OverDrive - Global distributor of digital eBooks, audiobooks, music & video for library, school & retail--OverDrive Media Console™ Accessibility Guide

Use this page to download OverDrive Media Console™, review system requirements, and access basic instructions for using OverDrive Media Console.

To download OverDrive Media Console for Mac®, click here.

To download OverDrive Media Console for Windows®, click here.

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OverDrive Media Console for Mac

Select a link below to access additional information and step-by-step instructions for using OverDrive Media Console for Mac.

System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for Mac.

Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for Mac.

Using Shortcut Keys for OverDrive Media Console for Mac.

Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for Mac.

Playing and Navigating OverDrive Titles on a Mac.

Transferring OverDrive Media to Portable Devices on a Mac.

Burning OverDrive Media to CD on a Mac.

Contact Technical Support.

OverDrive Media Console for Windows

Select a link below to access additional information and step-by-step instructions for using OverDrive Media Console for Windows.

System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for Windows.

Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for Windows.

Using Shortcut Keys for OverDrive Media Console for Windows.

Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for Windows.

Playing and Navigating OverDrive Titles on Windows.

Transferring OverDrive Media to Portable Devices on Windows.

Burning OverDrive Media to CD on Windows.

Contact Technical Support.

System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for Mac.

To install OverDrive Media Console on your Mac computer you need the following four items:

Intel® or PowerPC® processor.
Mac OS 10.4.9 or newer.
iTunes® v7.6.2.9 or newer. To download iTunes, click here.
QuickTime® v7.4.5 or newer. You can download QuickTime as part of the iTunes download.

Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for Mac.

To download OverDrive Media Console for Mac, click here.
The DMG file is downloaded.
If the DMG file is not automatically mounted, open Finder and navigate to your browser's default download location. Double-click the DMG file to mount it. Double-click 'ODMediaConsole.pkg' to begin installation.
The 'Install OverDrive Media Console' window is displayed.
Select 'Continue'.
The 'Software License Agreement' screen is displayed.
Review the 'Software License Agreement' and select 'Continue'. To continue installing the software you must agree to the terms of the software license agreement. If you agree, select the 'Agree' option.
The 'Select a Destination' screen is displayed.
At the 'Select a Destination' screen, select the volume where you want to install the software and click 'Continue'.
The 'Installation Type' screen is displayed.
At the 'Installation Type' screen, select 'Install'.
When the installation is complete, the 'Summary' screen indicates 'Install Succeeded'.
Select 'Close' to exit the installer.
Once the installation is complete, you can delete the install file.

Using Shortcut Keys for OverDrive Media Console for Mac.

The following 13 shortcut keys can be used to operate OverDrive Media Console for Mac:

Open: Command-O.
Download Parts: Command-D.
Play: Command-P.
Transfer: Command-T.
Burn: Command-B.
Delete: Del.
Info: Command-I.
Close OverDrive Media Console Window: Command-W.
New Collection: Command-N.
Preferences: Command-Comma (,).
Hide OverDrive Media Console: Command-H.
Quit OverDrive Media Console: Command-Q.
Minimize Window: Command-M.

The following 14 shortcut keys can be used to operate OverDrive Media Explorer™:

Stop: Enter.
Previous Part: Command-Shift-Up Arrow.
Next Part: Command-Shift-Down Arrow.
Previous MediaMarker™: Command-Left Arrow.
Next MediaMarker: Command-Right Arrow.
Play Speed Slow, 0.6 times normal: Command-1.
Play Speed Normal: Command-2.
Play Speed Fast, 1.4 times normal: Command-3.
Play Speed Faster, 2 times normal: Command-4.
Play Speed Fast Forward, 5 times normal: Command-5.
Skip Back 15 Seconds: Command-Shift-B.
Resume from Furthest Played Point: Command-Shift-F.
Add Bookmark: Command-Equal Sign (=).
Close OverDrive Media Explorer Window: Command-W.

Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for Mac.

OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks are available for use with OverDrive Media Console for Mac.

To download a title using OverDrive Media Console for Mac, follow these four steps:

After checking out or purchasing a title, select the 'Download' link.
OverDrive Media Console opens and prompts for a download location for the files.
Select 'OK' to save the files to the default location.
The 'Download' dialog box is displayed.
Select the Part or Parts you want to download.
By default, all Parts that have not been downloaded are selected. Parts may be selected or deselected by highlighting a Part using the Up and Down arrow keys and pressing the Space bar.
Select 'OK'.
The files are downloaded. Download times vary depending on the file size, the number of Parts selected for download, and the speed of the Internet connection.

