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7/31/2007:
New Firmware Update for the Sony Reader.
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HARRY POTTER will not be released legally as a eBook
From F123456:
Here's the procedure once you receive your card.
1. Activate the card by calling the # on the front. This is fastest if done from the phone # you put on the application.
2. Go to www.sonyrewards.com and sign up for an account and register your card. If you already have a sonyrewards account, register for a new one with a new email address.
3. You will have either 25 or 50 points as your account balance (top of the screen). If 50, proceed to #4.
If 25, there are two options. The first is to add an item to your wishlist. This will add 50 points to your account immediately. The second is to call Sony Rewards (1-877-718-7669 and press option 2) and explain that you are trying to redeem your offer for a Sony Reader for $49, but you are unable to do so because your point balance is 25 and it should be 50. They should be able to fix this while you are on the phone.
4. Click on Electronics, then Reader, then add the Reader to your cart. It may appear as 16,000 points. Add it anyway.
5. Go to Checkout. Your cart will now show the cost as 5,999 points, and your 50 points will have been deducted. Follow the instructions to buy the remaining 5,949 points that you need. This will cost $59.49 and can be put on ANY credit card (does not have to be the Sony one). You will be able to checkout & will receive an email confirmation within a few minutes. The reader should ship in 5-7 days.
Good luck!
NOTE: At step 3, do not do BOTH but do one or the other. While I was on hold having them adjust my account as I only had 25 points, I was impatient and added an item to my wishlist at the same time as the Sony fellow on the phone did something to add points to my account. I went from 25 points to 100 points and neither he nor I was able to get the discount on the e-reader. 16000 points did not change when added to cart or when I tried to check out. In order to ensure I get the system in a timely manner, I agreed to let him order it for me at the cost of 15,900 points ($159) and he opened up a customer service case to have the difference credited back to me which I expect it will be.
How do I register/authorize my Sony Reader?
Question
How do I register/authorize my Sony Reader?
Answer
To register/authorize your Sony Reader with CONNECT eBooks please follow the below step:
1. Install the CONNECT reader software provided with your Sony Reader.
2. Click on the eBook store icon located in the left frame.
3. a CONNECT eBook store account or log in with your existing eBook store account.
4. Connect your Sony Reader via provided USB connector to your PC. The Reader will appear in the left frame.
5. Go to your eBook store account.
6. Once in your account go to Manage devices in the Device Details section.
7. Your Sony Reader will be located here, click "Authorize Device" to register your Sony Reader with your account.
Purchase and register your Sony Reader with CONNECT eBooks service between 5/1/2007 and 7/31/2007 and recieve a $50 credit. Click here for details.
