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How to Read eBooks on Mobile Devices

Sony Reader   |   iPhone or iPod   |   iPad   |   Android Phone   |   Blackberry

 

 

HOW TO READ EBOOKS ON SONY READER

 

What formats does my Sony Reader support?

The Sony Reader can read EPUBs and PDFs (Adobe Acrobat).

 

How do I add eBooks to my Sony Reader?

1.  Purchase an EPUB from BookStrand.com using your computer and save it locally.

2.  Connect your Sony Reader to your computer using your USB cord.

3.  Your computer will recognize that the device is attached and will ask what you want to do.  Click Open Folder to View Files.

4.  Open the database folder.

5.  Open the media folder.

6.  Open the books folder.

7.  Drag your book files from their location on your computer to the books folder. Close both folders, and disconnect your device.

For more help, see the Sony User Guide.

 

 

HOW TO READ EBOOKS ON iPHONE OR iPOD

 

Can I use my iPhone or iPod touch to view eBooks?

Yes.  You can use the Kindle for iPhone or Stanza for iPhone application to view files on your iPhone or iPod touch.

Download the Kindle for iPhone application here.

Download the Stanza for iPhone application here.

 

Reading Using the Kindle for iPhone App

What formats can I read using the Kindle for iPhone app?

You can read PRC (Mobipocket) formats using Kindle for iPhone.

 

How do I read eBooks using Kindle for iPhone?

1.   Download and install the Kindle for iPhone application through iTunes.

2.   Purchase a PRC from our store using your computer and save it locally.

3.   Connect your iPhone or iPod touch to your computer using your cord.

4.   Open iTunes.  When the iPhone or iPod Touch appears under the Devices heading on the left hand pane, click on it.

5.   Click on the tab labeled Apps.

6.   Select the Kindle app under the Add File heading on the bottom half of the screen.

7.   Select Add and browse for the PRC file saved on your computer.

8.   Click Sync.

9.   When your iPhone or iPod Touch has finished syncing, disconnect it from your computer. Your book will now appear in the Kindle app when you open it on your iPhone or iPod Touch.

For more help, see the Kindle for iPhone FAQs.

 

Reading Using the Stanza for iPhone App

What formats can I read using the Stanza for iPhone app?

You can read EPUB formats using Stanza for iPhone.

 

How do I read eBooks using Stanza for iPhone?

1.   Downoad and install the Stanza application on your iPhone or iPod touch.

2.   Purchase an EPUB from our store using your computer and save it locally.

3.   Connect your iPhone or iPod touch to your computer using your cord.

4.   Open iTunes.  When the iPhone or iPod Touch appears under the Devices heading on the left hand pane, click on it.

5.   Click on the tab labeled Apps. Select Stanza.

6.   A heading should appear on the right side of the screen that reads Stanza Documents.

7.   Drag your EPUB files from their location on your computer and drop them onto the iTunes screen under Stanza Documents.

8.   Disconnect your device.  The books should appear in your library when you open the Stanza app on your iPhone or iPod Touch.

For more help, see the Stanza FAQs.

 

 

HOW TO READ EBOOKS ON iPAD

 

Do I need to download any software to read books on my iPad?

Yes.  We recommend using the Kindle for iPad or iBooks app.

The Kindle for iPad app can be downloaded here.

The iBooks app can be downloaded here.

 

Reading Using the Kindle for iPad App

What formats can I read using the Kindle for iPad app?

You can read PRC (Mobipocket) formats using Kindle for iPad.

 

How do I read eBooks using Kindle for iPad?

1.       Download and install the Kindle for iPad application through iTunes on your computer.

2.       Purchase a PRC from our store using your computer and save it locally.

3.       Make sure your iPad is connected to your computer using your cord.

4.       Open iTunes.  When the iPad appears under the Devices heading on the left-hand pane, click on it.

5.       Click on the tab labeled Apps.

6.       Select the Kindle app under the Add File heading on the bottom half of the screen.

7.       Select Add and browse for the PRC file saved on your computer.

8.       Click Sync.

When your iPad has finished syncing, disconnect it from your computer.  Your book will now appear in the Kindle app when you open it on your iPad.

 

For more help, see the Kindle for iPad FAQs.

 

Reading Using the iBooks App

What formats can I read using the iBooks app?

You can read EPUB formats in the iBooks app.

 

How do I add eBooks to my iPad using iBooks?

