Informative Brochure

• Quick Start Guide

Tips for Successful Downloading @ Home

• Please be aware that download times can run up to 10 times longer than given estimates.

Tips for Successful Downloading @ the Library

• Starting a download within 2 hours of Library & Computer Lab closing is not recommended.
• Audiobooks may not be downloaded in the Library on Sundays.
• The Library does not provide MP3 players nor USB connectors for MP3 players.
• If transferring a file to a portable device, please complete this at the download session as downloaded files are not stored on Library computers.
• The Library is not responsible for damages that may occur to users' portable devices.
• The Library does not guarantee compatibility of users' portable devices with Library equipment.
• Blank CDs are available for $2 each; 2 gigabyte USB drives are available for $10 each. See the Lending Desk to purchase.

• A home computer or laptop with one of the following operating systems:
• • Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows Millennium Edition (ME)
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
• Windows Media Player 9 or higher
• A valid VCPL borrowers card
• An e-mail address

• Your MP3 player & its USB cable

Using Indiana Digital Media (Audiobooks & eBooks)

• Check to see that your device is supported:
  • For eBooks, view a quick reference chart of supported devices;
  • Or visit OverDrive for a complete list of compatible eBook devices.
• Download & Install Free Software:
• • In the left column under Digital Software, click OverDrive Media Console.
  • Choose and download the appropriate version of the software for your machine.
  • Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software to your computer.
• Register Your Free Software:
• • Indiana Digital Media - Media Console utilizes Windows Media Player 9 series or newer. The first time the Player attempts to open a protected file, it will alert you that a Security Update must be performed before the file may be opened.
  • The update takes just a few moments and is a one-time process that must be performed.
• Find Books & Check Out:
• • Search or Browse to find titles.
  • Click Add to Cart or Place a Hold (for titles that are already checked out).
  • When finished, click Proceed to Checkout.
  • Select Vigo County Public Library from the dropdown menu & enter your library card number & PIN (usually the last 4 digits of your home phone number).
  • Click Confirm Checkout.
  • Click the Download box under the book cover.
  • Choose to Save the file to your computer to complete the download.

Transferring to a Portable Player

• Make sure your portable device is connected to the computer using the device's USB cable.
• Find your downloaded audiobook file & double click to open it with Windows Media Player.
• Stop playback of the file before transferring to the portable device.
• Add the audiobook file to a playlist to be added or synced to a portable device & click Copy or Start Sync to transfer the file.