• Blackwell eBooks

eBooks Help

There are 4 steps to buying eBooks:

  1. Install the software you need
  2. Buy and download an eBook from Blackwell 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 eBooks on your eReader, you first 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

    Without the installation of this software you will not be able to download any eBooks to your computer.

    1. Install Adobe Digital Editions. You will be taken to a page on the Adobe website
    2. Activate Digital Editions when prompted - you'll need to be online
    3. You'll need your Adobe ID for this step. Register with Adobe if you haven't already
    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
    Your eBooks are assigned to your Adobe ID, not your computer so by activating:

  • 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 Blackwell Online

    1. Browse eBooks or locate using the search
    2. Buy online and we'll send you an order confirmation email following by a separate email containing a link to download your eBook.
    3. Click the Download link in the email.
    4. Your eBook will be saved 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

    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

    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 transfer it.


    eBooks Terms and Conditions


    eBook titles purchased cannot be returned, refunded, or exchanged. If you experience technical difficulty in downloading or accessing a title, please contact our Customer Service team for assistance.


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