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the Secure Mobipocket titles are encrypted eBooks that can be read with the FREE Mobipocket Reader on virtually all handheld devices and on the PC. the sells encrypted titles in Secure Mobipocket format as well as unencrypted titles in up to 10 formats for PCs and handhelds (we call these our "MultiFormat" eBooks). To learn more about our Secure Mobipocket and MultiFormat titles, click here.

NOTE: When upgrading Mobipocket Reader 4.4 to 4.5, uninstalling 4.4 will remove the Mobipocket Personal ID (PID) from some handheld devices. Therefore, do not uninstall Mobipocket Reader 4.4 before upgrading to 4.5.

1. Install the Mobipocket Reader on your PDA

  • Download the Mobipocket Reader setup program for your PDA by clicking here.
  • Run the setup program by double-clicking it and following the instructions on the screen.
  • Synchronize your device to complete installation of the Mobipocket Reader.
  • Tips for using the Mobipocket Reader can be found at http://www.mobipocket.com

    2. Purchase a Mobipocket eBook at the :

  • After your first purchase of a Mobipocket eBook at the , your Bookshelf will display a message with a link to set your Mobipocket Personal ID (PID).

  • Your PID is displayed in the About section of the Mobipocket Reader on your PDA. These images show how to find your PID on a PalmOS device. Finding your PID on other handheld devices is similar to this example.


    • 4. Set your Mobipocket Personal ID (PID) in your Bookshelf:

    5. Download your Mobipocket eBook from your Bookshelf by pressing the Download button.