for iOS 5.0 software

iBooks
30
About iBooks
iBooks is a great way to read and buy books. Download the free iBooks app from the App Store,
and then get everything from classics to best sellers from the built-in iBookstore. Once you
download a book, it’s displayed on your bookshelf.
To download the iBooks app and use the iBookstore, you need an Internet connection and an
Apple ID. If you don’t have an Apple ID, or if you want to make purchases using another Apple ID,
go to Settings > Store. See “Store settings” on page 106.
Note: The iBooks app and the iBookstore may not be available in all languages or areas.
Using the iBookstore
In the iBooks app, tap Store to open the iBookstore. From there, you can browse featured books
or best sellers, and browse for books by author or topic. When you nd a book you like, you can
purchase and download it.
Note: Some features of the iBookstore may not be available in all areas.
Purchase a book: Find a book you want, tap the price, then tap Buy Now. Sign in using your
Apple ID, then tap OK. Some books may be free for downloading.
Get more information In the iBookstore, you can read a summary of the book, read or write a
review, and download a sample of the book before buying it.
Download a previous purchase Tap Purchased.
You can also download an item while browsing; just tap Download where
you usually see the price.
Automatically download purchases
made on other iOS devices and
computers
In Settings, choose Store, then turn on the kinds of purchases you want to
automatically download.
Syncing books and PDFs
Use iTunes to sync your books and PDFs between iPhone and your computer. When iPhone is
connected to your computer, the Books pane lets you select which items to sync.
You can sync books that you download or purchase from the iBookstore. You can also add DRM-
free ePub books and PDFs to your iTunes library. There are several websites that oer books in
ePub and PDF format.
12 2