Barnes & Noble NOOK Color User manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 7
Contact Us ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Getting to Know Your NOOK ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Getting Started with Your NOOK.............................................................................................................. 10
Your NOOK Account..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Registering Your NOOK ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Power and Charging........................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Safety and Care ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Caring for Your NOOK.................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Locking and Unlocking Your NOOK ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Using Gestures to Control Your NOOK .................................................................................................... 17
Tap ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Double Tap...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Press and Hold ............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Swipe ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Scroll ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Typing Diacritical Marks.............................................................................................................................. 18
The Quick Nav Bar ...................................................................................................................................... 19
The Status Bar ............................................................................................................................................. 20
The Left Side of the Status Bar....................................................................................................................................................... 20
The Right Side of the Status Bar .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Swiping Left on the Status Bar........................................................................................................................................................ 20
The Home Screen........................................................................................................................................ 21
The Reading Now Panel ................................................................................................................................................................. 21
The New Reads List........................................................................................................................................................................ 22
The What to Read Next Shelf ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Reading Books on Your NOOK................................................................................................................... 23
Opening a Book .............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Page Layout ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Turning Pages .................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
The Reading Tools Menu ................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Reading Magazines and Newspapers on Your NOOK.............................................................................. 44
The Library on Your NOOK ....................................................................................................................... 45
Pull-down Menus............................................................................................................................................................................. 45

The Sync Button.............................................................................................................................................................................. 47
The Search Tool for Your Library .................................................................................................................................................. 47
Memory Card.................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Viewing and Sorting the Contents of Your Library....................................................................................................................... 48
Organising Your Library on Shelves ............................................................................................................................................... 49
Archiving Books and Periodicals..................................................................................................................................................... 50
Unarchiving Books and Periodicals................................................................................................................................................. 51
Opening Files on an SD Memory Card.......................................................................................................................................... 51
Transferring Files from Your Personal Computer to Your NOOK .............................................................................................. 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 ................................................................................................................................... 54
Lending a Book................................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Borrowing a Book........................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Shopping on Your NOOK ............................................................................................................................ 56
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Browsing Lists and Categories........................................................................................................................................................ 57
Searching for Titles, Authors or Topics.......................................................................................................................................... 57
Buying a Book.................................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Buying a Single Issue of a Magazine or Newspaper ...................................................................................................................... 58
Buying a Subscription to a Magazine or Newspaper..................................................................................................................... 58
What Happens When You Buy an Item in the Shop? ................................................................................................................... 59
Using Your WishList........................................................................................................................................................................ 59
Searching Your NOOK ................................................................................................................................ 61
Searching in Your Library................................................................................................................................................................ 61
Searching from the Quick Nav Bar ................................................................................................................................................ 61
Searching for Words with Accents and Other Diacritical Marks.................................................................................................. 61
Configuring Your NOOK ............................................................................................................................. 62
Viewing and Configuring Device Info............................................................................................................................................. 63
Configuring Wireless Settings......................................................................................................................................................... 65
Configuring Screen Settings............................................................................................................................................................ 66
Configuring Time Settings............................................................................................................................................................... 68
Configuring Language Settings........................................................................................................................................................ 70
Configuring the Reader................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Configuring the Shop ...................................................................................................................................................................... 73

