Barnes & Noble nook User Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Contact Us ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Getting to Know Your NOOKcolor ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Getting Started with Your NOOKcolor ..................................................................................................... 10
Power and Charging ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Safety and Care ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Caring for Your NOOKcolor ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Locking and Unlocking Your NOOKcolor ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Using Gestures to Control Your NOOKcolor ........................................................................................... 18
The Quick Nav Bar ...................................................................................................................................... 22
The Status Bar ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
The Home Screen and the Daily Shelf ...................................................................................................... 25
Reading Books, Magazines, and Newspapers on Your NOOKcolor .......................................................29
Reading Books ................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Reading a Kids Picture Book ........................................................................................................................................................... 42
Reading a Magazine ......................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Reading a Newspaper ..................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Your Library on Your NOOKcolor ..............................................................................................................45
The Media Bar ................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
The Sync Button .............................................................................................................................................................................. 45
The Search Tool for Your Library .................................................................................................................................................. 45
Memory Card .................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Viewing and Sorting the Contents of Your Library ....................................................................................................................... 46
Organizing Your Library on Shelves ............................................................................................................................................... 48
Opening Files on the SD Memory Card ........................................................................................................................................ 50
Transferring Files from Your Personal Computer to Your NOOKcolor...................................................................................... 50
My Files ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
Using the LendMe™ Program .................................................................................................................... 53
Lending and Borrowing Books ....................................................................................................................................................... 53
Guidelines for Lending and Borrowing Books ............................................................................................................................... 53
Determining whether a Book Can Be Lent ................................................................................................................................... 53
Lending a Book ................................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Borrowing a Book ........................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Keeping Your List of Lendable Books Private ............................................................................................................................... 55
Shopping on Your NOOKcolor ................................................................................................................... 56
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Browsing Lists and Categories ........................................................................................................................................................ 56
Searching for Titles, Authors, or Topics ......................................................................................................................................... 56
Buying a Book .................................................................................................................................................................................. 56
Buying a Single Issue of a Magazine or Newspaper ...................................................................................................................... 57
Buying a Subscription to a Magazine or Newspaper ..................................................................................................................... 57
Using Your WishList........................................................................................................................................................................ 58
Using Your NOOKcolor in a Barnes & Noble Store ................................................................................. 59
Reading Books in a Barnes & Noble Store .................................................................................................................................... 59
Searching Your NOOKcolor ........................................................................................................................ 60
Searching in Your Library ................................................................................................................................................................ 60
Searching from the Home Screen and Other Locations ............................................................................................................... 60
Searching for Words with Accents and Other Diacritical Marks.................................................................................................. 60
Using the Web Browser .............................................................................................................................. 61
Navigating to a Web Site ................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Opening a New Window in Your Web Browser .......................................................................................................................... 62
Refreshing the Window .................................................................................................................................................................. 62
Working with Bookmarks .............................................................................................................................................................. 62
Adjusting the Text Size of Your Web Browser ............................................................................................................................. 63
Zooming In and Out on a Web Page ............................................................................................................................................. 64
Setting Your Web Browser’s Home Page ...................................................................................................................................... 64
Configuring Privacy Settings for Your Web Browser .................................................................................................................... 64
Configuring Security Settings for Your Web Browser ................................................................................................................... 65
Using Other Applications on Your NOOKcolor ........................................................................................ 66
Viewing the Applications Installed on Your NOOKcolor ............................................................................................................. 66
Launching an Application ................................................................................................................................................................ 66
Quitting an Application ................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Working with Microsoft Oce Files .............................................................................................................................................. 66
Playing Music ................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Playing Videos .................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
Configuring Your NOOKcolor .................................................................................................................... 70
