Microsoft Reader

Microsoft Reader for Windows Mobile®

Updated: September 10, 2009

Get carried away with eBooks

Now you can get more from your eBooks on your Windows Mobile device.

With Microsoft Reader for Windows Mobile you get:

• Pan and zoom capabilities for embedded graphics
• Screen rotation capability between portrait and landscape modes for more natural, comfortable reading
• Remarkable content support and unmatched portability: Enjoy thousands of Owner Exclusive eBooks on Windows Mobile — and take your eReading library with you wherever you go. With Microsoft Reader for Windows Mobile you can easily copy books from your desktop/laptop/Tablet PC to your Windows Mobile and continue reading wherever you are!
• Great on-screen readability: ClearType® display technology that makes text on screen crisper and easier to read than ever before. The adjustable font size setting makes it easy to customize your reading experience.
• Dynamic reading: features include highlighting, bookmarking, note taking, and drawing. Plus, you can view your annotations and rename or erase any of them at any time.

Visit the Features page to learn about all the features in Microsoft Reader.

This version of Microsoft Reader is compatible with:

• Windows Mobile 2003 based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices
• Windows Mobile 2003, Second Edition based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices
• Windows Mobile 5.0 based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices
• Windows Mobile 6.0, Windows Mobile 6.1
• It is not compatible with Windows Mobile-based Standard (non-touch screen) devices.

Installation notes

If you already have an older version of Microsoft Reader installed, you'll need to uninstall Microsoft Reader, then install the new version. If your version of Microsoft Reader is installed in ROM (which means it was preinstalled by the manufacturer), you cannot uninstall Microsoft Reader. You can, however, install a RAM version of the program with your ROM version.

To ensure you've got the new version of Microsoft Reader on your Windows Mobile device, follow these steps:

1. Tap the Start menu, then Settings.

2. Choose the System tab, and select Remove Programs.

3. Highlight "Microsoft Reader." Tap Remove to uninstall Microsoft Reader. If Microsoft Reader does not appear in this list, your version is installed in ROM: you may continue through the rest of these steps.

4. Download the latest version of Microsoft Reader.

5. When prompted, indicate that you'd like to install Microsoft Reader. You'll need to confirm this option on your PC and on your Windows Mobile. Be sure the device is cradled when you run the installation program.

6. While your device is cradled, visit the activation pages to activate your Windows Mobile: sign in, then choose Activate my Pocket PC.

Full installation

Windows Mobile 6.0 - Windows Mobile 6.1:

Microsoft Reader 2.4.2 (English) - 2.3 MB

Windows Mobile 2003 - Windows Mobile 5.0:

Microsoft Reader 2.4.1 (English) - 2.25 MB
Microsoft Reader 2.4.1 (French) - 2.25 MB
Microsoft Reader 2.4.1 (German) - 2.25 MB
Microsoft Reader 2.4.1 (Italian) - 2.28 MB
Microsoft Reader 2.4.1 (Spanish) - 2.28 MB

System requirements
Operating System		Windows Mobile™ 2003 based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices Windows Mobile 2003, Second Edition based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices Windows Mobile 5.0, 6.0 and 6.1 Classic and Professional devices
Memory		2.22 MB free RAM
Other devices		Microsoft ActiveSync® 4.5 or later

IMPORTANT DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create a live ActiveSync connection with the device, and ensure that synchronization is working properly.

2. Click the download link.

3. In the File Download box, select Save this program to disk.

4. Save the file named "MSReaderPPCUSASetup.exe" to your hard drive.

5. When the download is completed, locate msreadersetup.exe on your hard drive and double-click the file to begin installation.
   Note: If you are running Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, a dialog box will appear when the download is completed, and you will be prompted to begin installation.

6. After installation, you'll be prompted to activate your copy of Microsoft Reader. This important step is required to purchase premium eBook titles that have been encrypted for distribution through the activation process.

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