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Help Desk: Search the Store: Electronic Books
About Electronic Books
barnesandnoble.com is pleased to offer electronic books in RocketEdition™ format in such
categories as Biography, Business, Fiction, History, Thrillers, and Travel.
We also sell the Rocket eBook™, the tool you need to read RocketEditions. To shop our Electronic Books category, go to the Browse Subjects field on the left-hand side of almost every page and click on Electronic Books and Go!
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Electronic Books FAQ
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What is the Rocket eBook?
The Rocket eBook is the first practical technology
developed specifically for electronic reading. It's a
lightweight, portable device the size of a paperback that lets
you download, store, and read books and magazines
anywhere -- at the beach, in school, or on trips. It comes
preloaded with such starter resources as the Rocket eBook
User Guide, the RANDOM HOUSE CONCISE
DICTIONARY, and, just for fun, ALICE'S
ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND.
How does the Rocket eBook work?
The Rocket eBook connects to your PC by way of a connecting cradle, similar to the way you'd update a PalmPilot or other personal digital assistant. You can then access the Internet and purchase and download the books you want.
What kinds of things can you do with the Rocket eBook?
You can store about ten novels at a time. You can search, reference, and bookmark your
reading. You can touch a word on the screen to look it up in the dictionary or link to a
different reference work, or add your own notes and comments to the text. You can read
for hours -- the battery lasts an average of 20-30 hours and fully recharges in 90 minutes.
The Rocket eBook can even support documents published with audio content.
Is it easy to read from?
The high-contrast, high-resolution screen makes it very easy to read. It's backlit, so you can
read at the beach, in direct sunlight, or in the bedroom in the dark. You can customize the
type, choosing large type to make the Rocket eBook easier to read or small type to see
more of the page. Left-handed, right-handed, vertical, or horizontal, you can read the
Rocket eBook the way that you like best.
What are the system requirements to use the Rocket eBook with my PC?
The Rocket eBook will work with any IBM-compatible computer with a 486 or faster
processor running Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0; 10 megabytes of hard-drive space
are required for the software, and 16 megabytes of RAM are recommended. You'll need
one available serial port to connect the Rocket eBook to the host computer and, of course,
Internet access to get your books.
Will the Rocket eBook work with a Mac?
At this time the Rocket eBook is compatible only with IBM-compatible computers.
Mac-compatible Rocket eBooks will be available later in 1999.
How do I find RocketEdition titles?
Visit our special Electronic Books area. Every week we'll feature some of the hottest new RocketEdition titles. You can check out our New Releases for the latest RocketEditions or browse for selected titles from Business to Science Fiction.
How do I order RocketEditions (downloadable electronic books)?
To buy a RocketEdition from our site, you must have a registered Rocket eBook. You can
order RocketEditions the same way you order other items. Simply add the RocketEdition to
your Shopping Cart or use the Express Checkout. We'll process your order and send you an
email with the URL for the web page where you will download your RocketEdition.
How do I download RocketEditions from the Web?
Connect your Rocket eBook to its cradle and access the URL included in your order
confirmation email. Displayed on your browser will be a page that contains download links
to the RocketEditions you have purchased. Click on the links to download the titles to your
computer. If requested, you may need to enter your Rocket ID, which was assigned when
you registered your Rocket eBook. Please note: RocketEditions are not returnable.
Can I read RocketEditions on my PC without purchasing a Rocket eBook?
No. You must be a registered Rocket eBook owner in order to download and read
RocketEditions.
How do I get support for my Rocket eBook?
Software updates to the Rocket eBook are available from the Nuvomedia web site. For telephone support, dial (972) 389-3575. For additional information about the Rocket eBook you can visit the Rocket eBook web site.
Where can I purchase a Rocket eBook?
Rocket eBooks are now available from barnesandnoble.com and come with a one-year
warranty on parts and labor. Click here to buy a Rocket eBook or to see more information.
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