Customizing the Home Screen ...................................................................................................................................................... 71
Configuring the Shop ...................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Configuring Social Features ............................................................................................................................................................ 73
Configuring Search .......................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Viewing Device Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 77
Configuring Wireless Settings ......................................................................................................................................................... 78
Configuring Screen Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 79
Configuring Sound Settings ............................................................................................................................................................. 80
Configuring Time Settings ............................................................................................................................................................... 81
Configuring Security Settings .......................................................................................................................................................... 81
Configuring Keyboard Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 82
Using Your NOOKcolor at Wi-Fi Hotspots ............................................................................................... 83
Wi-Fi Networks in Barnes & Noble Stores ................................................................................................................................... 83
Unsecured Wi-Fi Networks ........................................................................................................................................................... 83
Secured Wi-Fi Networks ................................................................................................................................................................ 83
Updating the Software on Your NOOKcolor ............................................................................................ 84
Using an SD Memory Card ......................................................................................................................... 85
Types of Memory Cards Supported .............................................................................................................................................. 85
Installing a Memory Card ................................................................................................................................................................ 85
Removing a Memory Card ............................................................................................................................................................. 87
Tips and Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 89
Solving Problems ............................................................................................................................................................................. 89
Appendix A: Page Numbering and File Formats ...................................................................................... 90
Appendix B: International Use and Languages ......................................................................................... 91
Appendix C: One Year Limited Warranty ...............................................................................................93
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................. 93
Appendix D: Trademarks and Copyrights ................................................................................................. 96
Adobe Reader Mobile Software ..................................................................................................................................................... 96
AT&T ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Dictionary ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 96
Fonts ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 96
microSD and microSDHC .............................................................................................................................................................. 96
Wi-Fi ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 96
Additional Information .................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Appendix E: FCC Notices ........................................................................................................................... 97
FCC IDs .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 97
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT INFORMATION TO THE USER .............................. 97
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement .............................................................................................................................................. 97
Other Information Related to the Radio ....................................................................................................................................... 97
Appendix F: NOOKcolor™ Terms of Service ........................................................................................... 99
Appendix G: AT&T Terms of Service & Acceptable Use Policy ........................................................... 100
Introduction
This User Guide is designed to help you get the most enjoyment out of your NOOKcolor eReader.
Contact Us
If you have questions about your NOOKcolor that this guide doesn’t answer, be sure to visit the NOOKcolor online
support center at:
http://www.nookcolor.com/support
The online support center oers additional informaiton about your NOOKcolor, including:
• A PDF version of this NOOKcolor 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 nookcolor@barnesandnoble.com or
by calling 1-800-843-2665 (1-800-THE-BOOK) and selecting the option for Digital Technical Support. Outside the
United States, please call 1-201-438-1834.
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Now, let’s get started with a quick tour of your NOOKcolor and its main features.
Getting to Know Your NOOKcolor
Your NOOKcolor is an eReader with a full-color touchscreen.
On your NOOKcolor, you can:
• Read books, magazines, and newspapers
• Shop over two million titles. Buy books, single issues of magazines and newspapers, as well as subscriptions to
magazines and newspapers
• Store thousands of books, along with magazines, newspapers, music, photos, and more
• Sample books for free
• Lend, borrow, share, and recommend books to friends via Facebook®, Twitter®, or Google® using Barnes &
Noble’s exclusive, patent-pending LendMe™ technology
• Store and play songs and videos
• Store and read files, including PDFs and Microsoft Oce documents
Your NOOKcolor is small enough to hold easily with one hand and to slip into a bag or a purse.
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Power Button
On the left side of your NOOKcolor is the power button. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to turn on your
NOOKcolor. To learn more about power management for your NOOKcolor, see “Power and Charging”.
Headphone Jack
Along the top edge of your NOOKcolor, you’ll find a 3.5 mm audio jack—a standard size jack for headphone and ear
buds.
Volume Controls
Raise or lower the volume of audio by pressing the + or – buttons on the right side of your NOOKcolor.
VividView™ Color Touchscreen
Your NOOKcolor features a high-resolution 7-inch color touchscreen for easy navigation and page turns.
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Home Button
Back
This NOOK symbol on the lower front of your NOOKcolor is called the Home button. If you press the Home
button when your NOOKcolor is sleeping, your NOOKcolor wakes up and turns on. If your NOOKcolor is already
on, pressing this button will always take you back to the Home Screen.
microUSB Port
Your NOOKcolor features a microUSB port for charging and for connecting to a personal computer.
microSD Memory Card Slot
Your NOOKcolor features 5 GB of built-in memory—enough to hold thousands of books, along with many magazines, newspapers, photos, and personal files such as PDFs.
You can add more storage to your NOOKcolor by installing a standard microSD Memory card. The card fits into a
covered slot in the back of your NOOK, next to the curved bar in the corner. A microSD Memory Card can hold up
to 32 GB of books, magazines, newspapers, and other files.
To learn about installing a microSD Memory Card in your NOOKcolor, see “Using an SD Memory Card”.
microSD
Memory
Card Slot
Speaker
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Getting Started with Your NOOKcolor
The first time you use your NOOKcolor, you’ll need to go through a short set-up process that will take about 5 to 10
minutes. Make sure that you’re in an area that has a Wi-Fi connection (a wireless connection to the Internet), because
part of the process is registering your NOOKcolor with your Barnes & Noble account on BN.com.
