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There are 4 steps to buying eBooks:

1. Install the software you need
   
2. Buy and download an eBook from Borders online
   
3. Put your eBook into your eBook Library
   
4. Transfer your eBook to your eReader
   

Step 1: Install the software you need

 Preparing your computer to store eBooks

 To read one of our thousands of great eBooks on your eReader, you need to install some software to your computer.

• eBook Library (only applicable for the Sony Reader)
• Adobe Digital Editions (free to download from the internet)

 Installing eBook Library
 Use the CD-ROM that came with your Sony Reader to install eBook Library onto your computer.

 Simply follow the installation instructions and your eBook Library should now be on your desktop in: Start/ All Programs/  Reader/ eBook Library

 Installing Adobe Digital Editions

1. Install Adobe Digital Editions from this page or once you have downloaded your eBook.
2. Activate Digital Editions when prompted – you'll need to be online.
3. You'll need an Adobe ID for this step, so register with Adobe if you haven't already (it's free and only takes a minute).
4. Authorise your computer to protect your digital content. You can authorise up to 6 computers with the same Adobe ID.
5. Accept the user agreement.

 Why activate and authorise? Your eBooks are assigned to your Adobe ID, not your computer so:

• you can transfer eBooks onto up to 6 (authorised) machines
• your eBooks are protected if your computer should break

 For more information, visit Digital Editions help

Step 2: Buy and download an eBook from Borders online

 Choose from thousands of great titles

1. Buy your eBook at Borders online
2. We'll send you an order confirmation email.
3. Click the Download button in the email.
4. Your eBook will be saved in on your computer in: My documents/ My Digital Editions
5. If you're asked to open or save the eBook, choose open. If you chose save, click the icon ‘ebx' to open your eBook.
6. You have 3 attempts to download your eBook – if you need any more attempts or further help, please email us with details of the problem.

Step 3: Put your eBook into your eBook library

 It's as easy as putting songs on your MP3 player…

1. Open your eBook Library (in Start/ All Programs/ Reader/ eBook Library)
2. Select File/ Import Files.
3. Go to My Documents/ My Digital Editions.
4. Double click to see all your eBooks and double click on the eBook you want.
5. Your eBook should now be in your eBook Library. Check by going to your eBook Library and clicking Status.

Step 4: Transfer your eBook to your eReader

 Get ready to read your eBook

1. Connect your eReader to your computer with the USB cable.
2. Check the eReader symbol is showing in the list on the left-hand side of your eBook Library.
3. If it's not, check the USB cable is connected properly and the Reader is turned on.
4. Left click the title of the eBook you want to transfer and drag it into your eBook Library and drop it onto the eReader symbol.
5. Your eReader will see that an eBook has been added to the library and automatically transfered it. Enjoy!

Help subjects: How to order from Borders.co.uk Help with eBooks Delivery information FAQs Returns and exchanges