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What follows are frequently asked questions about digital materials and the ForsythPL.Org OverDrive Digital Media Collection web site. Click the question to hear the question and answer. Each answer is followed by a back to top link that leads back to the list of questions.
What kinds of materials can I check out from this website? We are pleased to offer the following types of materials for checkout and download from this website:
To review system requirements and download free software for your preferred format, click below:
What is an OverDrive Audiobook? An OverDrive Audiobook title is a digitally-protected audiobook that has been optimized for download. OverDrive Audiobook titles are built using the Microsoft® Windows Media® Audio format, which greatly enhances the sound quality for desktop listening, play of CD copies (where permitted by the publisher), and portable device use. To read more about free digital audiobook software, click on the link below: To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console, click on the link below: What is an OverDrive Music title? An OverDrive Music title is a digitally-protected music file that has been optimized for download. OverDrive Music titles are built using the Microsoft Windows Media Audio format, which greatly enhances the sound quality for desktop listening, play of CD copies (where permitted by the record label), and portable device use. To read more about free music software, click on the link below: To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console, click on the link below: What software do I need to use the content at this site? In order to borrow and use a specific format of digital media, you must download and install the appropriate software.
Can I download a title multiple times during the checkout period? ForsythPL.Org OverDrive Digital Media Collection maintains a history of borrowed digital materials called 'Checked Out'. During the lending period, you can re-download from the Checked Out feature by clicking on the 'Checked Out' link in the My Digital Media Account section. To reach the My Digital Media Account section, click the 'My Digital Media Account' link and enter the required login information. Can I use the materials I check out from this site on multiple computers? This depends on the format…
Can I download and play OverDrive titles on a Windows Mobile® device? You can download and play OverDrive titles on a Windows Mobile device using OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile. You can also transfer OverDrive titles to OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile using OverDrive Media Console. To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile, click here. How can I see titles that are available for check out right now? Use the 'Advanced Search' page. To display all of the titles that are available for check out right now, check the 'Only show titles with copies available' box on the 'Advanced Search' page. To visit the 'Advanced Search' page, click here. Note that you can use 'Advanced Search' to further narrow your search, by Subject or Format, for example. Enhanced titles are accompanied by supplemental material provided by the publisher. Once you have checked out an enhanced title, you will be able to download the title as well as the supplemental material. Enhanced titles are clearly labeled with the designation '[ENHANCED]'. An enhanced title only counts as a single checkout. How can I tell the format of the supplemental file that comes with an enhanced title? How will I know what software I need to use it? The file format of the supplemental file is indicated at the title details page (click the link '[ENHANCED]'). Additionally, the file format is recapped on the Checked Out page. At the Checked Out page, you'll also find a link to the download instructions for the software required to use the supplemental file. Is there a mobile version of this website? A mobile version of this site is available. The mobile version should display automatically when you access http://digitalmedia.forsythpl.org on your mobile device. If you access this site on your portable device and don't see the mobile version, take the following steps…
You may want to download titles directly to your portable device. Please note…
What kinds of materials can I check out from the mobile version of this website? You can browse and check out all of the materials available at this site from the mobile version of the website. You may want to download titles directly to your portable device. Please note…
I am trying to access the mobile version of the site on my mobile device, but my Internet browser keeps accessing the standard site. What should I do? If you access this site on your portable device and don't see the mobile version, take the following steps…
Should you continue to experience problems accessing the site, please email support. In your email be sure to include the device make and model as well as the Internet browser and version that you are using. |
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