Never leave home without a good book in hand again –
it’s easy with an e Reader!
No more packing a suitcase full of books to read on your beach
vacation or lugging a heavy bag of magazines with you to visit the
grandkids – your e Reader holds them all. Lightweight and
ultraportable, e Readers have become one of the most popular gadgets
in your technology toolbox, and this one-of-a-kind For
Dummies guide is filled with the know-how you need to become
savvy with your e Reader. From changing preferences and navigating
to downloading books and magazines, you’ll be ready to enjoy
your e Reader in no time.
Decisions, decisions – discover common
e Reader features, learn different ways to navigate your device, and
sync all your gadgets
Start shopping – download your old
favorites, find new e Books to explore, and get fantastic free books
to read
Mine all mine – customize your e Reader
settings, change fonts and type sizes, and adjust the
lighting
Spread your knowledge – share your e Books
with family and friends, and rate and review your recent
reads
Wait, there’s more – go beyond the
world of e Books and subscribe to a newspaper or fill your e Reader
with your own files
Open the book and find:
* Explanations of different e Book file formats
* Tips for using touchscreen devices
* Advice on powering up your e Reader and managing battery
life
* How to connect through Wi Fi
* Accessories that are worth having
* Websites to visit for more e Book information
* Ten differences between a paper book and e Book
Inhoudsopgave
Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Booking It to an e Reader 5
Chapter 2: Caring for Your e Reader 19
Chapter 3: Getting Books on the Thing 35
Chapter 4: Reading a Book 45
Chapter 5: Bringing the Library Home 55
Chapter 6: Ten Differences Between an e Book and a Paper Book
67
Over de auteur
Corey Sandler is a pioneer of computer journalism. He was the first Executive Editor of PC Magazine and has been involved with the start-up of several other national publications. Corey has written more than 160 books, including Kobo e Reader For Dummies, NOOK For Dummies, and NOOKcolor For Dummies.