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Step 5: Transferring an eAudiobook

Make sure you have followed the instructions for Step 4: Playing an eAudiobook (this will ensure you have the license downloaded to your computer).

Follow the instructions for your version of Windows Media Player.  To find your version number, click on the Help menu selection of WMP and choose About Windows Media Player.

Windows Media Player version 9.0

1. Find your CD Quality downloaded eAudiobook file and double click it to open it with Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens and will obtain the license to allow the eAudiobook file to play.

2. Select Copy to CD or Device from the media player's menu options. A list of available titles will be displayed in the Items to Copy frame.

3. Select the title you wish to download by clicking on the check box.

4. Select a target device from the Items on Device drop-down menu. Click on the copy button to transfer the title.

5. Windows Media Player will transfer the file to your portable device. When the transfer is complete, disconnect your portable device and enjoy your eAudiobook (some MP3 players will need to use the Safely Remove Hardware icon (on the taskbar) before removing the USB cable or an error will occur).

Windows Media Player version 10.0

1. Find your CD Quality downloaded eAudiobook file and double click it to open it with Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens and will obtain the license to allow the eAudiobook file to play.

2. You may stop playback at this point if you choose. Click the 'Library' tab. The media Library will be displayed.

3. Find your eAudiobook in the Library Playlist pane, or sort your list by selecting the 'Now Playing' selection.

4. Drag the eAudiobook title from the Contents or Details panes in your library to the List pane to add it to the list of items to be synchronized, ensure that your portable device is connected and click the 'Start Sync' button in the List pane. Windows Media Player will transfer the file to your portable device.

5. When the transfer is complete, the status field will indicate 'Complete'. You many now disconnect your portable device and enjoy your eAudiobook (some MP3 players will need to use the Safely Remove Hardware icon (on the taskbar) before removing the USB cable or an error will occur).

Windows Media Player version 11.0

1. Connect your portable listening device to your computer following the device’s instructions.

2. Open Windows Media Player.

3. In the File menu, open the downloaded file. This activates the license and begins to play the eAudiobook.

4. Click the Sync tab (not the drop-down list below the tab).

5. Click Now Playing in the menu on the left.

6. Drag your eAudiobook title into the right pane.

7. Click the Start Sync button located below the right pane.

8. When synchronizing is 100 percent complete, disconnect your portable device following its instructions.

9. Close Windows Media Player.

10. Enjoy listening to the eAudiobook on your portable device!