Put an eBook on an iPad

Being able to read books anytime, anywhere is one of the great advantages to owning an iPad. However, ebooks come in a variety of formats that might require different applications in order to view and read them. Read on to find out how to put ebooks of varying formats on your iPad.

Steps

iBooks

  1. Power on your iPad. Once your device is ready for use, look for an app called iBooks. It comes standard with most iPads, and is easily recognizable by the book icon on it[1].
    • You might have to swipe through a few pages on your device before finding the iBooks app.
  2. Download iBooks. If you can't find the app on your iPad, you'll have to download it through the App Store. To do so, simply tap on the App Store application. Then, enter iBooks in the search bar. Once the results come up, tap on the small, rectangular GET button next to the app.
    • If the iBooks app is already on your tablet, but you weren't able to locate it, the App Store will tell you.
    • If you already have the app, you'll see only one option: to Open iBooks. Tap on it to launch iBooks.
  3. Launch iBooks. If you were able to find iBooks on your tablet, tap the app to open iBooks. Once you're on the Books screen, you'll see a few Apple book categories: Favorites, Bestsellers, Popular On iBooks, Books Made Into Movies, and more[2].
    • If you don't have a particular book in mind, it's always a good idea to browse through the book offerings. You might come across something you like.
  4. Search for a specific book. Look to the upper right hand corner of your iBooks screen, and locate the search bar. Type in the title of your desired book, or just the author.
  5. Download your book. Once you've found the book you were looking for through the search option, tap on the small rectangle next to the e-book icon in order to download it. Your iPad will ask you to Sign In To iTunes with your iTunes password. Enter your password, then tap on OK.
    • If the book can be downloaded for free, the small rectangle will read GET.
    • If the book must be purchased, it'll say the price inside of the small rectangle.
  6. Find your book in iBooks. Once you've completed the download process, look to the lower left hand side of your iBooks screen. The farthest left options will say My Books. Tap on it to view your downloaded book(s)[3].
  7. Read your book. Simply tap on the book of your choice, and iBooks will launch it. To turn the pages, simply swipe your finger from the right to the left of your device screen.

iTunes

  1. Tap on the iTunes app. Another way to download books on your iPad is to go through iTunes. Tap on the iTunes app, and look for the search bar in the upper right side corner of your screen[2].
  2. Search for your book. In the search bar, type in the title or author of your book (depending on your search preferences). Once you've entered your search criteria, you'll see different categories at the top of your screen. One of the categories will be Books. Tap on it to display books only.
  3. Buy or get your book. Once you've located your book, tap on the small rectangle next to the book. It'll either read GET or it'll say the price of the book. Confirm your iTunes password, then tap OK[2].
  4. Launch iBooks. In order to view your book, you'll have to launch iBooks. Go to the iBooks app on your iPad, then tap on it to display your book. A list of your downloaded books will appear. Choose the book you want to read, tap on it, and begin reading.
  5. Download iBooks. If you can't find the app on your iPad, you'll have to download it through the App Store. To do so, simply tap on the App Store application. Then, enter iBooks in the search bar. Once the results come up, tap on the GET button next to the app.
    • If the iBooks app is already on your tablet, but you weren't able to locate it, the App Store will tell you.
    • If you already have the iBooks app, you'll see only one option: to Open iBooks. Tap on it to launch iBooks.

Kindle App

  1. Tap on the App Store application. On your iPad, go to the App Store app and tap on it to launch it. Look to the far right side of the screen, and locate the search bar[4].
  2. Type in Kindle in the search bar. Once you've searched for Kindle, you'll see a list of applications. Go to the first result with the Kindle icon, and tap on the small rectangle next to it that reads GET (the Kindle app is free). The rectangle will now turn green, and read Install.
    • The Kindle format is a closed format which is only supported by Amazon products. However, Kindle makes a book reader app available for the iPad, which is available from the App Store.
  3. Tap on Install. The system will ask you to confirm your iTunes password. Enter it in the space provided, then tap OK[5].
  4. Access the Kindle app. You'll be able to observe the download progress of the Kindle app on your screen. Once the download has finished, the small rectangle next to the Kindle app will read OPEN. Tap on it to launch the app.
  5. Enter your Amazon account e-mail address and password. If you don't have an Amazon account, simply go to Amazon.com and create an account. It's fast and free, and required to use the Kindle app.
  6. Go to Amazon.com. In Safari, type in amazon.com. Then, look to the far right hand corner of the Amazon screen, and move your finger over the Sign In option. Right beneath the yellow sign in button, you'll see a New Customer? Start Here option. Tap on it[6].
  7. Follow the registration steps. You'll be asked a few, simple question to create a user profile. Fill in all the spaces, then tap on Create Account.
    • Note: you must purchase books through amazon.com in order to read them on your Kindle app.
    • Stay on amazon.com to purchase an ebook.
  8. Search for your book. At the top of amazon's page, you'll see a search bar. Next to it, you'll see the first search category displayed as All. Tap on it to view more search options, then select Books.
  9. Type in the title or author of your book. Enter the title or book author in the search bar, and tap on the orange button Go. You'll see a list of books matching your search criteria. Each book result also has book options, such as Hardcover, Paperback, and Kindle Edition. Tap on Kindle Edition[7].
  10. Tap on Buy Now to the right of the book. Once you tap on Buy Now or Buy With One Click, you'll have to select the device to which your book will be delivered. Select your iPad, then tap Continue.
    • Shortly after you tap on your iPad as your chosen delivery device, a new screen will come up letting you know that your ebook is waiting in your Kindle Library. Right below this message, you'll have the option to tap on Go To Kindle For iPad. Tap on it to automatically launch the Kindle app.
    • Your newly downloaded book will be marked as New.

eBooks In PDF Format

  1. Open Safari. It's actually very easy to read PDFs on your iPad's browser. Simply open your browser, and type in the PDF title you'd like to view in the search bar[2].
  2. Tap on the document you wish to read. Once your search results are up on your screen, tap on the PDF you want to read. This will automatically open the file, and allow you to read it on your iPad[2]
    • Note that your PDF book won't be saved. You can only read/view it until you close your browser.
  3. Save your PDF book. In order to keep your PDF file on your iPad, simply tap anywhere on the PDF file while you're viewing it on your browser. Look to the far right corner, and choose one of two options: Open In iBooks or Open In.
    • Selecting Open In iBooks will automatically save your file for later reading in iBooks.
    • Open In will give you various locations on which to save your PDF, including the Kindle app.
    • You'll now be able to retrieve your PDF book/file anytime you want directly through your reading apps.

Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.cultofmac.com/254741/how-to-add-epub-books-to-your-ipad-without-itunes-ios-tips/
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 http://ipadacademy.com/2012/01/ipad-tutorial-how-to-load-and-open-epub-pdf-ebooks-on-your-ipad
  3. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibooks/id364709193?mt=8
  4. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kindle-read-books-ebooks-magazines/id302584613?mt=8
  5. ↑ http://www.openculture.com/2012/12/fill_your_new_kindle_ipad_iphone_with_intelligent_media.html
  6. ↑ http://www.amazon.com
  7. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200375630
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