Reading Software

Download links for the free software you need for reading eBooks on various devices.



Reading Software Formats Download Links How to Install
Adobe Digital Editions Adobe (DRM)
ePub (Open)
PDF (Open)		 Adobe Digital Editions How to install
Adobe Digital Editions
eReader eReader (DRM) Choose version:
Windows
Windows Mobile
Symbian
Pocket PC
PalmOS
Mac
Android		 How to install
eReader
Microsoft Reader Microsoft Reader (DRM) Microsoft Reader How to install
Microsoft Reader

Reading Software FAQs and Installation

  1. Adobe Digital Editions
  2. eReader
  3. Microsoft Readers

How to install Adobe DE and download content

1. Get an Adobe ID

If you do not already have an Adobe ID you can sign up for one at the Adobe web site. You will need the Adobe ID to register Adobe Digital Editions with your e-reading device.

2. Download Adobe Digital Editions from the Adobe site to your computer

Adobe InstallClick on the “Launch” button to download,
and install Adobe DE.

3. Install Adobe DE on your computer

Adobe Digital Editions will guide your through the process.

Adobe Install

Once installed, Adobe DE should automatically open, and take you through the registration process.This is when you will need your Adobe ID in order to register your device with Adobe DE.

4. Open Adobe DE and enter your Adobe ID

After installing Adobe DE, you will need to open it and enter your Adobe ID (see Step 1) to register your reading device with Adobe DE.

5. Go to eBookPie.com and sign in to your account

6. Download eBooks to your computer or reading device

After discovering, and purchasing your favorite eBooks, go to your Account and click on “My Downloads”. Find the Adobe title you want and click “Download”.

Adobe Install

The eBook will save to your computer. We suggest you create an “eBooks” folder in which to store your eBooks.

7. Import your eBook to Adobe DE and Verify it.

After downloading your eBook, open Adobe DE. Then double click on the eBook you downloaded from eBookPie and it should automatically import into Adobe DE.

Adobe Install

Verify you are the owner
The first time you import an eBook file into Adobe DE, it will probably ask you to verify that you are the purchaser. This is part of the Digital Rights Management (DRM) process. Usually you will be asked to enter the credit card number from which you purchased the eBook. This is a one-time process.

8. Transfer your eBook library from Adobe DE to your e-reading device.

After downloading your eBook, open Adobe DE. Then double click on the eBook you downloaded from eBookPie and it should automatically import into Adobe DE.

If you are using a dedicated eReading device, follow the manufacturers directions for transferring your Adobe DE titles to that device. (Because there are now so many readers on the market and more being released all the time, we do not yet have separate instructions for each device.)

If you need additional help, don’t hesitate to contact us.
And don’t forget you can always visit our FAQs for additional help.

Getting started with the eReader Format

  1. FAQs
  2. System Requirements
  3. Downloading and Installing eReader

FAQs

How do I download and read an eReader title to my iphone or iPod Touch?

Go to the the How to Tutorial for the iPhone/iPod touch here.

Will other eBooks of other formats work with the eReader software?

No. eReader is an application used to read eReader (or files with the extension .pdb) eBooks on your Palm OS, Pocket PC, Windows, Symbian, Windows Mobile Smartphone or Mac. Without eReader, you will not be able to read eReader eBooks, and other eBook Readers will not work with eReader.com eBooks.

Are eReader books encrypted?

Yes, eReader.com eBooks are encrypted with DRM to protect the authors’ work.

Is eReader free?

Yes – there is no charge to download and use eReader.

Why does eReader ask for my credit card number when I open a book for the first time?

This is a requirement of the eReader DRM (Digital Rights Management) system used to prevent unauthorized copying of the eBooks. Your name and card details are not retrievable from the eBook file itself, but are used by the eReader software to regenerate the unique password that was used to encrypt the eBook when you downloaded it.

eReader System Requirements

Mac Mac OS 8.6 or later, using CarbonLib 1.6 or later/Mac OS X 10.1 or later (Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later recommended).
Palm OS Palm OS 3.0 (or later) handheld. Supported models include: Palm, Sony, Handspring, IBM, HandEra, AlphaSoft, Garmin, Symbol, Kyocera, Samsung, Zodiac. Requires 350K of free memory for the eReader Free application and 400KB of free memory for the eReader Pro application.
Pocket PC Pocket PC/Pocket PC 2002/Windows Mobile Edition 2003/Windows Mobile Edition 2003 SE handheld/Windows Mobile Edition 2005/Windows Mobile Smartphone. Supported models include: Compaq, HP, Dell, Toshiba, Acer, Asus, Mitac, Casio, Pocket Loox, Palm and ViewSonic.
Windows Mobile Smartphone Windows Mobile Smartphone Edition 2003/Windows Mobile Smartphone Edition 2003 SE/Windows Mobile Smartphone Edition 2005/Windows Mobile Smartphone Supported models include: Audiovox, Cingular, Motorola.
Symbian

