Jul 28, 2008 @ 01:25 pm by jgardenour
The process of transferring your e-books to a new computer varies depending on the e-book reader software and the level of copyright protection that each e-book contains. Please visit the following FAQ / Support section of each e-book reader software for more information.
If you are still experiencing difficulties in the transfer process, the retailer from which you purchased the e-books should be able to provide you with download links with a proof of purchase.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 06:46 am by admin
Most e-books are transferred to handheld devices including Palm, Pocket PC, iPhone and iPod Touch, by “synchronizing” the device with your computer. If you are not familiar with synchronizing your device, you should consult the instructions for your specific device.
Jul 18, 2008 @ 11:08 am by admin
E-books have several advantages over print materials:
- You can conveniently buy e-books from your computer or reading devices while at home, work, or on the go.
- Text or words can be searched, cross-referenced or looked up in a dictionary.
- Because e-books are compact electronic files, hundreds of books can be stored in the memory of your computer or reading device.
- E-books can be stored on several computers or portable devices, making them accessible from multiple places.
- If you lose an e-book, you can easily replace it by re-downloading the title (up to the number of allowable times).
- Readers who have difficulty reading printed books can benefit from the adjustment of text size and font.
- Most e-book reading devices allow reading in low light — even total darkness — with an included backlight.
- Although electricity is required for reading, e-books are not made of paper or ink, making them considerably greener than the print alternatives.
How do I buy an e-book?
Jul 18, 2008 @ 11:07 am by admin
E-books are almost always delivered via Internet transfer or “downloading.” In most cases, consumers purchase e-books from the websites of online book retailers and publishers (using a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox) and download them to their computers from the link provided by those retailers and publishers.
Before purchasing your e-book, you need to have an e-book reader software installed on your computer. Please review our e-Book Reader Compatibility Chart to find out which e-book reader software is compatible with your computer or other reading device.
Downloading e-book reader software
Jul 18, 2008 @ 11:03 am by admin
E-book titles can be available in several formats, each with special software required for reading.
Currently, these are the most popular formats being carried by e-book retailers and supported on this website:
- Adobe PDF (.pdf) and epub (.epub)
- Microsoft Reader format (.lit)
- Palm eReader format (.pdb)
The reader software you have installed on your computer or reading device will determine which e-book format you should purchase.
Jul 18, 2008 @ 10:53 am by admin
DRM stands for Digital Rights Management. A publisher or author of an e-book, not the retailer, determines the level of restrictions to be applied to each e-book, including how many times the e-book can be downloaded for single purchase, and the number of devices to which the e-book can be transferred.
If an e-book is encrypted, or copy-protected, the e-book can only be read on authorized computers or handheld devices by authorized users. On the other hand, if an e-book is unencrypted, or not copy-protected, the e-book can be transferred to personal computers or reading devices an unlimited number of times for personal use.
