Frequently Asked Questions
Contents
FAQ: About Us ...................................................................................................................................... 1
FAQ: About BryteWave Digital Textbooks.......................................................................................... 2
FAQ: Shopping ..................................................................................................................................... 4
FAQ: Delivery of Digital Materials ....................................................................................................... 6
FAQ: Mobile Devices ............................................................................................................................ 7
FAQ: Technical ..................................................................................................................................... 9
FAQ: Account Information .................................................................................................................. 11
FAQ: Policies ...................................................................................................................................... 11
FAQ: Other .......................................................................................................................................... 13
FAQ: About Us
Q: Who operates BryteWave
TM
?
A: Follett Higher Education Group owns and operates BryteWave. Follett also owns and
operates eFollett.com where BryteWave digital textbooks can be purchased.
Q: Who is Follett?
A: Follett Corporation, founded in 1873, is a privately-held company with revenues of
more than $2 billion that provides products, services, and solutions to the educational
marketplace. It is the nation’s largest provider of library materials and library technology
to K-12 schools, the leading operator of college bookstores, and a major distributor of
textbooks to institutions at all educational levels.
Q: What is BryteWave?
A: BryteWave is a digital textbook platform. It is much more than a standard reading
platform. You can highlight text, bookmark, search, sort, and take notes.
FAQ: About BryteWave Digital Textbooks
Q: What is so special about a BryteWave digital textbook?
A: BryteWave provides tools to use digital textbooks in ways that you have never been
able to before. You can easily search an entire text for specific information in a matter of
seconds, take notes directly in the text, bookmark important pages, and highlight
information for easy recall.
Q: Can I test BryteWave before purchasing a digital textbook?
A: Yes. In most cases BryteWave offers a three day Try Before You Buy option
(dependent on if the publisher allows it).
Q: Will I need to sign up to participate in the Try Before You Buy option?
A: Yes. You will be required to create a BryteWave Reader account to activate the trial.
Q: Will I need to give a credit card number to participate in the Try Before You Buy
option?
A: No. You do not need to provide your credit card number to try BryteWave.
Q: What happens if I purchase the digital textbook after I try it?
A: All notes, highlights, and bookmarks created during the trial period will be available
when you decide to buy the textbook.
Q: Will my notes disappear from the digital textbook once I buy it?
A: No. All notes, highlights, and bookmarks created during the trial period will be
available to you when you decide to buy the textbook.
Q: Can I try the BryteWave digital textbook on multiple devices?
A: Your trial textbook is available for three days and can be accessed on multiple
devices (though not simultaneously) using our BryteWave Cloud Reader. Please note
that the trial textbook cannot be downloaded through the BryteWave app during the trial
period. Once you buy the digital textbook, you can access the material at any time on
almost any device with an internet connection or without if the titles are downloaded to
your device.
Q: What happens if I decide not to buy the BryteWave digital textbook?
A: You will not be able to access the book content, your notes, or highlights after the trial
period has ended if you decide not to purchase the digital textbook. If you decide to
purchase this title at a later date, all of your notes and highlights will still be saved.
Q: Can I print or copy and paste in a trial digital textbook?
A: No. Print and copy/paste are not available in the trial version.
Q: Can I copy and paste digital textbook content from a purchased textbook?
A: Yes. But, publishers limit the amount of content you can export. The average limit is
30% of the book.
Note: Some publishers allow 0% copying but others offer 100% copying. To see
publisher allowance for DRM features, find your title on BryteWave.com
and select Click
for Details
Q: Can I print my purchased digital textbook?
A: Yes. But, publishers limit the amount of content you can print. The average limit is
30% of the book.
Note: Some publishers allow 0% printing but others offer 100% printing. To see
publisher allowance for DRM features, find your title on BryteWave.com and select Click
for Details
Q: Can I highlight and take notes in the digital textbook?
A: Yes. You can highlight important text and select from 10 colors. Add notes to
important pages and view them within the Notes section inside your book.
Q: Can I read my digital textbook offline?
A: The BryteWave Reader Apps will allow you to download your books to most
computers, smartphones and tablets for offline reading. Please visit
reader.brytewave.com, open the Menu, and select Download Apps.
