OverDrive - Global distributor of digital eBooks, audiobooks, music & video for library, school & retail--OverDrive Media Console™ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Download & Install OverDrive Media Console.

How can I get a copy of OverDrive Media Console for Mac®?

OverDrive Media Console for Mac is a free download. To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console, click here.

What additional software do I need in order to use OverDrive Media Console for Mac?

To use OverDrive Media Console for Mac you need to have iTunes® v7.6.2.9 (or newer) installed. iTunes® v8.1.0.52 (or newer) is recommended for use with the iPod shuffle®. To download iTunes, click here.

Note that OverDrive Media Console for Mac supports OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks only, and transfers titles to Apple® devices only.

Download OverDrive Titles.

What OverDrive media formats can I use with OverDrive Media Console for Mac?

OverDrive Media Console for Mac supports OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks.

The Windows Media content (OverDrive WMA Audiobooks, WMA Music, and WMV Video) that OverDrive offers cannot be played on a Mac due to the DRM (Digital Rights Management) used to protect the files. While there is a version of Windows Media Player available for the Macintosh OS, it does not support the DRM which is required to use these titles.

How do I download an OverDrive title?
1. After purchasing or checking out an OverDrive title, click on the 'Download' link for the title.
  OverDrive Media Console opens, and the 'Get Media' dialog box is displayed. The 'Get Media' dialog box allows you to specify the location to which the file(s) you download will be saved.
2. Click 'OK' to save the files to the default location or click the 'Browse…' button to specify a different location on your computer, then click 'OK'.
  The 'Download' dialog box is displayed. At the 'Download' dialog box, you can specify the Part(s) of the titles you want to download. By default, all available Parts are selected for download.
3. Use the checkboxes to indicate the Part(s) you want to download, and click 'OK'.
  The 'Download' dialog box closes, and the download begins. The progress of the download of each Part is displayed in OverDrive Media Console. The download may take several minutes, depending on the number of Parts selected, the size of the Parts, and the speed of the Internet connection.

Play & Navigate OverDrive Titles.

How do I play an OverDrive title?

In OverDrive Media Console, select the title you want to play, then click the 'Play' button. The OverDrive Media Explorer™ window is displayed, and the selected title begins to play.

How do I play a specific section of the title I downloaded?

For ease of download and use, many OverDrive titles are divided into 'Parts', and Parts are then divided into logical sections (such as chapters for audiobooks). The beginning points of these logical sections are called 'MediaMarkers™'. Use Parts and MediaMarkers to skip directly to, and begin play at, a desired point in a title. Click on the desired Part to display associated MediaMarkers. Click the desired MediaMarker to start play at that point in the file.

Transfer OverDrive Media to Portable Devices.

To which devices can I transfer OverDrive titles?
OverDrive Media Console for Mac supports transfer to Apple devices only.

Note that if you want to use the OverDrive Media Console for Mac Transfer Wizard to transfer OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks to an Apple device, the iTunes setting 'Manually manage music…' must be enabled for the device before you can complete the transfer. For instructions on changing this setting, click here.
1. Connect the 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 click your device.
  The 'Summary' screen is displayed.
4. If it is not already checked, place a checkmark next to option 'Manually manage music…'.
5. Click the 'Apply' button.
  The iTunes 'Summary' screen refreshes, and the changes are saved.
6. If desired, close iTunes.
Note that iTunes v7.6.2.9 (or newer) is required for transfer to Apple devices. iTunes v8.1.0.52 (or newer) is recommended for use with the iPod shuffle. To determine the version of iTunes you have installed, click here.

Which OverDrive media formats can I transfer to an Apple® device using OverDrive Media Console for Mac?

OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks can be transferred to Apple devices using OverDrive Media Console for Mac. OverDrive Media Console for Mac does not support DRM-protected OverDrive WMA Audiobooks, OverDrive WMA Music, or OverDrive WMV Video.

How do I transfer OverDrive titles to an Apple device using OverDrive Media Console for Mac?
1. Connect an Apple device to your computer.
2. In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the title you wish to transfer and click the 'Transfer' button.
  The OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard is displayed.
3. Verify that the correct title is displayed on the first screen of the Transfer Wizard and click 'Next'.
  The Transfer Wizard searches for a connected portable device.
  If the device is detected, the 'Confirm' screen is displayed.
4. In the 'Confirm' dialog box, select the Part(s) you want to transfer by checking the box(es) next to the Part name(s).
5. Click 'Next' to begin transferring the file(s) to the device.
  When the file transfer is complete, the Transfer Wizard displays a 'success' message.
6. Click 'Finish' to exit the Transfer Wizard.
  You can disconnect your portable device and enjoy the title on-the-go.
Note: Device support varies by format. To read more about which devices support which formats, click here.

