Checking out and using OverDrive e-books and e-audiobooks from your Playbook is easy with the free app. Make sure that you have established a Blackberry ID; you will need this to log in to App World.

Step 1: Update Your Playbook's Operating System

Connect your Playbook to a wireless network. Tap Settings on your Playbook (upper right hand corner). Select Software Updates. Tap Check for Updates and download the new operating system, OS 2.0.

Step 2: Establish an Adobe ID

Before you can use the app, you'll need to create an Adobe ID. You can do this for free at www.adobe.com/membership. Remember the ID and password you create.

Step 3: Log in to App World Using Your Blackberry ID

Search App World for OverDrive Media Console and download the app. Close App World and return to Home.

Step 4: Open OverDrive Media Console from the list of apps.

Close the Welcome Screen. Swipe down from the top of the screen and select App Settings. Scroll down the App Settings screen until you see where to enter your Adobe ID and password, then touch Authorize.

Swipe down from the top of the screen and select Get Books.

Tap “Add a Library” and enter Kitchener Public Library. Select Kitchener Public Library from the results. Download Library will be added at the top of the Get Books screen.

Tap Download Library to begin searching. When you find a title you want to check out, tap Add to Cart. When you are ready to sign your books out, tap Proceed to Checkout. Select your library from the drop-down menu. Select Confirm Check Out. You can now download the title using the Download button. The title will automatically download and open in the OverDrive Media Console App on your device. Tap the book cover to begin reading the book.

• You check your ebooks and audiobooks out using your library card and your PIN.

• You can return your ebooks on your Playbook by tapping the plus symbol (+) to the right of each of the books in the book listing within the OverDrive app. This removes the book from your account and frees it up for another customer.

• You have a checkout limit of 15 items.

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The Sony WiFi PRS-T1 e-reader is enabled with a built-in wireless application that allows you to download library books directly using a wireless connection.

You can also download books to the Sony Reader software on your computer and then transfer them to your e-reader.

Downloading Wirelessly

Unlike other Sony e-readers, you can connect to the Internet wirelessly and download e-books directly to your device. You do not need to connect your reader to your computer to download or transfer e-books.

1. Connect to a wireless network using the Settings options on the Sony Reader

2. Press the Home button to open the Home Screen

3. Tap the arrow in the bottom-right corner of the screen

4. Tap "Public Library"

5. Go to KPL's OverDrive Download Library page and search

Downloading to Your Computer

If you do not have access to a wireless connection, you can download e-books to your computer and transfer them to your Sony reader instead. With other e-readers you would use Adobe Digital Editions software to transfer books, but with the PRS-T1 you need to use the Sony Reader Library.

If you have not installed the Sony Reader Library software, you will need to visit http://ebookstore.sony.com/download/ and follow the online steps. You will be prompted to create a Sony Store ID and to register your device. Next, follow the instructions under "Finding and Checking out E-Books" below.

Finding and Checking Out E-Books

1. Go to KPL's OverDrive Download Library page. You may browse e-books by choosing a genre from the menu on the left-hand side of the screen, or by using the search bar at the top of the page. When you find a title you would like to check out, click "Add to Cart", then "Proceed to Checkout". Choose Kitchener Public Library from the drop-down menu that appears. Enter your KPL library card number and PIN, then click on "Log In". Choose the lending period you prefer from the drop-down menu (7, 14 or 21 days) and click on "Confirm Checkout". Click on the "Download" button.

2. If downloading wirelessly, once your book is downloaded, it will automatically be added to your book listing for you.

3. When downloading on your pc, once you choose "Download", a dialogue box will appear asking if you want to "Open" or "Save" the file. Choose "Open". When the download is complete, the title will appear in your list of books in the Reader Library software. Double-click on the book to open and read it on your computer.

4. To transfer the book on to your PRS-T1, plug your e-reader into the computer. You will need to touch the Data Transfer Mode button that will appear on the screen of your device. The PRS-T1 will automatically begin to "sync" with Reader Library and any new titles will then be added to your e-reader.

If the initial download fails, or you need to access your checked out e-books, you may do so by clicking on the "My Account" link at the top of the KPL OverDrive Download Library page. "My Items Out" will show you the items you have checked out along with download links. If an item is already signed out by another customer, you will have the option to "Place a Hold". You will then be notified by email when the item is available for you to sign out.

