Open Adobe Digital Editions on your computer. Your eReader might have a similar prompt.ĥ. Tapping ‘YES’ lets you transfer files to its memory and perform other functions related to the computer, so tap YES. Tapping ‘NO’ would just allow it to charge. When my BeBook Neo detects that it is plugged into the computer, it asks me if I want to connect to the computer. Connect your eReader to your computer with its USB cable.Ĥ. This will help prevent any issues with ADE recognizing the device.Ģ. Also start with Adobe Digital Editions closed. Start with your eReader turned off and disconnected from the computer.
(Update for clarification: The instructions in this post only apply to E-Ink screen style eReader devices, not Android tablets, iOS devices, or other smartphones).ġ. You can see a list of the devices that Adobe supports on their website here. These instructions should work for any similar device like a Sony Reader, Nook, Kobo, Cybook, etc. The device I’m using in these instructions is a BeBook Neo. If you don’t remember your login details, use the links on the sign-in page that say “Did you forget your Adobe ID?” / “Did you forget your password?” Instructions You should also authorize your computer before you start authorizing other devices.īIG IMPORTANT WARNING: If you already have an Adobe ID and you even slightly suspect that you might have used it for ebooks in the past, don’t create a new Adobe ID. If you don’t already have one, get one here.
This is something that is necessary to do if you’re going to be buying and reading PDF or ePub ebooks that are protected by Adobe’s DRM.īefore starting this process, you’ll need an Adobe ID.
For transferring to work, you need to use the same Abode ID for authorizing both devices before you have downloaded the file. (and When You Don’t):Īuthorizing your device on Abode Digital Editions allows you to later transfer the e-book to another authorized device, like an e-reader. Once it has installed, you may need to close the installer, and ADE should open automatically. It may ask you if you want to download other software, but there is always a small checkbox that you can uncheck if you do not want to do so.
It will prompt you to agree to an licence agreement before you install it. All versions are available at the Adobe Digital Edition site: Link to ADE Download Page Step 1: Download ADE if you don’t already have it (it’s free!)ĪDE is available in several versions, and the one you need depends on which device you are using to read your ebook. If you already have installed Adobe Digital editions, you can skip to step 3. McGill Library has both e-books with, and without DRM.Īdobe Digital Editions Steps for an e-book with Adobe Digital Editions: Laptops or Computers It's useful to know that some publishers have their own custom DRM built into their websites, so that while you might not see it when you access an e-book, it’s still there, but happily you don’t have to do anything extra to access the e-book. If you need help getting an e-book that uses Adobe Digital Editions to work, you can look at the section on Adobe Digital Editions or you can also Ask a Librarian. The most common form of DRM protection uses Adobe Digital Editions, and this may require you to have Adobe Digital Editions and an Adobe ID in order to download and read an e-book.
This can mean that you need special software in order to access or use your file. Publishers and copyright holders sometimes apply DRM to e-books.
Digital rights management software can restrict or stop people from copying, installing, viewing or duplicating something without permission. Digital rights management is all about controlling access and use of a file.