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To download OverDrive Media Console for Mac®, click here.
To download OverDrive Media Console for Windows®, click here.
To download OverDrive Media Console for Android™, click here.
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To download OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile Smartphone version, 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.
OverDrive Media Console for Android
Select a link below to access additional information and step-by-step instructions for using OverDrive Media Console for Android.
System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for Android.
Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for Android.
Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for Android.
Playing and Navigating OverDrive Titles on Android.
Contact Technical Support.
OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry
Select a link below to access additional information and step-by-step instructions for using OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
Playing and Navigating OverDrive Titles on BlackBerry.
Contact Technical Support.
OverDrive Media Console for iPhone
Select a link below to access additional information and step-by-step instructions for using OverDrive Media Console for iPhone.
System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for iPhone.
Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for iPhone.
Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for iPhone.
Playing and Navigating OverDrive Titles on iPhone.
Contact Technical Support.
OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile
Select a link below to access additional information and step-by-step instructions for using OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile.
System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile.
Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile.
Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile.
Playing and Navigating OverDrive Titles on Windows Mobile.
Contact Technical Support.
System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for Mac.
To install OverDrive Media Console on your Mac computer you need the following three items:
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 v9.1 or newer is required for use with iPad™.
- iTunes v8.1.0.52 or newer is required 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 for the device before you can complete the transfer. To change this setting in iTunes, complete the following six steps:
- Connect your Apple 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 select your device.
The 'Summary' screen is displayed.
- Enable option 'Manually manage music…'.
- Click the 'Apply' button.
The iTunes 'Summary' screen refreshes, and the changes are saved.
- 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 three items:
To use OverDrive Media Console to transfer OverDrive content to Apple devices, you need the following two items:
To use OverDrive Media Console to transfer OverDrive content to Microsoft Zune® devices, you need the following three items:
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.
- 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 Arrow.
Next MediaMarker: Ctrl+Right Arrow.
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 Fast, 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 WMA Music.
- OverDrive WMV 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 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®, iPads™ 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, iPads and iPhones (where permitted by the publisher), Zunes, and many other portable devices. To use OverDrive WMA Audiobooks on a device other than an iPod, iPad 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 WMA Music
Many OverDrive WMA Music titles are compatible with Apple iPods, iPads and iPhones (where permitted by the record label), and many other portable devices. To use OverDrive WMA Music titles on a device other than an iPod, iPad or an iPhone, the device must play DRM-protected content in the WMA format, and either support the bit rate of 64kbps or be able to transcode 64kbps files to a supported bit rate. Zune devices do not support OverDrive WMA Music.
For more information on transferring OverDrive WMA Music titles to Apple devices, click here.
To skip directly to transfer instructions, click here.
- OverDrive WMV Video
OverDrive WMV 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 WMV 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 or OverDrive WMA Music titles to an Apple device using OverDrive Media Console, please note the following seven items:
- OverDrive Media Console v3.0 or newer is required to transfer OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks to Apple devices.
- OverDrive Media Console v3.2.0.5 or newer is required to transfer OverDrive WMA Audiobooks and OverDrive WMA Music titles to Apple devices.
- iTunes v9.1 or newer must be installed.
- The Apple device must be formatted for use with Microsoft Windows.
- The iTunes setting 'Manually manage music…' must be enabled for the device before you can complete the transfer. For instructions on adjusting the 'Manually Manage Music…' setting for your Apple device, click here.
- OverDrive WMA Audiobooks and OverDrive WMA Music titles must be permitted by the publisher or record label to be transferred to Apple devices. For instructions on determining whether an OverDrive WMA Audiobook or OverDrive WMA Music title can be transferred to an Apple device, click here.
- Before transferring OverDrive WMA titles to Apple devices, the OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard detects the iTunes settings that affect transfer time and sound quality. If your iTunes settings do not match OverDrive Media Console's recommended settings, the Transfer Wizard displays a prompt that shows both the current iTunes settings and the recommended settings. At this prompt, you can press the F1 key to access detailed instructions for updating iTunes settings. After the files are transferred to the device, the Transfer Wizard displays your previous iTunes settings so that you can, if desired, restore the original settings.
