Barnes & Noble NOOK 1st Edition - User Manual

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Welcome to your NOOK
Quick Start Guide
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Summary

Getting Started with Your NOOK

Guide Overview

Details the content covered in the Quick Start Guide.

Learning More from User Guide

Instructions on accessing the pre-loaded User Guide for comprehensive features.

Additional Support Resources

Information on finding extra help via website and customer service contacts.

Know Your NOOK Device Components

Power Button Operation

Instructions for turning the NOOK on, off, and putting it to sleep.

Page Turn Button Functions

Explains how to use the buttons on the sides to turn pages.

Home Button and Touchscreen

Describes the function of the Home button and the color touchscreen.

Device Ports and Indicators

Identifies the speaker, headphone jack, charging light, and USB port.

NOOK Package Contents

Included Accessories

Identifies the USB Cable and Power Adapter provided with the NOOK.

Charging Your NOOK

Charging Indicator Light

Explains the function of the yellow light during charging.

Charging Your NOOK (Continued)

Important Charging Note

Warning against turning off the NOOK while charging.

Charging via Computer USB

Guide to charging the NOOK using a computer's USB port.

Understanding the Reading Screen

Reading Screen Features

Details E Ink display benefits and navigation methods.

Status Bar Information

Explains the icons and information shown in the status bar.

Using the Color Touchscreen

Touchscreen Input Methods

Specifies using fingers for input and what is not recognized.

Touchscreen Power Saving

Information on the touchscreen dimming and how to wake it.

Navigating NOOK Menus

Home Menu Structure

Overview of Home menu icons and their functions.

Browsing Content by Cover

Instructions on swiping eBook covers to navigate.

Touchscreen Navigation Actions

Arrow and Select Buttons

How to use up/down arrows and the select button for navigation.

Scrollbar and Back Button

Explanation of the scrollbar and the back button functionality.

NOOK On-Screen Keyboard

Keyboard Usage

Instructions for using Shift, 123, and #+= keys for typing.

Prerequisites for NOOK Registration

Required Account Information

Details needed BN.com account, credit card, and billing info.

Password Requirements

Specifies password must be alphanumeric only.

Registering Your NOOK Device

Step-by-Step Registration Process

Process of entering email, password, and submitting for registration.

Exploring the B&N eBookstore

Buying eBooks and Periodicals

Instructions for purchasing, sampling, and downloading content.

Reading Your eBooks

Accessing and Opening eBooks

Procedure to find and open a purchased eBook from your library.

Turning Pages While Reading

Methods for turning pages using buttons or the touchscreen.

Customizing Reading Preferences

Changing Text Size and Font

Instructions for modifying font type and text size.

Customer Support Information

Contact details for customer service and technical support.

Barnes & Noble NOOK 1st Edition Specifications