Dory: If a unit has not been properly activated, you'll hear a message telling you of that fact. That's all. You can delete that and re-send the file, with the proper activation. There is nothing there that would keep the activation from happening. It is just a recorded message, announcing the book is protected and that the device you are using is not an activated audible device. Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT American Printing House For The Blind 1839 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307 >>> doryfish@xxxxxxxxxxx 08/08/05 05:01PM >>> No one has answered my question. And in case there is any misunderstanding. my husband and I have two separate accounts at audible. We were assured we could both activate our one book port. But things did not happen the way they were supposed when I tried, although Audible resolved the problem. Nonetheless, several attempts were made by me to send my book to be transferred to the bp all which failed until audible was able to get me activated. The book's two parts were transferred to the bp. Although it appeared that it would play, when my husband first checked it, when we were going to read the book, it would not play. I want to know if somehow a code is inserted when more than one unsuccessful attempt at activation and transfer occurs which prevents the book from playing. If so, I would like to see mention of this fact in the manual. If this is not the case, can you explain why the bp appeared to be malfunctioning when attempts were made to play this book? Finally, Marion and I do not share our books with others; only with each other; we've been with audible better than three years now. Thanks for the help. Dory doryfish@xxxxxxxxxxx