Quick Start Guide Vitalsource Bookshelf

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VitalSource Bookshelf eTextbook Reader Be sure to check the format of the eTextbook/eChapter you purchase to know which reader you will need. After purchasing your eTextbook or eChapter, you will be emailed instructions on where and how to download your free reader. VitalSource Technologies, the world's leading e-textbook provider, and Blackboard have partnered to deliver all the benefits of the VitalSource ® Bookshelf ® within the Blackboard Learn platform. This integration works with Blackboard Learn 9.1 version SP 8 and later, and Blackboard Learn SaaS in both Original and Ultra Course Views. . VitalSource Bookshelf Tutorials. VitalSource Bookshelf Student User Guide. VitalSource Bookshelf Quick Start Guide. Other helpful VitalSource Bookshelf Resource For additional help or support, please visit: https://support.vitalsource.com.

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VitalSource Bookshelf Online - User Guide

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VitalSource Bookshelf Online User GuideFor Bookshelf Online

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VitalSource Bookshelf Online User Guide - Table of Contents

Note: If you have already downloaded the Bookshelf and created a Bookshelf user name and password, skip to Page 6.

3 System Requirements 4 Creating your account 5 Redeeming Book Code 6 Viewing your book 7-11 Using Bookshelf Online 7 Navigating Bookshelf Online 8 Inside the Book 9 Highlights 10 Making Notes 11 Printing and Syncing 12 Support

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VitalSource Bookshelf Online - System Requirements

In order to use VitalSource Bookshelf Online, you need:

A PC or Mac with one of the following web browsers installed: Firefox 2.0 or later (PC or Mac) Internet Explorer 6*,7, or 8 (PC Only) Safari 3 or greater (PC or Mac) Display resolution on your computer set to 1024 x 768 or higher An Internet connection (broadband recommended)*Internet Explorer 6 is supported; however, it is recommended that you use Internet Explorer 7 or 8 for the best overall experience.

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VitalSource Bookshelf Online - Creating your User Account

Note: If you have already downloaded the Bookshelf and created a Bookshelf user name and password, skip to Page 6.

Creating your User Account - Bookshelf OnlineTo begin using VitalSource Bookshelf Online you will need to create a VitalSource Bookshelf account first.1.) Go to http://online.vitalsource.com. Click on the Register for an Account button. 2.) Fill out the form in full and then press the save button. 3.) Once your account has been created, reload http://online.vitalsource.com.

Registration Requirements - when registering please: A. Fill out the form in full including the redemption code sent to you by Laureate Amsterdam B. Use your Laureate Student Email Account Address and the same password you use to to access your classroom.

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VitalSource Bookshelf Online - Redeeming Book Code

Quick Start Guide Vitalsource Bookshelf Manual

Redeeming your book code - Bookshelf OnlineTo redeem your book code, please do the following:1.) Go to http://online.vitalsource.com and sign in with your registered email address and password. 2.) Accept the license agreement if you are presented with it. 3.) Click on the Options tab and then click on the redeem button. Enter your redemption code and select the OK button.

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VitalSource Bookshelf Online - Redeeming Book Code

Viewing your book - Bookshelf OnlineTo view your new ebook, please do the following:4.) Once your code has been redeemed your book list 5.) Once your book list has been refreshed your books will be refreshed to show your new book(s). will be listed in your library. 6.) Click on any book title to open it in Bookshelf Online.

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VitalSource Bookshelf Online - Using Bookshelf Online

Navigating Bookshelf Online

All of your books are accessible through the All Titles Library. Books that you have recently viewed will be listed on the top of the main Bookshelf Online Landing Page. You can change what library you are in by clicking on the Find Collections link that is located next to All Titles.

To open a book, simply click on its title.

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VitalSource Bookshelf Online - Using Bookshelf Online

Inside the Book with Bookshelf Online

To navigate to a specic chapter, click on its title.

To move sequentially through the book, click on the arrows that appear on top of each page. This will allow you to move forward and backwards one page at a time. If you need to go to a specic page in the printed book, click on the Printed Page link and enter your desired page number.

