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E-books FAQ Chart

Cambridge Books Online (Cambridge University Press) FAQ

Click one of the categories below or scroll down to find answers to frequently asked questions about Cambridge Books Online (Cambridge University Press).

 

PC

Can I view e-books if I'm using a PC? Do I need special software?

Yes, you can view e-books using a PC. You will need a PDF viewer, such as Adobe Reader.

Can I download e-books if I'm using a PC? Do I need special software?

Yes, you can download e-books by the chapter. You will need a PDF viewer, such as Adobe Reader.

 

Mac

Can I view e-books if I'm using a Mac? Do I need special software?

Yes, you can view e-books using a Mac. You will need to use either the Safari or Firefox browser and you will need a PDF viewer, such as Adobe Reader.

Can I download e-books if I'm using a Mac? Do I need special software?

Yes, you can download e-books by the chapter using a Mac. You will need to use either the Safari or Firefox browser and you will need a PDF viewer, such as Adobe Reader.

 

Mobile Devices

Can I use my mobile device or tablet to view e-books? Do I need special software?

Yes, you can view e-books using your mobile device or tablet. You will need a PDF viewer, such as Adobe Reader.

Can I use my mobile device or tablet to download e-books? Do I need special software?

Yes, you can download e-books by the chapter using your mobile device or tablet. You will need a PDF viewer, such as Adobe Reader.

 

Account Information

Do I need to set up an account to view e-books?

No, you do not need to set up an account to view e-books.

Do I need to set up an account to download e-books?

No, you do not need to set up an account to download e-book chapters.

 

Downloading

Can I download e-book chapters?

Yes, you can download e-book chapters.

Can I download an entire e-book?

No, you cannot download entire e-books at one time. However, you can download entire e-books by downloading each chapter separately.

What file formats can I download e-books in?

You can download e-book chapters in PDF format.

 

Circulation

How many people can view or check out an e-book at one time?

There is no limit to the number of people who can view e-book chapters at the same time. E-books cannot be checked out.

What is the check out period for e-books?

E-books cannot be checked out.

Can I place a hold on an e-book?

Since any number of people can view e-book chapters at the same time, there is no need to place holds on e-books.

 

Features

Can I print pages of e-books?

Yes, you can print pages of e-book chapters.

Can I take notes in e-books?

Yes, you can take notes in e-book chapters if you have downloaded the PDF files.

Can I bookmark pages in e-books?

No, you cannot bookmark pages in e-books.

Can I highlight passages in e-books?

Yes, you can highlight passages in e-books if you have downloaded the PDF files.

 

Citations

Can I export citations?

Yes, you can export citations to RefWorks or you can email yourself other formats.

 

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