NOTE: You will not be able to set up your NOOKcolor without a Wi-Fi connection.
In the set-up process, you will do the following:
• Turn on your NOOKcolor.
• Watch a quick video that introduces you to the main features of your NOOKcolor.
• Accept the Terms of Service for the NOOKcolor.
• Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
• Set the time zone for your NOOKcolor.
• Register your NOOKcolor to a Barnes & Noble account.
NOTE: If you don’t already have a Barnes & Noble account, you’ll have an opportunity to create one during the
registration step.
Your Barnes & Noble Account
A Barnes & Noble account allows you to purchase and download books, magazines, and newspapers on your
NOOKcolor, and from the Barnes & Noble Web site.
The account also allows you to synchronize your NOOKcolor with any other NOOK eReaders you have, such as
NOOK eReader software applications installed on your tablet (for example, an iPad® or an iPod touch®), PC, or
smartphone (for example, an iPhone® or an Android phone).
If you don’t have a Barnes & Noble account, you can set one up in a few minutes on the NOOKcolor Web site. Just
open a browser on your computer, and visit the page: www.nookcolor.com/setup. You’ll also have the opportunity
to set up an account during the registration process for your NOOKcolor.
Your Barnes & Noble account is ready for use once you have set up the following:
• An email address
• A default credit card number
• A valid expiration date for the credit card
• A current U.S. billing address
If you have any questions about setting up an account, please call Customer Service at 1-800-THE-BOOK (1-800-
843-2665).
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Registering Your NOOKcolor
NOTE: You will need to connect to a Wi-Fi network to complete your registration.
1. Watch the Introductory Video.
The first time you turn on your NOOKcolor, it will show a 90-second video that gives you a quick tour of
the main features of your NOOKcolor. Tap the button labeled “Play Video” to start playing the video.
NOTE: You can re-watch this video and watch other NOOKcolor tutorial videos, as well, once you have com-
pleted the registration process. See the “Tutorial Videos” section below for details.
2. Read and Accept the Terms of Service.
When the video has finished, your NOOKcolor displays its Terms of Service. Read the terms. To accept
them, tap the Agree button. (If you do not accept the Terms of Service, you will not be able to use your
NOOKcolor.)
3. Select your Time Zone.
After you accept the Terms of Service, your NOOKcolor displays a list of time zones. Scroll through the list
and tap on the time zone you’re in (for example, Eastern Standard Time). Then tap Next.
4. Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
To register your NOOKcolor and to purchase and download books and periodicals, you need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network. If you’re in a Barnes & Noble store, your NOOKcolor will automatically open a
dialog box, oering you the option of connecting to the store’s Wi-Fi network. If you’re in some other location with Wi-Fi access, your NOOKcolor will list all the networks it finds. Tap on the name of the network
you want to connect to. If you see a lock symbol beside the network’s name, it’s a secure network. You’ll
need to enter a password to connect to the network. If you do not know the network password, ask for the
network administrator for help. If you have problems connecting, visit http://nookcolor.com/wifi for more
troubleshooting tips.
5. Register your NOOKcolor.
When you register your NOOKcolor, you link it to your Barnes & Noble account and give it access all the
books and periodicals in your Barnes & Noble library. You also make it possible to shop for new books and
periodicals on your NOOKcolor.
If you already have a Barnes & Noble account, do this:
a. Enter the email address and password for your Barnes & Noble account.
b. Tap Submit.
If you do not already have a Barnes & Noble account, do this:
a. Tap the gold arrow in the lower right corner of the screen.
Your NOOKcolor displays a form for creating a Barnes & Noble account.
b. Enter the information requested, such as your name and a password.
c. Tap Submit.
Your NOOKcolor creates your Barnes & Noble account and registers your NOOKcolor to your
account.
That’s it. You’ve registered your NOOKcolor.
You’re ready to read books, magazines, and newspapers, and to shop in the NOOK store.
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Tutorial Videos
If you would like to re-watch the introductory video, do this:
1. Tap the white Quick Nav Arrow on the bottom of the screen to open the Quick Nav Bar.
2. In the Quick Nav Bar, tap the Extras button.
3. In the Extras window, tap the Gallery icon to launch the Gallery application.
4. In the Gallery application, tap the image of the introductory video playing the video.
To watch other tutorial videos, do this:
1. Make sure you have an active Wi-Fi connection to the Internet.
2. Tap the white Quick Nav Arrow on the bottom of the screen to open the Quick Nav Bar.
3. In the Quick Nav Bar, tap the Web button.
Your NOOKcolor launches its Web browser.