Returning an E-Book Early

Wireless: Touch "Books" to get a complete listing of titles on your reader. Touch and hold your finger on the book you want to return early. A menu of options will appear. Select "Return Book". Confirm that you want to return the title.

On a PC: In the Reader Library software, click on "My Library" and then "Books". Click on the book cover. Across the bottom of the screen, a set of options will activate – one of these is "More Options". Click "More Options". Select "Return Borrowed Book". The book will be removed from your account and made available for another customer to sign out.

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Checking out and using OverDrive ebooks and audiobooks from your Apple device is easy with the free app.

Step 1: Establish an Adobe ID

Before you can use the app, you'll need to create an Adobe ID. You can do this for free at www.adobe.com/membership. Remember the ID and password you create.

Step 2: Download the OverDrive Media Console APP

Go to the App Store from your Apple device and download the OverDrive Media Console app. You can find it by searching for "overdrive". Install and then open the app.

Step 3: Browse Our Catalogue

To access our digital catalogue from the app, touch the "Get Books +" button at the top, then type in "Kitchener" to search for your library. KPL's mobile site will then be added to the list of websites in the app's "Get Books" list. Touch Kitchener Public Library and your device will open Safari and take you to KPL's OverDrive page.

Find the e-book or audiobook you want by browsing or searching. Only compatible formats will appear, so there is no need to worry about whether a title will work on your device.

Step 4: Checking out and Downloading

When you find a title you want, touch it, then tap "Add to Cart", then, "Proceed to Checkout". Enter your library card number and PIN, confirm the checkout, then tap "Download".

The OverDrive app will open and the title will appear in your library. You should be prompted to enter your Adobe ID and password (see Step 1). Tap "Download" to download the book and begin reading or listening.

Deleting Expired Titles

To delete expired titles from your library, tap the "Edit" button at the top, then tap the red delete button next to the title you wish to remove.

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Checking out and using OverDrive e-books and e-audiobooks from your Kobo Vox is easy with the free app. Do not connect your Vox to your computer. You will download the OverDrive Media Console app and download books using your wireless connection on the Vox.

Step 1: Establish an Adobe ID

Before you can use the app, you'll need to create an Adobe ID. You can do this for free at www.adobe.com/membership. Remember the ID and password you create.

Step 2: Start the Kobo Vox and connect to a wireless network.

Touch the Home icon. Touch "All Apps". Touch "Settings". Touch "Wireless & Networks". Next to Wi-Fi, touch the checkbox to turn on wifi. Next to Wi-Fi Settings, choose an available network. Touch the Home icon to return to the home screen.

Step 3: Download the OverDrive Media Console App

Touch the browser icon to open the browser and navigate to www.overdrive.com. Touch the link to "Mobile Apps" at the bottom right of the screen. OverDrive will recognize that the Vox is an Android device and will present you with a link to the Android Market. The Vox cannot connect to the Android Market. Instead choose the link that says "If your device doesn't support Android Market, you can download OverDrive Media Console for Android from OverDrive". When the licence agreement appears, choose "I Agree". The app will begin to download and you will see a small download icon appear in the top left-hand side of your Vox display.

Step 4: Find, install and run the downloaded app

Touch the Home icon on your Vox. Touch "All Apps". Touch "Downloads". In the list of downloaded items, touch "ODMediaConsoleSetup.apk". A window will appear asking if you want to install this application. Touch "install". Touch "Open" to run the ODMConsole app. OverDrive Media Console will open. A startup message may appear with information about updates to the version of the app you have downloaded. To avoid seeing this message each time you run the app, uncheck the "Show at Startup" box, then touch "Close".

Step 5: Browse the Catalogue

With the OverDrive Media Console app open, touch the Menu icon on the Vox. This is the icon consisting of 4 horizontal lines, and which sits between the Home and the Back icons at the bottom of the Vox display. When you touch the Menu icon, you will see several options. Touch "Get Books". Touch "Add a Library". Type in the library name or keyword, e.g., "Kitchener", then touch "Search". Touch "Kitchener Public Library" from the search results screen. Touch "Download Library". The mobile Download Library site will open in your browser.

