Calibre - the Ebook Tool - First Steps, Tips & Tricks

Calibre - the Ebook Tool - First Steps, Tips & Tricks

Calibre is the software tool No. 1 for readers of ebooks around the world. This manual guides you through the main functions of the ebook management software in simple language. Learn how to use Calibre for reading, managing ebook collections and converting different file formats. Step by step the authors explain the graphic user interface and give valuable tips and tricks which go way beyond the software’s functionality. The ebook is completed by a collection of links which are necessary for every ebook fan. <br /> <br />Master large ebook libraries or other document collections for private, scholarly and professional use! <br /> <br />From the Table of Contents (excerpt): <br /> <br />What is Calibre? <br />The Calibre Functions <br />Installing Calibre <br /> <br />PART 1 - User Interface <br />The Main Toolbar <br />The Book List <br />Book Details <br />The Search Bar <br />The Tag Browser <br />Basic Functions <br />Simple Filters <br />Advanced Filters <br />Creating Your Own User Categories <br /> <br />PART 2 - Reading & Converting Ebooks <br />The "View"-Menu <br />The Buttons <br />The "Edit metadata" Menu <br />"Edit metadata individually" <br />"Edit metadata in bulk" <br />"Download metadata and covers" <br />"Merge book records" <br />The "Convert books" Menu <br />The "Library" Menu <br /> <br />PART 3 - Synchronizing Devices <br />Introduction <br />The "Connect/share" Menu (Part 1) <br />The "Add books" Menu <br />The "Send to device" Menu <br />The "Save to disk" Menu <br />The "Remove books" Menu <br /> <br />PART 4 - Importing & Exporting Ebooks <br />The "Get books" Menu <br />The "Fetch news" Menu <br />The "Connect/share" Menu (Part 2) <br />"Start Content Server" <br />Calibre Cloud with Dropbox <br /> <br />PART 5 - Preferences <br />"Interface" Overview <br />The "Interface" Menu <br />"Look and Feel" <br />"Book Details" <br />"Tag Browser" <br />"Cover Browser" <br />"Column Coloring" <br />"Conversion" <br />"Output Options" <br />"EPUB Output" <br />"MOBI Output" <br />„Import/Export“ <br />"Sending books to devices" <br />"Sharing" <br />"Advanced" <br />Additional Buttons <br /> <br />PART 6 - Additional Tips & Tricks <br />Calibre's Problems with PDF Files <br />Helpful Links <br />More Sources for Free Ebooks <br />Lending Platforms <br />Troubleshooting <br />Calibre & the Apple Universe <br />OverDrive <br /> <br />APPENDIX <br />Calibre Shortcuts <br />Ebook Formats <br />How to identify your IP address <br /> <br />Tags: calibre manual, reference, guide, ebook, kindle, kobo, ipad, iphone, ereader, e-reader, digital reader, calibre ebook management