Note: Your downloaded books need to be renewed every ten days. BryteWave will
automatically renew your downloaded titles when your device has internet connection.
Q: What is the difference between CafeScribe and BryteWave?
A: BryteWave is the new digital content reading and studying platform from Follett
Corporation. It offers more mobility than CafeScribe, an elegant interface and many
updated features.
Q: I own/rent a CafeScribe digital title. Can I use them with BryteWave?
A: Yes. All of your CafeScribe books have been transferred to the BryteWave library.
Simply go to reader.brytewave.com
and enter your CafeScribe credentials to explore the
new BryteWave features.
Q: Does BryteWave have a text-to-speech option?
A: No. BryteWave does not have a text-to-speech option.
FAQ: Shopping
Q: How long do I have access to a BryteWave digital textbook?
A: With BryteWave, there are two purchase models – rental and ownership.
• A rented digital textbook allows you to use the book for 180 days after activation.
Rental books cannot be converted to purchase but you can always rent the
book again and your notes and highlights remain available.
• An ownership digital textbook gives you ownership of this title within the
BryteWave reader and will not expire.
Q: How can I purchase a BryteWave digital textbook?
A: There are three ways to purchase or rent a BryteWave digital textbook:
• In person at a Follett campus bookstore
• Online from your campus storefront website
• Online from BryteWave.com
Q: How do I purchase a BryteWave digital textbook from my campus bookstore (physical
location)?
A: BryteWave digital textbooks are available at select bookstores on the shelf with new
and used print textbooks.
1. Take the ticket, located next to the physical book, up to the register.
2. Purchase it as you would a printed textbook. Your register receipt has your
textbook activation PIN/Code and a web address where you activate your
purchase. The receipt is stored in a receipt folder that has detailed instructions.
Important: Check your register receipt for the activation PIN/Code before you leave the
register. Save the receipt because you will need it to activate your digital textbook.
Q: How do I purchase a BryteWave digital textbook online from my campus store?
A: BryteWave digital textbooks are offered on your campus bookstore website as an
alternative to purchasing a printed textbook. Your order confirmation email contains your
textbook activation PIN/Code and a web address to activate your purchase.
Q: How do I purchase a BryteWave digital textbook online from BryteWave.com?
A: To purchase/activate your textbook:
1. Locate your title by searching author, title, keyword, or ISBN.
2. Select Add to Cart.
3. Complete check out process.
4. Access your emailed receipt that contains the Access URL and Access Code.
5. Select the Access URL link in the email or go to reader.brytewave.com.
• Existing user: Enter BryteWave credentials, select Log In and skip to step 10.
• New user: Select Create an Account
6. Fill in the required fields.
7. Select Create an Account.
8. Verify account activation through confirmation email.
9. Log into the reader with new credentials.
10. Enter the Access Code in the Activation Code field on the Library screen if it is
not populated.
11. Select Enter.
Q: What if I lose my activation code (PIN/Code)?
A: If you lose your activation PIN/Code, contact your campus store manager.
If you purchased your BryteWave digital textbook online through BryteWave.com, or
through your campus online storefront website:
1. Go to BryteWave.com
, or your campus online storefront.
2. Click the My Account link in the upper right corner.
3. Login to the account.
4. Click View your Order History on bottom of the page.
5. The information below the Order History Summary displays the
purchase/receipt/order number information.
6. Click the order number to view the details of the purchase.
7. View the details of the receipt. The Activation PIN/Code is located in the Digital
Order Details section.
FAQ: Delivery of Digital Materials
Q: How do I activate my digital textbook purchased online?
1. Access your emailed receipt that contains the Access Code and Access URL.
2. Select the Access URL link in the email or go to reader.brytewave.com
.
• Existing user: Enter BryteWave credentials, select Log In and skip to step 7.
• New user: Select Create an Account
3. Fill in the required fields.
4. Select Create an Account.
5. Verify account activation through confirmation email.
6. Log into the reader with new credentials.
7. Enter the Access Code in the Activation Code field on the Library screen if it is
not populated.
8. Select Enter.
Q: How do I activate a BryteWave digital textbook that I bought at my campus bookstore?
1. Reference your receipt with the PIN and Website URL.
2. Enter the Website URL or go to reader.brytewave.com
.