There are different options for finding books on the Download Library site. You can choose to browse by genre or search for specific authors or titles. In "Search", we recommend choosing "Advanced Search" as a quick way to find available titles in genres you like. In Advanced Search, to find ebooks to download, choose "Adobe EPUB ebooks" in the format drop-down menu; choose a genre that appeals to you; at the bottom of the screen check the box next to "Only show titles with copies available". Your search will return titles that are available for immediate checkout.

The Kobo Vox also supports e-audio downloads from OverDrive – if you are using Advanced Search to find audiobooks, choose OverDrive MP3 Audiobook under the Format drop-down menu.

Step 6: Checking out and Downloading

When you find a title you want, touch "Add to Cart", then, "Proceed to Checkout". You will be prompted to choose your library from the drop-down menu, and to enter your library card number and PIN. Once you have done this, touch "confirm checkout", then touch "Download". The OverDrive app will open and the title will appear in your library. The first time you download a book, you should be prompted to enter your Adobe ID and password (see Step 1) in order to authorize your device.

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Step 1: Establish an Adobe ID and install Adobe Digital Editions

Before you can transfer e-books from your computer to your e-reader, you will need to install Adobe Digital Editions and establish an Adobe ID. Go to www.adobe.com/membership. Click on the yellow button on the left labelled, "Create an Adobe Account". Fill in the required information to complete the registration form, then, click "Continue" at the bottom. You should see a message indicating that your registration was successful. This completes your Adobe ID registration. You only need to establish your Adobe ID once.

Download and install Adobe Digital Editions software. Go to www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions. Click on the brown "Launch" button. Click "Install" if prompted, then, click "yes" to allow the installer to run. If you are asked whether you want to "Save" or "Run" the file, select "Run". After the download completes and the installer starts, click "I Agree" to accept terms and conditions. On the "Setup Assistant" screen, click "Continue". On the next screen, you'll be prompted to authorize your computer. Select "Authorize Computer" and enter your Adobe ID and password. Click "Activate".

Step 2: Checking out e-books and downloading them to your computer

Go to KPL's OverDrive Download Library page. You may browse e-books by choosing a genre from the menu on the left-hand side of the screen, or by using the search bar at the top of the page. When you find a title you would like to check out, click "Add to Cart", then "Proceed to Checkout". Choose Kitchener Public Library from the drop-down menu that appears. Enter your KPL library card number and PIN, then click on "Log In". Choose the lending period you prefer from the drop-down menu (7, 14 or 21 days) and click on "Confirm Checkout". Click on the "Download" button.

When the e-book finishes downloading, it should automatically open in Adobe Digital Editions. If not, you may have to select Adobe Digital Editions from the list of programs to "open with" in the download box. If the initial download fails, or you need to access your checked out e-books, you may do so by clicking on the "My Account" link at the top of the page. "My Items Out" will show you the items you have checked out along with download links. If an item is already signed out by another customer, you will have the option to "Place a Hold". You will then be notified by email when the item is available for you to sign out.

Step 3: Transferring the e-books from your computer to your reader

If Adobe Digital Editions software opens the book in the Reading View, switch to Library View by clicking the Library View button at the far upper left of the Adobe Digital Editions screen (the small bookshelf icon circled in image to the left). Connect your Kobo to your computer if you haven't already, using the USB cord that came with your e-reader. A message will appear on your Kobo, indicating that a computer has been detected. Touch "Connect" on the Kobo display screen for your Kobo to be recognized by ADE. Your Kobo screen will display the message "Connected and Charging".

On the bookshelf area at the left of the Adobe Digital Editions screen, below "All Items", "Borrowed Items", etc., you should see an icon and the description "Kobo eReader". If this is the first time you have plugged in your Kobo, Adobe Digital Editions will display a "Device Setup Assistant" message indicating that you need to authorize your device with your Adobe ID (see Step 1).

In the library area, you should see an icon/thumbnail image for the e-book you just checked out. Click and hold on the icon for the e-book and drag it to the name or icon for your e-reader on the left. As you start to drag the title, you will see a red circle with an "x" in the middle. This will change to a green circle with a plus sign when it is positioned correctly and then you may release the mouse button. This will complete the transfer of the e-book to your e-reader. When you disconnect your Kobo, you should now be able to open the book in your e-reader's library.