Playing and Navigating OverDrive Titles on a Mac.

To play and navigate a title using OverDrive Media Console follow these four steps:

In OverDrive Media Console, select the title you wish to play and press Command-P.
OverDrive Media Explorer opens and plays the title.
Press the 'Tab' key to access the list of Parts. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to skip directly to specific Parts.
Press the 'Tab' key to access the OverDrive MediaMarkers.
MediaMarkers take you directly to specific points within each Part.
Navigate the MediaMarkers using the Up and Down arrow keys.

Transferring OverDrive Media to Portable Devices on a Mac.

If you intend to transfer OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks to a portable device, please note the following three items: To skip directly to transfer instructions, click here.

OverDrive Media Console for Mac only supports the transfer of OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks to Apple® devices.
iTunes v8.1.0.52 or newer is recommended for use with the iPod shuffle®. To download iTunes, click here.
If you want to use the OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard to transfer content to an Apple device, the iTunes setting 'Manually manage music…' must be enabled before you can complete the transfer. To change this setting, complete the following six steps:
1. Connect your Apple device to your computer.
2. If it does not launch automatically, open iTunes v7.6.2.9 or newer.
3. In iTunes, locate your device in the left vertical navigation panel, under heading 'DEVICES', and select your device.
  The 'Summary' screen is displayed.
4. Enable option 'Manually manage music…'.
5. Click the 'Apply' button.
  The iTunes 'Summary' screen refreshes, and the changes are saved.
6. If desired, close iTunes.

To transfer a title to a portable device using OverDrive Media Console for Mac, follow these five steps:

Connect your portable device to your computer.
In OverDrive Media Console, select a title and press Command-T.
The OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard opens.
Press the Space bar, or select the 'Next' button, to search for connected devices.
If a device is detected, the 'Confirm' screen is displayed.
Press the Tab key as needed to access the list of Parts. Select the Part or Parts you wish to transfer to your device. By default, all Parts are selected. To deselect a Part, navigate to it using the Down arrow key and press the Space bar.
Select the 'Next' button to transfer the files.
If there is enough free storage space on your device, the files are transferred. This process may take a few minutes. When the file transfer is complete, the 'OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard - Success' screen is displayed. Select the 'Finish' button to close the OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard.

The following instructions only apply if there is not enough free storage space on your device. If the files you selected have successfully transferred to your device, you do not need to complete the following steps. You may disconnect your portable player and enjoy the title on your device. If the files have successfully transferred, and you wish to skip this information and return to the top of the page, click here.

If there is not enough free storage space on your device, the Transfer Wizard displays a message stating that there is not enough space available on your portable player to copy the selected Part or Parts. You must select fewer Parts for transfer, or cancel the transfer. To skip to instructions for transferring fewer Parts to your portable player, click here. To skip to instructions for cancelling the transfer process, click here.

To transfer fewer Parts to your portable player, follow these three steps:

In the dialog box that notified you that there is not enough free space available on your portable player, press the Space bar.
The 'Confirm' screen is displayed.
Press the Tab key as needed to access the list of Parts. To deselect a Part, navigate to it using the Down arrow key and press the Space bar.
Select the 'Next' button to transfer the files.
If there is enough free storage space on your device, the files are transferred. This process may take a few minutes. When the file transfer is complete, the 'OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard - Success' screen is displayed. Select the 'Finish' button to close the OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard.
If there is not enough free storage space on your device, the Transfer Wizard displays a message stating that there is not enough space available on your portable player to copy the selected Part or Parts. Repeat these steps as necessary to select fewer Parts for transfer. To return to the top of the page, click here.

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To cancel the transfer process without deleting files or transferring fewer Parts, follow these two steps:

In the dialog box that notified you that there is not enough free space available on your portable player, press the Space bar.
The 'Confirm' screen is displayed.
Select the 'Cancel' button to close the OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard.

Burning OverDrive Media to CD on a Mac.