• Existing user: Enter BryteWave credentials, select Log In and skip to step 7.
• New user: Select Create an Account
3. Fill in the required fields.
4. Select Create an Account.
5. Confirm account activation through confirmation email.
6. Log into the reader with new credentials.
7. Enter the Access Code in the Activation Code field on the Library screen if it is
not populated.
8. Select Enter.
FAQ: Mobile Devices
Q: What mobile device options are available for BryteWave?
A: BryteWave Mobile was designed for use on Apple® iOS and Android devices.
You can access BryteWave Mobile on your devices web browser or by downloading the
BryteWave reader app at:
• Apple® AppStore℠ by searching for BryteWave
• Google Play by searching for BryteWave
• Log in to reader.brytewave.com
and select Download Apps from the main menu to
view all available apps
Q: Is there an "app" for BryteWave?
A: Yes. You can access BryteWave Mobile by downloading the BryteWave Mobile
Reader app at:
• Apple® AppStore℠ by searching for BryteWave
• Google Play by searching for BryteWave
• Log in to reader.brytewave.com
and select Download Apps from the main menu
to view all available apps
Q: Can I read a BryteWave digital textbook on an iPad™?
A: Yes. Your BryteWave digital textbook is available on iPad and iPhones by
downloading the BryteWave Mobile Reader app at:
• Apple® AppStore℠ by searching for BryteWave
• Log in to reader.brytewave.com
and select Download Apps from the main menu to
view all available apps
Note: Some publishers allow 0 devices for downloading but others offer up to three
devices. To see publisher allowance for DRM features, find your title and select Click
for Details
Q: Do I need an internet connection on my mobile device to use the BryteWave app?
A: An internet connection is needed to download your textbook. After the initial
download, you must connect to the internet and allow your textbook to sync every 10
days. An internet connection is not required between synchronization in order to view
your textbook.
Note: Some publishers allow 0 devices for downloading but others offer up to three
devices. To see publisher allowance for DRM features, find your title and select Click
for Details
Q: Can I download my books to my mobile device?
A: An internet connection is needed to download your textbook. After the initial
download, you must connect to the internet and allow your textbook to sync every 10
days. An internet connection is not required between synchronization in order to view
your textbook.
Note: Some publishers allow 0 devices for downloading but others offer up to three
devices. To see publisher allowance for DRM features, find your title and select Click
for Details
Q: There seems to be a 1-2 second delay when turning pages in the BryteWave cloud
reader. Why is that?
A: Your BryteWave digital textbooks are streamed to your mobile device over the
internet when you are using a browser. When you turn a page, that “page turn” input
travels from your device to our servers. Then data travels from our servers back to your
device. Your device then needs to render the page content. This process can take a
couple seconds. The speed is dependent on your internet connection and device
hardware.
Q: Can I use the BryteWave reader on my Windows or MAC laptop/desktop computer?
A: Yes. BryteWave cloud reader is available through your preferred internet browser or
you can download the app for Mac and Windows for offline reading.
• Log in to reader.brytewave.com
and select Download Apps from the main menu
to view all available apps
FAQ: Technical
Q: How do I read my digital textbook?
1. Log in to the BryteWave cloud reader at reader.brytewave.com
or the BryteWave
app.
2. Locate your book on the Library page.
3. Select the title.
4. Start reading!
Q: What are the technical specifications for use on devices?
