Barnes & Noble NOOK GlowLight User manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 7
Contact Us ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Getting to Know Your NOOK ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Registering Your NOOK ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Power and Charging........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Safety and Care............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Caring for Your NOOK.................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Locking and Unlocking Your NOOK ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Using Gestures to Control Your NOOK .................................................................................................... 19
Tap ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Double Tap...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Press and Hold ............................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Swipe ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Scroll ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
The Quick Nav Bar ...................................................................................................................................... 22
The Status Bar ............................................................................................................................................. 23
The Left Side of the Status Bar....................................................................................................................................................... 23
The Right Side of the Status Bar .................................................................................................................................................... 23
Swiping Left on the Status Bar........................................................................................................................................................ 24
GlowLight...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Turning GlowLight On or O ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
Adjusting the Brightness of GlowLight .......................................................................................................................................... 25
The Home Screen........................................................................................................................................ 27
The Reading Now Panel ................................................................................................................................................................. 27
The NEW ON NOOK Shelf ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Reading Books on Your NOOK................................................................................................................... 29
Opening a Book .............................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Page Layout ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Turning Pages .................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
The Reading Tools Menu................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Reading Magazines and Newspapers on Your NOOK.............................................................................. 53
The Library on Your NOOK ....................................................................................................................... 54
Pull-down Menus............................................................................................................................................................................. 54
The Sync Button.............................................................................................................................................................................. 56

Searching Your Library.................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Viewing and Sorting the Contents of Your Library....................................................................................................................... 57
Organizing Your Library on Shelves............................................................................................................................................... 58
Archiving Books and Periodicals..................................................................................................................................................... 59
Unarchiving Books and Periodicals................................................................................................................................................. 59
Transferring Files from Your Personal Computer to Your NOOK.............................................................................................. 60
Using the LendMe Program........................................................................................................................ 61
Lending and Borrowing Books ....................................................................................................................................................... 61
Guidelines for Lending and Borrowing Books............................................................................................................................... 61
Determining whether a Book Can Be Lent ................................................................................................................................... 62
Lending a Book................................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Borrowing a Book........................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Shopping on Your NOOK ............................................................................................................................ 64
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Purchasing Books, Newspapers, and Magazines ........................................................................................................................... 65
Browsing Lists and Categories........................................................................................................................................................ 66
Searching for Titles, Authors, or Topics......................................................................................................................................... 66
Buying a Book.................................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Buying a Single Issue of a Magazine or Newspaper ...................................................................................................................... 68
Buying a Subscription to a Magazine or Newspaper..................................................................................................................... 68
What Happens When You Buy an Item in the Shop? ................................................................................................................... 68
Using Your Wishlist......................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Using Your NOOK in a Barnes & Noble Store.......................................................................................... 70
Read In Store®: Reading Books in a Barnes & Noble Store ......................................................................................................... 70
Searching Your NOOK ................................................................................................................................ 71
Searching from the Quick Nav Bar ................................................................................................................................................ 71
Searching in Your Library................................................................................................................................................................ 71
Searching for Words with Accents and Other Diacritical Marks.................................................................................................. 71
Configuring Your NOOK ............................................................................................................................. 72
Configuring GlowLight.................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Viewing and Configuring Device Info............................................................................................................................................. 74
Configuring Wireless Settings......................................................................................................................................................... 76
Configuring Screen Settings............................................................................................................................................................ 77
Configuring Time Settings............................................................................................................................................................... 79
Configuring the Shop ...................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Configuring Social Features ............................................................................................................................................................ 83

Configuring Search.......................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Using Your NOOK at Wi-Fi Hotspots........................................................................................................ 91
Wi-Fi Networks in Barnes & Noble Stores................................................................................................................................... 91
AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspots .................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Unsecured Wi-Fi Networks ........................................................................................................................................................... 91
Secured Wi-Fi Networks................................................................................................................................................................ 91
Updating the Software on Your NOOK..................................................................................................... 92
Tips and Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 94
Solving Problems............................................................................................................................................................................. 94
Appendix A: Page Numbering and File Formats...................................................................................... 96
Appendix B: International Use and Languages......................................................................................... 97
Appendix C: One Year Limited Warranty ............................................................................................... 99
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................. 99
Appendix D: Trademarks and Copyrights............................................................................................... 102
Adobe Reader Mobile Software................................................................................................................................................... 102
AT&T ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 102
Dictionary...................................................................................................................................................................................... 102
Fonts .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 102
Google........................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
Wi-Fi.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 103
Additional Information.................................................................................................................................................................. 103
Appendix E: FCC Notices ......................................................................................................................... 104
FCC IDs ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 104
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT INFORMATION TO THE USER ............................ 104
FCC/IC Radiation Exposure Statement ...................................................................................................................................... 104
Other Information Related to the Radio..................................................................................................................................... 105
Appendix F: Industry Canada Notice ..................................................................................................... 106
Appendix G: European Union................................................................................................................... 107
EU Regulatory Conformance ....................................................................................................................................................... 107
Appendix H: NOOK Terms of Service .................................................................................................... 108
Appendix I: AT&T Terms of Service & Acceptable Use Policy............................................................. 109
Index............................................................................................................................................................ 121

