Henry Raymond

Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Fairfax Librarian on February 02, 2012, 02:29:20 PM

Title: Listen Up VT News: Return audiobooks early
Post by: Fairfax Librarian on February 02, 2012, 02:29:20 PM
Return audiobooks early on Android, BlackBerry, iOS & Windows Phone 7!

There's some new features on the latest Overdrive Media Console for Android, BlackBerry, iOS (iPhone®/iPad®/iPod touch®) & Windows Phone 7

    Dictionary look-up: Define words and impress your friends with your expanding vocabulary (Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone only. It's in the works for iOS).
    Return audiobooks: Finally! Return audiobooks as soon as you finish listening so you can explore the next one. Don’t forget you can do the same with eBooks!
    Audiobook sleep timer: Set the timer and your book shuts off when you do.
    eBook orientation lock: Enable this setting, and you can rock without the roll!


How do I return EPUB eBooks and MP3 Audiobooks using OverDrive Media Console v2.4 (or newer)?
On Android…

    From the bookshelf, tap the ‘+’ icon next to an eBook or audiobook, then tap ‘Return/Delete’.
    Tap ‘Return then Delete’.
    The book is both returned and deleted from your device.


On BlackBerry…

    From the bookshelf, select the title you would like to return, then push the BlackBerry button.
    Select ‘Return/Delete’.
    Select ‘Return then Delete’.
    The book is both returned and deleted from your device.


On iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch)…

    From the bookshelf, tap the ‘+’ icon next to an eBook or audiobook, then tap ‘Return/Delete’.
    Tap ‘Return then Delete’.
    The book is both returned and deleted from your device.


On Windows Phone…

    From the bookshelf, tap and hold an eBook or audiobook, then tap ‘return/delete’.
    Tap ‘Return then Delete’.
    The book is both returned and deleted from your device.