Barnes & Noble NOOK User Manual
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Model BNTV400
Version: 2.2.1.F
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Contact Us ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Getting to Know Your NOOK ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Features of Your NOOK ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Your NOOK looks like this. ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Power Button .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Power and Charging ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Safety and Care ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Caring for Your NOOK .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Gestures ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
Tap ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Double Tap ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Press and Hold ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Swipe ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Scroll ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Drag ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Pinch and Zoom .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Turning on Your NOOK for the First Time ............................................................................................... 22
Charge Your NOOK ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Register Your NOOK ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
The Status Bar ............................................................................................................................................. 25
The Left Side of the Status Bar ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
The Center of the Status Bar ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
The Right Side of the Status Bar .................................................................................................................................................... 25
The System Bar ............................................................................................................................................ 26
The System Bar on the Home Screen ............................................................................................................................................ 26
The System Bar in the Library ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
The System Bar in the Shop ........................................................................................................................................................... 26
The Recent Drawer...................................................................................................................................... 27
Replacing the Recent Drawer with My Recent Read .................................................................................................................... 27
Your Home Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Active Shelf ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Panels ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
The Nav Buttons ............................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Editing the Home Screen ................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Adding Library Items, Bookmarked Web Pages, or Widgets to the Home Screen .................................................................... 29
Removing an Item from the Home Screen .................................................................................................................................... 30
Changing the Wallpaper of the Home Screen .............................................................................................................................. 30
Configuring the Home Screen ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
NOOK Profiles .............................................................................................................................................. 31
Types of Profiles .............................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Parental Controls ............................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Creating, Editing, and Deleting NOOK Profiles ............................................................................................................................ 31
Assigning Library Items to Profiles ................................................................................................................................................. 34
Searching Your NOOK ................................................................................................................................ 36
Using the Search Tool ..................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Configuring the Search Tool ........................................................................................................................................................... 36
Your NOOK Today™ ....................................................................................................................................38
Changing the Location Described in Weather Reports ................................................................................................................ 38
Your Library .................................................................................................................................................. 39
About Your Library ......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Opening Items in the Library .......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Organizing Library Content on Shelves ......................................................................................................................................... 40
Moving Content to and from NOOK Cloud™ ............................................................................................................................. 41
NOOK Scrapbook™ .................................................................................................................................... 43
Saving a Page in a Scrapbook .......................................................................................................................................................... 43
Viewing a Scrapbook ...................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Adding a Note to a Scrapbook Page .............................................................................................................................................. 44
Viewing Notes about Scrapbook Pages ......................................................................................................................................... 44
Removing a Page from a Scrapbook ............................................................................................................................................... 44
Reading on Your NOOK .............................................................................................................................. 45
Reading a Book ............................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Reading a PDF ................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Reading a NOOK Kids® Book ........................................................................................................................................................ 49
Reading a NOOK Comics Book .................................................................................................................................................... 60
Reading a Magazine ......................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Reading a Newspaper ..................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Watching TV Shows and Movies on Your NOOK ..................................................................................... 65
NOOK Video™ .............................................................................................................................................................................. 65
Renting Movies ................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
HDMI Output ................................................................................................................................................................................. 66
Closed Captioning .......................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Shopping on Your NOOK ............................................................................................................................ 67
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Browsing Lists and Categories ........................................................................................................................................................ 67
Searching for Titles, Authors, or Topics ......................................................................................................................................... 67
Buying a Book .................................................................................................................................................................................. 68
Buying a Single Issue of a Magazine or Newspaper ...................................................................................................................... 68
Buying a Subscription to a NOOK Magazine® or NOOK Newspaper® ................................................................................... 69
Buying an App ................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
Buying a Movie or TV Show ........................................................................................................................................................... 69
Buying or Accessing Catalogs ......................................................................................................................................................... 71
Managing Your NOOK or BN.com Account ................................................................................................................................ 71
Using Your Wishlist ......................................................................................................................................................................... 72
NOOK Channels™ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 72
Using Your NOOK in a Barnes & Noble Store .......................................................................................... 73
Reading Books in a Barnes & Noble Store .................................................................................................................................... 73
Apps ............................................................................................................................................................... 74
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Using the Chrome Browser ........................................................................................................................ 78
Launching the Browser ................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Importing Bookmarks ..................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Using NOOK Email™ .................................................................................................................................. 79
Launching the Email Application ..................................................................................................................................................... 79
Managing Email Accounts ............................................................................................................................................................... 79
Using NOOK Friends ................................................................................................................................... 82
Launching the NOOK Friends App ................................................................................................................................................ 82
The NOOK Friends Nav Bar ......................................................................................................................................................... 82
Friends’ Activities ............................................................................................................................................................................ 83