4. Visit a page with tutorial videos and tap on a video to start it playing.
You’ll find tutorial videos on these pages:
• your browser’s default home page (www.nookcolor.com/start)
• the NOOKcolor Tutorials page (www.nookcolor.com/tutorials)
NOTE: For a list of Web pages with tutorials and other NOOKcolor content, tap the star icon on the browser
to display the browser Favorites page.
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Power and Charging
Turning Your NOOKcolor On and O
NOTE: If you have set up a passcode to protect your NOOKcolor, you will have to enter the passcode after
you turn on your NOOKcolor.
Turning On Your NOOKcolor
To turn on your NOOKcolor, press the power button located on the left edge of your NOOKcolor. Hold the button
down for 2 seconds and release it.
Your NOOKcolor starts. When it has completed its start-up process, it makes a chiming sound.
Turning O Your NOOKcolor
You do not need to turn your NOOKcolor o when you stop using it. With a fully charged battery and with Wi-Fi
turned on, your NOOKcolor 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 NOOKcolor has enough power to last in a suspended state for
several weeks.
On the other hand, if you are carrying your NOOKcolor without a cover in a bag or purse, you might want to turn
o your NOOKcolor to avoid it being accidentally turned on from its “sleeping” state. You also might want to turn
o your NOOKcolor simply to conserve power.
To turn o your NOOKcolor, 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 NOOKcolor completely o.
2. Tap the Power o button in the dialog box.
Your NOOKcolor turns o.
NOTE: If you ignore the window asking you to confirm that you want to power o your NOOKcolor, after
several seconds the window disappears and your NOOKcolor resumes whatever it was doing before
you pressed the power button.
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Wall Charging
To charge your NOOKcolor, plug it into a wall socket. Plug the small end of the microUSB cable into the microUSB
slot on the bottom of your NOOKcolor. Plug the large end of the microUSB cable into the power adapter. Plug the
adapter into a wall outlet.
CAUTION: Only use the Barnes & Noble power adapter and custom microUSB cable supplied with your
NOOKcolor. Other power adapters might damage your NOOKcolor and its battery. Do not use a
power adapter and cable intended for other models of NOOK eReader. Use only a NOOKcolor
power adapter and cable.
NOTE: Using your NOOKcolor’s microUSB cable, you can connect your NOOKcolor to your personal com-
puter to transfer files. Connecting over USB cable does not charge your NOOKcolor, however. To
charge your NOOKcolor, you must plug it into a wall outlet.
To charge your NOOKcolor from a wall outlet, do this:
1. Assemble the power adapter and microUSB cable. Insert the large end of the USB cable into the matching receptacle on the power adapter.
2. Plug the NOOKcolor end of the USB cable into your NOOKcolor.
3. Plug the power adapter into a compatible electrical outlet. If your NOOKcolor was turned o, it will now turn
itself on.
NOTE: Depending on how much power remains in the battery, it might take around 3-4 hours to fully recharge
your NOOKcolor. Do not turn o your NOOKcolor while it is charging.
NOTE: Once your NOOKcolor 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 the green NOOK symbol to the right across your screen to unlock your NOOKcolor and display
the Status Bar, which runs along the bottom of the screen.
4. Once your NOOKcolor has fully charged, unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet. Unplug the USB
cable from your NOOKcolor.
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Resetting Your NOOKcolor
Performing a Soft Reset
If for some reason your NOOKcolor 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 NOOKcolor.
Low Power
If you turn on your NOOKcolor when its battery charge is almost depleted, a warning appears on the screen, suggesting that you begin charging your NOOKcolor before trying to use it.
If the battery is depleted, your NOOKcolor 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 NOOKcolor 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.”
• Charge the battery half way before storing your NOOKcolor for a week or more.
Safety and Care
This section explains important information about safety and about caring for your NOOKcolor.
Water
CAUTION: Your NOOKcolor, cables, and adapters are not waterproof. To avoid risk of overheating, melting, and
burns, 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. Allow the
end(s) of the cable to dry thoroughly before trying to use the cable. Do not expose your
NOOKcolor to wet or damp conditions. Avoid exposing the device to liquid or food. If liquid is
spilled on the device, make sure to unplug the charging cable and allow the device to dry thoroughly before reusing. Do NOT attempt to dry out your NOOKcolor with an external heat source such
as a dryer or microwave oven. Clean the screen of your NOOKcolor with a soft cloth and avoid
using liquid cleaners on the screen.
