A simple guide on preparing to be able to download and read eBook from library. eBook readers used Adobe Digital Edition and Bluefire Reader.

1. eBook readers:
• Adobe Digital Edition
• Bluefire Reader

2. • enables to download and purchase digital content for online
or offline use
• Adobe Digital Edition and Bluefire Reader
• free tools
• Compatible to any device
• both use Adobe ID
eBook readers

3. • Install Adobe Digital Edition for PC
https://www.adobe.com/africa/solutions/ebook/digital-
editions/download.html
• Mobile App: App Store & Google play
eBook reader: Adobe Digital Edition

4. After installing, you will
be prompted to sign in.
If not, open the help
menu and select
‘Authorize Computer …’
option
Adobe Digital Edition

5. Option 1
Option 2
Two option to read
eBooks:
1. By signing in using
Adobe ID. This is
recommended as you
can sync and read
across your devices
2. By authorizing current
device only.
Adobe Digital Edition

6. • Install the software from the following link for Windows PC
http://www.bluefirereader.com/bluefire-reader.html
• Mobile apps available:
>APPLE iOS
>ANDROID
eBook reader: Bluefire Reader

7. Bluefire reader
• Ones you install,
you will be
prompted to sign
in.
• Sign-in if you have
Adobe ID. If not,
create Adobe ID.

8. 1
To create
Adobe ID click
‘Sign-in’
Create Adobe ID

9. 2
Create Adobe ID
4
3
For more help with
Adobe ID, please
check the Adobe
Support page.

10. Sign-in with your Adobe ID
(your email) and ‘Authorize’
Adobe Digital Edition

11. Your device is
authorized and
ready to contain
eBooks.
‘Ok’ and
proceed to
download
your eBook
eBook.
Adobe Digital Edition

12. Need more help?
Contact:
awot.gebregziabher@uct.ac.za
Or
Drop your query at ‘Ask-A-Librarian’ tab in BIO1000F
library guide Search box.