Burn OverDrive Media to CD.

How can I tell if an OverDrive MP3 Audiobook can be burned to CD?

How do I burn an OverDrive MP3 Audiobook to CD using OverDrive Media Console for Mac?

Download & Install OverDrive Media Console.

How can I get a copy of OverDrive Media Console?

OverDrive Media Console is a free download. To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console, click here.

Note that upgrading or uninstalling OverDrive Media Console will not affect any content that you have previously downloaded; all items in the 'Media library' will be maintained through either process.

What additional software do I need in order to use OverDrive Media Console?

To use OverDrive Media Console, you will need to have Windows Media® Player 9 Series (or newer) installed. Windows Media Player is a free download. To review system requirements and download Windows Media Player 9 Series (or newer), click here.

If you want to transfer OverDrive Audiobooks or OverDrive WMA Music to an Apple® device, you will need to have iTunes® v9.0.2 (or newer) installed. To download iTunes, click here.

If you want to transfer OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks to a Zune® device using OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard, you must have OverDrive Media Console v3.1 (or newer), Zune application v3.0 (or newer), and Zune device firmware v3.0 (or newer) installed. Before you can transfer OverDrive Audiobooks to a Zune using the OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard, you must close any other program to which the Zune is connected.

What is the Windows Media Player Security Upgrade and how do I install it?
The Windows Media Security Upgrade is a process that must be performed before Microsoft® Windows Media Player will allow any DRM-protected files to be downloaded. A security measure, the security update identifies the copy of Windows Media Player with the computer on which Windows Media Player is being used. Publishers often require this sort of security in order to discourage the unlawful redistribution of digital content.

If you have not previously performed the security upgrade, the first time that you attempt to download DRM-protected content, OverDrive Media Console checks to see if you need to complete the security upgrade. If a security upgrade is needed, a message is displayed notifying you that in order to download and play DRM-protected content, you must first upgrade the security of Windows Media Player. Follow the instructions provided in the message to complete the security update.

Alternatively, you can complete the security upgrade at any time. Complete the security upgrade as follows…

If you have Windows Media Player 11 (or newer)…
1. While connected to the Internet, open OverDrive Media Console.
2. Go to Tools > Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
  A dialog box is displayed, notifying you that Windows Media Player requires a security upgrade to play DRM-protected content.
3. Click 'OK' in the dialog box.
  Windows Media Player opens and the 'Windows Media Player' dialog box is displayed.
4. Click 'Upgrade' to download and install the required security component.
  Windows Media Player indicates that it is 'Connecting to server…'. Once connected, the security component is downloaded and installed. Windows Media Player indicates that the security component was installed successfully.
5. Click the 'Close' button in the 'Windows Media Player' dialog box.
  The 'Media Usage Rights Acquisition' dialog box is displayed.
6. Click the 'Play' button in the 'Media Usage Rights Acquisition' dialog box to complete the upgrade.
  Windows Media Player plays a brief file, confirming that the upgrade completed successfully. If desired, you can also close Windows Media Player at this time.
If you have Windows Media Player 9 or 10…
1. While connected to the Internet, open OverDrive Media Console.
2. Go to Tools > Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
  A dialog box is displayed, notifying you that Windows Media Player requires a security upgrade to play DRM-protected content.
3. Click 'OK' in the dialog box.
  Windows Media Player opens and the 'Windows Media Player' dialog box is displayed.
4. Click 'Yes' in the 'Windows Media Player' dialog box to perform the upgrade.
  The 'License Acquisition' dialog box is displayed, indicating that you have installed the Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
5. Click the 'Play' button in the 'License Acquisition' dialog box to complete the upgrade.
  Windows Media Player plays a brief file, confirming that the upgrade completed successfully. If desired, you can also close Windows Media Player at this time.
You may need to reinstall the security upgrade at a later time. For instructions on reinstalling the security upgrade at a later time, click here.
If you have Windows Media Player 11 (or newer)…
1. While connected to the Internet, open OverDrive Media Console.
2. Go to Tools > Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
  A dialog box is displayed, notifying you of the current Windows Media Player security version and offering the option to re-upgrade.
3. To re-upgrade, click 'OK' in the dialog box.
  Windows Media Player opens, and the 'Media Usage Rights Acquisition' dialog box is displayed.
4. Click 'Play' in the 'Media Usage Rights Acquisition' dialog box to perform the upgrade.
  The 'Media Usage Rights Acquisition' dialog box closes, and Windows Media Player plays a brief file, confirming that the upgrade completed successfully. If desired, you can close Windows Media Player at this time.
If you have Windows Media Player 9 or 10…
1. While connected to the Internet, open OverDrive Media Console.
2. Go to Tools > Windows Media Player Security Upgrade.
  A dialog box is displayed, notifying you of the current Windows Media Player security version and offering the option to re-upgrade.
3. To re-upgrade, click 'OK' in the dialog box.
  Windows Media Player opens and, the 'License Acquisition' dialog box is displayed.
4. Click 'Play' in the 'License Acquisition' dialog box to perform the upgrade.
  The 'License Acquisition' dialog box closes, and Windows Media Player plays a brief file, confirming that you have completed the upgrade. If desired, you can close Windows Media Player at this time.

