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Barnes & Noble NOOK BNTV250 User Manual

Barnes & Noble NOOK BNTV250
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Barnes & Noble NOOK BNTV250 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBarnes & Noble
ModelNOOK BNTV250
CategoryTablet
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Contact Us

Information on how to get support and contact Barnes & Noble for assistance.

Getting to Know Your NOOK

Overview of the NOOK's capabilities, features, and what it can do.

Getting Started with Your NOOK

Your Barnes & Noble Account

Details on setting up and using a Barnes & Noble account for purchases and synchronization.

Registering Your NOOK

Step-by-step instructions for registering your NOOK device.

Power and Charging

Turning Your NOOK On and Off

Instructions for powering the device on and off, including sleep mode.

Wall Charging

Guide to charging the NOOK using the provided power adapter and cable.

Safety and Care

Water

Precautions regarding water and liquid exposure to the device and accessories.

Battery

Information about the non-replaceable lithium ion battery and its care.

Caution About High Audio Volume

Warnings and advice about protecting hearing from loud sounds.

Locking and Unlocking Your NOOK

Unlock your NOOK

Methods for unlocking the device with or without a passcode.

Using Gestures to Control Your NOOK

Tap

Explanation of the tap gesture for basic interaction.

Double Tap

How to use the double-tap gesture for shortcuts and actions.

Swipe

Explanation of the swipe gesture for scrolling and navigation.

Press and Hold

How to use the press and hold gesture for menus and selections.

Scroll

How to use the scroll gesture to navigate lists and content.

Drag

How to use the drag gesture to move items on the screen.

Pinch to Zoom

How to use pinch gestures for zooming in and out of content.

The Quick Nav Bar

Home

Navigates to the Home screen with the Daily Shelf.

Library

Accesses all books, magazines, and newspapers on the device.

Shop

Connects to the Barnes & Noble NOOK Store for purchasing content.

Search

Searches books, magazines, newspapers, and the Web.

Apps

Access to installed applications like Email and Games.

Web

Opens the NOOK's Web browser for internet access.

Settings

Provides access to device configuration settings.

The Status Bar

The Left Side of the Status Bar

Icons and indicators on the left side of the status bar.

The Right Side of the Status Bar

Indicators for connection, battery, and time.

The Quick Settings Dialog Box

Battery

Shows the remaining battery power and charging status.

Wi-Fi

Controls for turning Wi-Fi on or off and network status.

Mute

Controls for muting or unmuting sounds on the device.

Auto-rotate screen

Controls screen orientation based on device rotation.

Brightness

Adjusts screen brightness using a slider.

The Home Screen and the Daily Shelf

Home Screen Panels and the Panel Indicator

Describes the main panels and indicator for navigation.

The Keep Reading Menu and the More Menu

Accesses recent reads and recommendations.

Wallpaper

Customizes the Home Screen background image.

The Daily Shelf

Describes the row of recently opened items at the bottom.

Reading Books, Magazines, and Newspapers on Your NOOK

Reading Books

Basic instructions for reading books on the NOOK.

Turning Pages

Methods for turning pages forward and backward.

The Reading Tools Menu

Accessing tools like Contents, Find, Share, Text, Brightness, Discover.

Selecting Text

To select a word or a passage of text

Steps to highlight text using press and hold.

Changing the Selection from a Word to a Passage

Adjusting the text selection to include a passage.

Using the Text Selection Toolbar

Highlighting a Word or Passage

Using the toolbar to highlight text with color.

Looking Up Words in Dictionaries, Wikipedia, and Other Reference Materials

Accessing dictionary or web lookup for selected words.

Sharing Quotes through Social Sites and Email

Sharing highlighted text via email, Facebook, or Twitter.

Using Notes

Making notes about specific passages in a book.

Adjusting the Appearance of the Page

Size

Options for changing font size for readability.

Font

Selection of different font types for reading.

Theme

Options for background and text color themes.

Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen

Modifying screen brightness levels for comfortable viewing.

Reading a NOOK Kids Book

Moving from Page to Page

Turning pages in NOOK Kids books using swipes or taps.

Choosing a Way of Reading

Options like Read by Myself, Read to Me, Read and Record.

Reading a Book by Yourself

How to read a book without audio or animations.

Enlarging Text & Images

How to enlarge text and images in Kids books.

Hearing a Book Read Aloud

Recording Yourself Reading a Book

To record yourself reading a NOOK Kids book

Step-by-step guide to recording audio for a NOOK Kids book.

Editing or Deleting a Recording

Reading a NOOK Comics Book

Moving from Page to Page

Navigating pages in comic books using swipes or taps.

Enlarging Text and Images

Zooming into comic book content for better viewing.

Reading a Magazine

Page View and Article View

Explains the two reading views for magazines.

Article View

Reading text-only articles in magazines for easier viewing.

Reading a Newspaper

Opening a Newspaper

How to open and navigate newspaper content.

Accessing Reading Tools

Using tools like Contents, Search, Share for newspapers.

Your Library on Your NOOK

The Library

Accessing your collection of books, magazines, etc.