NOOK Friends ................................................................................................................................................................................ 84
Using the LendMe® Program in NOOK Friends ........................................................................................................................... 86
About Me ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 89
Using Bluetooth® ......................................................................................................................................... 90
Turning Bluetooth On and O ....................................................................................................................................................... 90
Using Bluetooth Devices ................................................................................................................................................................ 90
Using UltraViolet™ ..................................................................................................................................... 91
Signing Up for an UltraViolet Account ........................................................................................................................................... 91
Linking Your UltraViolet Account .................................................................................................................................................. 91
Viewing UltraViolet Content .......................................................................................................................................................... 92
Using the Quick Settings Window ............................................................................................................. 93
Configuring the Home Screen .................................................................................................................... 94
Opening the Home Screen Settings Window ............................................................................................................................... 94
Configuring the Quick Corner ....................................................................................................................................................... 95
Configuring the Home Screen Shelf ............................................................................................................................................... 95
Using the Accessibility Reader and Other Accessibility Features .......................................................... 97
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 97
Using Accessibility Features for Device Registration ..................................................................................................................... 97
Using Android Accessibility Features ............................................................................................................................................. 97
Using the NOOK Accessibility Reader .......................................................................................................................................... 98
Configuring Wireless Settings .................................................................................................................. 101
Customizing the General Settings on Your NOOK ................................................................................ 102
Opening the General Settings Screen .......................................................................................................................................... 102
Turning PowerSave Mode On or O .......................................................................................................................................... 102
Configuring the Screen ................................................................................................................................................................. 102
Configuring Language Settings ...................................................................................................................................................... 103
Configuring Sounds for NOOK Features .................................................................................................................................... 105
Configuring Security Settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 105
Configuring Date and Time Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 106
Configuring Notifications .............................................................................................................................................................. 107
Using Your NOOK at Wi-Fi Hotspots ...................................................................................................... 108
Wi-Fi Networks in Barnes & Noble Stores ................................................................................................................................. 108
Unsecured Wi-Fi Networks ......................................................................................................................................................... 108
Secured Wi-Fi Networks .............................................................................................................................................................. 108
Updating the Software on Your NOOK ................................................................................................... 109
Installing a Software Update over a Wireless Network .............................................................................................................. 109
Discovering the Version Number of Your NOOK Software ..................................................................................................... 109
Forcing Your NOOK to Upgrade Its Software ............................................................................................................................ 109
Using a microSD Memory Card ............................................................................................................... 110
Types of Memory Cards Supported ............................................................................................................................................ 110
Viewing Memory Card Content ................................................................................................................................................... 110
Installing a Memory Card .............................................................................................................................................................. 111
Removing a Memory Card ........................................................................................................................................................... 113
Supported File Types ................................................................................................................................. 114
Appendix A: One Year Limited Warranty .............................................................................................115
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................... 115
Appendix B: Trademarks and Copyrights ............................................................................................... 118
AccuWeather ................................................................................................................................................................................ 118
Adobe ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 118
AT&T ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 118
Bluetooth ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 118
Dictionary ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 118
Disney ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 118
Facebook ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 118
Fonts .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 118
Google ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 119
Hulu Plus ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 119
microSD and microSDHC ............................................................................................................................................................ 119
Spotify ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 119
Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 119
Additional Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 119
Appendix C: FCC Notices ......................................................................................................................... 120
FCC IDs ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 120
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT
INFORMATION TO THE USER ................................................................................................................................................. 120
FCC/IC/CE Radiation Exposure Statement ............................................................................................................................... 120
Other Information Related to the Radio ..................................................................................................................................... 121
Appendix D: Industry Canada Notice ..................................................................................................... 122
Appendix E: European Union ................................................................................................................... 123
EU Regulatory Conformance ....................................................................................................................................................... 123
Appendix F: Terms of Service ................................................................................................................. 124
Glossary ....................................................................................................................................................... 125
Active Shelf ................................................................................................................................................................................... 125
ArticleView (Magazine) ................................................................................................................................................................. 125
Home Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................ 125
Hotspot (Magazines and Catalogs) .............................................................................................................................................. 125
Hotspot (Wi-Fi) ............................................................................................................................................................................ 125
Incognito Tab ................................................................................................................................................................................. 125
NOOK Channels™ ...................................................................................................................................................................... 125
NOOK Video™ ............................................................................................................................................................................ 125
Omnibox ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 125
Profile ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 126
Recent Drawer .............................................................................................................................................................................. 126
Scrapbook ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 126
System Bar ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 126
Your NOOK Today™ .................................................................................................................................................................. 126
Widget ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 126
Index ............................................................................................................................................................ 127
Introduction
This User Guide is designed to help you get the most enjoyment out of your NOOK HD.
