Lesson 1: Installation and Introduction
The purpose of this lesson is ensure that you have properly installed the software and updated to the latest release of Libronix. You will learn how to register your software and backup your license file. Furthermore, your will learn how to access the help system and overview the interface. The lesson will conclude by teaching you how to copy and paste Bible verses into your documents.
How to Install Logos
Learn how to get Logos Bible Software setup and running on your computer.
- Assignment: Watch the video (6:39, 3.63 MB).
- Question: What is the Logos technical support phone number?
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1-800-875-6467
- Question: When can you access Logos technical support by phone?
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Monday through Friday, 6 AM through 5 PM (PST)
- Question: What is the web address link for the support page at www.logos.com?
How to Update Logos
This video will show you how to get the latest bug fixes and improvements to your software and digital library.
- Assignment: Watch the video (2:42, 1.1MB).
- Exercise: Find out what version of Libronix you currently have installed.
Hint: Click the following: Start Logos, click Help, click About Libronix DLS, and look for Libronix Digital Library System.
- Question: Where can you find out what the latest version is?
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Go to
www.logos.com and click on the
Support tab. There is a link at the top of the page where you can download the latest version.
- Exercise: If you are not running the latest version of Libronix, run Libronix update. In Libronix click Tools | Libronix Update.
- Assignment: Read the article Power Tools Addin.
- Exercise: Check to see if you have the power tools addin. If you don’t, make sure to install it.
Hint: Tools | Options | Power Tools
Synchronize Your Licenses
This important feature will protect your investment by storing a record of the books you have purchased and unlocked. In the events of loss or theft, simply contact Logos Bible software to learn how to restore you software and book purchases.
- Assignment: Watch the video (1:05, 772KB).
- Exercise: Synchronize your license.
Hint: Tools | Library Management | Synchronize Licenses
Backup Your Licenses
Learn in this video how to get Libronix up and running quickly with a backup license in the event that your computer fails.
- Assignment: Watch the video (1:56, 1.2MB).
- Exercise: Make a backup license.
Hint: Tools | Library Management | Backup Licenses
Web Support
Visit http://www.logos.com/support for web based support.
- Question: What section provides the link to the Logos Knowledge Base?
Getting Help
In Libronix press F1 to access the help files for an in-depth explanation of any feature in the program.
- Exercise: Press F1 and spend a few minutes browsing through the help files.
Basic Concepts
Learning a new program can be overwhelming, challenging, and discouraging, but it does not have to be. This brief overview will help you get familiar with the basics of the interface.
Browsing within a Book
Flipping pages in paper is easy, but it is even easier with Logos. Watch this video to learn effective ways to navigate any book in your digital library.
- Assignment: Watch the video (1:29, 2.2MB).
- Question: What is the name of the icon to view the table of contents?
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Toggle Contents Pane
- Question: What is the name of the icon to view your location in a book?
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Toggle Locator Pane
Copy Bible Verses
Whether you are writing a paper or making a list of verses to memorize, this tutorial will teach you how to copy Bible verses from the program into your preferred word processor.
- Assignment: Watch the video (5:09, 6.4MB).
- Question: What is the name of the free add-in for Microsoft Word that inserts Bible verses from Logos?
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Smart Tags
- Question: Where is the icon located to copy bible verses?
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It's in the system tray, which is at bottom right corner of your screen.
- Assignment: Read the article Copy Bible Text without Footnotes and Citations.