Downloading Audiobooks

Audio Books on the Go! New Hampshire State

Library

October 12, 2006

Using OverDrive Audiobooks

Steps needed to use OverDrive Audiobooks: 1. Download OverDrive software.2. Find an audiobook.3. Download the audio file to OverDrive Media

Console. 4. Transfer audio file to portable audio device

Getting Started

Click on the OverDrive Media Console logo to download the software.

Run the File

Click on “Run” to start downloading.

Run the software

Waiting

Follow the Wizard

Follow the wizard as it walks you through the download process…

Agree with the Licensing

Installation Folder

Installing the Console

Confirm the Installation

Installation of Media Console Complete

Upgrading WMP Security

• You will be prompted to upgrade your Windows Media Player’s security.

• Windows Media Player will open.• Download the security file. • When closing Windows Media Player you will

be prompted to back up the security file.

Visit Downloadable Website

• Visit: nh.bookaisle.com • Browse the Always Available titles for an

audiobook.

Search or Browse Results

Add your selection to your cart now…

Or look at the item record.

View Item Record

Listen to a short excerpt of the audiobook. Windows Media Player will open automatically.

Format Information

Add to cart

If You’re Ready to Checkout

Confirming Checkout

Security Alert

Download Your Title

Saving Audiobook

Notice that your audio files are being downloaded to a new folder called, “My Media.”

Selecting Parts to Download

Broadband users can download all of the files at once.

Individuals using dial-up access may wish to download fewer parts at a time.

Transfer to MP3 Player

Transfer

Transferring all or part

Transfer to MP3 player

Transfer complete!

Burning a CD

• Make sure the title is selected.• Click on Burn button.

Window Media Player Notice

Now Playing

• It defaults to the Now Playing screen.

Burn List

• Right click on the first part.

• Add to Burn List

Burn Tab

• Click on the Burn tab.

Start Burn

• Click Start Burn.• Burning will take about five minutes to burn one CD.

Enjoy!

• Disconnect your device according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Enjoy your audiobook.

Logging into Content Reserve

Logging into Content Reserve

Reports Tab

Viewing Activity Charts

View Checkouts by Branch

Calendar Feature

Viewing Statistics

Support Features

Reactivating Download Links