Do you know how to download ebooks?
Some readers new to e-books hesitate to order because they're unsure of how to download. "Download," according to NetLingo, the Internet dictionary, means "To transfer a file or files from one computer to another ... HTTP, FTP and e-mail attachments are the most common" methods.
One way to download is with a link to a HTML, PDF, or other file. You can open the document, then "Save As ..." from the "File" menu in your Internet browser to save the file to your hard drive. Or you can right-click on the link and select "Save Target As" from the menu. (These instructions are for computers using the Windows(R) operating system.)
Some publishers zip the files and secure them with a password. The password is provided to the buyer at the time of the purchase.
Other publishers send the e-books as e-mail attachments or send links to the files in e-mail.
With any of these transfer methods, you as the buyer need to be careful to choose the right format: HTML to read in your Internet browser, PDF to use the free Adobe Acrobat reader in your computer, or a specific format for reader software or hardware.
E-book stores such as Fictionwise and eBookAd create a personal bookshelf for each customer. When you make a purchase, your e-book is immediately transferred to your bookshelf, and you can download it in any available format at any time. You may download it to read on your desktop computer at the time you buy it, but halfway through the book, you can decide to finish reading it on your PDA. Return to the e-book store and download the appropriate format.
If you own the reader from eBookwise, you can download books directly from your bookshelf to your e-book reader.
Most publishers and bookstores explain their download procedures on their homepage or FAQ/help area. If in doubt, send an e-mail or fill out the contact form on the Web site. Businesses want you to buy their products, and part of that process is understanding the process.
Happy downloading and e-reading!
One way to download is with a link to a HTML, PDF, or other file. You can open the document, then "Save As ..." from the "File" menu in your Internet browser to save the file to your hard drive. Or you can right-click on the link and select "Save Target As" from the menu. (These instructions are for computers using the Windows(R) operating system.)
Some publishers zip the files and secure them with a password. The password is provided to the buyer at the time of the purchase.
Other publishers send the e-books as e-mail attachments or send links to the files in e-mail.
With any of these transfer methods, you as the buyer need to be careful to choose the right format: HTML to read in your Internet browser, PDF to use the free Adobe Acrobat reader in your computer, or a specific format for reader software or hardware.
E-book stores such as Fictionwise and eBookAd create a personal bookshelf for each customer. When you make a purchase, your e-book is immediately transferred to your bookshelf, and you can download it in any available format at any time. You may download it to read on your desktop computer at the time you buy it, but halfway through the book, you can decide to finish reading it on your PDA. Return to the e-book store and download the appropriate format.
If you own the reader from eBookwise, you can download books directly from your bookshelf to your e-book reader.
Most publishers and bookstores explain their download procedures on their homepage or FAQ/help area. If in doubt, send an e-mail or fill out the contact form on the Web site. Businesses want you to buy their products, and part of that process is understanding the process.
Happy downloading and e-reading!
posted by Lillie Ammann at 4:26 AM
1 Comments:
Great blog, people! I just found it this morning, but have had fun cruising through! I'll be back...
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