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Introduction
This User Guide is designed to help you get the most enjoyment out of your NOOK GlowLight™.
Contact Us
If you have questions about your NOOK®that this guide doesn’t answer, be sure to visit the NOOK online support
center at:
http://www.nook.com/support
The online support center 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
• Frequently Asked Questions
You can also contact Barnes & Noble Customer Support by sending email to [email protected] 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.
Stay in Touch
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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 touchscreen grayscale E Ink®display.
On your NOOK, you can:
• Read books, magazines, and newspapers
• Shop from over three million titles. Buy books, single issues of magazines and newspapers, as well as subscrip-
tions 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 Barnes &
Noble’s 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 a purse. When you turn on
GlowLight®on your NOOK, you can read your favorite books even in the dark.

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The picture below shows the features on the front of your NOOK.
The front of your NOOK.
Power Button
The power button for your NOOK is located on the left edge, near the upper left corner. 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”.
Touchscreen E Ink Display
Your NOOK features a high-resolution, 6-inch touchscreen E Ink display for easy navigation and page turns.
NOTE: To ensure the highest quality of reading, your NOOK has an anti-glare film already installed. Please
don’t use any additional screen protector as it will damage the device. To protect your NOOK’s screen
from accidental damage, we recommend using a NOOK cover. Your limited warranty does not cover
damage to your NOOK’s screen resulting from use of an additional screen protector.
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 up your NOOK and turn it on.
If your NOOK is already on, press this button to display the Home screen, which features navigation controls and
your recent reads.
Touchscreen E Ink®
Display
Power Button
NOOK Button
GlowLight®

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If your NOOK is on, you can also press and hold the NOOK button for 2 seconds to turn on or o GlowLight,
the light built into the frame of your NOOK. When GlowLight is on, you can read your NOOK’s touchscreen E Ink
display even in areas with low lighting.
Micro-USB Port
Your NOOK features a micro-USB port for charging and for connecting to a personal computer. The micro-USB port
is located on the bottom edge of your NOOK, directly below the NOOK button.
The image below shows the back of your NOOK.
The back of your NOOK.

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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 min-
utes. 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 Barnes & Noble account on BN.com.
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 left edge of the device.
• Accept the Terms of Service.
• Set the time zone.
• Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
• Register your NOOK 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
NOOK, and from the Barnes & Noble Web site.
The account also allows you to synchronize 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®), 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 NOOK Web site. Just open
a browser on your computer, and visit the page: bn.com/register. You’ll also have the opportunity to set up an ac-
count during the registration process for your NOOK.
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 visit www.nook.com/support, or call Customer Service
at 1-800-THE-BOOK (1-800-843-2665).

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Registering Your NOOK
NOTE: You will need to connect to a Wi-Fi network to complete your registration.
1. Read the Welcome screen. Tap the Next button.
Your NOOK displays its Terms of Service.
2. Please read the Terms of Service for your device and the NOOK Store®, and the Barnes & Noble Privacy Policy.
If you agree to them, tap the Agree button.
If you do not accept the Terms of Service and/or Privacy Policy, you will not be able to use your NOOK.
If you tapped the Agree button, your NOOK displays a list of time zones.
3. Select your Time Zone by tapping its button. Tap Next.
4. 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 Barnes & Noble store, your NOOK will automatically connect to the store’s free
Wi-Fi network. If you’re in some other 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 net-
work password, ask for the network administrator for help. If you have problems connecting, visit http://nook.
com/wifi for more troubleshooting tips.
5. Once you have connected to a network, tap Next (if you are in a Barnes & Noble store and connected to its
network) or Continue with Setup (if you are connected to any other Wi-Fi network.)
Your NOOK displays a message saying it is registering your device. When the registration has completed, your
NOOK displays a Sign In screen with an email field, a password field, and a keyboard at the bottom of the
screen.
6. Sign in to your BN.com account.
When you register your NOOK, 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 NOOK.
If you already have a Barnes & Noble account, do this:
a. On the Sign In screen, enter the email address and password for your Barnes & Noble account.
(As a security precaution, if you enter your password incorrectly five times, you will be locked
out of your BN.com account for half an hour. If you like, you can reset your account by visiting
BN.com.)
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 Barnes & Noble account, do this:
a. Tap the Create Account button.
Your NOOK displays a form for creating a Barnes & Noble account.
b. Enter the information requested, including your name, password, credit card type, number, and
expiration date, and a security question.
c. Tap Submit.
Your NOOK creates your Barnes & Noble account and registers your NOOK to your account.
NOTE: If you had turned GlowLight on, it now automatically turns o.