Download OverDrive Titles.

What OverDrive media formats can I use with OverDrive Media Console?
The following formats are available for use with OverDrive Media Console…
- OverDrive WMA Audiobooks
- OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks
- OverDrive WMA Music
- OverDrive WMV Video

How do I download an OverDrive title?
1. After purchasing or checking out an OverDrive title, click on the 'Download' link for the title.
  OverDrive Media Console opens, and the 'Get Media' dialog box is displayed. The 'Get Media' dialog box allows you to specify the location to which the file(s) you download will be saved.
2. Click 'OK' to save the files to the default location or click the 'Browse…' button to specify a different location on your computer, then click 'OK'.
  The 'Download' dialog box is displayed. At the 'Download' dialog box, you can specify the Part(s) of the title you want to download. By default, all available Parts are selected for download.
3. Use the checkboxes to indicate the Part(s) you want to download, and click 'OK'.
  The 'Download' dialog box closes, and the download begins. The progress of the download of each Part is displayed in OverDrive Media Console. The download may take several minutes, depending on the number of Parts selected, the size of the Parts, and the speed of the Internet connection.

Play & Navigate OverDrive Titles.

How do I play an OverDrive title?

In OverDrive Media Console, select the title you want to play, then click the 'Play' button. The OverDrive Media Explorer™ window is displayed, and the selected title begins to play.

How do I play a specific section of the title I downloaded?

For ease of download and use, many OverDrive titles are divided into 'Parts', and Parts are then divided into logical sections (such as chapters for audiobooks). The beginning points of these logical sections are called 'MediaMarkers™'. Use Parts and MediaMarkers to skip directly to, and begin play at, a desired point in a title. Click on the desired Part to display associated MediaMarkers. Click the desired MediaMarker to start play at that point in the file.

Transfer OverDrive Media to Portable Devices.

To which devices can I transfer OverDrive media?
Device support varies by media format. To review a list of known supported portable devices, click here.

General notes about support by format are as follows…

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.
OverDrive WMA Audiobooks

Many OverDrive WMA Audiobooks are compatible with Apple iPods and iPhones (where permitted by the publisher), Zunes, and many portable music devices. To use OverDrive WMA Audiobooks on a device other than an iPod or an iPhone, the device must be able to play WMA files encoded at a bit rate of 32kbps or be able to transcode 32kbps files to a supported bit rate.
OverDrive WMA Music

Many OverDrive WMA Music titles are compatible with Apple iPods and iPhones (where permitted by the record label) and many other portable music devices. To use OverDrive WMA Music titles on a device other than an iPod or an iPhone, the device must be able to play WMA files encoded at a bit rate of 64kbps or be able to transcode 64kbps files to a supported bit rate. Zune devices do not support OverDrive WMA Music.
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.

Which OverDrive media formats can I transfer to an Apple device?
OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks may be transferred to Apple devices. Many OverDrive WMA Audiobooks and OverDrive WMA Music titles can be transferred to Apple devices (where permitted by the publisher or record label) using OverDrive Media Console v3.2.0.3 (or newer).

