.

Can I use my eReader’s wi-fi to download directly to my device? You must download the book to your computer first, then transfer it. Why don’t you have the classic title I’m OverDrive looking for? Many classic titles are in the , and Questions? can be found through Project Gutenberg at Digital http://www.gutenberg.org/ We offer FREE Tech Help appointments! Ask for an application Catalog at the desk. http://digitalbooks.cwmars.org

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1. To read eBooks on your computer or 1. Go to http://digitalbooks.cwmars.org to 1. Open Adobe Digital Editions. transfer to an eReader, you will need to access the OverDrive Digital Catalog. Note: You do not need an eReader. You install Adobe Digital Editions. 2. Search for an eBook to borrow. You can can read your eBook on your computer within browse though categories or use Search. 2. Go to OverDrive Digital Catalog at Adobe Digital Editions. Use the menu pictured below to view only http://digitalbooks.cwmars.org currently available : 2. Connect your eReader to your computer 3. Scroll to the very bottom of the webpage and allow Adobe Digital Editions to and click the Applications link. authorize it. 4. Click on Adobe Digital Editions to down- load the software. 3. On the left side of the screen, you can limit the results you see to EPUB Books only. 4. If the title is not currently available, click 5. Install software, clicking “Yes” or Place a Hold to add to your hold list. You “Accept” where appropriate. will receive an email when the item is available. 6. Open Adobe Digital Editions, go to the Help menu, and choose Authorize Com- 5. To check puter. If you do not have an Adobe ID, out a title choose the option to create one, then use that is available, click Borrow. your new ID to authorize the software. 3. Your eReader will appear on the left under Devices.

How do I tell whether or not a 6. Login to your account 4. Click and drag book from your library in book is available? with your C/W MARS Adobe Digital Editions to your eReader to library card. transfer. Dark book Light book indicates this indicates this title is title is NOT 7. Click Download and 5. Disconnect your eReader and enjoy your AVAILABLE available— select “EPUB Book.” book! —you can you can place check it out. a hold. Click Confirm and Download. NOTE: If you have a nook, your Library eBook can be found under “My Documents.”