Ebook Downloading Support
You have many options for downloading free ebooks or buying ebooks from independent sources.
What format?
Kindle - Mobi, pdf
Nook - epub or pdf
iPad - epub or pdf
Sony - epub or pdf
Smart phones - It depends on what type of application you are using for reading ebooks. Retailer-centric apps will typcially lock you into accessing content only from its specific retailer. More versatile reading apps are available, like from Aldiko. Do a search for your specific device. There are many options out there that you might find useful.
Please be aware that many devices don't make it obvious that you can add files from sources other than the retailer that the device or application is associated with.
For example, the Kindle Fire does not want to directly download kindle-compatible files from non-Amazon sources. You need to sideload the content through your USB connection to a computer or email the files to your kindle email account. If your sideloaded content does not appear in your Books section, look in the Documents section. (I've coded the mobi files here to be recognized by your kindle as a Book but I've read that this adjustment does not always work.)
The following directions will hopefully help you get the most from your ebook reading devices.
How to use iTunes to add epub ebooks to your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
How to add epub ebooks to your iPhone if you are using the Stanza application
How to add epub files from your computer to your Barnes & Noble Nook
How to add ebooks from your computer to your Kindle
How to use iTunes to add epub ebooks to your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
These directions work with iOS 4
1. Open iTunes on your PC or Mac and put the epub ebooks into your Books Library. Do this by choosing File > Add File to Library. Dragging and dropping the files into the Books Library will work too.
2. Connect your iPad to your PC or Mac with the USB cable. In iTunes, your iPad should now appear in the source list under devices.
3. To sync books to your iPad, click on iPad under Devices and then click the Books tab at the top of the window. You can now choose to sync all books or selected books. After making your selections, click Apply to sync to your iPad. Use the iBooks app to read the books or any app that accepts epub files.
The process will be the same for syncing to iPhone or iPod Touch using iOS 4.
How to add epub ebooks to your iPhone if you are using the Stanza application
The Safari browser in your iPhone may give you trouble downloading files from sellers outside the Apple ecosystem. Take these steps to download your ebook files into the Stanza application:
Instead of clicking the link on a web page for your ebook file, do this:
1. Copy the link URL
2. Open Stanza on your iPhone
3. Go to the "catalog" option, select web page and paste in the link.
This will open the download page within the Stanza application where you can then click on it and download it into the Stanza ebook reading application.
How to add epub files from your computer to your Barnes & Noble Nook
The Nook ebook reader comes with a USB cable for connecting it to your computer. This enables you to add ebooks that you saved on your computer to your Nook.
1. Connect your Nook to your computer with the USB cord. Your computer will open its "My computer" window and the Nook will be listed as a drive.
2. Click on the Nook drive to open it.
3. Drag and drop or copy and paste epub ebook files saved on your computer into the Nook folder called "My Documents."
4. On the Nook, go to "My Library" select "View my documents" and select "Check for new content." Your Nook will then display the new file or files you just added from your computer.
5. Select the new ebook you want to open. Note that an epub file may take a few seconds to load.
How to add ebooks from your computer to your Kindle
If you have ebooks in PDF or unencrypted Mobipocket format (Mobi) on a computer (Mac or PC), then you can transfer them to your Kindle reader with the USB cord.
1. Connect your Kindle to your computer with its USB cord.
2. Your computer will recognize the Kindle as an external drive. If the window for it does not pop up, look for the Kindle in the "My Computer" folder.
3. Click on the Kindle in your computer, and you will see three default folders: Documents, Audible, and Music.
4. Copy and paste or drag and drop the ebook files saved on your computer into the "Documents" folder for the Kindle.
Your new ebooks will now appear on the Kindle.
Are you using a Kindle reading application on your smart phone or tablet? This app may not recognize your kindle-compatible content from outside Amazon. Sideloading through a USB connection or emailing the files to your amazon kindle email account will be necessary. PDF files might be a good option too. You can test your system by trying a free sample here to find out how best to use your device with content from various sources.
Also consider the Aldiko reading app because it is much more versatile and offers access to numerous catalogs of content and gives you flexibility with your files.
Please contact Tracy Falbe if you are still having trouble or want to offer more tips and advice to enhance this page.
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