For more information on transferring OverDrive Audiobooks and OverDrive WMA Music titles to Apple devices, click here.
- OverDrive Media Console v3.0 (or newer) is required to transfer OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks to Apple devices.
- OverDrive Media Console v3.2.0.3 (or newer) is required to transfer OverDrive WMA Audiobooks and OverDrive WMA Music titles to Apple devices.
- iTunes v9.0.2 (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 changing this setting, click here.
  Connect the device to your computer.
  
  If it does not launch automatically, open iTunes (v9.0.2 or newer).
  
  In iTunes, locate the device in the left vertical navigation panel (under heading 'DEVICES'), and click the 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 the changes are saved.
  
  If desired, close iTunes.
- 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.
  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 v3.2.0.3 (or newer), check whether a title that you have already downloaded can be transferred to an Apple device as follows…
  
  In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the desired title and click the 'Properties' button.
  The 'Properties' dialog box is displayed.
  
  Click 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.
  
  Click the 'Cancel' button to close the 'Properties' dialog box.

What additional requirements are there for transferring OverDrive Audiobooks and OverDrive WMA Music to Apple® devices?
If you intend to transfer OverDrive Audiobooks or OverDrive WMA Music to an Apple device using OverDrive Media Console, please note the following…
- OverDrive Media Console v3.0 (or newer) is required to transfer OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks to Apple devices.
- OverDrive Media Console v3.2.0.3 (or newer) is required to transfer OverDrive WMA Audiobooks and OverDrive WMA Music to Apple devices.
- iTunes v9.0.2 (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 changing this setting, click here.
  1. Connect the device to your computer.
  2. If it does not launch automatically, open iTunes (v9.0.2 or newer).
  3. In iTunes, locate the device in the left vertical navigation panel (under heading 'DEVICES'), and click the device.
    The 'Summary' screen is displayed.
  4. If it is not already checked, place a checkmark next to option 'Manually manage music…'.
  5. Click the 'Apply' button.
    The iTunes 'Summary' screen refreshes, and the changes are saved.
  6. If desired, close iTunes.
- OverDrive WMA Audiobooks and OverDrive WMA Music 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.
  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…
  1. Search for the desired title, and click the title to bring up the page displaying details about the title.
  2. 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 v3.2.0.3 (or newer), check whether a title that you have already downloaded can be transferred to an Apple device as follows…
  1. In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the desired title and click the 'Properties' button.
    The 'Properties' dialog box is displayed.
  2. Click 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.
  3. Click the 'Cancel' button to close the 'Properties' dialog box.

How can I tell if an OverDrive WMA Audiobook or OverDrive WMA Music title can be transferred to an Apple device?
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…
1. Search for the desired title, and click the title to bring up the page displaying details about the title.
2. 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 v3.2.0.3 (or newer), check whether a title that you have already downloaded can be transferred to an Apple device as follows…
1. In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the desired title and click the 'Properties' button.
  The 'Properties' dialog box is displayed.
2. Click 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.
3. Click the 'Cancel' button to close the 'Properties' dialog box.

How do I get the best experience when transferring OverDrive WMA titles to Apple devices?

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.

Which OverDrive media formats can I transfer to a Zune device?

OverDrive WMA and MP3 Audiobooks may be transferred to Zune devices. Zune devices do not support DRM-protected OverDrive WMA Music or OverDrive WMV Video.

What additional requirements are there for transferring OverDrive Audiobooks to Zune devices?
If you intend to transfer OverDrive Audiobooks to a Zune device using OverDrive Media Console v3.1 (or newer), please note the following…
- A Zune device with firmware v3.0 (or newer) is required.
- The Zune application v3.0 (or newer) must be installed.
- Before you can transfer OverDrive Audiobooks to a Zune using the OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard, you must close any program to which your Zune is connected.

How do I transfer OverDrive titles to a portable device using OverDrive Media Console v3.0 (or newer)?
1. Connect a portable player to your computer.
2. In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the title you wish to transfer and click the 'Transfer' button.
  The OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard is displayed.
3. Verify that the correct title is displayed on the first screen of the Transfer Wizard and click 'Next'.
  The Transfer Wizard searches for a connected portable device.
  If the device is detected, the 'Confirm' screen is displayed.
4. In the 'Confirm' dialog box, select the Part(s) you want to transfer by checking the box(es) next to the Part name(s).
5. Click 'Next' to begin transferring the file(s) to the device.
  When the file transfer is complete, the Transfer Wizard displays a 'success' message.
6. Click 'Finish' to exit the Transfer Wizard.
  You can disconnect the portable device and enjoy the title on-the-go.
Note: Device support varies by format. To read more about which devices support which formats, click here.

