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Downloading, installing and registering Adobe Digital Editions
on a Windows seven or earlier computer.
To complete this, you will need your computer
and a connection to the Internet.
First if you're not there yet, go to our
online collection at
www.ohioebooks.com
type Ohio e-books dot com
in the open space at the top up the browser window.
Now scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the link
that reads "Software".
Click on "Adobe Digital Editions"
You are now on Adobe's website for Adobe Digital Editions.
Click "Download Now"
Our instructions today are for Windows so click
where reads "windows".
Depending on which version and type of web browser you are using
this box at the bottom of the screen may appear differently.
This is how it will appear in Internet Explorer 9.
Click on "Run".
You will now be prompted to accept the terms
of Adobe Digital Edition's licensing agreement
look over the terms carefully, then click the box
if you accept the terms and conditions.
If you accept the agreement than click on the "Next" button to proceed.
Now you will be able to select which components to install.
Generally most people tend to leave all boxes checked.
Click on the "Next" button to continue.
Now you can choose where on your computer Adobe Digital Editions will be
installed.
Generally most people use the default setting.
Click on the "Install" button to continue.
Adobe Digital Editions will now install.
When your download is complete you'll see the word completed
on the window. Now click on the "Close" button.
Congratulations you have successfully installed
Adobe Digital Editions. Now to use the software to transfer an item to e-reader
you must register the software.
First let's open Adobe Digital Editions by double-clicking
on the desktop icon. You may need to close
other open windows in order to see your desktop.
Here is what Adobe Digital Editions will look like.
Click on the help menu to view the drop-down
then click on"Authorize Computer". You can also perform this function by holding
down the control
shift and U keys all at the same time.
You will now see this box open to authorize your computer.
If you wish only to read books on your computer and do not want to transfer
books to an eReader,
you may check the "I want to authorize my computer without an ID" box.
and click on the "Authorize" button. Otherwise, continue to the next step.
If you have an Adobe ID you can enter it here.
Otherwise click on "Create an Adobe ID"
to continue.
This will open up a new page on Adobe's website.
Fill in the required information and click on the "Create" button to proceed.
Make sure you write down your password! If you do not wish to receive
emails from Adobe make sure you unchecked the box
at the bottom at the screen. When you have successfully created your Adobe ID,
you will see this message. Now close this window
and go back to the authorize your computer window.
Now that you have an Adobe ID and password
type them into the boxes in the authorize your computer window
and click on the "Authorize" button
This will take a few moments. Please note that you must be connected to the
internet for Adobe Digital Editions to authorize.
Your computer has been authorized.
Click on the "OK" button.
You're all done! Now you can use Adobe Digital Editions to read
ebooks or transfer them to another device.