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7. Read the message that your NOOK displays about GlowLight. Press the NOOK button and hold it for 2 seconds
to turn on GlowLight.
GlowLight turns on, and a Next button appears in the lower right corner of the screen.
8. Tap the Next button.
A new screen tells you that you’re ready to get started exploring the features of your NOOK. .
9. Tap the NOOK button (without holding it down) to display the Home screen and begin exploring your NOOK.
That’s it. You’ve registered your NOOK and tried out GlowLight.
You’re ready to read books, magazines, and newspapers, and to shop in the NOOK Store. You can now turn Glow-
Light on or o as you wish, using the NOOK button
Tutorial Videos
The Barnes & Noble Web site oers tutorial videos and other useful information about your NOOK. To watch the
videos on your personal computer, visit NOOK.com/support

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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 left side of your NOOK. Hold the button down for 2 sec-
onds and release it.
Your NOOK starts 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 8 weeks of
casual reading. (Based on 30 minutes of reading per day and 1 page refresh per minute, a single charge lasts up to 8
weeks with GlowLight on at default brightness or o and wireless o. Battery life tests conducted using specific units;
actual results may vary based on device settings, usage, and many other factors.)
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 con-
serve power.
To turn o your NOOK, do this:
1. Press the power button and hold it down for 5 seconds.
A window appears, asking if you really want to turn your NOOK completely o.
2. Tap the Power o button in the dialog box.
Your NOOK turns o.
NOTE: If you ignore the window asking you to confirm that you want to power o your NOOK, after several
seconds the window disappears and your NOOK resumes whatever it was doing before you pressed
the power button.

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Charging Your NOOK
There are two ways to charge your NOOK. You can plug it into your personal computer. Or you can use the optional
power adapter and plug it into a wall outlet. (The optional power adapter for your NOOK can be purchased from
your local Barnes & Noble bookstore or at BN.com.) The diagram below shows the components available for charg-
ing your NOOK.
CAUTION: If you are using a power adapter, use only a Barnes & Noble power adapter and custom micro-USB
cable intended for your NOOK. Other power adapters might damage your NOOK and its battery.
Do not use a power adapter and cable intended for other models of NOOK Tablets. Use only a
power adapter and cable intended for use with NOOK GlowLight. When connecting your NOOK
to a personal computer, the computer must be a UL listed, approved product.
ATTENTION : Si vous voulez brancher la liseuse à une prise murale, utilisez uniquement un adaptateur secteur
NOOK et le câble microUSB adapté conu pour la liseuse NOOK. D’autres adaptateurs risquent
d’endommager la liseuse NOOK et sa batterie. N’utilisez pas un adaptateur secteur et un câble
prévus pour d’autres modèles (tablettes) de liseuses électroniques NOOK. Utilisez uniquement un
adaptateur secteur et un câble microUSB conçu pour NOOK GlowLight. Si vous connectez votre
liseuse NOOK à un ordinateur personnel, ce dernier doit être un ordinateur approuvé et figurer
dans la liste UL.
CAUTION: This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked “Class 2” or
limited power source (LPS) and rated from 5 V dc, 850mA.
ATTENTION: Cet appareil est conçu pour être alimenté par une source d’alimentation directe certifiée UL de «
Classe 2 » ou par une source d’alimentation à puissance limitée (LPS) avec un courant de sortie de
5 VDC, 850 mA.
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 approximately 4 hours to fully
recharge your NOOK through a USB port. Do not turn o your NOOK while it is charging.
USB Cable
Charging Indicator Light
will glow orange while
charging and turn green
when fully charged.
Micro-USB Port
for charging
and connecting
to a computer.
Note: A power adapter is
available as an optional
accessory for charging your
NOOK form a wall outlet.

