Before downloading your first ebook, you must acquire, install, and register the appropriate ebook reader software on the computer to which you are downloading the ebook. Until you are confident downloading ebooks, we suggest you first practice using one of our test downloads
Before you can download an Adobe ebook, you must first install and activate the Adobe with eBook support software.
- Download a copy of Adobe Digital Editions software.
- Install Adobe on your computer by following the instructions provided by Adobe.
- Activate your copy of Adobe. Adobe offers two options for activation: EZ Activation or Named Activation. Named Activation identifies your computer using an account (either a Microsoft Passport account or and Adobe ID account). To activate your copy of Adobe Acrobat using Named Activation, open your desktop copy of Adobe Acrobat and choose the "Adobe DRM Activator" from the "Advanced" or "Tools" menu under "Ebook Web Services" or visit Adobe's DRM Activator website. EZ Activation does not require an account ID and happens automatically when you download/transfer your first ebook to your computer/PDA.
- Select your favorite Diesel eBooks title to purchase and follow the payment instructions. Moments after your transaction is complete, you will receive two messages from Diesel eBooks; a receipt email and an email with the following text in the subject line: "Downloadable ebook ready!". This message will contain a link which should be clicked to begin the ebook download. To ensure these important emails are received and you can access your ebook(s), please add "diesel-ebooks.com" to your safe senders list or address book. Need help? Use our safe email tool. In addition, to the download link email, 24 hours following your purchase, you can always access your ebooks that are ready to download by going to your bookshelf:
ArticleQuestion: How do I download my first eBook? (Adobe)