NOTE: This User Guide describes the user experience available with NOOK HD software 2.2 or later. If your
NOOK is running an earlier release, we recommend upgrading before proceeding with the instructions
in this guide. To learn more about upgrading software, see “Updating the Software on Your NOOK”.
Contact Us
If you have questions about your NOOK that this guide doesn’t answer, be sure to visit the NOOK online support
center at:
http://NOOK.com/support
The online support center oers additional information about your NOOK, including:
• A PDF version of this NOOK User Guide that you can download to your computer
• Tutorial videos
• Frequently Asked Questions
You can also contact Barnes & Noble Customer Support by sending email to nook@barnesandnoble.com.
Stay in Touch
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Now, let’s get started with a quick tour of your NOOK and its main features.
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Getting to Know Your NOOK
Your NOOK is an eReader with a full-color touchscreen. On your NOOK, you can:
• Read books, magazines, newspapers, catalogs, comics, and graphic novels.
• Shop over three million titles, including over one million free titles, from Barnes & Noble. Buy books, single issues
of magazines and newspapers, as well as subscriptions to magazines and newspapers.
• Discover new books through NOOK Channels, the easiest and best way to find what you love. One hundred
years of bookseller knowledge go into our handpicked collections of books, magazines, and apps that speak to
your interests. There are over 300 channels—and counting—so find your favorites and follow them for inspiration.
• Buy or rent and then download or stream popular movies and TV shows from Disney, Sony, HBO and more.
Watch everything from Hollywood blockbusters to indie favorites. Link your UltraViolet™ account to your
NOOK account to enjoy your UltraViolet digital collection on your NOOK.
• Buy and enjoy content from Google Play™. Google Play is a digital content experience from Google™ where
you can find your favorite music, movies, books, and Android™ apps and games. It’s your entertainment hub:
You can access it from the Web or your NOOK, and all your content is available instantly across all your devices.
• Recommend or quote books to friends via Facebook, Twitter®, or Google, and read books borrowed using
Barnes & Noble’s LendMe® program
• Store thousands of books, along with magazines, newspapers, comics, graphic novels, music, photos, apps, videos, and more.
• Browse the Web with Google Chrome™. Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with
sophisticated technology to make the Web faster, safer, and easier.
• Send and receive email.
• Store and read files, including PDFs and Microsoft Oce documents.
Your NOOK is small and comfortable enough to hold easily with one hand and to slip into a bag or a purse.
NOOK Apps and Google Play Apps
Your NOOK supports both NOOK apps and Google Play apps. NOOK apps are apps developed for your NOOK
and tested and approved by Barnes & Noble. In the NOOK Store® and in your Library, NOOK apps are marked with
a small green NOOK logo in the upper right corner.
Android apps are available on Google Play.
NOTE: Some apps are available both as NOOK apps and as Google Play apps. If you have already purchased an
app from the NOOK Store, you do not need to purchase an additional app on Google Play.
NOTE: Content for Google Play apps is available only within the apps themselves. For example, Google Play
Books do not appear in your NOOK Library®. To access your Google Play Books, launch the Play
Books app.
NOTE: To purchase and access Google Play content, you need to have a Google account. You can set up a
Google account either on accounts.google.com or within a Google Play app. Google accounts are free.
To purchase Google Play content, you will need to set up a credit card for a Google Wallet™ account.
Launch the Play Store app for instructions for entering credit card information for a Google Wallet account.
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Features of Your NOOK
Your NOOK looks like this.
Power Button
microSD™ Memory
Card Slot
Microphone
Headphone Jack
(
)
3.5mm
Volume Buttons
HD Color
Touchscreen
NOOK Button
30-pin Port
Power Button
On the left side of your NOOK is the power button. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to turn on your
NOOK. To learn more about power management for your NOOK, see “Power and Charging”.
Headphone Jack
Along the top edge of your NOOK, you’ll find a 3.5 mm audio jack—a standard size jack for headphone and ear
buds.
Microphone
You’ll also find a built-in microphone set into the top edge of your NOOK.
Volume Buttons
Raise or lower the volume of audio by pressing the upper or lower end of the audio toggle button on the right side
of your NOOK.
HD Color Touchscreen
Your NOOK features a high-resolution color touchscreen for easy navigation and page turns. The touchscreen displays video up to 720p.