Configuring Social Features ............................................................................................................................................................ 75
Configuring Search.......................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Using Your NOOK at Wi-Fi Hotspots........................................................................................................ 82
Unsecured Wi-Fi Networks ........................................................................................................................................................... 82
Secured Wi-Fi Networks................................................................................................................................................................ 82
Updating the Software on Your NOOK..................................................................................................... 83
Using an SD Memory Card ......................................................................................................................... 84
Types of Memory Cards Supported .............................................................................................................................................. 84
Copying Content to the Memory Card......................................................................................................................................... 84
Installing a Memory Card................................................................................................................................................................ 85
Removing a Memory Card ............................................................................................................................................................. 86
Tips and Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 87
Solving Problems............................................................................................................................................................................. 87
Appendix A: Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................. 89
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................. 89
Appendix B: Trademarks and Copyrights ................................................................................................. 93
Adobe Reader Mobile Software..................................................................................................................................................... 93
AT&T ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 93
Dictionary........................................................................................................................................................................................ 93
Fonts ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 93
microSD and microSDHC.............................................................................................................................................................. 93
Wi-Fi................................................................................................................................................................................................ 93
Additional Information.................................................................................................................................................................... 93
Appendix C: FCC Notices........................................................................................................................... 94
FCC IDs .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 94
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT INFORMATION TO THE USER .............................. 94
FCC/IC/CE Radiation Exposure Statement................................................................................................................................. 94
Other Information Related to the Radio ....................................................................................................................................... 95
Appendix D: Industry Canada Notice........................................................................................................ 96
Appendix E: European Union Notices....................................................................................................... 97
EU Regulatory Conformance ......................................................................................................................................................... 97
Appendix F: NOOK Terms of Service ....................................................................................................... 98
Index.............................................................................................................................................................. 99

NOOK User Guide 7
Introduction
This User Guide is designed to help you get the most enjoyment out of your NOOK®eReader.
Contact Us
If you have questions about your NOOK that this guide doesn’t answer, make sure you visit the NOOK online
support centre at:
http://NOOK.co.uk
The online support centre oers additional information about your NOOK, including:
• A PDF version of this NOOK User Guide that you can download to your computer
• Tutorial videos
• Live Chat with a NOOK Expert
• Frequently Asked Questions and more
If you are unable to find answers to your questions online, please visit the NOOK website to find the support phone
number for your country.
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Now, let’s get started with a quick tour of your NOOK and its main features.
Getting to Know Your NOOK
Your NOOK is an eReader with a grey-scale touchscreen.
On your NOOK, you can:
• Read books, magazines and newspapers
• Shop from an amazing selection of best-selling books, magazines and newspapers. Buy single issues of magazines
and newspapers, as well as subscriptions to magazines and newspapers
• Store hundreds of books, along with magazines, newspapers and personal files
• Sample books for free
• Lend, borrow, share and recommend books to friends via Facebook®, Twitter®or Google®using NOOK
LendMe technology
• Store and read files, including PDFs
Your NOOK is small enough to hold easily with one hand and to slip into a bag or handbag.

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The picture below shows the features on the front of your NOOK.
The front of your NOOK.
E-Ink® Touchscreen Display
Your NOOK features a high-resolution 6-inch (15 cm) E-Ink touchscreen for easy navigation and page turns.
Page-Turn Buttons
Built into the black frame on either side of the E-Ink touchscreen display are two narrow buttons for paging forwards
and backwards in books and periodicals. You can also use the buttons for scrolling up and down lists and shelves in
the Library and Shop.
By default, the upper button on each side of the screen turns the page backwards, and the lower button turns the
page forwards. You can change these settings on the Reader settings screen, which you can access through the
Settings button on the Quick Nav Bar.
These buttons can also be used to scroll through scrollable pages in the Library and the Shop. Press either of the
lower page-turn buttons to scroll down. Press either of the upper page-turn buttons to scroll up.

