FAQs
Q. What is an Adobe® ID, and why do I need it?
A. Some digital content contains digital rights management
(DRM) protection that prevents the items from being shared
with others. Your Adobe® ID will "authorize" your purchases, so they can be read on your computer or device. The Adobe® ID
is free and easy to get (click here to create an Adobe® ID now). In order to read
eBooks purchased from our site you must either download
the Adobe® Digital Editions program, or use an Adobe® Digital
Editions compatible application (we recommend the Bluefire
reader) on your handheld device. In order to activate either
of these, you must have an Adobe® ID.
Adobe® Digital editions
What is Adobe® Digital Editions?
Adobe® Digital Editions software offers an engaging way
to view and manage eBooks and other digital publications.
Use it to download and purchase digital content, which
can be read both online and offline. Transfer copy-protected
eBooks from your personal computer to other computers or
devices. Organize your eBooks into a custom library and
annotate pages.
Why do I need Adobe® Digital Editions?
Some digital publications that you purchase online or check
out from a library may contain digital rights management
(DRM) protection that restricts the items from being shared
with others. In the past, this could limit the ability
to read your items on additional computers owned by you.
It could even prevent you from moving your items when you
bought a new computer.
Digital Editions helps ensure that your eBooks and other
digital publications are not "locked" on one computer —
they are assigned to you through your Adobe® ID.
What does it mean to authorize my computer with my Adobe®
ID?
Authorizing your computer with your Adobe® ID will allow
you to move your eBooks between multiple computers and
devices that are authorized with the same ID. If you do
not authorize your computer, you will not be able to transfer
your eBooks to another machine or device.
Do I need to download Adobe® Digital Editions and authorize
my computer every time I buy an eBook from you?
No you do not. This is a one-time download and activation.
If you wanted to use another computer, you would need to
download Adobe® Digital Editions and activate it on that
machine with the same ID as your others computers.
How do I authorize my computer to use Adobe® Digital Editions?
The first time you run Digital Editions, you are prompted
to authorize the application by entering an Adobe® ID. If
you don't have an Adobe® ID, you are provided with a link
to get one. Then, when you purchase an item online or borrow
one from a library with Digital Editions, the item is automatically
"tied" to your Adobe® ID, rather than your computer. This
way, you are free to move your items to up to six computers
and six devices that have been authorized with Digital
Editions.
Blue Fire App
Q. If I already have a different eBook reader on my device
can I use that?
A. Yes, if your reader will allow you to move files into
it from other sources, and if it will read encrypted eBook
files.
Q. How do I get my downloaded books into my Bluefire Reader
on my iPhone or iPad?
Step 1: You must authorize your
Bluefire Reader with the same Adobe® ID that you used to
authorize your other computer/device. When Bluefire Reader
launches for the first time, it asks if you'd like to authorize
the application. Authorization is a simple process where
you're asked to enter an Adobe® ID and password so that
your copy of Bluefire Reader is able to read Adobe® eBooks.
If you don't remember your Adobe® username, open Adobe®
Digital Editions and go to Library -> Authorize Computer.
The popup screen will tell you what username the computer
is authorized to:
Step 2: Open iTunes and click
on the App tab on the left. Scroll to the bottom until
you can see the Bluefire Reader listed on the left, along
with a Documents box on the right:
Step 3: Highlight the Bluefire
App., then open your "Documents" folder on your computer
and find the "Digital Editions" folder. This is where the
books from Parable.com will be downloaded to.
Step 4: Drag the books you want
on your device from this folder to the Bluefire App on
the left.
Step 5: Sync your device with
your computer
Aldiko App
Q. How do I download books into my Aldiko Reader
on my Android?
Step 1: You must first purchase your
eBook on your Mac or PC first.
Step 2: You must authorize your
Aldiko Reader with the same Adobe® ID that you used to
authorize your other computer/device. When Aldiko Reader
launches for the first time, it asks if you'd like to authorize
the application. Authorization is a simple process where
you're asked to enter an Adobe® ID and password so that
your copy of Aldiko Reader is able to read Adobe® eBooks.
If you don't remember your Adobe® username, open Adobe®
Digital Editions and go to Library -> Authorize Computer.
The popup screen will tell you what username the computer
is authorized to:
Step 3: Open Adobe®
Digital Editions and connect your Android device to your computer.
Your device should show up as a Bookshelf on the left.
Step 4: Drag the books you want
on your device from this folder to the Aldiko App on
the left.
Step 5: Open Aldiko on your Device and hit the home
button on the top left of the app. Then tap on the SD card icon.
Step 6: If you know where the eBook is stored on your
device, you can select the folder, or you can select all folders on your SD
card and then hit Import to Aldiko.
Other Devices FAQs
Q. What devices can I read my eBook on?
A. You can read your eBooks on your Nook, Sony, and Kobo
Readers, among many others. The eBooks can be transferred
from your computer to the device via a USB connection to
the computer running Adobe® Digital Editions. Click here
for a complete list of devices from Adobe®: blogs.adobe.com/digitalpublishing/supported-devices. See your specific devices instructions for moving eBooks
from your computer to your device.
Q. Can I transfer and read books from Parable.com on my
Nook, Sony Reader or Kobo Reader?
A. ABSOLUTELY! After you download your new book onto your
computer, plug your reader into that computer and open
Adobe® Digital Editions (ADE). You will see your books listed
on the right-hand side of ADE, and your device will appear
on the left-hand side. Just click and drag the book from
the right side onto your icon for your device. This will
copy the book onto your device. Give yourself a pat on
the back and have fun reading!
Q. Can I read your eBooks on my Kindle?
A. No. The Amazon Kindle does not currently support eBooks
purchased from Parable.com.