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NOOK Button
This NOOK symbol on the lower front of your NOOK is called the NOOK button. Once your NOOK is turned
on and the screensaver has been unlocked, pressing the NOOK button displays the Home screen. On the bottom of
the Home screen you’ll find Nav Buttons for navigating to important features such as Library and Shop.
30-pin Port
Your NOOK features a 30-pin port for charging and for connecting to a personal computer.
microSD Memory Card Slot
Your NOOK features enough built-in memory to hold thousands of books, along with many magazines, newspapers,
catalogs, photos, apps, videos, and personal files such as PDFs.
You can add more storage to your NOOK by installing a standard microSD memory card. The card fits into a covered slot in the bottom edge of your NOOK, next to the 30-pin port. A microSD memory card can hold up to 64
GB of content. Once you have installed a microSD card in your NOOK, you can access the files stored on the card
through the My Files section of your Library.
To learn about installing a microSD memory card in your NOOK, see “Using a microSD Memory Card”.
Bluetooth
Your NOOK supports the A2DP, AVCRP, and HID profiles of the Bluetooth 2.0 standard for connectivity, enabling
your NOOK to connect to Bluetooth devices such as headphones, speakers, and keyboards. These wireless devices
are sold separately. See your NOOK retailer for supported Bluetooth devices.
®
NOTE: Your NOOK can connect to certain Bluetooth headsets, but it does not interpret commands, such as
play or pause, from these headsets.
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Speakers
Audio speakers are built into the back of your NOOK, as shown below:
Speakers
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Power and Charging
Turning Your NOOK On and O
NOTE: If you have already registered your NOOK and created a profile, you will need to drag your profile’s
icon to the lock symbol on the screen to unlock your NOOK after you turn it on. If you have set up a
passcode to protect your NOOK, you will have to enter the passcode after you unlock your profile. See
“Configuring the Home Screen”.
Turning On Your NOOK
To turn on your NOOK, press the power button located on the left edge of your NOOK. Hold the button down for
2 seconds and release it.
Your NOOK starts. When it has completed its start-up process, it makes a chiming sound.
Turning O Your NOOK
You do not need to turn your NOOK o when you stop using it. With a fully charged battery and with Wi-Fi turned
on, your NOOK has enough power to last in a suspended “sleeping” state for many days. With a fully charged battery and with Wi-Fi turned o, your NOOK has enough power to last in a suspended state for several weeks.
On the other hand, if you are carrying your NOOK without a cover in a bag or purse, you might want to turn o
your NOOK to avoid it being accidentally turned on from its “sleeping” state. You also might want to turn o your
NOOK simply to conserve power.
To turn o your NOOK, do this:
1. Press the power button and hold it down for 5 seconds.
A window appears, asking if you really want to turn your NOOK completely o.
2. Tap the Power o button in the dialog box.
Your NOOK turns o.
NOTE: If you ignore the window asking you to confirm that you want to power o your NOOK, after several
seconds the window disappears and your NOOK resumes whatever it was doing before you pressed
the power button.
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Wall Charging
To charge your NOOK, use the charging components included with your NOOK.
CAUTION: If you are using a power adapter, use only a Barnes & Noble power adapter and custom USB cable
intended for your NOOK. Other power adapters might damage your NOOK and its battery. Do
not use a power adapter and cable intended for other models of NOOK products. Use only a
power adapter and cable intended for use with your NOOK product. Do not use a power adapter
or USB cable that has frayed or otherwise been damaged. When connecting your NOOK to a
personal computer, the computer must be a UL listed, approved product.
NOTE: Using your NOOK’s 30-pin USB cable, you can connect your NOOK to your personal computer
to transfer files. However, connecting your NOOK to your personal computer may not fully charge
your NOOK. To charge your NOOK, you must plug it into a wall outlet.
To charge your NOOK from a wall outlet, do this:
1. Assemble the power adapter and 30-pin USB cable. Insert the USB end of the cable into the matching receptacle
on the power adapter.
2. Plug the 30-pin end of the USB cable into your NOOK.
3. Plug the power adapter into a compatible electrical outlet. If your NOOK was turned o, it will now turn itself
on.
NOTE: Depending on how much power remains in the battery, it might take 3-4 hours to fully recharge your
NOOK. Do not turn o your NOOK while it is charging.
NOTE: If the Charging Indicator Light is blinking, your NOOK is too hot to charge. Move your NOOK to a
cooler environment.
NOTE: Once your NOOK has enough power to turn on, you can see how much power remains in the battery
by checking the battery charge indicator in the right corner of the Status Bar. You may need to drag
your account icon to the lock symbol on the screen to unlock your NOOK and display the Status Bar,
which runs along the top of the screen.