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NOOK Button
This NOOK symbol on the lower front of your NOOK is called the NOOK button.
If your NOOK is sleeping, press the NOOK button to wake your NOOK up and turn it on.
If your NOOK is already on, press this button to open the Quick Nav Bar, a navigation menu that appears at the
bottom of the NOOK touchscreen and lets you jump to features such as the Library or the NOOK Shop.
microUSB Port
Your NOOK features a microUSB port for charging and for connecting to a personal computer.
The image below shows the back of your NOOK.
The back of your NOOK.
Power Button
The power button for your NOOK is located near the top of the back panel. 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”.
microSD Memory Card Slot
Your NOOK features enough built-in memory to hold hundreds of books, along with many magazines, newspapers
and personal files such as PDFs.
You can add more storage to your NOOK for your personal files by installing a standard microSD memory card.
The card fits into a slot on the upper right-hand side of your NOOK. A microSD memory card can hold up to 32 GB
of books, magazines, newspapers and other files.
NOTE: The files on a memory card appear in the My Files section of your Library. They do not appear in
the Books or News Stand sections.
To learn about installing a microSD memory card in your NOOK, see “Using an SD Memory Card”.
Power Button
microSD™
Memory
Card Slot

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Getting Started with Your NOOK
The first time you use your NOOK, 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 NOOK with your NOOK account on NOOK.co.uk.
NOTE: You will not be able to set up your NOOK without a Wi-Fi connection.
In the set-up process, you will do the following:
• Turn on your NOOK by pressing the power button on the back panel.
• Select your language.
• Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
• Accept the Terms of Service.
• Register your NOOK to a NOOK account.
NOTE: If you don’t already have a NOOK account, you’ll have an opportunity to create one during the
registration step.
Your NOOK Account
A NOOK account allows you to purchase and download books, magazines and newspapers on your NOOK and on
NOOK.co.uk.
The account also allows you to synchronise your NOOK 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®), or smartphone
(for example, an iPhone® or an Android phone).
If you don’t have a NOOK account, you can set one up in a few minutes on the NOOK website. Just open a browser
on your computer and visit the set-up page on NOOK.co.uk. You’ll also have the opportunity to set up an account
during the registration process for your NOOK.
Your NOOK account is ready for use once you have set up the following:
• An email address
• A default payment method
• A current billing address
If you have any questions about setting up an account, please call the Customer Service number listed for your
country on the NOOK website.

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Registering Your NOOK
NOTE: You will need to connect to a Wi-Fi network to complete your registration.
When you first turn on your NOOK, it displays a list of languages.
1. Tap the menu choice for your language.
2. Read the Welcome screen. Tap the Next button in the lower right-hand corner of the screen.
3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
To register your NOOK and to purchase and download books and periodicals, you need to be connected
to a Wi-Fi network. If you’re in a location with Wi-Fi access, your NOOK 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 the network administrator for help. If you have problems connecting, visit the
NOOK website for more troubleshooting tips.
4. Once you have connected to a network, tap Continue with Set-up.
Your NOOK displays the Terms and Conditions for using your NOOK.
5. If you agree to the Terms and Conditions, tap the Agree button.
(If you do not accept the Terms of Service, you will not be able to use your NOOK.)
If you agreed to the Terms and Conditions, your NOOK displays the Sign In screen.
6. Sign in to your NOOK account.
When you sign in on your NOOK, you link your NOOK eReader to your NOOK account and give it access
to all the books and periodicals in your NOOK library. You also make it possible to shop for new books and
periodicals on your NOOK.
If you already have a NOOK account, do this:
a. On the Sign In screen, enter the email address and password for your NOOK account.
(As a security precaution, if you enter your password incorrectly five times, you will be locked
out of your NOOK account for half an hour. If you like, you can reset your account by visiting
the NOOK website.)
b. Tap the Sign In button below the password field.
c. When a dialog box appears saying “Registration successful”, tap the OK button.
If you do not already have a NOOK account, do this:
a. Tap the Create Account button.
Your NOOK displays a form for creating a NOOK account.
b. Enter the information requested, including your name, password, payment method and a security
question.
c. Tap Submit.
Your NOOK creates your NOOK account and registers your NOOK to your account.
That’s it. You’ve registered your NOOK.
You’re now ready to read books, magazines and newspapers, and to shop in the NOOK Shop.
Tutorial Videos
The NOOK website oers tutorial videos and other useful information about your NOOK. To watch the videos on
your personal computer, visit the Customer Support area of the NOOK website.