How do I transfer OverDrive titles to a portable device using OverDrive Media Console v2.1?
1. Connect a portable player to your computer.
2. In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the title you wish to transfer and click the 'Transfer' button.
  The OverDrive Media Console Transfer Wizard is displayed.
3. Verify that the correct title is displayed on the first screen of the Transfer Wizard and click 'Next'.
  The Transfer Wizard will search for a connected portable device.
  If the device is detected the 'Confirm' screen is displayed.
  If the device is not detected, the Transfer Wizard will display a message stating that 'no portable players could be found.' Reconnect the device, and complete steps 1-3.
4. In the 'Confirm' dialog box, select the Part(s) you want to transfer by checking the box(es) next to the Part name(s).
5. Click 'Next' to begin transferring the file(s) to the device.
  When the file transfer is complete, the Transfer Wizard displays a 'success' message.
6. Click 'Finish' to exit the Transfer Wizard.
  You can disconnect the portable device and enjoy the title on-the-go.
Note: Device support varies by format. To read more about which devices support which formats, click here.

How do I transfer OverDrive titles to a portable device using OverDrive Media Console v1.x or v2.0 and Windows Media Player?
The steps taken to transfer OverDrive titles to portable devices using OverDrive Media Console v1.x or 2.0 and Windows Media Player depend on which version of Windows Media Player you have installed.

For Windows Media Player 11 instructions, click here.
1. In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the title and click the 'Transfer/burn' button.
  Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the title; do not stop playback.
2. Click the 'Sync' tab.
3. Select the 'Now Playing' list under the 'Playlists' heading on the left side of Windows Media Player.
4. Select the Part(s) you wish to transfer and drag them to the Sync list on the right side of Windows Media Player.
  When the Sync List is ready, ensure that the device is connected and click the 'Start Sync' button.
  Windows Media Player begins to transfer the files to the device in the order that they appear in the 'Sync List'.
  This process may take a few minutes. You can follow the Player's progress by monitoring the 'Status' field next to the Part name in the Sync List.
5. When the transfer is complete, the status field will indicate 'Complete'.
  You can now disconnect the portable device and enjoy the title on-the-go.
For Windows Media Player 10 instructions, click here.
1. In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the title you wish to transfer and click the 'Transfer/burn' button.
  Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the title. (You can stop playback at this point if you choose.)
2. Click the 'Library' tab.
  The Media Library will be displayed but the 'Now Playing List' should remain.
3. Do one of the following:
  - If you wish to transfer all Parts, ensure that the device is connected and click the 'Start Sync' button.
    Windows Media Player will transfers the files to the device in the order that they appear in the 'Now Playing List'.
  - If you wish to transfer a specific Part(s) to the device, you can remove Parts from the Sync List. Click on the unwanted Parts and press the 'Delete' key. Alternatively, you can right-click an unwanted Part and select 'Remove from List' from the menu. When the Sync List is ready, ensure that the device is connected and click the 'Start Sync' button.
    
    Windows Media Player transfers the files to the device in the order that they appear in the 'Now Playing List'. This process may take a few minutes. You can follow Windows Media Player's progress by monitoring the 'Status' field next to the Part name in the Sync List.
4. When the transfer is complete, the status field indicates 'Complete'.
  You can now disconnect the portable device and enjoy the title on-the-go.
For Windows Media Player 9 instructions, click here.
1. In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the title you wish to transfer and click the 'Transfer/burn' button.
  Windows Media Player opens.
2. Turn off skin mode, if necessary, and click the 'Copy to CD or Device' button.
  The 'Copy to CD or Device' screen is displayed.
3. Select the Part(s) you want to transfer by checking the box(es) next to the Part name(s) .
4. Connect the device and ensure that it is selected in the right hand pane of Windows Media Player.
5. Click the 'Copy' button in the upper right hand corner of Windows Media Player to copy the Part(s) to the portable device.
  Windows Media Player copies the file(s) to the device. This process may take a few minutes. You can follow Windows Media Player's progress by monitoring the 'Status' field in Windows Media Player.
6. When the transfer is complete, the status field in Windows Media Player indicates 'Complete'.
  You can now disconnect the portable device and enjoy the title on-the-go.
Note: Device support varies by format. To read more about which devices support which formats, click here.