4. Once your NOOK has fully charged, unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet. Unplug the USB cable
from your NOOK.
Wall Outlet
Charging
Indicator Light
Power
Adapter
30-pin
Cable
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Resetting Your NOOK
Performing a Soft Reset
If for some reason your NOOK becomes unresponsive, you can perform a soft reset to restart the device.
1. Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds, then release the power button.
2. Press the power button again for 2 seconds to turn on your NOOK.
Low Power
If you turn on your NOOK when its battery charge is almost depleted, a warning appears on the screen, suggesting
that you begin charging your NOOK before trying to use it.
If the battery is depleted, your NOOK will shut down until it has been suciently recharged.
Charging Recommendations
Your NOOK contains a lithium ion battery. To maximize battery life:
• Avoid fully discharging the battery. Charge your NOOK after several hours of use or when you see the low
charge alert, rather than continuing to use it until it turns itself o.
• Avoid high temperatures for charging, use, and storage. For more information, see “Temperature Ranges.”
• If you are not going to use your NOOK for more than 30 days, charge the battery to 40%-50% and then turn o
your NOOK.
Safety and Care
This section explains important information about safety and about caring for your NOOK.
Water
CAUTION: Your NOOK device, cables, and adapters are not waterproof. To avoid risk of electric shock, overheat-
ing, melting, burns or other injury or damage, keep the device and all accessories away from water
and other liquids.
Do not use the cable if either end of the cable gets wet or is exposed to liquid spray or excessive
moisture. Do not expose your NOOK device, cables, and power adapter to wet or damp conditions. Avoid exposing the device to liquid or food. If liquid is spilled on the device while it is on, turn
it o immediately. Clean the screen of your NOOK with a soft, lint-free or micro-fiber cloth and
avoid using spray or liquid cleaners on the screen.
Electricity
Your NOOK is an electrical device. Follow the same basic safety procedures you would follow with any electrical
device.
When charging your NOOK, use only the custom USB cable and power adapter included with your NOOK.
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Airplanes
When using your NOOK on an airplane, be sure to follow the instructions of the flight crew.
To turn your NOOK’s wireless networking on or o, do this:
1. Tap the gear icon in the Status Bar to open the Quick Settings window.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch on or o. Or slide the Airplane Mode switch to on.
Airplane Mode turns o wireless networking but allows other features on your NOOK to work as usual.
3. Tap anywhere outside the Quick Settings window to close it.
Electronic Equipment
If you are around sensitive electronic equipment–for example, if you are in a hospital–ask if you may use your
NOOK. Settings such as intensive care units might forbid the use of any electronic device, with or without networking.
Battery
Your NOOK includes a non-replaceable lithium ion battery. Do not attempt to replace the battery. If you suspect
your battery is having problems, please contact Customer Service.
Caution About High Audio Volume
WARNING: Exposure to loud noise from any source for extended periods of time may aect your hearing. The
louder the volume, the faster your hearing may be aected. To protect your hearing:
• Limit the amount of time you use headsets or headphones at high volume.
• Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
• Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you. If you experience hearing
discomfort, including the sensation of pressure or fullness in your ears, ringing in your ears, or
mued speech, you should stop listening to the device through your headset or headphones
and have your hearing checked.
Caring for Your NOOK
To take the best possible care of your NOOK, please follow the recommendations below.
Temperature Ranges
Your NOOK should function as designed in these temperature ranges:
Use Fahrenheit Celsius
Charging 41-95° F 5-35° C
Operation 32-95° F 0-35° C
Storage 5-113° F -13-45° C
Outside of these ranges, your NOOK might develop power, display, and/or software issues. If temperatures are extremely cold or hot, permanent physical damage can result. Such damage is not covered by the limited warranty. Storage applies to temporary locations like the trunk of your car (or other motor vehicle) as well as long-term storage.
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Even on a day that is not very hot, the passenger compartment or trunk of a car can be extremely hot. Do not leave
your NOOK in a car.
High storage temperatures reduce battery life. For more information, see “Charging Recommendations”.
Caring for the Touchscreen
You should clean the touchscreen on your NOOK from time to time. Clean the screen with a damp soft cloth, such
as a micro-fiber cloth. Micro-fiber cloths are available from Barnes & Noble stores and from partner retailers. Do not
use any chemicals to clean the screen.
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Gestures
Your NOOK recognizes these dierent gestures:
• Tap
• Double tap
• Press and hold
• Swipe
• Scroll
• Drag
• Pinch and Zoom
Tap
A tap on the screen is a quick touch of your fingertip. It’s the same gesture you use when you tap a key on a computer keyboard.
