Pandigital novel User manual

User Guide
V4.5

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Table of Contents
Package Contents ....................................................................................................8
Covers for your pandigital novel................................................................8
Device Overview.......................................................................................................9
Power Button Usage ................................................................................................9
Touch-Screen Navigation......................................................................................10
Getting Started .......................................................................................................11
Home Screen ..........................................................................................................12
Application Quick Launch Bar..............................................................................13
Set Up Wi-Fi Network.............................................................................................14
Connecting to Public Wi-Fi Hotspot .................................................................................... 14
Reset Device...........................................................................................................14
Overview of Buying & Downloading Books to Device........................................15
Barnes & Noble BOOKSTORE...............................................................................16
Purchase an eBook............................................................................................................ 18
Purchase an eMagazine or eNewspaper............................................................................ 18
Get FREE Sample.............................................................................................................. 18
Buy Sample Books......................................................................................................... 19
Subscriptions...................................................................................................................... 19
SHOP B&N ..............................................................................................................20
Downloading Purchased Media.......................................................................................... 20
MY LIBRARY...........................................................................................................20
Get Books .......................................................................................................................... 21
Manage Books ................................................................................................................... 23
Lend/Return Books............................................................................................................. 23
Loan a Book................................................................................................................... 24
Check for Offers ............................................................................................................. 24
Opening Borrowed Books............................................................................................... 24
Return/Buy Borrowed Books........................................................................................... 24
Bookshelves....................................................................................................................... 25
Add New Bookshelf........................................................................................................ 25
Display Shelf .................................................................................................................. 25
Manage Bookshelf.......................................................................................................... 25
Delete Shelf.................................................................................................................... 26
Check Subscriptions........................................................................................................... 26
READER..................................................................................................................26
Play Music in Background while Reading ........................................................................... 28
Reader Function Menu....................................................................................................... 28
My Library .......................................................................................................................... 28
Contents............................................................................................................................. 28

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Bookmarks/Notes/Highlights............................................................................................... 29
Bookmarks ..................................................................................................................... 29
Notes.............................................................................................................................. 29
Add Note.................................................................................................................... 29
View Notes................................................................................................................. 29
Delete Multiple Notes.................................................................................................. 29
Highlights ....................................................................................................................... 30
Create Highlights........................................................................................................ 30
View Highlights........................................................................................................... 30
Hide all Highlights....................................................................................................... 30
Delete Highlights ........................................................................................................ 30
Go To................................................................................................................................. 30
Display Table of Contents............................................................................................... 31
Jump to Page................................................................................................................. 31
Search for Specific Text.................................................................................................. 31
Last Read....................................................................................................................... 31
Font Size............................................................................................................................ 31
Night Read......................................................................................................................... 32
Screen Orientation - Lock................................................................................................... 32
ACCESS MEDIA ON SD CARD..............................................................................32
WEB.........................................................................................................................33
Go to a Web Site................................................................................................................ 33
ZOOM Web Page............................................................................................................... 34
Browser Menu.................................................................................................................... 34
Bookmarks ......................................................................................................................... 35
Bookmark a Web Page................................................................................................... 35
Go to Bookmarked Web Page ........................................................................................ 35
Delete Web Page Bookmarks......................................................................................... 35
Browser Windows............................................................................................................... 36
Open New Window......................................................................................................... 36
Switch Windows ............................................................................................................. 36
Close Windows............................................................................................................... 36
Find.................................................................................................................................... 36
Select................................................................................................................................. 36
Browser Settings ................................................................................................................ 37
Page Content Settings.................................................................................................... 37
Privacy Settings.............................................................................................................. 37
Security Settings............................................................................................................. 38
Advanced Settings.......................................................................................................... 38
SETTINGS ...............................................................................................................38
Settings>General................................................................................................................ 38
Settings>Calibrate Touch Screen....................................................................................... 39

