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Digital Rights Management (DRM)
How to purchase and read an eBook?
What are eBooks?
eBooks are regular books published in electronic format. They are the digital media equivalents of conventional printed books. They can be read on PC's, mobile devices, and dedicated eBook reading devices.
eBooks offer various benefits over their printed counterparts, including:
- eBooks are environmentally friendly - there's no need for trees to be killed for you to enjoy your favourite books
- eBooks are delivered digitally and instantly - no more waiting for days before your book is delivered.
- eBooks are searchable - you can search for words or phrases and get access to those pages instantly.
- Because eBooks are stored electronically, you can carry your entire library with you.
- eBooks don't take up physical space on your shelves.
All eBooks on K53-test.co.za are supported by Adobe DRM technology. In order to read these eBooks, you will need to download Adobe Digital Editions.
What is DRM?
DRM (Digital Rights Management) is a technology that publishers use to protect eBooks from copyright infringement, by controlling who can read them, and restricting what can be done with them. DRM prevents eBooks from being copied and distributed illegally. However, the eBook reader software will allow a small number of reading devices / PC's to read the eBooks that you have purchased. In some instances DRM is also used to prevent printing or copying of the entire eBook. See each eBook's Technical Specifications for a guide on what the DRM allows you to do.
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How do I purchase/download eBooks from K53-test.co.za?
The process of downloading eBooks is similar to the process of purchasing print books online. The main difference is that instead of having to wait days for your physical delivery, eBooks are delivered digitally and instantly.
Download and Install Adobe Digital Editions.
- Add the eBooks that you would like to purchase to your online shopping cart.
- Once you have added an eBook to your shopping cart, you can check out immediately.
- Once you are ready to complete your purchase, click on the Shopping Cart, and proceed to Check Out.
- If you are an existing customer, you will now need to login. If you are not an existing customer, you will now have to create an account.
- Enter or confirm your billing details.
- Once you have completed the purchase process you will receive secure links to download your eBooks.
- You will then receive an e-mail to confirm your order. This e-mail will contain a link where you can download your eBooks. [the link in the e-mail is actually to the "My purchased Items" page]
- After you have completed your purchase and download, the link to the download page will remain available on your "My Purchased Items" page for 72 hours after your purchase
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How do I set up my computer/device to read eBooks?
In order to read your eBook, you'll need a PC, Laptop or mobile device that supports eBook reader software. The eBooks we supply are only readable in Adobe Digital Editions. The good news is that this required software is available at no cost.
Download Adobe Digital Editions
http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/
Get an Adobe ID to Authorize Adobe Digital Editions
https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/membership/
In order to be able to transfer eBooks from one PC to another, you will need to authorize Digital Editions with an Adobe ID. If you don't already have one you can register free.
Why it is important to Authorize Adobe Digital Editions
Adobe Digital Editions can be used with or without using an Adobe ID. However, activating Adobe Digital Editions by using an Adobe ID allows you to do more with your Adobe eBooks, such as downloading them onto several computers and transferring them to devices that support Adobe Digital Editions.
The limitations of not using an Adobe ID:
- You will only be able to read a downloaded Adobe eBook on a single computer.
- You will not be able to download an Adobe eBook on more than one computer. After the initial download of an Adobe eBook, subsequent downloads of that title can only be completed on the same computer.
- You will not be able to transfer Adobe eBooks to a supported eBook reading device.
- You can decide to activate using an Adobe ID at any time. However, if you activate Adobe Digital Editions with an Adobe ID which has already been used to activate Adobe Digital Editions on another computer, the Adobe eBook you originally downloaded when using anonymous activation will no longer work.
The benefits of using an Adobe ID:
- You will be able to download an Adobe eBook onto several computers that have been activated with the same Adobe ID (up to 6 computers/devices can be activated using the same Adobe ID).
- After the initial download of an Adobe eBook, subsequent downloads of that title can be completed on computers activated with the same Adobe ID.
- You will be able to transfer K53-test eBook to a supported eBook reading device that has been activated with the same Adobe ID.
Supported Devices
http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/devices/
System Requirements
http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/systemreqs/
Adobe Digital Editions FAQ
http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/faq/
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