Tapping on a button.
Double Tap
Some features require a double tap: two taps in quick succession. For example, by double-tapping on an item in the
NOOK Store, you can open a window displaying information about the item.
Press and Hold
Pressing and holding means touching your finger to the screen and holding it there for 2 seconds.
In many situations, pressing and holding causes your NOOK to open a pop-up menu. The pop-up menu—sometimes
called a contextual menu—oers you choices about the image your finger is resting on.
For example, if you press and hold on a book cover, your NOOK opens a menu oering you choices of things you
can do with that book: open the book, recommend it, and so on.
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Swipe
To swipe is to slide your finger across the screen as though you were brushing away a crumb. You can swipe left, flicking your finger to the left. Or you can swipe right, flicking your finger to the right.
You’ll typically swipe to scroll through a long list or collection things, such as the row of books and other items on the
Active Shelf.
Swiping left or right.
Scroll
Slide your finger up or down the screen to scroll through any list displaying a scrollbar. A scroll gesture is like a vertical
swipe.
Scrolling up or down.
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Drag
To drag is to touch an object and pull it to another location, while keeping your fingertip touching the screen. Once
you have moved the object to where you want it to be, lift your finger, leaving the object in its new location.
Dragging an item on the screen.
Pinch and Zoom
You can use two fingers to shrink or enlarge an image.
• Pinch your fingers together to shrink an image and zoom out.
• Pull your fingers apart to enlarge an image and zoom in. (Pulling your fingers apart this way is sometimes called
“pinching out.”)
Pinching and zooming.
•
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Turning on Your NOOK for the First Time
Charge Your NOOK
You must charge your NOOK before you use it for the first time.
Plug your NOOK into a wall outlet using the power adapter and 30-pin cable included with your device.
You can use your NOOK while it charges.
The charging indicator light on the bottom of your device will show orange when your NOOK is charging. When the
light turns green, your NOOK is fully charged.
It takes 3-4 hours to charge your NOOK.
Register Your NOOK
NOTE: To register your NOOK, you must have access to a Wi-Fi network.
To register your NOOK, do this:
1. Turn on your NOOK if it is not already turned on.
To turn on your NOOK, press the power button along the upper left edge of the bezel and hold the button
down for 2 seconds. When it turns on for the first time, your NOOK displays a welcome message and a choice
of languages:
• American English
• British English
2. Tap the button for the language you want your NOOK to use on its screens. (This choice aects only the language used in your NOOK’s user interface. It does not aect the language used in content such as books.)
Once you have selected a language, your NOOK displays a list of available Wi-Fi networks.
3. Tap on the name of the Wi-Fi network you want to use. If the network asks you for security information such as
a password, enter it.
If you don’t know the network name or password, ask the network’s administrator for help.
4. Once you have connected to a network, tap Continue with Setup.
5. Set the country and time zone for your NOOK. Tap the underlined words and phrases and use the pop-up
menus to select your country and, if you are in the United States, your time zone. Tap Next.
Your NOOK registers itself and checks for critical software updates. If there are no updates, it proceeds next
to the Terms of Service screen. You must accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy to continue using your
NOOK. To read the Terms and Service and the Privacy Policy, tap on the link provided.
6. If you agree to the terms, tap the Yes checkbox. Then tap the Agree button.
7. Sign in with your NOOK or BN.com account. This gives you access to any items in your NOOK Library and allows you to shop for new books, magazines, newspapers, videos, catalogs, and apps on your NOOK.
• If you already have an account, tap Yes, I have an account.
On the next screen, enter the email address and password associated with your account. As you type,
your information will replace the sample information that appears in blue type. When you have entered
your email address and account password, tap Submit.
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• If you do not already have an account, Tap, No I need to create an account.
Tap on the underlined words and phrases and type in the fields to set up your account.
Once you have signed in, you can set up your NOOK Profile. Your NOOK displays a scrollable list of topics such
as Cooking & Food, Travel, and Mystery & Suspense.
8. Tap the icons representing your interests. (To see more interests, swipe up on the page to scroll.)Then tap Next.
Your NOOK displays some sample titles based on your interests.
9. Tap on the samples you would like to add to your Library. Then tap Next. (If you would like to skip this step, tap
the word Skip in the lower left corner of the screen.)
Your NOOK adds the titles you selected to your Library.
That’s it. You’ve registered your NOOK. You’re ready to shop at the NOOK Store, read your favorite books, magazines, newspapers, and catalogs, watch movies and TV shows, and more.
