Getting started with a Sony Reader
Using a Sony Reader to read books from your local library is easy. Titles can be downloaded directly to the Sony Reader Wi-Fi. For other models, simply download titles to your computer and use Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) to transfer to your Reader.
Note: To directly download titles using your Sony Reader Wi-Fi outside of the US or Canada, you will need to first authorize it using a computer. This is a one-time setup.
What you need
How it Works
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Install software
You can use a Sony Reader to enjoy eBooks from your library. With a Sony Reader Wi-Fi there's no software or setup needed, so you can get started browsing for titles right away.
If you have a model other than the Reader Wi-Fi, install Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) to transfer eBooks to your device.
You'll need to authorize your computer and your Reader with an Adobe ID.
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Browse, check out, download
Sony Reader Wi-Fi: With a Reader Wi-Fi, you can use the Public Library button or the built in Browser to download titles directly. Just search for your library, and start browsing straight from your device. When you find an eBook you like, add it to your cart, follow the prompts to check out, and download it to your device.
Other models: Browse to an OverDrive-powered library website from your computer. To find your library, try using search.overdrive.com. Next, check out and download an EPUB or PDF eBook using your Windows or Mac computer. The eBook will download into Adobe Digital Editions (ADE). From there, transfer the eBook to your Sony Reader. It's a simple drag and drop from your ADE library to your Sony Reader bookshelf.
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Enjoy
If you downloaded a title directly to your Reader, simply find your selection on the home screen of your device and tap it. That's all there is to it.
For other Reader models, once you have transferred a library eBook, you can read it just like you would any other eBook on your Reader.
