Everything you need to know about these mobile
electronic reading devices and how to get access
to thousands of ebooks, digital magazines and
newspapers.
Updated 12 Nov 2018
An eReader is a mobile device about the size of a tablet that lets you read digital newspapers, magazines and ebooks stored in the cloud.
You’ll have access to tens of thousands of titles from ebooks and audio files with your eReader no matter where you are - it’s an electronic bookshelf at your fingertips.
eReaders boast a range of features that make them ideal for reading on the go:
eReaders are designed to be a single purpose device with wireless connectivity. You can then access their online store for downloading ebooks without connecting the device to a computer.
Good to know
Because they’re essentially just a reading device, eReaders are often cheaper than tablets. Some eReaders do offer web browsing and colour, but screen resolution is lower than on tablets.
Amazon Kindle is the most popular eReader worldwide. There are over 1 million titles and thousands of audiobooks to purchase from the Kindle store, with some titles also available free.
Rakuten Kobo has over 5 million ebooks and magazines to choose from their ebookstore. The open platform supports a variety of platforms allowing you to purchase from many sources.
Finding ebooks is similar to using a library’s computer catalogue by searching for a title or browsing by category. Before getting started, make sure you are connected to the internet, and check that your preferred credit card (supplied when registering an account), is still within expiry. for those you need to buy, however some ebooks are free to access. If you intend to borrow ebooks from your local library, and you haven't purchased an eReader yet, check with them before you do to see which format of ebook they have. This could help you decide which one to get.
From ‘Home’, tap the Menu symbol then tap ‘Settings’
Enter your billing information during setup
If there are multiple devices linked to your account, select one to ‘Deliver’ the file to
Tap the ‘Browse’ icon located on the home screen
Billing information may be saved here for future purchases
You are now ready to ‘Read’ your ebook
You can download ebooks directly to your laptop and use it like an eReader. You can also transfer ebooks back and forth between your laptop and an eReader.
These instructions are for Windows 7. Other Windows versions are similar.
Go to your preferred eReader website provider e.g. Amazon for Kindle
This is located under ‘Your Account’
Copy ebooks from your computer to your eReader found in the ‘Documents Folder’
Download the Kindle/Kobo app
Sign in with your Amazon/Kobo account
Click on sync to download your ebooks
Anywhere! Once you’ve downloaded an ebook you can read offline wherever you find yourself. Or read online wherever you can access a Wi-Fi network.
Many new models are now waterproof so you can read in the bath or by the pool without worry.
Most eReaders offer 8GB, which is about 5,000 ebooks! Some latest models now offer 32GB.
A single charge lasts up to several weeks depending on wireless usage. Reduce your battery drainage by switching Bluetooth off and adjusting down the light setting.
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