The Media Bar

Books

Shows books purchased from the NOOK Store.

Magazines

Shows magazines purchased from the NOOK Store.

Newspapers

Shows newspapers purchased from the NOOK Store.

Apps

Shows NOOK Apps like Email and NOOK Friends.

Kids

Shows children's books and related content.

My Stuff

Accesses sideloaded content and custom views.

My Shelves

Shows organized collections of books and periodicals.

My Files

Shows files transferred from a personal computer.

LendMe

Technology for lending and borrowing eBooks.

The Sync Button

Synchronizes content from other devices.

Organizing Your Library on Shelves

Creating a Shelf

Steps to create custom collections of items.

Adding or Removing Items

How to add or remove items from custom shelves.

Archiving Books or Periodicals

Saving storage space by archiving items from the NOOK.

Deleting Books or Periodicals

Transferring Files from Your Personal Computer to Your NOOK

Using NOOK Friends™

Launching the NOOK Friends App

Steps to open the NOOK Friends application.

The NOOK Friends Navbar

Describes the navigation bar and its buttons.

Friends’ Activities

Viewing recent activities of NOOK Friends.

NOOK Friends

Inviting Individual Friends to Become NOOK Friends

Sending invitations to contacts or Facebook friends.

Linking to Social Sites

Connecting the NOOK to Facebook, Twitter, or Google accounts.

Using the LendMe® Program in NOOK Friends™

Lending and Borrowing Books

How to share lendable NOOK Books with friends.

Guidelines for Lending and Borrowing Books

Details about lending and borrowing book rules.

Borrowing a Book

To find out which of your NOOK Friends have lendable books

Discovering books available for borrowing from friends.

Shopping on Your NOOK

Introduction

Overview of shopping for content on the NOOK.

Browsing Lists and Categories

Navigating through item categories in the Shop.

Searching for Titles, Authors, or Topics

How to search for items in the NOOK Store.

Buying a Book

To buy a book

Step-by-step process for purchasing a book from the Shop.

Using Your NOOK in a Barnes & Noble Store

Reading Books in a Barnes & Noble Store

Special privileges for reading books in stores.

Searching Your NOOK

Searching in Your Library

Searching within the NOOK's library contents.

Searching from the Quick Nav Bar

Searching across multiple categories from the Nav Bar.

Using the Web Browser

Navigating to a Web Site

Steps to access different web pages.

Working with Bookmarks

Setting and managing web page bookmarks.

Adjusting the Text Size of Your Web Browser

Changing the font size for web pages.

Zooming In and Out on a Web Page

Adjusting zoom levels for web content.

Setting Your Web Browser’s Home Page

Configuring the default page loaded by the browser.

Disabling and Re-enabling Your Web Browser

Disabling the Web Browser

Steps to turn off browser access, requiring a passcode.

Re-enabling the Web Browser

Steps to turn the browser back on after disabling.

Configuring Privacy Settings for Your Web Browser

Configuring Security Settings for Your Web Browser

Using NOOK Email™

Launching the Email Application

Steps to open the email application.

Managing Email Accounts

Setting up and managing email accounts.

Composing and Sending a Message

Steps to write and send an email message.

Searching Email

Finding specific emails by keyword or phrase.

Configuring Your NOOK

Viewing Device Information

Showing battery status and storage availability.

Erase & Deregister Device

Resetting the NOOK to factory settings.

Configuring Wireless Settings

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

Steps to connect to available Wi-Fi networks.

Configuring Screen Settings

Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen

Modifying screen brightness levels for comfortable viewing.

Configuring Sound Settings

Muting or Unmuting Your NOOK

Turning sounds and keyboard clicks on or off.

Adjusting the Sound Volume for Music and Videos

Controlling media playback volume.

Configuring Security Settings

Using a Device Lock Passcode to Protect Your NOOK

Setting a passcode to lock the device screen.

Customizing the Home Screen

Changing the Wallpaper on the Home Screen

Replacing the default wallpaper image.

Configuring the Shop

Requiring Your Account Password for Purchases

Setting up password protection for purchases.

Configuring Social Features

Linking to Social Sites

Connecting the NOOK to Facebook, Twitter, or Google accounts.

Configuring Search

Configuring the List of Searchable Items

Selecting data sources for searches.

Using Your NOOK at Wi-Fi Hotspots

Secured Wi-Fi Networks

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks requiring a password.

Updating the Software on Your NOOK

Installing a Software Update over a Wireless Network

How the NOOK automatically updates its software.

Using an SD Memory Card

Installing a Memory Card

Step-by-step guide for inserting an SD card.

Formatting a New Card

How to format a new SD card.

Tips and Troubleshooting

Solving Problems

Addressing common issues like screen unresponsiveness or file access.

Appendix C: One Year Limited Warranty

Appendix E: FCC Notices

Appendix F: Industry Canada Notice

Appendix G: NOOK® Terms of Service

Appendix H: AT&T Terms of Service & Acceptable Use Policy

Terms of Service

Governs the use of AT&T Wi-Fi services.

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Policy to protect AT&T assets and the Internet community.