To burn a title to CD using OverDrive Media Console for Mac, follow these six steps:

Place a blank recordable CD in your recordable CD drive.
In OverDrive Media Console, select the title you wish to burn and press Command-B.
The OverDrive Media Console Burn Wizard opens.
Press the Space bar to display the 'Confirm' screen, where you indicate which Parts to burn to CD.
The 'Confirm' screen is displayed.
Press the Tab key as needed to access the list of Parts. Select the Parts you wish to burn to CD. By default, all Parts are selected. To deselect a Part, navigate to it using the Down arrow key and press the Space bar.
Select the 'Next' button to start the burn.
The file is burned to CD. You are prompted to insert new blank recordable CDs as needed, one CD per Part.
When burning is complete the 'Success' screen is displayed.
Select 'Finish' to close the Burn Wizard.

Contact Technical Support.

If you are unable to find answers to your questions in any of the above help categories please contact support at support@overdrive.com with a detailed description of your problem or question.

This is the end of the instructions for OverDrive Media Console for Mac. To return to the top of the list of instructions for OverDrive Media Console for Mac, click here. To skip to instructions for OverDrive Media Console on Windows, click here.

System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for Windows.

To install OverDrive Media Console on your Windows computer you need the following four items:

A PC with a 233 megahertz or faster processor.
Windows Vista®, Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows 98 SE.
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0.1 or newer.
Windows Media® Player 9 Series or newer. To download Windows Media Player, click here.

To use OverDrive Media Console to transfer OverDrive content to Apple devices, you need the following four items:

iTunes v7.6.2.9 or newer. To download iTunes, click here.
QuickTime v7.4.5 or newer. Download QuickTime as part of the iTunes download.
Windows XP or newer.
500 megahertz or faster processor.

To use OverDrive Media Console to transfer OverDrive content to Microsoft Zune® devices, you need the following five items:

Zune device with firmware v3.0 or newer.
Zune application v3.0 or newer. To download the Zune application, click here.
Windows XP or newer.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or newer.
500 megahertz or faster processor.

Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for Windows.

To download OverDrive Media Console for Windows, click here.
A 'File Download' box is displayed.
Select option 'Save' or 'Save this program to disk'. Browse to, and make note of, a location to save the file. Select the 'OK' button to download the OverDrive Media Console install file to your computer.
The file is saved to the location you noted.
If you are using Internet Explorer 5.0 or newer, a dialog box may be displayed when the download is complete. Select the 'Open' button to begin the installation. Otherwise, locate the 'ODMediaConsoleSetup.msi' file and double-click it to begin installation.
The 'OverDrive Media Console Setup Wizard' is displayed.
Select the 'Next >' button to begin the installation process.
The 'Software License Agreement' screen is displayed.
Review the 'Software License Agreement', and, if you agree, select the 'I Agree' option. Then, select the 'Next >' button.
The 'Select Installation Folder' screen is displayed.
At the 'Select Installation Folder' screen, click the 'Next >' button.
The 'Confirm Installation' screen is displayed.
Click the 'Next >' button to start installation.
When the installation is complete, the 'Installation Complete' window is displayed.
Click the 'Close' button to exit the wizard.
Once the installation is complete, you can delete the install file.

Using Shortcut Keys for OverDrive Media Console for Windows.

The following eight shortcut keys can be used to operate OverDrive Media Console:

Download Parts: Ctrl+D.
Play: Ctrl+P.
Transfer: Ctrl+T.
Burn: Ctrl+B.
Delete: Del.
Properties: Alt+Enter.
Help: F1.
Exit: Alt+F4.

The following 27 shortcut keys can be used to operate OverDrive Media Explorer™:

Play/Pause: Ctrl+P.
Stop: Ctrl+S.
Previous Part: Ctrl+Shift+Left Arrow.
Next Part: Ctrl+Shift+Right Arrow.
Previous MediaMarker™: Ctrl+Left.
Next MediaMarker: Ctrl+Right.
Mute/Sound: F8.
Volume Down: F9.
Volume Up: F10.
Play Speed Slow, 0.6 times normal: Ctrl+1.
Play Speed Normal: Ctrl+2.
Play Speed Fast, 1.2 times normal: Ctrl+3.
Play Speed Fast, 1.4 times normal: Ctrl+4.
Play Speed Faster, 2 times normal: Ctrl+5.
Play Speed Fast Forward, 5 times normal: Ctrl+6.
Video Size Small, 50% normal: Ctrl+7.
Video Size Normal: Ctrl+8.
Video Size Large, 200% normal: Ctrl+9.
Video Size Full Screen: Ctrl+0.
Skip Back 15 Seconds: Ctrl+Shift+B.
Resume from Furthest Played Point: Ctrl+Shift+F.
Resume from Most Recently Played Point: Ctrl+Shift+R.
Manage Bookmarks: Ctrl+M.
Add Bookmark: Ctrl+B.
Launch Windows Media Player: Ctrl+W.
Help: F1.
Close OverDrive Media Explorer Window: Esc.

Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for Windows.

The following four formats are available for use with OverDrive Media Console on Windows:

OverDrive WMA Audiobooks.
OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks.
OverDrive Music.
OverDrive Video.

To download a title using OverDrive Media Console on Windows follow these four steps:

After checking out or purchasing a title, select the 'Download' link.
OverDrive Media Console opens and prompts for a download location for the files.
Select 'OK' to save the files to the default location.
The 'Download' dialog box is displayed.
Select the Parts you want to download.
By default, all files that have not been downloaded are selected. Parts may be selected or deselected by highlighting a Part using the Up and Down arrow keys and pressing the Space bar.
Select 'OK'.
The files are downloaded. Download times vary depending on the file size, the number of Parts selected for download, and the speed of your Internet connection.

Playing and Navigating OverDrive Media Titles on Windows.

To download play and navigate a title using OverDrive Media Console follow these four steps:

In OverDrive Media Console, select the title you wish to play and press Ctrl+P.
OverDrive Media Explorer opens and plays the title.
Use the Up and Down arrow keys to skip directly to specific Parts.
Press the 'Tab' key to access the OverDrive MediaMarkers.
MediaMarkers take you directly to specific points within each Part.
Navigate the MediaMarkers using the Up and Down arrow keys.

Transferring OverDrive Media to Portable Devices on Windows.

If you intend to transfer OverDrive Media to a portable device, please note the following four items:

OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks
OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks are compatible with many different devices including Apple iPods® and iPhones™, Zunes, many cell phones, PDAs, and most portable music devices. To use OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks on a device, the device must be able to play MP3 files encoded at a bit rate of 64kbps or be able to transcode 64kbps files to a supported bit rate.

For more information on transferring OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks to Apple devices, click here.

For more information on transferring OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks to Zune devices, click here.

To skip directly to transfer instructions, click here.
OverDrive WMA Audiobooks
Many OverDrive WMA Audiobooks are compatible with Apple iPods and iPhones (where permitted by the publisher), Zunes, and many portable devices. To use OverDrive WMA Audiobooks on a device other than an iPod or an iPhone, the device must play DRM-protected content in the WMA format, and either support the bit rate of 32kbps or be able to transcode 32kbps files to a supported bit rate.

For more information on transferring OverDrive WMA Audiobooks to Apple devices, click here.

For more information on transferring OverDrive WMA Audiobooks to Zune devices, click here.

To skip directly to transfer instructions, click here.
OverDrive Music
OverDrive Music titles are compatible with devices that play DRM-protected content in the WMA format, and either support the bit rate of 64kbps or can transcode 64kbps files to a supported bit rate. Note that Apple and Zune devices do not support OverDrive Music.
OverDrive Video
OverDrive Video titles are compatible with devices that play DRM-protected content in the WMV format, and either support the bit rate of 500kbps or can transcode 500kbps files to a supported bit rate. Note that Apple and Zune devices do not support OverDrive Video.

What follows are additional requirements for transferring to Apple devices. To skip to additional requirements for transferring to Zune devices, click here. To skip to transfer instructions, click here. To skip to information about burning titles to CD, click here. To return to the top of the list of instructions for OverDrive Media Console for Windows, click here.