Electricity
Your NOOKcolor is an electrical device. Follow the same basic safety procedures you would follow with any electrical device.
When charging your NOOKcolor, use only the custom USB cable and power adapter included with your
NOOKcolor.
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Airplanes
When using your NOOKcolor on an airplane, be sure to follow the instructions of the flight crew.
To turn your NOOKcolor’s wireless networking on or o, do this:
1. Tap on the right end of the Status Bar to open the Quick Settings dialog box.
2. Slide the Wireless switch on or o.
3. Tap anywhere outside the Quick Settings dialog box 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
NOOKcolor. You probably can if you turn o Wi-Fi networking. Settings such as intensive care units might forbid the
use of any electronic device, with or without networking.
Battery
Your NOOKcolor 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 at 1-800-THE-BOOK (1-800-843-2665).
Caring for Your NOOKcolor
To take the best possible care of your NOOKcolor, please follow the recommendations below.
Temperature Ranges
Your NOOKcolor should function as designed in these temperature ranges:
Outside of these ranges, your NOOKcolor 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 warranty. Storage
applies to temporary locations like the trunk of your car (or other motor vehicle) as well as long-term storage.
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 NOOKcolor 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 NOOKcolor from time to time. Clean the screen with a damp soft cloth,
such as a micro-fiber cloth. Micro-fibre cloths are available from Barnes & Noble stores and from partner retailers.
Do not use any chemicals to clean the screen.
B&N and Designer Covers
You can purchase an optional B&N or designer cover for your NOOKcolor at your local Barnes & Noble Bookstore,
at partner retailers, and online at BN.com. The cover helps protect your NOOKcolor from daily wear and tear. It
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keeps dust from accumulating on the screen, reducing the need to clean it. The cover also provides some protection
against spills.
Warranty Coverage and the B&N Protection Plan
Your NOOKcolor is backed by a one-year manufacturer’s warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. For
a copy of this warranty, see “One Year Limited Warranty”. The warranty is also available at:
www.nookcolor.com/warranty
You can extend your NOOKcolor’s coverage by purchasing a two-year B&N Protection Plan to help safeguard
NOOKcolor against spills, drops, and other accidents. The B&N Protection Plan can only be purchased together with
a NOOKcolor, not later.
Information about the B&N Protection Plan can be found on the Web page listed above.
Locking and Unlocking Your NOOKcolor
When your NOOKcolor has been idle, your NOOKcolor goes to “sleep.” Your NOOKcolor darkens its screen to
conserve power. It also locks the screen so that accidental touches do not perform actions.
To wake up your NOOKcolor, do this:
1. Press the Home button (the raised NOOK symbol on the lower front panel of your NOOKcolor).
2. Unlock your NOOKcolor.
• If you have set up a four-digit passcode to lock your NOOKcolor, enter the passcode. Your
NOOKcolor displays the last screen you were viewing.
• If you have not set up a four-digit passcode, the screen displays a white NOOK symbol in a green
circle near the lower left corner of the screen. Press on the green circle and drag it to the right. Your
NOOKcolor unlocks and displays the last screen you were viewing.
Drag the green circle with the NOOK logo to the right to unlock your NOOKcolor.
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Using Gestures to Control Your NOOKcolor
Your NOOKcolor puts great reading material right at your fingertips. To read that material, to share it, to rate it, and
so on, you’ll use your fingers in dierent ways.
Your NOOKcolor recognizes these dierent gestures:
• Tap
• Double tap
• Press and hold
• Swipe
• Scroll
• Drag
• Lift
• Pinch
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 an icon in the Quick Nav Bar.
Double Tap
Tapping twice quickly on the screen is a useful short-cut with many features.
Double-tapping on the Home Screen cleans up the screen and arranges all the book and periodical covers in a grid.
In the Library or the Shop, double-tapping on the cover of a book or periodical opens a window with details about
the item.
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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 NOOKcolor 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 NOOKcolor opens a menu oering you choices of things
you can do with that book: open the book, recommend it, lend it, and so on.
Pressing and holding on a word in a book and then lifting your finger opens the Text Selection Toolbar.
NOTE: On smartphones, the “press and hold” gesture is sometimes called a “long press.”
Swipe
To swipe is to slide your finger across the screen as though you were brushing away a cake crumb. You can swipe
left, as though you were swiping the crumb away to the left. Or you can swipe right, as though you were swiping the
crumb away to the right.
You’ll typically swipe to scroll through a long list or collection things, such a row of book covers on the Daily Shelf.
Swiping to scroll left and right.