Burn OverDrive Media to CD.

How can I tell if an OverDrive Audiobook or Music title can be burned to CD?
1. In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the desired title and click the 'Properties' button.
  The 'Properties' dialog box is displayed.
2. Click 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.

How do I burn an OverDrive Audiobook or Music title to CD using OverDrive Media Console v3.0 (or newer)?
Burn a title to CD using the OverDrive Media Console Burn Wizard as follows:
1. Place a recordable CD into your recordable CD drive.
2. In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the title you wish to burn and click the 'Burn' button.
  The OverDrive Media Console Burn Wizard is displayed.
3. Verify that the correct title is displayed on the first screen of the Burn Wizard and click 'Next'.
  The 'Confirm' screen is displayed.
4. In the 'Confirm' screen, select the Part(s) you want to burn by checking the box(es) next to the Part name(s).
5. Click 'Next' to begin burning the first file to CD.
  The Progress screen is displayed. You can click 'Cancel' at any point while the OverDrive Media Console 'prepares' the file. However, it is not possible to cancel the process once the file starts burning to CD.
6. If you have selected more than one Part to burn to CD, the Burn Wizard will prompt you to enter a new CD for each Part. When all Part(s) have been successfully burned to CD, the Burn Wizard displays a 'Success' message.
7. Click 'Finish' to exit the Burn Wizard.
Note: Many OverDrive audio titles (Audiobooks and Music) can be burned to CD, but OverDrive WMV Video titles cannot be burned to CD or DVD.

How do I burn a WMA Audiobook or Music title to CD using OverDrive Media Console v2.1 and Windows Media Player?
The steps taken to burn a WMA Audiobook title to CD using OverDrive Media Console v2.1 and Windows Media Player depend on which version of Windows Media Player you have installed.

For Windows Media Player 11 instructions, click here.
1. In Windows Media Player 11, click the arrow under the 'Library' tab, and select 'Add to Library…'.
  The 'Add To Library' dialog box appears.
2. Click the 'Add…' button.
  The 'Add Folder' dialog box appears.
3. In the 'Add Folder' dialog box, browse to the location of the OverDrive titles and click 'OK'.
  For Windows Vista® users, the default location is Users > [username] >Documents > My Media > [Format of the title] > [Title].
  For Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows 98 SE users, the default location is Documents and Settings > [username] > My Documents > My Media > [Format of the title] > [Title].
4. Windows Media Player 11 imports the title.
5. Select the 'Burn' tab.
6. Select the Part you wish to burn from the Library and drag it to the Burn list on the right side of Windows Media Player.
7. Place a recordable CD into your recordable CD drive and ensure that your CD drive is selected in the right-hand pane of Windows Media Player.
8. Click the 'Start Burn' button.
  Windows Media Player inspects, converts, and temporarily copies the file in preparation for burning.
  When the burning process is complete, the status field indicates 'Complete'.
9. You can now eject the disc and enjoy the title on CD.
For Windows Media Player 10 instructions, click here.
1. If you are running Windows Media Player in 'Skin Mode', switch to 'Full Mode'.
2. Select the 'Library' tab.
  The 'Library' screen is displayed.
3. In the bottom left corner of the 'Library' screen, click the 'Add to Library' button and select 'Add Folder'.
  The 'Add Folder' dialog box appears.
4. In the 'Add Folder' dialog box, browse to the location of the OverDrive titles and click 'OK'.
  For Windows Vista users, the default location is Users > [username] > Documents > My Media > [Format of the title] > [Title].
  For Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows 98 SE users, the default location is Documents and Settings > [username] > My Documents > My Media > [Format of the title] > [Title].
  Windows Media Player 10 imports the title.
5. Select the Part you wish to burn from the Library and drag it to the Now Playing list on the right side of Windows Media Player.
6. Place a recordable CD into your recordable CD drive and ensure that your CD drive is selected in the right-hand pane of Windows Media Player.
7. Click the 'Start Burn' button.
  Windows Media Player inspects, converts, and temporarily copies the file in preparation for burning.
  When the burning process is complete, the status field indicates 'Complete'.
8. You can now eject the disc and enjoy the title on CD.
For Windows Media Player 9 instructions, click here.
1. If you are running Windows Media Player in 'Skin Mode', switch to 'Full Mode'.
2. Click the 'Add' button, and select 'Add Folder…'
  The 'Add Folder' Dialog box appears.
3. In the 'Add Folder' dialog box, browse to the location of the OverDrive titles and click 'OK'.
  For Windows Vista users, the default location is Users > [username] > Documents > My Media > [Format of the title] > [Title].
  For Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows 98 SE users, the default location is Documents and Settings > [username] > My Documents > My Media > [Format of the title] > [Title].
  Windows Media Player 9 imports the title.
4. Click the 'Copy to CD or Device' button.
  The 'Copy to CD or Device' screen is displayed.
5. Select the Part(s) you want to burn to CD by checking the box(es) next to the Part name(s) .
6. Place a recordable CD into your recordable CD drive and ensure that your CD drive is selected in the right- hand pane of Windows Media Player.
7. Click the 'Copy' button in the upper right-hand corner of Windows Media Player to add the Part(s) to the list of files to be burned to disc.
  Windows Media Player inspects, converts, and temporarily copies the file in preparation for burning.
  When the burning process is complete, the status field indicates 'Complete'.
8. You can now eject the disc and enjoy the title on CD.

