Microsoft Reader: How to Listen to an Audiobook (271254)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Reader 1.5
  • Microsoft Reader version 2.0
  • Microsoft Reader version 2.1
This article was previously published under Q271254

SUMMARY

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

Microsoft Reader is AudibleReadyT 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® software. The AudibleManager® software is used to download your purchases and enables Microsoft Reader to automatically display them in the Microsoft Reader Library.

To download the AudibleManager® 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® 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.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/25/2003
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbhowto kbui KB271254
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