subject: You got an eBook Reader as a gift. Now what? [print this page] You got an eBook Reader as a giftYou got an eBook Reader as a gift. Now what?
You will need to download Adobe Digital Editions and authorize it using an Adobe ID. Please see my blog post about Adobe Digital Editions for specific instructions on how to work with this program.
There are many other ebook formats and file types, so make sure to install the required software for those formats as instructed.
8. Follow all download instructions to the letter.
Even if you think you have the software that you need, or you think you don't need to create a special account, go ahead and follow the instructions anyway. In most cases, you really do need to install some software or set up a free account with Adobe or whichever company created the software. If you ignore the instructions you will mess up your download.
9. Use these steps as a guide but use your own judgement and follow posted instructions.
These steps are very general. I can't give you specific instructions here because I don't know what kind of device you have. Always read your manual and follow the instructions given to you by the website where you are buying your ebooks.
* What is DRM?
DRM stands for Digital Rights Management. It is the method by which ebooks are protected from being distributed freely to others. The software ties the ebook to your account so that you can't give it away. The details will vary depending on the software. This security is required by book publishers because they want to protect their copyrights.