BryteWave - Cloud:
Platform
Minimum Requirements
Desktops and laptops
Supported browsers:
Microsoft IE 10
Firefox 26
Google Chrome
Apple Safari 6
Display:
1024 x 768 Resolution
Supported Browsers:
Microsoft IE 11
Firefox 30
Google Chrome
Apple Safari 7
Display:
1024 x 768 Resolution or higher
Tablets
Android 4.0
Android browser
Chrome browser
Firefox browser
iOS 6
Safari browser
Chrome browser
Microsoft Windows RT/
Windows 8 Pro
Microsoft IE 10
Android 4.4
Android browser
Chrome browser
Firefox browser
iOS 8
Safari browser
Chrome browser
Chrome browser
Microsoft Windows RT/
Windows 8 Pro
Microsoft IE 11
Smartphones and other mobile
devices
Android 4.0
Android browser
Chrome browser
Firefox browser
iOS 6
Safari browser
Chrome browser
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Microsoft IE 10
Android 4.4
Android browser
Chrome browser
Firefox browser
iOS 8
Safari browser
Chrome browser
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Microsoft IE 11
BryteWave - App:
Platform
Minimum Requirements
Recommended Requirements
Desktops and laptops
Microsoft Windows 7
2GB of RAM
200MB of hard drive
space
Apple OS X 10.8
2GB of RAM
200MB of hard drive space
Display:
1024 x 768 Resolution
Microsoft Windows 7 or
newer
400GB of RAM
400MB or hard drive space
Apple OS X 10.9
4GB of RAM
200MB of hard drive space
Display:
1024 x 768 Resolution
Tablets
Android 4.0
iOS 6
Android 4.4
iOS 8
Smartphones and other mobile
devices
Android 4.0
iOS 6
Android 4.4
iOS 8
Q: I am having trouble opening my digital textbook.
A: Your digital textbook displays on your library after you purchase and activate your
title. Select the textbook cover to open it.
Contact BryteWave Technical Support if a digital textbook you purchased and activated
is not displayed on your bookshelf.
• Email: support@brytewave.com
• Phone: 1-877-612-2233, select option 1
Q: How can I speak with a person for help or other questions?
A: If you have not been able to find an answer to your question please contact us.
BryteWave offers customer service and technical support 24/7 by phone or by email:
• Email: customerservice@brytewave.com
• Phone: 1-877-612-2233, select option 2
FAQ: Account Information
Q: How do I create a BryteWave reader account?
1. Access reader.brytewave.com
2. Select Create an account.
3. Fill in all fields.
4. Start typing your school name and select your campus from the School dropdown list.
5. Read through and agree to the terms of use.
6. Select Submit.
Q: How do I access my BryteWave reader account?
Go to reader.brytewave.com
and log in with your credentials.
FAQ: Policies
Q: What is the BryteWave refund policy?
A: Digital textbooks purchased from BryteWave.com
may be returned for a full refund
within 14 days of the date of purchase.
Note: BryteWave digital textbooks purchased at your campus bookstore must be
refunded at the bookstore in accordance to their return policy that may differ from
BryteWave.com
.
Q: I already activated my book. Can I still get a refund?
A: Yes. Purchases on BryteWave.com
are eligible for a refund within the 14 day period
even if you have activated the book.
Note: BryteWave digital textbooks purchased at your campus bookstore must be
refunded at the bookstore in accordance to their return policy that may differ from
BryteWave.com
.
Q: What happens after I refund the digital textbook?
A: You receive a full refund and the digital textbook is deactivated. You no longer have
access to the digital textbook, your notes, highlights or bookmarks.
Q: Where can I get a refund for my digital textbook?
A: All online purchases must be refunded through customer service:
• Email: customerservice@BryteWave.com
• Phone: 1-877-612-2233 Option 2
Note: BryteWave digital textbooks purchased at your campus bookstore must be
refunded at the bookstore in accordance to their return policy that may differ from
BryteWave.com.
Q: I bought my book in the bookstore. Can I get my refund online?
A: BryteWave purchases made at your campus bookstore must be refunded at the
bookstore in accordance with their return policy.
Q: Can I sell my digital textbook to another student at the end of the term?
A: BryteWave does not allow you to resell digital textbooks to another student or
individual because the content is protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM).
FAQ: Other
Q: What is Digital Rights Management (DRM) and why is it necessary?
A: BryteWave licenses learning materials from textbook publishers and authors. Our
licensing agreement requires us to place limitations on copy and paste, device
downloads, and printing digital learning materials. These access controls are called
Digital Rights Management, or DRM.
Q: When will more textbook titles be available in digital editions?
A: We are working closely with the largest publishers to make digital textbooks available.
If you are a professor and would like to request a specific title, send us an email at
info@BryteWave.com
. If your campus store is operated by Follett, contact your
bookstore manager.
Q: Will BryteWave work within my LMS?
A: BryteWave is designed for interoperability with most Learning Management Systems.
Send us an email at info@BryteWave.com
for further information.