Step 1: Install VitalSource Bookshelf Downloadable (PC | Mac)
| To install VitalSource Bookshelf,
please follow the steps outlined below. Click Here for Bookshelf's System
requirements. For Instructions for Installing VitalSource Bookshelf on a PC: click here. For Instructions for Installing VitalSource Bookshelf on a Mac: click here. |
| Installing Bookshelf | Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 | ||
| 1- Download Bookshelf | 2- Run Installer | 3- Install .Net 3.5SP1 |
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| Click on the Download VitalSource Bookshelf link above. When prompted click the Run button. | Once the Installer has been downloaded, click another Run button and then choose your language for the installer. | If you do not have Microsoft .Net 3.5SP1 installed it will installed prior to Bookshelf being installed. If .Net is present you will be taken to step 5. |
| 4- Restart Computer | 5- Install Bookshelf | 6- Launch Bookshelf |
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| Once .Net is installed, you will be prompted to restart your computer. | Click on the Next buttons until you come to the Install button. Click install. Then click the Finish button. | Double click on the Bookshelf icon on your Desktop to launch VitalSource Bookshelf. |
Next Getting Started Topic: Creating Your Account
| Installing Bookshelf | Mac OS X 10.4 or Later | ||
| 1- Download Bookshelf | 2- Open Installer | 3- Install Bookshelf |
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| Click on the Download VitalSource Bookshelf link above. The VitalSource Bookshelf Disk Image will download to your Mac. | Locate the VitalSource Bookshelf Disk Image and double click on it, to mount the disk image on your desktop. | Once the Disk Image is mounted to your desktop double click on Bookshelf disk. Drag The VitalSource Bookshelf icon to your Applications folder. |
| 4- Add to Dock | 5- Clean Up | 6- Launch Bookshelf |
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| Go to your Applications folder, Locate VitalSource Bookshelf and drag it to your dock. | Drag the Disk Image Bookshelf to the trash to eject it, as well as the VitalSource Bookshell installer. | Click on the Bookshelf icon in your dock to launch VitalSource Bookshelf. |
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Getting Started with VitalSource Bookshelf
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VitalSource Bookshelf Online Support Page
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VitalSource Bookshelf: How-To
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VitalSource Bookshelf: Troubleshooting
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Contacting Technical Support
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VitalSource Bookshelf Release Notes
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Accessibility
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Bookshelf Touch (iOS App)
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Using a Redemption Code Card to Activate Your VitalBook
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Help Topics
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Android
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Requirements