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Step 2: Enter your Course Key or Content Access Code

There are two kinds of codes that can give you access to ThomsonNOW:

A Course Key is an alphanumeric code that grants you access to class material in ThomsonNOW. Typically, the instructor provides this code on a printed syllabus at your first class or sends it to you via e-mail. The Course Key always begins with the capital letter E, followed by an alphanumeric string (for example, E-49EZW228NZ443).

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Note: This is an example only and not a usable Course Key.

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A Content Access Code (sometimes called a passcode or PIN code) is an alphanumeric code that gives you access to all of ThomsonNOW's online materials for your Thomson textbook. This code is typically packaged with a new book; it can also be purchased separately from your bookstore or online.

You can use either code or both codes to create your user account.

To enter a Course Key only

Select the option button under Course Key.

Two input boxes appear below the option.

In the first input box, type an uppercase E. In the second input box, type the rest of the code exactly as provided by your instructor. (It is case sensitive; be sure to type uppercase letters.)
Click Continue.

To enter a Content Access Code only

Select the option button under Content Access Code.

An input box appears below the option.

Type the code exactly as it was provided to you. (It is case sensitive; be sure to type uppercase letters.)
Click Continue.

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Note: Most Thomson Content Access Codes can be used only once and for a specified period only. If you bought the book used, the previous owner will probably have used the code. If so, you can buy a new code for your book online from Thomson. Visit http://e-catalog.thomsonlearning.com/112 for information.

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To enter both a Course Key and a Content Access Code

In some cases, you might have both a Content Access Code, to unlock the online materials for your textbook, and a Course Key, to give you access to your instructor's class. You can enter them both when you register.

Select the option button under Course Key and Content Access Code.

Input boxes appear below the option.

For the Course Key, type an uppercase E in the first input box. In the second input box, type the rest of the code exactly as provided by your instructor. (It is case sensitive; be sure to type uppercase letters.)
In the Content Access Code input box, type the code exactly as it was provided to you. (It is case sensitive; be sure to type uppercase letters.)
Click Continue. This takes you to the next step of the registration process.

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Note: If you have more than one Content Access Code or Course Key, you can enter the additional codes after you have registered.

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