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Unlocking Your NOOK
Your NOOK features a screensaver that locks the screen. To unlock the screen, drag the icon for the profile you
want to use to the lock icon in the center of the screen. (To learn more about profiles, see “NOOK Profiles”).
Drag a profile’s icon to the lock symbol to unlock your NOOK and display that profile.
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The Status Bar
The Status Bar is a black ribbon that runs along the top of your screen.
The Status Bar.
The Left Side of the Status Bar
The left side of the Status Bar identifies the owner of the NOOK; for example, “John’s NOOK.”
The Center of the Status Bar
If you are logged in to the Primary Profile on your NOOK and your NOOK has received any notifications, the center
of the Status Bar displays notification icons. Notifications include news about NOOK Friends requests, software
updates, and the status of microSD card formatting. They also include NOOK Notifications, which present recommendations and special oers for books, magazines, and newspapers.
If you see a notifications icon, tap on it to open a window displaying your current notifications. If you tap on a notification in the notifications window, the notification will not be displayed again. Tap anywhere outside the notifications
window to close it.
Notifications are displayed only for your NOOK’s Primary Profile. If you are logged in to another Adult Profile or a
Child Profile, you will not see any notifications in the Status Bar. To learn more about profiles, see “NOOK Profiles”.
To control the notifications feature, see “Configuring Notifications”.
The Right Side of the Status Bar
The right side of the Status Bar shows:
• The current time; for example
• A Wi-Fi indicator (a set of concentric curves) showing whether or not your NOOK is connected to Wi-Fi and, if
it is connected, how strong the Wi-Fi network signal is; for example:
• A gear icon that you can tap to open the Quick Settings window
• In the Quick Settings window, you can tap All Settings to access all the configuration screens for your
NOOK.
• If you have opened the Quick Settings window from the Home screen, the window includes an additional area labeled Home that serves as a shortcut to the Home settings screen. Tap the gray bar labeled
Home to open configuration settings for the Home screen.
• A battery indicator showing the charging status of your battery; for example:
• If the outline of the battery shape is nearly empty, your NOOK is nearly out of power.
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The System Bar
The System Bar is a short black panel that runs along the lower edge of many screens, including the Home screen, the
Library, the Shop, and Settings screens. The System Bar contains useful tools for accessing contents and features.
Here’s an example of the System Bar
The System Bar.
The System Bar on the Home Screen
On the Home screen, the System Bar contains:
• A Search tool
• Either:
• An icon (two overlapping squares) for opening the Recent Drawer
• An icon (an open book) for returning to your most recent reading material
The System Bar in the Library
In the Library, the System Bar contains:
• An icon (three stacked lines) for opening the Library menu
• A Search tool
• Either:
• An icon (two overlapping squares) for opening the Recent Drawer
• An icon (an open book) for returning to your most recent reading material
The System Bar in the Shop
On many pages in the Shop, the System Bar contains:
• An icon (a heart) for displaying your Wishlist
• An icon (a shopping bag and a clock) for displaying recently viewed items
• A Search tool
• Either:
• An icon (two overlapping squares) for opening the Recent Drawer
• An icon (an open book) for returning to your most recent reading material
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The Recent Drawer
By default, an icon of two overlapping squares appears in the lower right corner of the System Bar. Tap this icon
to open the Recent Drawer: a scrollable horizontal panel showing the last fifty items you have accessed on your
NOOK. These items can be Library items such as books or movies, or they can be apps such as Email or the Web
browser.
To return to one of these items, tap it. Your NOOK closes the Recent Drawer and opens the item you selected.
Replacing the Recent Drawer with My Recent Read
If you like, you can replace the Recent Drawer with the icon of a book that simply returns you to the book, magazine, or newspaper you were reading most recently.
To switch to an icon for your most recent read, do this:
1. On the Home screen, tap the gear icon in the Status Bar to open the Quick Settings window.
2. At the top of the Quick Settings window, tap Home to open the configuration settings for the Home screen.
3. Scroll through the settings, and find the checkbox labeled Show my Recent Drawer, and tap the checkbox to make
the configuration change you want:
• To display the Recent Drawer icon, leave the checkbox checked.
• To display Recent Read icon, leave the checkbox unchecked.
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Your Home Screen
Your Home screen presents a scrollable list of the content you have accessed most recently. It also presents navigation buttons and a link to Your NOOK Today.
You can return to the Home Screen at any time by pressing the NOOK button (the raised silver NOOK logo at the
bottom of the screen.
Active Shelf
The Active Shelf is a scrollable shelf presenting the content you have recently purchased, accessed, or shared through
the LendMe program. In its default configuration, the Active Shelf presents your most recent purchases on the right
and the items you have most recently accessed on the left.