What follows are instructions for setting the 'Manually Manage Music…' option in iTunes. To skip to instructions for determining whether an OverDrive WMA Audiobook or OverDrive WMA Music title 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 iTunes setting 'Manually Manage Music…' for your Apple device, follow these six steps:
- Connect your device to your computer.
- If it does not launch automatically, open iTunes v9.1 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 or OverDrive WMA Music title 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 or OverDrive WMA Music 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 or OverDrive WMA Music 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 v3.2.0.5 (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.
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 list of instructions for OverDrive Media Console for Windows, 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 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:
- In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the desired title and 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. 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.
- 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.
OverDrive Media Console for Android
Select a link below to access additional information and step-by-step instructions for using OverDrive Media Console for Android.
System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for Android.
Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for Android.
Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for Android.
Playing and Navigating OverDrive Titles on Android.
Contact Technical Support.
System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for Android.
To install OverDrive Media Console for Android on your Android device you need the following two items:
- An Internet-connected device running Android v1.5 or newer.
- A minimum of 1.0 MB of free disk space for the application.
Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for Android.
Follow these seven steps to download and install OverDrive Media Console for Android directly to your Android device:
- To install OverDrive Media Console for Android, click here.
The license agreement is displayed.
OverDrive Media Console for Android is also available for download at Android Market.
- If you accept the license agreement, click 'I Agree'.
The installation file is downloaded and displayed in the 'Download history'.
- Click the file to install OverDrive Media Console for Android.
You may receive a message that says 'For security, your phone is set to block installation of applications not sourced in Android Market.' If you receive this message, adjust your Settings as follows…
- Click 'Settings'.
The 'Application settings' dialog box opens.
- Check the box next to 'Unknown sources'.
A warning message is displayed.
- Click 'OK'.
A green check mark is displayed.
- Click 'back' to return to the 'Download history' page and click the file to begin install of OverDrive Media Console for Android.
A dialog box opens and prompts you to confirm you want to install OverDrive Media Console for Android.
- Click 'Install'.
OverDrive Media Console for Android is installed.
- Select 'Open' to open OverDrive Media Console, or 'Done' to complete the process and return to the 'Download history' page.
- You can now download and enjoy OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks on your Android mobile device.
- (Optional) To disable the installation of applications not downloaded from Android Market…
- From the Android 'Home' screen, click Menu > Settings.
The 'Settings' dialog box opens.
- Click 'Applications'.
The 'Application Settings' dialog box opens.
- Click the green check mark next to 'Unknown Sources'.
The check mark turns gray and the installation of applications not sourced in Android Market is disabled.
Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for Android.
OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks are available for use with OverDrive Media Console for Android.
To download a title using OverDrive Media Console for Android follow these four steps:
- After checking out or purchasing a title, select the title's 'Download' button.
OverDrive Media Console for Android opens and the title is displayed in the Library.
- Select the title.
A message is displayed that asking if you would like to download Parts.
- Select 'Yes'.
The 'Details' screen is displayed.
- Select the individual Part(s) that you would like to download or select 'Download All' to download all Parts. Download progress is displayed for each Part.
When the download is complete, select 'Menu' then 'Player' on the 'Details' screen and select the 'Play' button to play the title.
Playing and Navigating OverDrive Titles on Android.
To play and navigate a title using OverDrive Media Console for Android follow these five steps:
- In OverDrive Media Console for Android, go to the 'Library' screen.
- Select a title in the Library.
The 'Player' screen is displayed and the file begins playing.
- Select 'Contents'.
The title's Parts are displayed.
- Select a Part to display its MediaMarkers.
- Select a MediaMarker to start play at that point in the Part.
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.
OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry
Select a link below to access additional information and step-by-step instructions for using OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
Playing and Navigating OverDrive Titles on BlackBerry.
Contact Technical Support.
System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
To install OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry on your BlackBerry device you need an Internet-connected device running BlackBerry v4.5 or newer. The device must have an SD card installed.
Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
Follow these 14 steps to download and install OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry from a Windows computer:
- Download OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry. The version of OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry that you should install depends on the type of device that you have.
To download the desktop installer for OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry (Touch screen) version, click here.
To download the desktop installer for OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry (Non-Touch screen) version, click here.
The license agreement is displayed.
