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Microsoft Reader for Tablet PC & UMPC Devices

Updated: May 19, 2005

MS Reader for Tablet PC

Readerv25setupUSA.exe Download
3.8 MB File
18 min @ 28.8 kbps

MS Reader for Origami

Readerv25setupUSA.exe Download
3.8 MB File
18 min @ 28.8 kbps

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Download Microsoft Reader today and you'll instantly enjoy the freedom of reading any of the thousands of available Microsoft Reader eBooks on an unmatched variety of devices!

Microsoft Reader has been enhanced to take advantage of the unique capabilities of Tablet PC and UMPC devices.

With Microsoft Reader for Tablet PC computers you get:

  • Innovative content support: Enjoy thousands of Owner Exclusive eBooks on any Microsoft Reader 2.0 or higher enabled device.
  • Great on-screen readability: ClearType® display technology that makes text on screen crisper and easier to read than ever before. The new rotate and resize features enable you to take full advantage of your Tablet PC in landscape and portrait modes.
  • Dynamic reading features: Enhance your texts with highlighting, bookmarks, notes, and drawings. Plus, you can view your annotations and rename or erase any of them at any time. The new Tablet PC-based inking features make it easy to add rich handwritten notes and sketches to your books.
  • Great support for embedded graphics: Use the new pan and zoom feature to get a close-up view of graphics and pictures. Keep your zoomed view open on your desktop even as you page ahead in your book.
  • One-click eBook creation. Create your own eBooks from Microsoft Word documents using the Read in Microsoft Reader add-in for Microsoft Word 2000 and higher.

With the Microsoft Reader Optimized for Origamiā„¢ you get:

  • New touch screen navigation experience: Page turning and larger advanced navigation controls right at your fingertips!
  • Updated Audible support: Listen to your favorite audio books using Microsoft Reader technology.

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

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Download Microsoft Reader for Tablet PC—FREE—today!

If you already have Microsoft Reader installed, uninstall Microsoft Reader through the Add/Remove Programs control panel before you run the installation utility.

System Requirements for Tablet PC: Microsoft Reader for Tablet PC is designed specifically for computers running Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Tablet PC Edition. It is not designed for any other operating system or device.

System Requirements for UMPC: Microsoft Reader Optimized for Origami is designed specifically for computers running Windows Vista Ultimate; Windows XP Tablet PC Edition It is not designed for any other operating system or device.

NOTE: Windows XP Tablet PC Edition only supported on UMPC devices

  • Microsoft Touch Pack
  • Microsoft Origami Experience

Microsoft Reader for Tablet PC is offered in three languages. All versions maintain the same system requirements, but the download sizes vary slightly as follows:

Microsoft Reader for Tablet PC ( English) - 3.8 MB
Microsoft Reader for Tablet PC ( French) - 3.84 MB
Microsoft Reader for Tablet PC ( German) - 3.85 MB

IMPORTANT DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Click the download link.
  2. In the File Download box, select Save this program to disk.
  3. Save the file named "Reader25setupUSA.exe" to your hard drive.
  4. 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.
  5. You'll be prompted to activate your copy of Microsoft Reader for Tablet PC. This important step is required to purchase premium eBook titles that have been encrypted for distribution through the activation process.
  6. We strongly recommend activating your device at time of installation so you can purchase and open the Owner Exclusive premium content you may already have.

Note: To use Text-to-Speech features, please download the Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech Package.

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