Step 4: Safely Remove Hardware

On a PC, click "Safely Remove Hardware" icon on the lower right of your monitor. Then click the "Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device" box. Your computer may instead say "Eject Ereader". Choose the option to eject or remove the device. When you see "Safe to Remove Hardware", you may detach the e-reader from your computer. On a Mac, unmount/eject the e-reader using the Finder before unplugging. Detach the e-reader from your computer.

In some cases, you may need to set your computer to open OverDrive eBook files (.acsm files) in Adobe Digital Editions. Instructions for changing your computer settings can be accessed here.

To delete expired titles from your Kobo, press the Library button. Select Books. A list of books will appear. Touch the menu icon – 4 horizontal lines to the right of the book cover icon. Touch Delete. The book will be deleted from your Kobo.

Returning an E-Book Early

In ADE, choose Library View. In the upper left corner next to each book jacket on your bookshelf, is a small arrow. Click the arrow and choose "Return Borrowed Item". This will remove the item from your account. You will still need to delete the title from your reader to prevent it from taking up space.

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Step 1: Establish an Adobe ID and install Adobe Digital Editions

Before you can transfer e-books from your computer to your e-reader, you will need to install Adobe Digital Editions and establish an Adobe ID. Go to www.adobe.com/membership. Click on the yellow button on the left labelled, "Create an Adobe Account". Fill in the required information to complete the registration form, then, click "Continue" at the bottom. You should see a message indicating that your registration was successful. This completes your Adobe ID registration. You only need to establish your Adobe ID once.

Download and install Adobe Digital Editions software. Go to www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions. Click on the brown "Launch" button. Click "Install" if prompted, then, click "yes" to allow the installer to run. If you are asked whether you want to "Save" or "Run" the file, select "Run". After the download completes and the installer starts, click "I Agree" to accept terms and conditions. On the "Setup Assistant" screen, click "Continue". On the next screen, you'll be prompted to authorize your computer. Select "Authorize Computer" and enter your Adobe ID and password. Click "Activate".

Step 2: Checking out e-books and downloading them to your computer

Go to KPL's OverDrive Download Library page. You may browse e-books by choosing a genre from the menu on the left-hand side of the screen, or by using the search bar at the top of the page. When you find a title you would like to check out, click "Add to Cart", then "Proceed to Checkout". Choose Kitchener Public Library from the drop-down menu that appears. Enter your KPL library card number and PIN, then click on "Log In". Choose the lending period you prefer from the drop-down menu (7, 14 or 21 days) and click on "Confirm Checkout". Click on the "Download" button.

When the e-book finishes downloading, it should automatically open in Adobe Digital Editions. If not, you may have to select Adobe Digital Editions from the list of programs to "open with" in the download box. If the initial download fails, or you need to access your checked out e-books, you may do so by clicking on the "My Account" link at the top of the page. "My Items Out" will show you the items you have checked out along with download links. If an item is already signed out by another customer, you will have the option to "Place a Hold". You will then be notified by email when the item is available for you to sign out.

Step 3: Transferring the e-books from your computer to your reader

If Adobe Digital Editions software opens the book in the Reading View, switch to Library View by clicking the Library View button at the far upper left of the Adobe Digital Editions screen (the small bookshelf icon circled in image to the left). Connect your Kobo to your computer if you haven't already, using the USB cord that came with your e-reader. Choose "Manage Library" on the Kobo display screen for your Kobo to be recognized by ADE.

On the list area at the left of the Adobe Digital Editions screen, below "All Items", "Borrowed Items", etc., you should see an icon for your e-reader. In the library area, you should see an icon/thumbnail image for the e-book you just checked out. Click and hold on the icon for the e-book and drag it to the name or icon for your e-reader on the left. You should see a green plus sign when it is positioned correctly and then you may release the mouse button. This will complete the transfer of the e-book to your e-reader. When you disconnect your e-reader, you should now be able to open the e-book in your e-reader's library.

Please note: In some cases, you may need to set your computer to open OverDrive eBook files (.acsm files) in Adobe Digital Editions. Instructions for changing your computer settings can be accessed here.

To return borrowed items early, choose Library View in Adobe Digital editions. In the upper left corner next to each book jacket on your bookshelf, is a small arrow. Click the arrow and choose "Return Borrowed Item". This will remove the item from your account. You will still need to delete the title from your reader to prevent it from taking up space.