If you swipe left on the Status Bar, your NOOKcolor goes back to your previous activity. The Status Bar is a narrow
black bar that displays icons at the bottom of your NOOKcolor screen.
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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.
You can scroll up and down through shelves of books and periodicals.
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 a book from the Daily Shelf.
Lift
Lifting is raising your finger from the screen at the completion of a gesture such as dragging.
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Pinch to Zoom
You can use two fingers to shrink or enlarge a book cover or a photo.
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 to zoom in or out.
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The Quick Nav Bar
Tapping the white Nav Arrow at the bottom of the screen displays the Quick Nav Bar, if it is not already visible. The
Quick Nav Bar displays icons that lead you to major features of your NOOKcolor.
The Quick Nav Bar looks like this:
The Quick Nav Bar.
If you don’t see the Quick Nav Bar, tap the white arrow in the Status Bar, and the Quick Nav Bar will appear.
The Quick Nav Bar shows six navigation buttons:
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The Status Bar
A Status Bar runs along the very bottom of the NOOKcolor display. The Status Bar looks like this:
The Status Bar
The Left Side of the Status Bar
The left side of the Status Bar presents:
• A green NOOK symbol that appears when new software updates have been installed
• An open book icon that returns you to the book, magazine, or newspaper you were most recently reading
• An icon with the letter P for returning to the Pandora music player if you’re playing Pandora in the background
• An icon of red musical notes for returning to the Music Player if you’re playing music files in the background
The Center of the Status Bar
The center area of the Status Bar features the Quick Nav Arrow, which you can tap to call up the Quick Nav Bar.
The Right Side of the Status Bar
The right side of the status bar presents:
• A wireless connection indicator
• A battery charge indicator
• A digital clock showing the current time
The wireless connection indicator displays a stack of concentric curves, indicating the strength of your NOOKcolor’s
connection to a local Wi-Fi network. The higher the stack of curves, the stronger the connection. In general, it’s best
to have at least 2 or 3 curves showing to have a reliable connection. If no curves are shown, the NOOKcolor is not
connected to a network.
By default, the NOOKcolor status bar displays time on a 12-hour clock. To change the time or to switch to a 24-hour
clock, set the 24-hour clock option on the Time Settings screen.
The Status Bar may also display other icons, as well.
A mute symbol will appear on the right half of the status bar if you have muted the sound on your NOOKcolor. Use
the Quick Settings window or the Settings controls to mute or unmute the sound, as well as to adjust the volume of
the audio on your NOOKcolor.
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The Quick Settings Dialog Box
If you tap on the right corner of the Status Bar (where the battery status indicator is), your NOOKcolor opens the
Quick Settings Dialog box, which looks like this:
The Quick Settings Dialog Box
You can close the Quick Setting dialog box by tapping anywhere outside it.
Wi-Fi
Slide the Wi-Fi toggle switch to turn Wi-Fi on or o. When your NOOKcolor is connected to a network, the Wi-Fi
setting shows the name of the network.
Mute
Tap the Mute checkbox to mute or unmute all sounds on your NOOKcolor, including sounds from system notifications, music, and videos. By default, your NOOK color is unmuted.
Orientation
By default, when you are using the Web browser or reading certain magazines, your NOOKcolor switches orientation automatically when rotated. That is, if you turn your NOOKcolor so that its left edge becomes the bottom edge,
your NOOKcolor switches to “landscape mode.” Tap the Orientation checkbox to turn this rotation feature on or o.
NOTE: Kids Picture Books always open in “landscape mode.”
Brightness
Tap the Brightness control to open a dialog box with a slider for making the screen brighter or dimmer.
Swiping Left on the Status Bar
If you swipe left across the Status Bar, your NOOKcolor goes back to the feature or function you were previously
using.
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The Home Screen and the Daily Shelf
The Home Screen is the default display on your NOOKcolor. You can return to the Home Screen at any time by
pressing the Home button on the front of your NOOKcolor.
The Home Screen consists of two main areas: three panels of open space that fill most of the screen, and the Daily
Shelf running along the bottom of the screen.
Home Screen Panels and the Panel Indicator
The top portion of the Home Screen consists of three panels of open space you can use for keeping books, magazines, and newspapers close at hand.
Only one Home Screen panel is visible at a time.
You can tell which panel you’re viewing by looking at the panel indicator at the top of the screen. The panel indicator is a row of three little circles, each representing a Home Screen panel. One dot will be solid white, and that dot’s
position indicates which of the three panels you’re currently viewing: left, center, or right.
Swipe your finger left or right across the screen to move from one panel to another.