If you intend to transfer OverDrive Audiobooks to an Apple device using OverDrive Media Console, please note the following eight items:

OverDrive Media Console v3.0 or newer is required to transfer OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks to Apple devices.
OverDrive Media Console v3.2 or newer is required to transfer OverDrive WMA Audiobooks to Apple devices.
iTunes v7.6.2.9 or newer and QuickTime v7.4.5 or newer must be installed.
iTunes v8.1.0.52 or newer is recommended when using the OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard to transfer audiobooks to the iPod shuffle. If you are using an older version of iTunes, you can use iTunes to transfer OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks to the iPod shuffle.
The Apple device must be formatted for use with Microsoft Windows.
The setting 'Manually manage music…' must be enabled in iTunes before you can complete the transfer. For instructions on adjusting the 'Manually Manage Music…' setting for your Apple device, click here.
OverDrive WMA Audiobooks must be permitted by the publisher to be transferred to Apple devices.
OverDrive WMA Audiobooks cannot be transferred to first or second generation iPod shuffles. The third generation iPod shuffle supports the transfer of OverDrive WMA Audiobooks, where permitted by the publisher, using OverDrive Media Console v3.2 or newer. For instructions on determining whether an OverDrive WMA Audiobook can be transferred to an Apple device, click here.

What follows are instructions for setting the 'Manually Manage Music…' option in iTunes. To skip to instructions for determining whether an OverDrive WMA Audiobook can be transferred to an Apple device, click here. To skip to additional requirements for transferring to Zune devices, click here. To skip to transfer instructions, click here. To skip to information about burning titles to CD, click here. To return to the top of the list of instructions for OverDrive Media Console for Windows, click here.

To change the 'Manually Manage Music…' setting for your Apple device, follow these six steps:

Connect your device to your computer.
If it does not launch automatically, open iTunes v7.6.2.9 or newer.
In iTunes, locate your device in the left vertical navigation panel, under heading 'DEVICES', and click your device.
The 'Summary' screen is displayed.
If it is not already checked, place a checkmark next to option 'Manually manage music…'.
Click the 'Apply' button.
The iTunes 'Summary' screen refreshes, and your changes are saved.
If desired, close iTunes.

What follows are instructions for determining whether an OverDrive WMA Audiobook can be transferred to an Apple device. To skip to additional requirements for transferring to Zune devices, click here. To skip to transfer instructions, click here. To skip to information about burning titles to CD, click here. To return to the top of the list of instructions for OverDrive Media Console for Windows, click here.

There are two places you can check to see if an OverDrive WMA Audiobook title can be transferred to an Apple device. You can check at a library or retail website or, if you have already downloaded the title, you can use OverDrive Media Console.

At a library or retail website, check whether an OverDrive WMA Audiobook title can be transferred to an Apple device as follows:

Search for the desired title, and click the title to bring up the page displaying details about the title. At this page, look for the heading 'Digital Rights Information'. The information listed here will clearly indicate whether or not the publisher has enabled transfer to Apple device functionality.

In OverDrive Media Console v3.2 (or newer), check whether a title that you have already downloaded can be converted for and transferred to an Apple device by following these three steps:

In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the desired title and press Alt+Enter.
The 'Properties' dialog box is displayed.
Hold down the Shift key and press the right arrow key twice to display the 'License' tab.
'License details' for the selected title are displayed. The 'Transfer to Apple® device' field indicates whether the title can be transferred to an Apple device.
Press the Escape key to close the 'Properties' dialog box.

What follows are additional requirements for transferring to Zune devices, click here. To skip to transfer instructions, click here. To skip to information about burning titles to CD, click here. To return to the top of the list of instructions for OverDrive Media Console for Windows, click here.

If you intend to transfer OverDrive Audiobooks to a Microsoft Zune device using OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard, please note the following two items:

OverDrive Media Console v3.1 or newer, Zune application v3.0 or newer, and Zune device firmware v3.0 or newer are required.
Before you can transfer OverDrive Audiobooks to a Zune device using the OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard, you must close any other program to which your Zune is connected.

What follows are instructions for transferring titles to portable devices. To skip to information about burning titles to CD, click here. To return to the top of the list of instructions for OverDrive Media Console for Windows, click here.

To transfer a title to a portable device using OverDrive Media Console v3.1 or newer, follow these five steps:

Connect your portable device to your computer.
In OverDrive Media Console, select a title and press Ctrl+T.
The OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard opens.
Press Alt+N to search for connected devices.
If a device is detected, the 'Confirm' screen is displayed.
Select the Part or Parts you wish to transfer to your device. By default, all Parts are selected. To deselect a Part, navigate to it using the Down arrow key and press the Space bar.
Press Alt+N to transfer the files.
If there is enough free storage space on your device, the files are transferred. This process may take a few minutes. When the file transfer is complete, the 'OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard - Success' screen is displayed. Press the 'Enter' key to close the OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard.