- If you accept the license agreement, click 'I Agree'.
Note that you must accept the license agreement in order to download OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
You are prompted to open or save a ZIP file.
- Save the ZIP file to your desktop.
- Right-click the ZIP file and select 'Extract All…' to extract the contents of the ZIP file to a folder on your desktop.
- Connect your BlackBerry device to your computer.
- Open BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
- Click 'Application Loader'.
The 'Application Loader' screen is displayed.
- Under 'Add/Remove Applications' click 'Start'.
The 'Device application selection' screen is displayed.
- Click 'Browse…'.
The 'Open' dialog box is displayed.
- Navigate to the folder on your desktop to which you extracted the contents of the ZIP file.
- Select 'MediaConsole.alx'.
- Click 'Open'.
OverDrive Media Console is displayed in the 'Device application selection' screen.
- Click 'Next'.
The 'Summary' screen is displayed.
- Click 'Finish'.
OverDrive Media Console is installed on your device. You can now download and enjoy OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks on your BlackBerry device.
Follow these 12 steps to download and install OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry from a Mac computer:
- Download OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry. The version of OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry that you should install depends on the type of device that you have.
To download the desktop installer for OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry (Touch screen) version, click here.
To download the desktop installer for OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry (Non-Touch screen) version, click here.
The license agreement is displayed.
- If you accept the license agreement, click 'I Agree'.
Note that you must accept the license agreement in order to download OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
You are prompted to open or save a ZIP file.
- Save the ZIP file to your desktop.
- Control-click the ZIP file and select 'Open' to extract the contents of the ZIP file to a folder on your desktop.
- Connect your BlackBerry device to your computer.
- Open BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
- Click 'Applications'.
The 'Install/Remove Applications' screen is displayed.
- Click the '+' near the bottom left of the 'Install/Remove Applications' screen.
The 'Open' dialog box is displayed.
- Navigate to the folder on your desktop to which you extracted the contents of the ZIP file.
- Select 'MediaConsole.alx'.
- Click 'Open'.
OverDrive Media Console is displayed in the 'Install/Remove Applications' screen.
- Click 'Start'.
OverDrive Media Console is installed on your device. You can now download and enjoy OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks on your BlackBerry device.
Follow these 4 steps to download and install OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry from a BlackBerry device:
- Download OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry. The version of OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry that you should install depends on the type of device that you have.
To download OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry (Touch screen) version, click here.
To download OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry (Non-Touch screen) version, click here.
The license agreement is displayed.
- If you accept the license agreement, click 'I Agree'.
Note that you must accept the license agreement in order to download OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
The JAD installation file is downloaded. The 'Downloads' screen is displayed.
- Click the JAD installation file to install OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
When installation is complete, the installer will prompt you to reboot your device to complete installation.
- Reboot your device.
You can now download and enjoy OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks on your BlackBerry device.
Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks are available for use with OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
To download a title using OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry follow these eleven steps:
- Ensure that you device has an SD card installed. Without an SD card installed, OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry will not run.
- After checking out or purchasing a title, select the title's 'Download' link.
You are prompted to save the ODM file for the title.
- Select 'Save'.
The 'Downloads' screen is displayed and the ODM file is saved.
- Select the ODM file.
- Press the 'Menu' key.
The Menu is displayed.
- Select 'Open'.
OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry opens and displays the title in the Library.
- Select the title.
A message is displayed asking if you would like to download Parts now.
- Select 'Yes'.
The title's Parts are displayed.
- Select the Part(s) that you would like to download and click 'Download' or select 'Download All' to download all Parts. Download progress is displayed for each Part.
- When the download is complete, select Menu > Close.
The Library screen is displayed.
- Select the title to play it.
Playing and Navigating OverDrive Titles on BlackBerry.
To play and navigate a title using OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry follow these four steps:
- Open OverDrive Media Console for BlackBerry.
- Select a title in the Library.
The 'Player' screen is displayed and the title begins playing.
- Select Menu > Contents.
The title's MediaMarkers are displayed.
- Select a MediaMarker to start play at that point in the Part.
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.
OverDrive Media Console for iPhone
Select a link below to access additional information and step-by-step instructions for using OverDrive Media Console for iPhone.
