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Fictionwise Secure Mobipocket titles are encrypted eBooks that can be read with the FREE Mobipocket Reader on virtually all handheld devices and on the PC. Fictionwise sells encrypted titles in Secure Mobipocket format as well as unencrypted titles in up to 8 formats for PCs and handhelds (we call these our "MultiFormat" eBooks). To learn more about our Secure Mobipocket and MultiFormat titles, click here.
NOTE: Mobipocket Reader 5.0 for the PC displays the Mobipocket Personal ID (PID) in a different place than previous versions. On the left-hand side, click on "My Device List", and then press the "Edit Properties" button. Your PID will be the third item down, a 10-digit alphanumeric code.
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 |
PC:
- 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
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Mac:
- Download a .ZIP file containing the files need
to setup the Mobipocket Reader on your PDA by clicking
here.
- Unzip and send all .prc files to your PalmOS with the Hotsync Install Tool. (double-click on each .prc file or drag and drop to the Palm Desktop Install Tool box)
- Synchronize your device to complete installation
of the Mobipocket Reader.
- Tips for using the Mobipocket Reader can be found
at http://www.mobipocket.com
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2. Purchase a Mobipocket eBook at Fictionwise:
- After your first purchase of a Mobipocket eBook at Fictionwise, 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.
   
3. Set your Mobipocket Personal ID (PID) in your Bookshelf:
4. Download your Mobipocket eBook from your Bookshelf
by pressing the Download button.
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