Currently eReader supports the following Symbian™ Smartphones :

  • Nokia 3600
  • Nokia 3620
  • Nokia 3650
  • Nokia 3660
  • Nokia 6600
  • Nokia 6620
  • Nokia 6670
  • Nokia 7610
  • Nokia 7650
  • Nokia N-Gage
  • Nokia N-Gage QD
  • Sony Ericsson P800
  • Sony Ericsson P900
  • Sony Ericsson P910

Memory Requirements:

  • 785K of free memory for eReader Pro(440K for eReader Free) on: Nokia 6600, Nokia 6670, and Nokia 7610.
  • 1.3M of free memory for the eReader Pro application on: Nokia 3600, Nokia 3620, Nokia 3650, Nokia 3660, Nokia 7650, Nokia N-Gage, Nokia N-Gage QD, Sony Ericsson P800, Sony Ericsson P900, Sony Ericsson P910.
  • 880K of free memory for the eReader Free application on: Sony Ericsson P800, Sony Ericsson P900, Sony Ericsson P910.
  • 915K of free memory for the eReader Free application on: Nokia 3600, Nokia 3620, Nokia 3650, Nokia 3660, Nokia 7650, Nokia N-Gage, Nokia N-Gage QD.
  • Additional free memory is required for each book (varies from 200K to more than 2M, depending upon the length of the book)

Software Requirements:

  • You will need Synchronization software for downloading eReader and books to your Symbian device.
  • Nokia 3600, 3620, 3650, 3660, 6600, 6670, 7610, 7650, N-Gage, N-Gage QD.
  • You will need the Nokia PC Suite. It should have been included in the software that came with the phone. If you don’t have the CD or the software, you can download it here.
  • Sony Ericsson P800, Sony Ericsson P900, Sony Ericsson P910.
  • You will need the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. It should have been included in the software that came with the phone. If you don’t have the CD or the software, you can download it here.
Windows Windows 98/ME/NT 4.0/2000/XP/Vista.
Linux No Linux support.

Please note: When you open an eReader eBook you will be prompted to enter the name and credit card number used when purchasing the book. This is a requirement of the eReader DRM (Digital Rights Management) system used to prevent unauthorized copying of the eBooks. Your name and card details are not retrievable from the eBook file itself, but are used by the eReader software to regenerate the unique password that was used to encrypt the eBook when you downloaded it.

How to Download and Install eReader

Use These Links to Download eReader for your Device

eReader for Windows eReader for MAC eReader for Pocket PC
eReader for Windows Mobile eReader for Palm OS eReader for Symbian

MAC

1.
Go here to download eReader
2.
You will need to unzip the file with StuffIt Expander or a similar application.
3.
Double Click the eReader Mac .sit file. This will create an “Install eReader” Icon on your desktop.
4.
Double-click the “Install eReader” icon on your desktop.
5.
Follow the instructions to install eReader.
6.
Once eReader is installed, you can go to your Account at eBookPie, click on “My Downloads” and click Download to get your eReader title. When you open it (for the first time) it will ask you to regester.

WINDOWS PC

1.
Go here to Download the eReader for Windows PC
2.
You will need to unzip the file with WinZip (Windows 98/Me/2000/NT4.0/XP/Vista) or similar application.
3.
Click Open.
4.
Double click the installed eReader Win .exe file to begin the installation process.

How to install MS Reader and download content

MS Reader Download Instructions

1.
Click the download link.
2.
In the File Download box, select Save this program to disk.
3.
Save the file named “MSReaderSetupUSA.exe” to your hard drive.
4.
When the download is completed, locate MSReaderSetupUSA.exe on your hard drive and double-click the file to begin installation.
Note: If you are running Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, a dialog box will appear when the download is completed, and you will be prompted to begin installation.
5.
You’ll be prompted to activate your copy of Microsoft Reader. This important step is required to purchase premium eBook titles that have been encrypted for distribution through the activation process.
Note: If you currently have an activated version of Microsoft Reader 1.5 or 1.51 on your laptop or desktop computer, make sure that you use the same Passport or Hotmail account to re-activate the new version after downloading it. (You must use the same account information to open and read the Owner Exclusive content that you have already purchased.)
6.
When installation is complete, you may be prompted to restart your PC. After the restart, the installation will continue. We strongly recommend activating your device at time of installation so you can purchase and open the Owner Exclusive premium content you may already have.

Microsoft Reader System Requirements

Processor Pentium 75 or higher
Memory 16 MB RAM
Hard Disk Approximately 19 MB HD free space required (Reader is 3.6 MB)
Operating System Windows 98, Win NT4 SP6, Win 2000, XP, ME

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