Adobe Digital Editions
To view and manage eBooks downloaded to your computer in either ePub or PDF format. List of Supported Devices Help Site
Aldiko
Read ebooks in ePub or PDF format that have been transferred from Adobe Digital Editions to an Android device.
Bluefire Reader (Apple)
Download ebooks in ePub or PDF format directly to an Apple device (e.g. iPAD, iPhone).
Bluefire Reader (Android)
Download ebooks in ePub or PDF format directly to an Android device.
Calibre
Free ebook management application developed by ebook users.
Kindle App
Amazon's freely app available for most PCs and mobile devices.
Nook App
Barnes and Novel's appl is freely available for PC, MAC, and most mobile devices.
When transferring ebooks from your computer to any mobile device, you will need an Adobe ID. Registering for an ID is free and easy. Click here to register.
Before downloading an eBook to Bluefire, authorize the app with your Adobe Digital Editions ID. To authorize, open the Bluefire app, entire your Adobe ID and password, and tap Authorize.
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Ebscohost |
ProQuest Ebook Central |
PDF Files* |
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Download Bluefire Reader to Device Sign in or create free Ebscohost account Find ebook Click on “Download This Ebook” Select checkout period from 1-7 days Ebook may open in Bluefire Reader without prompting. If prompted, authorize Bluefire Reader app with Adobe ID.
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Download Bluefire Find ebook Click on “Full Download” or "Chapter Download" Choose device - select the type of device you are downloading to, if not already selected. Install - This gives you the opportunity to install the proper software, if you have not already done so. Download - Choose format (pdf or epub) Click on “Download” If prompted, open in Ebook may open in Bluefire Reader without prompting. If prompted, authorize Bluefire Reader app with Adobe ID. |
Download Bluefire Reader to Device Authorize Bluefire App with Adobe ID Find ebook Select and open PDF Chapter If prompted, open in BlueFire Reader Ebook may open in Bluefire Reader without prompting. If prompted, authorize Bluefire Reader app with Adobe ID.
*such as in Springer, IEEE-Wiley, APA Books |
Beginning Steps:
1. Download Adobe Digital Editions and iTunes to Computer
2. Register for Adobe ID
3. Download Bluefire Reader to Device
4. If prompted authorize Bluefire Reader App with Adobe ID
5. Access ebook collection or ebook chapter/page range/entry via web browser on Computer
6. If off-campus, authenticate with WSU ID and password
Next steps:
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Ebscohost |
ProQuest Ebook Central |
PDF Files |
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Sign in or create account Search for & locate ebook Click on “Download This Ebook (Offline)” Select checkout period 1-7 days Click on “Check out and Download” Click on Open Opens in Adobe Digital Editions |
Login with WSU ID and password both on and off campus Search for & locate ebook Click on “Full Download” or "Chapter Download" Choose device - select the type of device you are downloading to, if not already selected. Install - This allows for installation of the proper software, if you have not already done so. Download - Choose format (pdf or epub) Click on “Download”
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Download PDF Save PDF file in chosen location Open Adobe Digital Editions and add PDF file to library
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Final steps:
1. Link device to computer
2. Open iTunes on computer
3. Click on device tab at top right to sync
4. When done syncing, click on device tab again
5. Click on Apps tab and scroll down and click on Bluefire icon to bring up list of ebooks in Bluefire
6. Click on “Add” and find ebook in file on computer. Choose file
7. If prompted, authorize Bluefire Reader App with Adobe ID
8. Ebook will be transferred to Bluefire Reader
9. Open in Bluefire Reader
The Nook, Sony, and Kobo eReaders all use Adobe Digital Editions to transfer ebooks from the computer to the device.
Beginning Steps:
1. Download Adobe Digital Editions to Computer
2. Register for Adobe ID
3. Access ebook collection or ebook chapter/page range/entry via web browser on Computer
4. If off- campus, authenticate with WSU ID and password.
Next steps:
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Ebscohost |
ProQuest Ebook Central |
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Sign in or create account Search for & locate ebook Click on “Download This Ebook (Offline)” Select checkout period (1-7 days) Click on “Check Out and Download” Click on Open Opens in Adobe Digital Editions
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Login with WSU ID and password both on and off campus Search for & locate ebook Click on “Full Download” or "Chapter Download" Choose device - select the type of device you are downloading to, if not already selected. Install - This allows for installation of the proper software, if you have not already done so. Download - Choose format (pdf or epub) Click on “Download”
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Download PDF Save PDF file in chosen location Open Adobe Digital Editions and add PDF file to library |
Final steps:
1. Link device to computer.
2. Connect to USB as prompted.
3. If prompted, authorize reader with Adobe ID.
4. In the library viewing mode in Adobe Digital Editions, the ereader icon should appear under Bookshelves
on the left-hand side.
5. Drag and drop the ebook in the Adobe Digital Editions library into the ereader icon.
6. Unplug the USB connection, and the ebook should appear on the ereader. For example, in the Nook Color,
loaded ebooks can be found under the "More" drop down menu or by searching the Nook.
Beginning Steps:
1. Download Adobe Digital Editions to Computer
2. Register for Adobe ID if not already registered
3. Download Bluefire or Aldiko Reader to device.
4. Access ebook collection or ebook chapter/page range/entry via web browser on Computer
5. If off campus, authenticate with WSU ID and password.
Next steps:
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Ebscohost |
ProQuest Ebook Central |
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Sign in or create account Search for & locate ebook Click on “Download This Ebook (Offline)” Select checkout period (1-7 days) Click on “Check Out and Download” Click on Open Opens in Adobe Digital Editions
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Login with WSU ID and password both on and off campus Search for & locate ebook Click on “Full Download” or "Chapter Download" Choose device - select the type of device you are downloading to, if not already selected. Install - This allows for installation of the proper software, if you have not already done so. Download - Choose format (pdf or epub) Click on “Download” |
Download PDF Save PDF file in chosen location Open Adobe Digital Editions and add PDF file to library |
Final steps:
1. Link device to computer.
2. Connect to USB as prompted.
3. If prompted, authorize reader with Adobe ID.
4. In the library viewing mode in Adobe Digital Editions on the computer, an icon for the ebook software
(such as Aldiko or Bluefire) or the ebook device (Kindle) will appear either above the Bookshelves
section or in the bottom left of the section.
5. Drag and drop the ebook from Adobe Digital Editions to the software or device icon.
6. Unplug the device.
7. Open the Aldiko or Bluefire app on the device to see the downloaded books.
Beginning Steps:
1. Download Adobe Digital Editions (PC) or iTunes (Mac) to Computer
2. Register for Adobe ID or Apple ID, if not already registered.
3. Access ebook collection or ebook chapter/page range/entry via web browser on Computer
4. If off-campus, authenticate with WSU ID and password
Next steps:
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Ebscohost |
ProQuest Ebook Central |
PDF Files |
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Sign in or create account Search for & locate ebook Click on “Download This Ebook (Offline)” Select checkout period 1-7 days Click on “Check out and Download” Click on Open Opens in Adobe Digital Editions |
Login with WSU ID and password both on and off campus Search for & locate ebook Click on “Full Download” or "Chapter Download" Choose device - select the type of device you are downloading to, if not already selected. Install - This allows for installation of the proper software, if you have not already done so. Download - Choose format (pdf or epub) Click on “Download”
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Download PDF Save PDF file in chosen location Open Adobe Digital Editions and add PDF file to library
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