System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for iPhone.
Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for iPhone.
Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for iPhone.
Playing and Navigating OverDrive Titles on iPhone.
Contact Technical Support.
System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for iPhone.
To install OverDrive Media Console for iPhone on your Apple device you need an Internet-connected device running iPhone OS version 3.1.3 or newer.
Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for iPhone.
OverDrive Media Console for iPhone is available for download at the App Store. To download OverDrive Media Console from the App Store, click here.
Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for iPhone.
OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks are available for use with OverDrive Media Console for iPhone.
To download a title using OverDrive Media Console for iPhone follow these five steps:
- After checking out or purchasing a title, select the title's 'Download' link.
OverDrive Media Console for iPhone opens and the title is displayed in the Library.
- Select the title.
A message is displayed asking if you would like to download Parts now.
- Select 'Yes'.
The 'Parts' screen is displayed.
- Select the individual Part(s) that you would like to download or select 'Download All' to download all Parts. Download progress is displayed for each Part.
- When the download is complete, select 'Library'.
The Library is displayed.
Playing and Navigating OverDrive Titles on iPhone.
To play and navigate a title using OverDrive Media Console for iPhone follow these four steps:
- When at least one Part has finished downloading, go to the 'Library' screen in OverDrive Media Console.
- Select a title in the Library.
The 'Player' screen is displayed and the file begins playing.
- Select 'Contents'.
The title's MediaMarkers are displayed.
- Select a MediaMarker to start play at that point in the Part.
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.
OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile
Select a link below to access additional information and step-by-step instructions for using OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile.
System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile.
Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile.
Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile.
Playing and Navigating OverDrive Titles on Windows Mobile.
Contact Technical Support.
System Requirements for OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile.
To install OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile on your Windows Mobile device you need the following two items:
- An Internet-connected device running Windows Mobile 5 or 6.
- 2.5 MB of free disk space for the application.
Downloading and Installing OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile.
Follow these seven steps to download and install OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile directly to your Windows Mobile device:
- The version of OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile that you should install depends on the type of device that you have.
To download OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile PocketPC edition, click here.
To download OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile Smartphone edition, click here.
The license agreement is displayed.
- If you accept the license agreement, click 'I Agree'.
Note that you must accept the license agreement in order to download OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile.
The 'CAB' installation file is downloaded.
- If you have downloaded OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile on your computer, transfer the 'CAB' installation file to your Windows Mobile device.
- Browse to the location of the 'CAB' installation file on your device.
- Double-click the 'CAB' installation file.
A message prompts you to choose to install directly to your device or to a memory card.
- Choose to install OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile to your device or to a memory card.
OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile is installed.
- You can now download and enjoy OverDrive Media titles on your Windows Mobile device.
Downloading OverDrive Titles using OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile.
The following formats are available for use with OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile:
- OverDrive WMA Audiobooks.
- OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks.
- OverDrive WMA Music.
- OverDrive WMV Video.
To download a title using OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile follow these six steps:
- After checking out or purchasing a title, click the title's 'Download' button.
The 'Download' dialog box is displayed.
- Check the 'Open file after download' checkbox in the 'Download' dialog box.
- Click 'Yes' to download and open the ODM file for the title. The ODM file is a small file that opens OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile and begins the download process.
OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile opens and prompts you to specify a download location.
- Click 'OK' to accept the default file location, or click 'Browse…' to specify a file location.
- Select the Part(s) you want to download. By default, all Parts are checked.
- Click 'OK' to start downloading the Part(s) you have selected.
The 'Download' dialog box closes, and the file download begins. Download progress for each Part is displayed at the bottom of the screen. When the first Part has finished downloading, click the 'Play' button to play the title.
Playing and Navigating OverDrive Titles on Windows Mobile.
To play and navigate a title using OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile follow these three steps:
- In OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile, select the title you want to play.
- Click the 'Play' button.
The 'Media Explorer' window is displayed and the file begins playing.
- Select View > Navigation.
Parts are displayed on the left-hand side of the window, and the MediaMarkers for the selected Part are displayed on the right-hand side of the window.
Click on the desired Part to display associated MediaMarkers. Click the desired MediaMarker to start play at that point in the file.
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.