1.  Purchase an EPUB from our store using your computer and save it locally.

2.  Connect your iPad to your computer using your cord.

3.  Open iTunes on your computer.

4.  Click on Devices in the left-hand pane. You iPad should be listed there.

5.  Click on your iPad name in the left-hand pane.

6.  Click on the Books tab.

7.  Check the box next to Sync Books.

8.  Chose the radio button next to Selected Books

9.  A list of your books will appear below.  Select the books you want to add to your iPad by checking the box next to them.

10.  Click the Apply button.

11.  Disconnect your iPad from your computer.  Your books should appear on your iBooks shelf on your iPad.

 

What if my eBooks don’t appear in iTunes?

You can manually add your eBooks to iTunes by following these steps:

1.  On your computer, open iTunes.

2.  Select File from the menu bar at the top of the screen.

3.  Select Add File to Library from the drop down menu.

4.  Browse to find the EPUBs on your computer.

 

For more help, see the iBooks FAQs.

 

 

HOW TO READ EBOOKS ON ANDROID PHONE

 

Can I read eBooks on my Android phone?

Yes, you can read our eBooks on your Android.

 

Do I need to download a special app to read eBooks on my Android?

Yes. We recommend using the Kindle for Android or Aldiko app, which can be downloaded by searching for it in the Android market from your phone.

 

Reading Using the Kindle for Android App

What formats can I read using the Kindle for Android app?

You can read PRC (Mobipocket) formats using Kindle for Android.

 

How do I add books to my Android using Kindle for Android?

1.  Make sure you have the Kindle for Android application installed on your phone.

2.  Purchase a PRC file from our store using your computer and save it locally.

3.  Connect your Android to your computer using your USB cord. Make sure you have a file manager program like Astro File Manager installed on your Android.

4.  On your phone, on the notification bar, tap on USB Connected.

5.  Select Mount. Your SD card should now appear as a removable drive on your computer.

6.  Drag your book files from their location on your computer to the download file on the SD Card. Close both folders, and disconnect your phone.

7.  On your phone, using the file manager program, move the files to the Kindle directory.

8.  Launch the Kindle application from your phone.  The files should now be saved in your library.

For more help, see the Kindle for Android FAQs.

 

Reading Using the Aldiko App

What formats can I read using the Aldiko app?

You can read EPUB formats using the Aldiko app.

 

How do I add books to my Android using the Aldiko app?

1.  Make sure you have the Aldiko application installed on your phone.

2.  Purchase an EPUB from BookStrand.com using your computer and save it locally.

3.  Connect your Android to your computer using your USB cord. Make sure you have a file manager program like Astro File Manager installed on your Android.

4.  On your phone, on the notification bar, tap on USB Connected.

5.  Select Mount. Your SD card should now appear as a removable drive on your computer.

6.  Drag your book files from their location on your computer to the SD Card. Close both folders, and disconnect your phone.

7.  Now, open the Aldiko app on your phone, and select the Import option on the app’s home screen.  Your books should now appear in the app.

For more help, see the Aldiko Guide.

 

 

HOW TO READ EBOOKS ON BLACKBERRY

 

Can I read eBooks on my Blackberry?

Yes, you can read eBooks on your Blackberry Pearl, Curve or Bold models.

 

Do I need to download any software to read books on my Blackberry?

Yes, you will need to download the Mobipocket reader on your Blackberry, which can be accessed from your phone here. You will also need to install the Mobipocket Reader software on your PC, which can be accessed here.

 

What formats do you recommend using on my Blackberry?

We recommend using the PRC (Mobipocket) format for your Blackberry.

 

How do I add eBooks to my Blackberry?

1.  Download and install the Mobipocket reader on both your PC and your Blackberry.

2.  Purchase a PRC (Mobipocket) from our store using your computer and save it locally.

3.  Connect your Blackberry to your computer using your USB cord.

4.  Open the desktop version of Mobipocket Reader.

5.  Drag and drop the eBooks from their location on your computer onto the eBooks header on the top left-hand section of the Mobipocket Reader.

6.  At the top of the screen, hold down the send button, and select your Blackberry from the list.

7.  A message will appear telling you that the eBook has been successfully sent to your Blackberry.

8.  Disconnect your Blackberry.

9.  Open the Mobipocket reader app on your Blackberry. The book will appear in your bookshelf.

 

For more help, see the Mobipocket Reader FAQs.