On the left panel of the Home Screen, you’ll notice that the leftmost circle in the panel indicator is filled in solid white,
indicating that you’re viewing the left panel.
On the right panel, the rightmost circle in the panel indicator is solid white.
Notice that the Home Screen and the Daily Shelf (the row of books and periodicals at the bottom of the screen)
scroll independently of each other. Notice also that the Keep Reading pull-down menu, located in the upper right
corner, is visible on all three panels of the Home Screen.
The Keep Reading Menu
The Keep Reading menu at the top of the Home Screen oers you easy access to the books, periodicals, and files you
have read most recently. The menu lists:
• Titles and authors of the three most recent books you have read
• Titles and publications dates of the five most recent periodicals you have read
• Titles and file types of the three most recent files you have opened in the My Files folder
If you haven’t read any content in one of these categories, that category will not appear in the menu. For example, if
you haven’t read any newspapers, yet, the Keep Reading menu will omit its newspapers section.
When the Keep Reading menu is closed, it displays the title of the most recent item you have been reading.
To open the menu, tap the down arrow.
Once the menu is open, tapping on a title in the menu opens that book, periodical, or file for reading.
Optionally, you can close the menu without making a selection by tapping on the up arrow at the bottom of the list
of items.
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Wallpaper
The background of the Home Screen is a wallpaper image. The same wallpaper appears on all three panels.
Your NOOKcolor includes several wallpaper patterns you can choose from to customize the appearance of the
Home Screen. You can also upload images and photos to your NOOKcolor and select one of your own images or
photos to use as the Home Screen’s wallpaper.
You can change the wallpaper from the Home Screen, as described below, or from the Settings screen. If you select
an image from your NOOKcolor Photo Gallery, you have the option of cropping the image for use as wallpaper.
Changing the Wallpaper from the Home Screen
To change the Home Screen wallpaper from the Home Screen, do this:
1. On the Home Screen, press and hold on the wallpaper.
A pop-up menu appears.
2. Tap on the menu choice Change wallpaper.
Your NOOKcolor displays a dialog box with two tabs. Each tab oers you a collection of images to choose from.
That tabs are:
• Wallpaper - a collection of wallpapers included on your NOOKcolor
• Photo Gallery - a collection of photos stored on your NOOKcolor, including any photos you have
transferred to your NOOKcolor from your personal computer
3. If you want to switch from one tab to the other, tap on the name of the tab you want to display. In each tabbed
display, you can slide your finger up or down to scroll vertically through the images available for selection.
4. Tap on the choice you want. (To leave the wallpaper unchanged, tap anywhere outside the dialog box. The dialog
box will close, and the wallpaper image will not change.)
5. If you selected an image from the Photo Gallery, your NOOKcolor displays a cropped version of the image.
Drag the crop marks to frame the portion of the photo you want to display. Tap the Save button in the lower left
corner of the screen to save the cropped photo as the wallpaper for the Home Screen.
When you have finished selecting wallpaper, your NOOKcolor returns you to the Home Screen. If you have selected
a new image for the wallpaper, that image now appears in the background of the Home Screen.
The Daily Shelf
The Daily Shelf is a row of books, magazines, and newspapers that runs along the bottom of the Home Screen. The
Daily Shelf holds items that you have recently opened or received.
The following actions cause an item to appear at the left of the Daily Shelf:
• Buying a book, magazine, or newspaper.
• Downloading a free book.
• Lending or borrowing a book.
• Automatically receiving a new issue of any magazine or newspaper for which you have a subscription.
• Using a menu choice in the Library to move an item to the Daily Shelf.
New books, magazines, and newspapers are marked with a flag that says “New.”
The Daily Shelf runs left to right in chronological order. Newest items appear at the left. Swipe your finger across the
Shelf to scroll left and right through its contents.
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The Daily Shelf holds up to 50 items. Once the Daily Shelf is full, it can still accept new items, but it will automatically
remove the oldest item to make room for the newest.
NOTE: All the items on the Daily Shelf also appear in your Library. Removing an item from the Daily Shelf does
not remove it from your NOOKcolor, because the item is still available in your Library.
NOTE: The Daily Shelf holds only one issue of any magazine or newspaper. A newspaper or magazine cover on
the Daily Shelf always opens the most recent issue.
You can rearrange the items on the Daily Shelf. To move an item on the Shelf, place your finger on it and drag the
item up about an inch, then left or right and down into its new position. When you drag the item down, other items
on the Daily Shelf slide apart to make room for the item you have moved. When you lift your finger, the moved item
snaps into its new position in the Daily Shelf.
