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Q271254: Microsoft Reader: How to Listen to an Audiobook

Article: Q271254
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): 1.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbui kbimu
Last Modified: 31-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Reader, version 1.5 
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SUMMARY
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This article describes how to download and install the software that you need to
listen to an audiobook using the Microsoft Reader software for desktop and
laptop computers, and also describes how to listen to an audiobook after you
install the software.

MORE INFORMATION
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Microsoft Reader is AudibleReady? and can play any of the over 12,000 audio
titles available at the following Audible Web site:

  http://www.audible.com

After you purchase an Audible title, you need to download and install the
AudibleManager<AE> software. The AudibleManager<AE> software is used to download your
purchases and enables Microsoft Reader to automatically display them in the
Microsoft Reader Library.

To download the AudibleManager<AE> software, visit the Audible Web site and click
"Download Software to Listen" under Audible.com Basics on the left side of the
screen. To listen to an audiobook after you have installed the AudibleManager<AE>
software:

1. Click the book in the Microsoft Reader Library to display its cover page.

2. Click Play in the control area at the bottom of the page to listen to the
  book.

If you need help or have questions about Audible titles, contact Audible.com
Customer Support at (888) 283-5051 or send an e-mail message to
customer_service@audible.com.

Additional query words: reader msreader ebook e-book lit audio book

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbui kbimu 
Technology        : kbReaderSearch kbReader150
Version           : :1.5
Issue type        : kbhowto

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