If there is not enough free storage space on your device, the Transfer Wizard displays a message stating that there is not enough space available on your portable player to copy the selected Part or Parts. You must delete unwanted files from the device until there is enough storage space to transfer the selected Part or Parts, select fewer Parts for transfer, or cancel the transfer. To skip to instructions for deleting unwanted files from your portable player, click here. To skip to instructions for transferring fewer Parts to your portable player, click here. To skip to instructions for cancelling the transfer process, click here.

Depending on your portable player, the Transfer Wizard may allow you to delete files on your portable player in order to make room for the files you wish to transfer. Note that this feature is not available for Apple devices. To delete files from your portable player using the OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard, follow these five steps:

In the 'OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard' dialog box, press Alt+Y or the 'Enter' key.
The 'Browse Portable Player' dialog box is displayed.
Select a file or folder to delete from your portable player using the Up and Down arrow keys.
Press Alt+D to delete the selected file or folder.
Confirm that you want to delete the file or folder by pressing Alt+Y or the 'Enter' key.
The status bar in the 'Browse Portable Player' dialog box indicates the space needed for transfer as well as the free space available on the device. Continue to delete unwanted files from your device until there is sufficient free space.
Press Alt+O to transfer the new files to your portable player.
The files are transferred. This process may take a few minutes. When the file transfer is complete, the 'OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard - Success' screen is displayed. Press the 'Enter' key to close the OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard. Disconnect your portable player and enjoy the title on your device. To return to the top of the list of instructions for OverDrive Media Console for Windows, click here.

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To transfer fewer Parts to your portable player, follow these three steps:

In the 'OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard' dialog box, press Alt+N.
The 'Confirm' screen is displayed.
Press Alt+P to access the list of Parts. To deselect a Part, navigate to it using the Down arrow key and press the Space bar.
Press Alt+N to transfer the files.
If there is enough free storage space on your device, the files are transferred. This process may take a few minutes. When the file transfer is complete, the 'OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard - Success' screen is displayed. Press the 'Enter' key to close the OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard.
If there is not enough free storage space on your device, the Transfer Wizard displays a message stating that there is not enough space available on your portable player to copy the selected Part or Parts. Repeat these steps as necessary to select fewer Parts for transfer. To return to the top of the list of instructions for OverDrive Media Console for Windows, click here.

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To cancel the transfer process without deleting files or transferring fewer Parts, follow these two steps:

In the 'OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard' dialog box, press Alt+N.
The 'Confirm' screen is displayed.
Press the Escape key to close the OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard.

Burning OverDrive Media to CD on Windows.

To burn a title to CD using the Burn Wizard in OverDrive Media Console v3.2 or newer, follow these seven steps:

If you have not already done so, verify that the permissions on the title allow you to burn the file to CD. Note that publishers may opt to disable this functionality. Follow these three steps to verify CD burning permissions:
1. In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the desired title and and press Alt+Enter.
  The 'Properties' dialog box is displayed.
2. Hold down the Shift key and press the right arrow key twice to display the 'License' tab. Note that if a 'License' tab is not displayed, the title is not digitally protected and can be burned to CD.
  'License details' for the selected title are displayed, indicating whether or not the title may be burned to CD.
3. Press the Escape key to close the 'Properties' dialog box.
Place a recordable CD into your recordable CD drive.
In OverDrive Media Console, select the title you want to burn and press Ctrl+B.
The OverDrive Media Console Burn Wizard opens.
Press Alt+N to display the 'Confirm' screen, where you indicate which Parts to burn to CD.
The 'Confirm' screen is displayed.
Select the Parts you wish to burn to CD. By default, all Parts are selected. To deselect a Part, navigate to it using the Down arrow key and press the Space bar.
Press Alt+N to start the burn.
The file is burned to CD. You are prompted to insert new blank recordable CDs as needed, typically one CD per Part.
When burning is complete the 'Success' screen is displayed.
Select 'Enter' to close the Burn Wizard.

Contact Technical Support.

If you are unable to find answers to your questions in any of the above help categories please contact support at support@overdrive.com with a detailed description of your problem or question.