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How to Read an eBook on a Palm Tungsten E2

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One great thing about the PocketPC technology is the ability to take books with you without having to be burdened with the heavy weight of it. You can read the book while you’re on your daily subway commute, while your spouse is driving the car or for any other situation where you need to be entertained for a long period of time. Follow these steps to read an eBook on a Palm Tungsten E2.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Internet access
  • Computer
  • Palm Tungsten E2
  • eBook
  • eReader
Step1
Turn your Palm Tungsten E2 on by pressing the POWER button. This should turn the screen on so you can begin the process.
Step2
Check to see if your unit already has an eReader program installed on it. If it doesn't, you will need to do install eReader before continuing. There are several different eReader programs available for your Palm Tungsten E2.
Step3
Download an eBook onto your personal computer. You can't download an eBook directly onto your handheld device.
Step4
Sync your personal computer with your Palm Tungsten E2. This will put the eBook on your handheld device.
Step5
Launch the eReader program on your handheld device. This will make it possible for you to read the book.
Step6
Enter the pass code on the screen so you can unlock the program. This is a security feature so others cannot get your personal information.
Step7
Begin reading your newly downloaded eBook.

Tips & Warnings

  • You can keep your eBooks for as long as you wish, provided that a copy remains on your desktop computer.
  • It is best to keep the fewest number of books possible on your handheld PC. The files are large and may slow down the working of the device. Keep the books on your personal computer. It has a larger memory capacity than your handheld.
  • You can open up an account to download eBooks directly from the Palm Tungsten E2 company website at www.ebooks.palm.com. This is a secure and centralized location for many of the eBooks that are available for download.
  • Be sure you download the book that you want. Most companies are reluctant to give refunds for eBooks.
  • For security reasons, you cannot edit your credit card information. You must create a whole new account if any of your information changes.
  • Check to be certain that the eBook that you want to download is compatible with your particular eReader. Some eBooks do not work with some programs.

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