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NOTE: Once your NOOK has enough power to turn on, you can see how much power remains in the battery
by checking the battery charge indicator in the right corner of the Status Bar.
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.
To charge your NOOK from a wall outlet with a power adapter, do this:
1. Assemble the power adapter and micro-USB cable. Insert the large end of the USB cable into the matching slot
in the power adapter.
2. Plug the small end of the USB cable into your NOOK.
3. Plug the power adapter into a compatible electrical outlet. If your NOOK was turned o, it will now turn itself
on.
NOTE: Depending on how much power remains in the battery, it might take approximately 3 hours to fully
recharge your NOOK through an electrical outlet. 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 corner of the Status Bar.
4. Once your NOOK has fully charged, unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet. Unplug the USB cable
from your NOOK.
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 check-
ing the Battery indicator on the Device Info settings screen. (To see the Device Info screen, tap the gear icon in the
Status Bar, tap All 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 maximize battery life:
• Avoid fully discharging the battery. Charge your NOOK after several hours of use or when you see the low
charge alert, rather than continuing to use it until it turns itself o.

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• 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 to 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.
ATTENTION: La liseuse NOOK, les câbles et les adaptateurs ne sont pas étanches. Pour éviter tout risque de
surchaue, de fonte ou de brûlure, gardez l’appareil et tous ses accessoires à l’abri de l’eau et
de tout autre liquide.
N’utilisez pas le câble si l’une de ses extrémités est humide ou exposée à des éclaboussures.
Laissez sécher complètement le câble avant de vous en servir. N’utilisez pas la liseuse NOOK
dans un environnement humide ou mouillé. Évitez d’exposer l’appareil à des liquides ou à des
aliments. Si un liquid est renversé sur lappareil, débranchez immédiatement le cable de charge-
ment et laissez sécher l’appareil complètement avant de l’utiliser de nouveau. N’essayez PAS
de sécher la liseuse NOOK à l’aide d’une source de chaleur externe telle qu’un sèche-cheveux
ou un four à micro-ondes. Nettoyez l’écran de la liseuse NOOK à l’aide d’un chion doux et
évitez tout contact de l’écran avec des détergents liquides.
Electricity
Your NOOK is an electrical device. Follow the same basic safety procedures you would follow with any electrical
device.
When charging your NOOK, use only the custom components included with or sold for your NOOK: either a cus-
tom USB cable or a custom USB cable along with a power adapter.
Airplanes
When using your NOOK on an airplane, be sure to follow the instructions of the flight crew.
To turn your NOOK’s wireless networking on or o, do this:
1. Tap on the right end of the Status Bar to open the Quick Settings dialog box.
2. Tap the Wi-Fi checkbox to turn wireless networking on or o.
3. Tap anywhere outside the Quick Settings dialog box to close it.

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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 network-
ing.
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 at 1-800-THE-BOOK (1-800-843-2665).
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 ex-
tremely cold or hot, permanent physical damage can result. Such damage is not covered by the limited warranty. Stor-
age 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 NOOK in a car.
High storage temperatures reduce battery life. For more information, see “Charging Recommendations”.
Caring for the Touchscreen
You should clean the touchscreen on your NOOK from time to time. Clean the screen with a damp soft cloth, such
as a micro-fiber cloth. Micro-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 NOOK at your local Barnes & Noble Bookstore, at
partner retailers, and online at BN.com. 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.
Limited Warranty Coverage and the B&N Protection Plan
Your NOOK is backed by a one-year manufacturer’s limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
For a copy of this limited warranty, see “One Year Limited Warranty”. The limited warranty is also available at:
www.nook.com/warranty
In the event of any changes to the limited warranty, the version in eect on the Web site as of the date of purchase
shall apply.

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You can extend your NOOK’s coverage by purchasing a two-year B&N Protection Plan to help safeguard NOOK
against spills, drops, and other accidents. The B&N Protection Plan can only be purchased together with a NOOK.
Information about the B&N Protection Plan can be found on the Web page listed above.
NOTE: To ensure the highest quality of reading, your NOOK has an anti-glare film already installed. Please
don’t use any additional screen protector as it will damage the device. To protect your NOOK’s screen
from accidental damage, we recommend using a NOOK cover. Your limited warranty does not cover
damage to your NOOK’s screen resulting from use of an additional screen protector.
Locking and Unlocking Your NOOK
When your NOOK has been idle, your NOOK goes to “sleep.” Your NOOK displays a screensaver on the screen. 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 rightward pointing arrows between the closed lock symbol
and the unclosed lock symbol on the screen.
Sliding your finger left to right from the closed lock to the open lock unlocks your NOOK.

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Using Gestures to Control Your NOOK
Your NOOK 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 dierent ways.
Your NOOK recognizes 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 com-
puter keyboard.
Tapping on a book cover
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.

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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 NOOK to open 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.
Pressing and holding on a word in a book and then lifting your finger opens the Text Selection Toolbar.
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.
Swiping to scroll left and right.
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.