Making And Sharing Notes And Highlights – VitalSource Support

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VitalSource Bookshelf Online - Using Bookshelf Online

Highlights with Bookshelf OnlineTo make a single highlight in Bookshelf Online: With your mouse, select the text that you want to highlight. Click the Make Highlight button To change the category of the highlighted text: Click the Notes tab Click Change Highlighter Click the desired highlighter category To delete a single highlight in Bookshelf Online: Click on the Notes Tab Click on the Delete button.

To make a new highlighter category in Bookshelf: First, make a highlight Click on the Notes tab Choose the Edit Highlighters button Choose the Add New Highlighter button Name it and choose its color Click the Add Highlighter button To delete or edit a highlighter in Bookshelf: First, make a highlight Click on the Notes Tab Choose Edit Highlights Choose Delete If you want to edit a highlighter, choose edit Make your edits and save them

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VitalSource Bookshelf Online - Using Bookshelf Online

Notes with Bookshelf OnlineTo make a Note in Bookshelf Online: With your mouse, select the text you want to highlight. Click the Make Highlight button Click the Notes Tab Click the Add Notes button Enter your note and click the Save Notes button. To delete a Note in Bookshelf Online: Click the Notes Tab Click the Delete Note button.

To make a note in an existing single highlight: Locate a highlight. Click the Notes tab Click the Add Note button Enter the note and click the Save Note button. To remove a note from an existing highlight. Click on the notes tab Find the Notes and Highlight you want to remove the note from. Click the Edit Note button, delete the content of the note, and then save it.

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VitalSource Bookshelf - Printing and Syncing

Printing and Syncing with Bookshelf Online

To print in Bookshelf Online: Go to the page you want to print Go to the le menu and select print Choose your printer and print.** Despite the options offered by your print manager software, Online will only allow you to print the page that you are currently viewing.

To Sync your notes and highlights between Bookshelf Online and Downloadable. Open up Bookshelf Downloadable Go to the Edit menu and select Preferences... Click the Sync tab Click the Sync highlighters between all of my computers Close the preferencesWhat does note syncing do? Activating Note Syncing allows your notes and highlights to be backed up and stored on VitalSources secure servers when you are connected to the Internet.This means that notes and highlights from your downloaded Bookshelf will be synced to display on Bookshelf Online and vice versa when your computer is next online.This syncing will also happen with a second computer if you have installed Bookshelf on it.

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VitalSource Bookshelf Online - Support Options

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VitalSource Bookshelf was designed to be easy to use, but if you need help it is available to you.Support by Phone Support by Email FAQ 1 - 800 - 610 - 5382 http://www.vitalsource.com/software/bookshelf/5.2/help http://www.vitalsource.com/about/faq/

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VitalSource Bookshelf doesn’t have download function, we provide 2 apps to download Vitalsource ebook to pdf,

Vitalsource Downloader is tools to download bookshelf ebook to PDF file. it support epub and pdf format .vbk ebook in Bookshelf. .

Vitalsource Downloader Tutorial

This is step to step guide to download Bookshelf ebook to pdf file.

1). First, download and install Vitalsource Downloader, run it and login account.

2. Select book to download, open it,

3. Click Download button when it is ready,

4. it will go though book, download all pages, wait…

5. it create epub or pdf in end, file location in log.

Vitalsource Converter Tutorial

Vitalsource Converter is tools to convert bookshelf ebook to PDF file. it support epub and pdf format .vbk ebook in Bookshelf. .

1). First, open ebook in Bookshelf, we need to view setting in Bookshelf.

Change view to “Single Page View” in menu “View–>Single Page View”.

Click “Hide Navigation” button on toolbar to hide left navigation panel.

Resize Bookshelf window height as windows desktop height, it looks like this image,

2). After setup Bookshelf window, run VitalSource Converter, click “Capture” button to start conversion, it will go through all pages and create a new PDF file.

3). Open new pdf file in pdf reader, zoom view to “Actual Size” to get better result.

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