Link to Downloading Alternative Media from STARS

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Akron, OH 44325-6213
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Downloading Alternative Media
1. Open STARS and select the Alternative Formats tab.
2. You will see a link to Download Book under each alternative media available.
3. Select Download Book beside the book you wish to download. A new window will open with the files from
Dropbox.
4. If you do not see the window in step 3, you will see the one below. Either adjust your pop-up blocker settings or
select Open Link in a New Window.
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5. Press Download, to download all files to your Dropbox account or as a .zip file. If you do not have a Dropbox
account, visit this link to create one http://db.tt/5yscjZvy .
6. If you download the files as a .zip file, navigate to your Downloads folder to access the Compressed folder for your
alternative media.
7. Select the book and Extract all files.
8. You will be asked where you would like to save the files. Browse to find the specific location you prefer and press
Extract.
9. Open Kurzweil 3000 and the specified chapter to read your alternative media.
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