Downloading OverDrive eBooks to Android & Nook HD/Color/Tablets

How to Download eBooks to your Android Phone or Device or Barnes & Noble Nook HD/Color/Tablet To learn more about eBooks, please see the Library’s Download page: colapublib.org/downloads October 10, 2012County of Los Angeles Public Library 16 slides

Downloading Basics• The County of Los Angeles • You’ll need to download and Public Library is excited to install the OverDrive App to offer thousands of free your device. WiFi or 3G/4G eBooks. connection is needed to• You can check out up to 10 download eBooks. titles at one time with your • eBooks automatically expire - library card. No late fees! Ever!• Don’t have a card? Visit any of our libraries.  OverDrive App

Install OverDrive App Download & Install The free OverDrive App from Google Play (Android) or Barnes & Noble App Storefront (Nook)Note: This slideshow has screenshots from a Galaxy Android Tablet

Set up: Add a Library1 3 24 5The first time you use the app, you’ll need to select the library1. Click the menu, then Get Books2. Click Add a Library3. Search for your library4. Click the Star & it will turn yellow.5. Click County of Los Angeles, and the mobile site will open

Finding eBooks The OverDrive App reads EPUB eBook. Select the EPUB format eBook.• Browse Featured eBooks ~ or ~• Click Browse to search Adobe EPUB ebooks

Checking Out (1)• When you find a title you want, Add to Cart• Click Proceed to Checkout

Checking Out (2)• Login with your library card number (no spaces)• You can change the lending period (7, 14, 21 days)• Confirm check out

Download Checked Out eBook • Download the book & enjoy! • The first time you use the app, you’ll need to Authorize the app by setting up an Adobe ID (next slide)

One Time Set-Up: Adobe ID (1) • The first time you use the app, you’ll need to Authorize the app by setting up an Adobe ID • Click Get a Free Adobe ID, and Adobe’s website will open • Create a free Adobe ID

One Time Set-Up: Adobe ID (2) • Return to OverDrive’s app. Go to App Settings • Enter the email address and password for your Adobe ID • Click Authorize • Note: If you would like to download the same eBook to another computer or device, be sure to authorize using the same Adobe ID.

Reading eBooks (1)• Your Bookshelf will list your checked out titles, and how many days you have remaining.• Open eBooks on your Bookshelf by clicking on the title.

Reading eBooks (2)• Click Reader Settings to change, font & font size, color, and brightness to suit your needs.

Free Public Domain eBooks• In addition to the eBooks from OverDrive, you have access to thousands of out-of-copyright titles. These do not count toward your 10 item check out limit.• “Classics” and public domain books by Jane Austen, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mark Twain, etc.• Many titles on high school & college core reading lists.

FAQs If a book is checked out,  Can I return my eBook early? what can I do? • You don’t have to “return”• If it is currently checked out, eBooks – they will automatically click Join Waiting List and expire. OverDrive will email you when • To return books early, go to the the title is ready to check out. bookshelf. Next to the title, click You’ll have 96 hours to check the plus sign on the right side for out the book once the email is return/delete option. sent.  Can I renew my eBook? Can I get audiobooks too? • No, but if it is available, check it• Yes, with the app, you can out again. If there is a waiting download MP3 audiobooks. list, add yourself to the waiting list after your loan expires.

Barnes & Noble Nook Users Where are my titles?• The titles will not appear on your regular Nook bookshelf. You can find the titles in the OverDrive App. Please enjoy reading the books within the OverDrive App. I have a black & white Nook. Can I get the App?• The OverDrive App is only available for the Nook HD/Color/Tablet. Black & White (1st Gen & Simple Touch) Nook will need to transfer the titles from a computer to their device. Please see the Nook (B&W) slide show for instructions.

Getting Help• Questions?• Click Help on the OverDrive page on a Mac or PC computer: colapublib.org/downloads• Read FAQs or fill out form for assistance Thank you for using the County of Los Angeles Public Library colapublib.org

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