Tablet PC Activation Tutorial
Posted: November 07,
2002
Introduction
Activation is the name for the process that ties together information from
your Microsoft Passport account and your Tablet PC (and other devices). Activation
uses this information to create a permission code that's stored on your Tablet
PC. This permission code enables you to access premium eBook content that has
been packaged to help ensure secure distribution.
If you do not yet have a Microsoft Passport account, you will need to create
one before starting the activation process. Creating a Passport account and
activating your Tablet PC is very simple, and takes just a couple minutes.
Activation upgrades your copy of Microsoft Reader to let you read premium eBook
titles that are copy-protected by publishers at the "Owner Exclusive"
level. When you activate Microsoft Reader, you identify yourself as the person
who will be using your Tablet PC. If you don't activate, you won't be able to
buy and read a lot of great content. To help protect copyrights, most commercial
eBooks use innovative technologies to help ensure that they're available only
to the purchaser.
To activate your Tablet PC
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When you first open Microsoft Reader, you are prompted to activate your
Tablet PC. Click on the Activation link to complete the activation process.
You can also choose to activate your Tablet PC at any time from the Microsoft
Reader Activation page at: http://www.microsoft.com/reader/info/activation.aspx
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If you do not have a Microsoft Passport account, you will need to create
one in order to sign in and start the activation process. Click the "Get
one" link to create a Passport account, and continue with Reader activation.
If you already have a Microsoft Passport account, click "Sign in to start
the Activation process".
- Enter your Microsoft Passport sign-in name and password.
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You will be directed to the activation page, where you can activate your
Tablet PC. Click the "Continue" link to initiate the Activation
process. The length of time needed to complete activation will depend on the
speed of your internet connection.
Note: If you have a Pocket PC attached to your Tablet PC, the Activation
page includes two options - one for Pocket PCs and one for all other devices.
Click the "Activate my computer" link (for desktop, notebook, or
Tablet PCs), and then wait a few moments while the activation process is completed.
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