Getting started with theZinio appWellington City Libraries / wcl.govt.nz

You will need: a Zinio account and a mobile device that is connected to the web

-A standard magazine will use 20-30mb of data.

-Some magazines, like National Geographic, can use around 100mb of data.

-Borrowing is unlimited, although your device’s storage capacity may limit the amount of downloads possible.

-There are no due dates, charges, or late fees. You could theoretically keep these magazines forever.

-You will need to use your mobile browser to borrow from the Wellington City Libraries’ collection and then open the Zinio for Libraries app to read.

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Useful information

The most common devices Zinio for Libraries is compatible with are iOS and Android.

These screenshots are taken on an Android smartphone, however the process is similar on most devices.

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Compatibility

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Stage One: Downloading the appDepending on your device type open

your App (iOS) and Google Play (Android).

iOS

Google Play

In the search field (you may need to tap the

magnifying glass) type “zinio”. The

Zinio for Libraries app should be the second result.

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Stage One: Downloading the app

iOS

Google Play

You can read reviews and

information about the app or just tap

your device’s version of “install”.

Zinio for Libraries is free.

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Stage One: Downloading the app

Once your device has installed Zinio for

Libraries go to your apps menu and open

the app.

Zinio for Libraries should appear and look similar to this.

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Stage Two: Setting the app up

Google Play

Depending on your device and its

orientation your screen should now look very similar to

this one.

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Stage Two: Setting the app up

Enter your email address from when you previously set

up your library Zinio account.

Press “NEXT”.

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Stage Two: Setting the app up

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Stage Two: Setting the app upEnter your password.

Press “LOG IN”.

If connected to the internet the app will automatically

sync with your online account. To borrow more items you will need to use

your browser using wcl.govt.nz/zinio.

Note these items have an arrow under them – this

means they are not downloaded yet. Tap the magazine to download or

open it.

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Stage Two: Setting the app up

To turn the page swipe the screen left or right.

To bring up the menu options tap the centre of

the screen – you can share to social media, bookmark pages, return to your app

library and more.

Well done, you’re there!

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Stage Two: Setting the app up