Swipe the shelf to the left or the right. As you swipe, new items come to the foreground. To open an item, tap on it.
Panels
Your Home screen features five panels for holding content. The Active Shelf appears on the center panel (the third
panel from the left), which is the panel that your Home screen displays by default.
To move to another panel, swipe left or right on the background of the Home screen.
The Nav Buttons
The Nav Buttons–a row of five buttons for navigating to the major features of your NOOK–appear toward the bottom of your Home screen.
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The Nav Buttons consist of these five buttons:
• LIBRARY - displays the Library where your NOOK content is stored. Your Library includes books, magazines,
movies & TV shows, apps, catalogs, newspapers, scrapbooks, and any files you have transferred from your personal computer
• APPS - displays your apps, including built-in apps such as Email and NOOK Friends, as well as any additional
apps you have purchased through the NOOK Store
• WEB - opens the Web browser
• EMAIL - opens the email app
• SHOP - opens the NOOK Store so you can shop for content such as books, magazines, movies & TV shows,
apps, and newspapers.
Editing the Home Screen
Press and hold on the background of your Home screen to edit the contents of the Home screen. A menu opens
with these five tabs:
• Library - displays the contents of your Library; you can drag any item from the Library to the Home screen.
• Apps - displays your apps; you can drag any app to the Home screen.
• Wallpapers - presents shortcuts to your media gallery, a folder of wallpapers (static images), and “living wall-
papers” (animated images); navigate through these choices to select an image for the background of the Home
screen.
• Bookmarks - displays thumbnail representations of any Web pages you have bookmarked; you can drag any of
these items to the Home screen.
• Widgets - displays a collection of widgets (special applications) you can add to your Home screen; widgets in-
clude an analog clock, a list of upcoming calendar events, and a music playlist, as well as widgets from third-party
applications that you might have purchased through the NOOK Store; you can drag any of these widgets to the
Home screen.
To close this menu, tap the Done button.
Adding Library Items, Bookmarked Web Pages, or Widgets to the Home Screen
Your NOOK automatically adds the items you have recently purchased or accessed to the Active Shelf on your
Home screen. This makes them easy to find.
You can also place other items on the Home screen for convenient access. These items can include Library content
such as books, movies, and apps. They can also include bookmarked Web pages and Widgets (special applications)
such as calendars, clocks, and audio players.
To add an item to the Home screen, do this:
1. Press and hold on the background of the Home screen.
The shortcuts menu appears, presenting five tabs of content: Library, Apps, Wallpapers, Bookmarks, and Widgets.
2. Tap the menu choice for the type of item you want to add.
Your NOOK displays further choices below. If you see a stack of items like books, tap on the stack to display all
the items individually in a row.
3. To place an item on the Home screen, drag it from the shortcuts menu onto the Home screen.
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4. When you have finished adding items, tap the Done button at the bottom of the screen.
Removing an Item from the Home Screen
To remove an item you have added to the Home screen, do this:
1. Press and hold on the item.
A pop-up menu appears.
2. Tap the menu choice Do not show on home.
Your NOOK removes the item from the Home screen.
Changing the Wallpaper of the Home Screen
To change the wallpaper (the background image) on the Home screen, do this:
1. Press and hold on the background of the Home screen
The shortcuts menu appears, presenting four tabs of content: Library, Apps, Wallpapers, Bookmarks, and Widgets.
2. Tap the Wallpapers tab.
The Shortcuts Menu displays three choices: Gallery, Wallpapers (static images), and Live Wallpapers (animated
images).
3. Tap the menu choice for the image source you want.
4. Sort through available images. To select an image, tap on it.
Some Live Wallpapers have additional settings you can access through a Settings button.
5. Once the image is displayed full screen and you have adjusted any settings it has, tap the Set Wallpaper button to
save that image as the Home screen wallpaper.
6. Tap Done.
Configuring the Home Screen
To customize the behavior of the Active Shelf or any other part of the Home screen, do this:
1. Tap the gear icon in the Status Bar to open the Quick Settings window.
2. In the Quick Settings window, tap All Settings.
Along the left side of the screen, your NOOK displays a menu of Settings screens.
3. Tap the Applications menu choice.
Your NOOK displays a list of applications and features.
4. Tap Home.
Your NOOK displays the Home settings screen.
5. Use the checkboxes and menu choices to customize the behavior of the Home screen.
6. When you have finished making your changes, tap the back arrow icon in the upper left corner of the screen.
Your NOOK displays the Home screen, where your changes should have taken eect.
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