To delete expired titles from your Kobo, press the Menu button. Select Books. Press the centre of the Navigation button. Highlight the book you want to delete. Press the Menu button. Select Delete This Book. Press the centre of the Navigation button. Select Continue. Press the centre of the Navigation button. The book will be deleted from your library.

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Step 1: Establish an Adobe ID and install Adobe Digital Editions

Before you can transfer e-books from your computer to your e-reader, you will need to install Adobe Digital Editions and establish an Adobe ID. Go to www.adobe.com/membership. Click on the yellow button on the left labelled, "Create an Adobe Account". Fill in the required information to complete the registration form, then, click "Continue" at the bottom. You should see a message indicating that your registration was successful. This completes your Adobe ID registration. You only need to establish your Adobe ID once.

Download and install Adobe Digital Editions software. Go to www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions. Click on the brown "Launch" button. Click "Install" if prompted, then, click "yes" to allow the installer to run. If you are asked whether you want to "Save" or "Run" the file, select "Run". After the download completes and the installer starts, click "I Agree" to accept terms and conditions. On the "Setup Assistant" screen, click "Continue". On the next screen, you'll be prompted to authorize your computer. Select "Authorize Computer" and enter your Adobe ID and password. Click "Activate".

Step 2: Checking out e-books and downloading them to your computer

Go to KPL's OverDrive Download Library page. You may browse e-books by choosing a genre from the menu on the left-hand side of the screen, or by using the search bar at the top of the page. When you find a title you would like to check out, click "Add to Cart", then "Proceed to Checkout". Choose Kitchener Public Library from the drop-down menu that appears. Enter your KPL library card number and PIN, then click on "Log In". Choose the lending period you prefer from the drop-down menu (7, 14 or 21 days) and click on "Confirm Checkout". Click on the "Download" button.

When the e-book finishes downloading, it should automatically open in Adobe Digital Editions. If not, you may have to select Adobe Digital Editions from the list of programs to "open with" in the download box. If the initial download fails, or you need to access your checked out e-books, you may do so by clicking on the "My Account" link at the top of the page. "My Items Out" will show you the items you have checked out along with download links. If an item is already signed out by another customer, you will have the option to "Place a Hold". You will then be notified by email when the item is available for you to sign out.

Step 3: Transferring the e-books from your computer to your reader

If Adobe Digital Editions software opens the book in the Reading View, switch to Library View by clicking the Library View button at the far upper left of the Adobe Digital Editions screen (the small bookshelf icon circled in image to the left). Connect your e-reader to your computer if you haven't already, using the USB cord that came with your e-reader.

On the list area at the left of the Adobe Digital Editions screen, below "All Items", "Borrowed Items", etc., you should see an icon for your e-reader. In the library area, you should see an icon/thumbnail image for the e-book you just checked out. Click and hold on the icon for the e-book and drag it to the name or icon for your e-reader on the left. You should see a green plus sign when it is positioned correctly and then you may release the mouse button. This will complete the transfer of the e-book to your e-reader. When you disconnect your e-reader, you should now be able to open the e-book in your e-reader's library.

Unable to transfer e-books to your Sony Reader?

Some customers have had problems loading e-books onto their Sony e-readers even after following the instructions above. If you have a problem, such as an error message regarding device authorization or permission, it may be necessary for you to download and install the Sony Reader Library to your computer. This software is similar to Adobe Digital Editions, but is designed by Sony to work with Sony Readers. After downloading and installing this software, you may be able to complete the transfer using the Sony Reader Library software; or, once you have linked your e-reader to the software, you may then be able to successfully use Adobe Digital Editions with the e-reader. To download and install the Sony Reader Library, go to: http://ebookstore.sony.com/download.

Please note: In some cases, you may need to set your computer to open OverDrive eBook files (.acsm files) in Adobe Digital Editions. Instructions for changing your computer settings can be accessed here.

To return borrowed items early, choose Library View in Adobe Digital editions. In the upper left corner next to each book jacket on your bookshelf, is a small arrow. Click the arrow and choose "Return Borrowed Item". This will remove the item from your account. You will still need to delete the title from your reader to prevent it from taking up space.

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