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any number of other devices. Thus a distribution of copyrighted content, e. g. on file
sharing networks in the Internet, can be prevented.
13.2.2 Adobe® ID
You need an Adobe® ID to register your device to your name and to authorize copy-
protected eBooks for your device. The registration of an Adobe® ID is free and can be
performed easily under
www.adobe.com or during the installation of Adobe® Digital
Editions.
You can download the software Adobe® Digital Editions for free under
http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions. This is used to download DRM
copy-protected eBooks and to transfer these eBooks to your reader.
13.2.3 Installing Adobe® Digital Editions (ADE)
In order to download Adobe® Digital Editions (ADE), your computer must be
connected to the Internet.
You can download Adobe® Digital Editions under
http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions. Please follow the instructions of
the program to install ADE.
When setting up ADE, you can create your free Adobe® ID, if you do not have any yet.
Enter your e-mail address and complete the online form by following the
instructions.
After registering, you will return to the ADE window.
13.2.4 Device authorization
Enter your username and password to activate your Adobe® account. Connect now
your eBook Reader to the PC. ADE recognizes the eBook Reader and prompts you to
authorize the device.