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Power and Charging
Turning Your NOOK On and O
Turning On Your NOOK
To turn on your NOOK, press the power button on the back of your NOOK. Hold the button down for 2 seconds
and release it.
Your NOOK will start up.
Turning O Your NOOK
You do not need to turn your NOOK o when you stop using it.
With a fully charged battery and Wi-Fi turned o, your NOOK has enough power to support up to two months of
casual reading. With a fully charged battery and Wi-Fi turned on, your NOOK has enough power to support 3 weeks
of casual reading.
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 o completely.
2. Tap the Power o button in the dialog box.
Your NOOK will turn 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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Charging Your NOOK
There are two ways to charge your NOOK. You can plug it into your personal computer or you can use a power
adapter and plug it into a wall socket. (If your NOOK does not include a power adapter in the box, you can purchase
one from your NOOK retailer or online at NOOK.co.uk). The diagram below shows the components available for
charging your NOOK.
CAUTION: If you are using a power adapter, use only a NOOK power adapter and custom microUSB cable
supplied with 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 eReader. Use only
a NOOK Simple Touch Reader power adapter and cable.
To charge your NOOK from your personal computer, do this:
1. Insert the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your personal computer.
2. Plug the NOOK end of the USB cable into your NOOK. 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 up to 4 hours to fully recharge
your NOOK through a USB port. Do not turn o your NOOK while it is charging.
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-hand corner of the Status bar.
NOTE: Some personal computers must be turned on in order to charge other devices through USB ports.
When these computers are asleep or turned o, their USB ports are inactive, and no charging takes
place. If you have connected your NOOK to your personal computer and the NOOK does not seem
to be charging, check your computer’s documentation to determine what the requirements are for
charging devices through USB ports.
3. Once your NOOK has fully charged, unplug the USB cable from your NOOK.
USB
Cable
microUSB Port

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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
You can see how much power remains in your battery by checking the battery icon in the Status Bar, or by checking
the Battery indicator on the Device Info settings screen. (To see the Device Info screen, tap the NOOK button to
open the Quick Nav Bar, tap Settings and on the Settings screen, tap the Device Info menu choice.)
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 suciently recharged.
Charging Recommendations
Your NOOK contains a rechargeable battery. To maximise 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”.
• Charge the battery half way before storing your NOOK for a week or more.
Safety and Care
This section explains important information about safety and about caring for your NOOK.
Water
CAUTION: Your NOOK, 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 NOOK
to wet or damp conditions. Avoid exposing the device to liquid or food. If liquid is spilled on the
device, make sure you unplug the charging cable and allow the device to dry thoroughly before
reusing. Do NOT attempt to dry out your NOOK with an external heat source such as a dryer or
microwave oven. Clean the screen of your NOOK with a soft cloth and avoid using 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.

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When charging your NOOK, use only the custom components included with your NOOK: either a custom USB
cable or a custom USB cable along with a power adapter.
Aeroplanes
When using your NOOK on an aeroplane, make sure you follow the instructions from the flight crew.
To turn your NOOK’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
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, rechargeable battery. Do not attempt to replace the battery. If you suspect
your battery is having problems, please contact Customer Service through the NOOK website.
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:
• Operation: 0°C to 40°C, 32°F to 104°F
• Storage: -25°C to 60°C, -13°F to 140°F
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 warranty. Storage
applies to temporary locations like the boot of your car (or other motor vehicle) as well as long-term storage.
Even on a day that is not very hot, the glove compartment or boot 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-fibre cloth. Micro-fibre cloths are available from your retailer and from NOOK.co.uk. Do not use any
chemicals to clean the screen.