Download & Install OverDrive Media Console.

How can I get OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile?

OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile is a free download. To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console, click here.

What additional software do I need in order to use OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile?

To use OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile you need a device running Windows Mobile 5 or 6. No additional software is necessary.

Download OverDrive Titles.

What OverDrive media formats can I download 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

How do I download an OverDrive title?
Download titles as follows…
1. After checking out or purchasing a title, click the title's 'Download' button.
  The 'Download' dialog box is displayed.
2. Check the 'Open file after download' checkbox in the 'Download' dialog box.
3. 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.
4. Click 'OK' to accept the default file location, or click 'Browse…' to specify a file location.
5. Select the Part(s) you want to download. By default, all Parts are checked.
6. 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.

Play & Navigate OverDrive Titles.

How do I play an OverDrive title?

After downloading the title in OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile, select the desired title, then click the 'Play' button. The OverDrive Media Explorer™ window is displayed, and the selected title begins to play.

How do I play a specific section of the title I downloaded?
For ease of download and use, many OverDrive titles are divided into 'Parts', and Parts are then divided into logical sections (such as chapters for audiobooks). The beginning points of these logical sections are called 'MediaMarkers™'. Use Parts and MediaMarkers to skip directly to, and begin play at, a desired point in a title.

To display Parts and MediaMarkers in OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile…
1. In OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile, select the title you want to play.
2. Click the 'Play' button.
  The 'Media Explorer' window is displayed and the file begins playing.
3. 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.

Download & Install OverDrive Media Console.

How can I get OverDrive Media Console for Android?

OverDrive Media Console for Android is a free download. To review system requirements and download OverDrive Media Console, click here. Note that OverDrive Media Console for Android is also available for download at Android Market.

What additional software do I need in order to use OverDrive Media Console for Android?

To use OverDrive Media Console for Android, you need to have a device running Android v1.5 (or newer).

Download OverDrive Titles

What OverDrive formats can I download using OverDrive Media Console for Android?

OverDrive Media Console for Android supports OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks.

How do I download an OverDrive title?
Download titles as follows…
1. 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.
2. Select the title.
  A message is displayed that asking if you would like to download Parts.
3. Select 'Yes'.
  The 'Details' screen is displayed.
4. 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 > Player on the 'Details' screen and select the 'Play' button to play the title.

Play & Navigate OverDrive Titles.

How do I play an OverDrive title?
Play titles as follows…
1. When at least one Part has finished downloading, go to the 'Library' screen in OverDrive Media Console.
2. Select a title in the Library.
  The 'Player' screen is displayed and the file begins playing.

How do I play a specific section of the title I downloaded?
For ease of download and use, many OverDrive titles are divided into 'Parts', and Parts are then divided into logical sections (such as chapters). The beginning points of these logical sections are called 'MediaMarkers™'. Use Parts and MediaMarkers to skip directly to, and begin play at, a desired point in a title.

To display Parts and MediaMarkers in OverDrive Media Console for Android…
1. Open OverDrive Media Console.
2. Select a title in the Library.
  The 'Player' screen is displayed.
3. Select 'Contents'.
  The title's Parts are displayed.
4. Select a Part to display its MediaMarkers.
5. Select a MediaMarker to start play at that point.