Benchmark Universe Library App iPad
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Before you start This Help page is for teachers and students that have downloaded the Benchmark Universe Library App from the App Store. This application is for use on the iPad and only contains eBooks for reading. See Get and Install Benchmark Universe Library App iPad for information about installing the app, if necessary. |
The Benchmark Universe Library App provides you and your students with a library of eBooks from the CloudThe Cloud or cloud computing means storing and getting applications over the Internet instead of storing and getting the applications from your computer's hard drive. The term Cloud is used today to refer to the Internet, its architecture and technology.. Download your favorites and start reading! You can search by title or keyword, filter by content area, grade and so much more on your mobile device.
System Requirements
Hardware | Software |
iPad, iPad Mini | iOS 8.0 and above |
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You must sign in before you can download and open any eBooks available to you in the Benchmark Universe Library. In addition, you can get technical support if you experience any issue.
If you are a current Benchmark Universe subscriber
Use your current Benchmark Universe user name, password, and district realm information to sign in.
The following information is required.
- User Name identifies who you are.
- Password ensures you are you!
- District Realm identifies the district you are a member of. It is the first part of the URL you use to get to Benchmark Universe; for example, "districtrealm.benchmarkuniverse.com".
Tap and then type the required information in each box. Contact your technical administrator if you do not know your user name, password, or district realm.
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Click the eBook Library App button on your Benchmark Universe Dashboard from this mobile device for immediate access to the Benchmark Universe Library App, without having to sign in! |
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We recommend that you sign out when you are done with your lessons or at the end of a school day. Signing out clears any books you have downloaded for reading. This ensures your account and subscription to Benchmark Universe are secure and safe.
About Cloud View - Benchmark Universe Library
The Cloud View is the first page that appears after you successfully sign in. It shows the Benchmark Universe Library full of eBooks available for download.
Cloud View at a Glance
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Cloud View Legend | Description |
1. Benchmark Universe App logo |
Identifies the Benchmark Universe application. |
2. Help, Search, Filter, and Account icons
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Get help on the Benchmark Universe app. Search for eBooks by title or keyword. Filter eBooks by Content Area and more. View account details, get Technical Support and review our Privacy Policy . |
3. Book cover (Inactive), Cloud icon, and Status indicator |
Tap the Cloud icon on the book cover to download a book. View the Download process. Note: Books that appear dim and have a Cloud icon are books that have not been downloaded to your mobile device. |
4. Book cover (Active) | Open book. |
5. Cloud/Device buttons | Switch between Cloud/Device Views. |
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- Tap the Search (Magnifying glass) icon. The Search for Title or Keyword box appears.
- Tap the box and type a title or keyword. Your search results appear on the page.
- Tap outside of the Search box to explore your search results.
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- Tap the Filter icon. The Book Filters panel appears.
- Tap any of the following book filters and select additional filters as needed.
- Content Area
- Letter and Number Level
- Grade, K - 8
- Lexile Level
- Language
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Use the arrows to expand and view additional filters. Tap the Plus icon (+) to select more filters. Tap Back to go back to the main filters and continue filtering, if necessary. Tapping acts as a toggle and is used to choose or clear your selections. |
- Tap Done.
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Use Clear to clear all filters and start over. |
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- Tap the Account Details icon. It shows account details like user name and your latest Sign in date.
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Account Details is also used to sign out, contact Technical Support, and view our Privacy Policy. |
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Books on the Benchmark Universe Library appear dim and have a Download (Cloud) icon on the cover until they are downloaded.
- Tap the Download (Cloud) icon on the book cover. The book is downloaded and ready for use on the Cloud and Device View.
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We recommend that you use Device View to open and read your books after downloading. The Device View is your personal library. |
- Tap Device and switch from Cloud to Device View.
Device View - My Library
The Device View is your personal library and contains your downloaded books.
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Tap the top or bottom of the Device View to show/hide the ebook's tools and thumbnails when you open an ebook. |
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- Tap a book cover to open a book and start reading.
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The following default settings are enabled when you open a book.
Use the Gear icon to set and/or clear these and other book settings. |
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- Tap the Gear icon.
- Select any of the following settings.
- Page auto-flip: slide the button to the left to clear this setting. The pages will not automatically flip. You must swipe to manually turn the pages or use the thumbnails to go to specific pages in the book.
- Audio: slide the button left/right to decrease or increase the volume.
- Brightness: tap the light bulb icons to decrease or increase the brightness.
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- Tap the Open book icon to view bookmarks.
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Tap the Back arrow to switch between Cloud or Device View, if necessary. |
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- Tap the Stop (grey box) icon to stop reading.
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- Tap the Play/Pause icons to read or pause on a specific page of the book.
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- Tap the Ribbon icon to add or remove a bookmark. The icon color changes to red to indicate that a bookmark has been added.
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- Tap arrows to go to previous/next pages or thumbnails to go to specific pages.
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- Press and hold on the book cover. A dialog appears with additional options.
- Tap Book Details. The Book Details dialog appears that shows additional details about the ebook.
- Tap Read to open and read the ebook or Close (X) icon.
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- Press and hold on the book cover. A dialog appears with additional options.
- Tap Delete. The Are you sure you want to delete....message appears.
- Tap Yes or No.
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The deleted ebook appears dim and is no longer available for use until you download in the Cloud View. The deleted ebook is removed from the Device View. |