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NOOK and Designer Covers
You can purchase an optional NOOK or designer cover for your NOOK at your retailer and online at NOOK.
co.uk. The cover helps protect your NOOK from daily wear and tear. It keeps dust from accumulating on the screen,
reducing the need to clean it. The cover also provides some protection against spills.
Warranty Coverage
Your NOOK is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty
is available at NOOK.co.uk. In the event of any changes to the warranty, the version in eect on the website as of
the date of purchase shall apply.
Locking and Unlocking Your NOOK
When your NOOK has been idle, your NOOK goes to “sleep”. Your NOOK displays a screensaver on the screen
(by default, a portrait of an author). It also locks the screen so that accidental touches do not perform actions.
To wake up your NOOK, do this:
1. Press the NOOK button (the raised NOOK symbol on the lower front panel of your NOOK).
2. Unlock your NOOK. Swipe your finger across the rightwards pointing arrows between the closed lock symbol
and the unclosed lock symbol on the screen.
Slide your finger across the row of locks on the screen to unlock your NOOK.

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Using Gestures to Control Your NOOK
Your NOOK puts great reading material right at your fingertips. To read this material, share it, rate it and so on, you’ll
use your fingers in dierent ways.
Your NOOK recognises these dierent gestures:
• Tap
• Double tap
• Press and hold
• Swipe
• Scroll
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.
Double Tap
Tapping twice quickly on the screen is a useful short-cut for many features.
In the Library or the Shop, double-tapping on the cover of a book or periodical opens a window with details 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 menu at the bottom of the screen. The menu
oers you choices about the image your finger is resting on.
For example, if you press and hold on a word in a book, your NOOK opens a menu oering you choices of things
you can do with that book: highlight the word, write a note, look the word up in a dictionary and so on.
If you press and hold on a letter on the NOOK’s online keyboard, you’ll open a window oering you a choice of any
diacritical marks available for that letter.
Swipe
To swipe is to slide your finger across the screen, usually to the left or right.
You can swipe to turn pages in a book you are reading.
If you swipe left on the Status Bar, your NOOK goes back to your previous activity. The Status Bar is a narrow black
bar that displays icons at the top of your NOOK screen in Home, Library, Shop, Search and Settings.
Scroll
Slide your finger up or down the screen to scroll through any list displaying up and down arrows at the bottom of
the screen. A scroll gesture is like a vertical swipe.

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Typing Diacritical Marks
To type diacritical marks such as accent marks and umlauts, press and hold on a letter on the online keyboard.
Your NOOK opens a window showing you all the letter-diacritical mark combinations available for that letter.
Tap on the combination you want.

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The Quick Nav Bar
The Quick Nav Bar is a row of five icons that appears at the bottom of the NOOK touchscreen and enables you to
navigate from one feature to another.
If your NOOK is turned on and active, you can make the Quick Nav Bar appear by pressing the NOOK button
below the touchscreen. After you tap on one of its buttons, the Quick Nav Bar disappears.
The Quick Nav Bar looks like this:
The Quick Nav Bar.
If you don’t see the Quick Nav Bar, tap the NOOK button, and the Quick Nav Bar will appear.
The Quick Nav Bar shows five navigation buttons:
• Home - a screen showing the books and periodicals you have most recently read or purchased
• Library - your personal library of books, magazines and newspapers
• Shop - the NOOK Shop where you shop for books, magazines and newspapers on your NOOK
• Search - a search engine for finding books and periodicals in your Library and in the Shop
• Settings - configuration settings
Quick Nav Bar

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The Status Bar
A Status Bar runs along the top of the NOOK touchscreen. 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 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 envelope icon with a number inside it indicating that you have received that number of notifications; tapping
on the envelope opens the notifications.
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 NOOK’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 NOOK is not
connected to a network.
By default, the NOOK status bar displays time on a 24-hour clock. To change the time or to switch to a 12-hour
clock, use the configuration settings on the Time Settings screen, which is accessible through the Settings button
in the Quick Nav Bar.
Swiping Left on the Status Bar
If you swipe left across the Status Bar, your NOOK goes back to the feature or function you were previously using.