Moving Items from the Daily Shelf to the Home Screen
If you have many items in your Daily Shelf, you may find it convenient to pull out a few and slide them onto the Home
Screen. Items placed on a panel of the Home Screen remain visible even while you’re panning left or right through
the Daily Shelf.
To move an item from the Daily Shelf to the Home Screen, tap the item, drag it up onto the Home Screen, and
release it. After you release the item, it stays on the Home Screen. The remaining items on the Daily Shelf slide together, closing the gap left by the item you moved away.
Moving Items from the Home Screen to the Daily Shelf
To move an item from the Home Screen to the Daily Shelf, tap the item and drag it into the Daily Shelf.
When the item enters the Daily Shelf, it might overlap items that are already on the shelf for a moment. The items on
the Daily Shelf will part to make way for the new item.
Removing Items from the Daily Shelf
To remove an item from the Daily Shelf manually, do this:
1. Press and hold on the item.
2. In the pop-up menu, tap on the menu choice Remove from Home.
Your NOOKcolor removes the item from the Daily Shelf and the Home Screen.
Organizing Items on Your Home Screen
You can drag books, magazines, and newspapers onto the Home Screen from the Daily Shelf. Once items are on the
Home Screen, you can arrange them however you like.
You can stack items. Your NOOKcolor lets you drag one book cover on top of another as long as no cover is completely obscured by the covers on the top of it.
Organizing Home Screen Items in Grids
If your Home Screen has become too cluttered, you can tell your NOOKcolor to automatically arrange all the covers
in a neat grid.
To clean up the items on a panel of the Home Screen, simply double-tap on any open area of the Home Screen.
You can also clean up a panel of the Home Screen by doing this:
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1. Press and hold on the wallpaper of the panel you want to clean up.
A pop-up menu appears.
2. Tap on the menu choice Clean up this panel.
Your NOOKcolor automatically arranges all the items in a grid.
Removing Items from a Home Screen Panel
You can also remove items from the Home Screen. When you remove an item from the Home Screen, it remains in
your Library but no longer appears on the Home Screen.
To remove an item, press and hold on it. When a pop-up menu appears, tap on the menu choice Remove from Home.
Opening an Item on the Home Screen or the Daily Shelf
To open a book, magazine, or newspaper on the Home Screen or the Daily Shelf, tap on its cover.
You can also open a book or periodical by pressing and holding on its cover to open a pop-up menu, and then selecting the menu choice Read.
Returning to the Home Screen
You can return to the Home Screen at any time by pressing the Home button (the silver button in the shape of the
NOOK logo) on the lower front of your NOOKcolor.
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Reading Books, Magazines, and Newspapers on Your
NOOKcolor
You can read books, magazines, and newspapers on your NOOKcolor. You can make notes about what you’re reading, highlight and annotate favorite passages, and share your thoughts and recommendations with friends on social
sites such as Facebook.
Reading Books
Your NOOKcolor makes reading books fun. To start reading, simply tap on a book’s cover. The book opens and fills
the page. Then you can use the features described in this section to get the most out of your reading experience.
While you’re reading, you can customize the look of the page. You can switch fonts, make type bigger or smaller, and
change background colors. You can switch between page designs whenever you like.
Opening a Book
To open a book, either:
• Tap on the book’s cover
• Press and hold on the book’s cover. A pop-up menu appears. Tap on the menu choice Read.
Page Layout
When you’re reading content on NOOKcolor, the text fills most of the page.
The title of the book you’re reading appears in the upper left.
You may see blue notepad icons here and there along the right side of the page. These icons indicate notes. See “Using Notes”.
Turning Pages
Turning to the Next Page
To turn to the next page, either:
• Tap anywhere along the right edge of the page.
• Swipe to the left. (To swipe left, you place your finger on the right side of the page and slide it quickly to the left,
as though you were flipping the page of a printed book.)
Turning to the Previous Page
To turn to the previous page, either:
• Tap anywhere along the left edge of the page.
• Swipe to the right. (To swipe right, you place your finger on the left side of the page and slide it quickly to the
right, as though you were flipping a page backwards in a printed book.)
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The Reading Tools Menu
The Reading Tools menu makes it easy to move through a book, to search for content, share content, adjust the
display of text, and adjust the brightness of the screen.
To call up the Reading Tools menu, tap anywhere in the center of the page.
NOTE: Tapping along the right or left edge of the screen turns to the next page or the previous page, respec-
tively. To call up the Reading Tools, aim for the center of the page.
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