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Settings>Network............................................................................................................... 39
Connecting to Public Wi-Fi Hotspot ................................................................................ 39
Turn Wi-Fi Off................................................................................................................. 39
Settings>Subscriptions....................................................................................................... 40
Settings>Alarm................................................................................................................... 40
Settings>Photos................................................................................................................. 40
Settings>Support................................................................................................................ 41
Settings>Reset Defaults..................................................................................................... 41
MUSIC......................................................................................................................42
Play Music.......................................................................................................................... 42
Delete Audio Files .......................................................................................................... 43
Playlist................................................................................................................................ 43
Add songs to Playlist ...................................................................................................... 43
Play songs in Playlist...................................................................................................... 43
Remove songs from Playlist ........................................................................................... 43
Return to Music List........................................................................................................ 44
VIDEOS....................................................................................................................44
Play Video.......................................................................................................................... 44
Video Navigation Bar.......................................................................................................... 44
Stop Video...................................................................................................................... 45
Delete from Video Library................................................................................................... 45
PHOTOS ..................................................................................................................45
Photo Gallery...................................................................................................................... 45
Photo Function Menu Options ........................................................................................ 46
Play Slideshow................................................................................................................... 46
Play Music with Slideshow.................................................................................................. 46
Set Wallpaper..................................................................................................................... 47
Import Photos..................................................................................................................... 47
Delete Photos..................................................................................................................... 48
EMAIL ......................................................................................................................48
Setup New or Add Accounts............................................................................................... 48
Set up Yahoo! Plus Account........................................................................................... 49
Set up Juno Platinum or Turbo Account.......................................................................... 50
Email Inbox ........................................................................................................................ 50
Open Email Message......................................................................................................... 50
Compose New Email Message........................................................................................... 50
Add Senders to Contacts.................................................................................................... 51
Folders............................................................................................................................... 51
Edit Email Account Information........................................................................................... 51
Delete Email Accounts ....................................................................................................... 52
Set Default Account............................................................................................................ 52
ALARM ....................................................................................................................52

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Add Alarm ...................................................................................................................... 52
Set Alarm Volume........................................................................................................... 53
Shut Off Alarm Alert........................................................................................................ 53
Edit Alarm....................................................................................................................... 53
De-Activate Alarms......................................................................................................... 53
Delete Alarm................................................................................................................... 53
CALENDAR .............................................................................................................53
Add Event........................................................................................................................... 54
Edit Event........................................................................................................................... 54
Snooze or Cancel Event Alert............................................................................................. 54
Delete Events..................................................................................................................... 55
SEARCH..................................................................................................................55
IMPORT SD CARD..................................................................................................55
DICTIONARY...........................................................................................................56
STOCKS ..................................................................................................................56
FACEBOOK.............................................................................................................56
CONTACTS .............................................................................................................57
Add New Contacts.............................................................................................................. 57
Edit Contacts...................................................................................................................... 57
Delete Contacts.................................................................................................................. 57
WEATHER...............................................................................................................57
GAMES ....................................................................................................................58
USER GUIDE...........................................................................................................58
Connect to Computer.............................................................................................58
Connect to Windows PC..................................................................................................... 58
Connect to Macintosh Computer ........................................................................................ 60
Adobe®eBooks......................................................................................................61
UPGRADE FIRMWARE...........................................................................................62
Re-Upgrade........................................................................................................................ 63
Revert back to Previous Version..................................................................................... 64
Frequently Asked Questions.................................................................................64
Battery Management..............................................................................................70
Important Safety Precautions................................................................................70
Cleaning the device............................................................................................................ 70
Technical Specifications........................................................................................71
Limited Warranty....................................................................................................72
FCC Notices....................................................................................................................... 73
Disclaimers.............................................................................................................74
License Agreement and Terms of Use .................................................................74

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pandigital novel
A contemporary multimedia device designed for straightforward
functionality, featuring a full color TFT LCD display and convenient
touch-screen navigation.
Your pandigital novel is a light and stylish electronic multimedia
eReader which allows you to quickly and easily download and read digital
printed material (eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers) anytime and
anywhere.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network to shop, purchase and download media from
Barnes & Noble, browse the web, send/receive email, and much more!
Also, you can view photo slideshows, watch videos, and listen to music
through the built-in speakers or with headphones (not included).
READ. SURF. PLAY.
Your pandigital novel is a step up in multimedia devices.
Congratulations on your choice!

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Package Contents
pandigital novel
Power Adapter
Tabletop Stand
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
User Guide (loaded in device)
Covers for your pandigital novel
Dress up your pandigital novel and keep it safe at the same time.
Designed for protection, these stylish covers safeguard your eReader while still letting
you read, surf and play.
Available in multiple colors. Sold separately where pandigital novelsare
sold, or on our website: www.pandigital.net.
Portfolio Case
Gel Cover
Read a good book,
and look good doing it.
with
magnetic
closure

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Device Overview
Power Button Usage
Turn On: Slide the power button on and release.
Turn Off: Slide and hold the power button for 3 seconds.
Sleep Mode On/Off (energy saver): Slide & release the power button quickly to turn
sleep mode on and off. When in sleep mode, the Wi-Fi disconnects from the
local network, but will automatically reconnect when out of sleep mode (may
take up to 30 seconds to reconnect).
Mini USB
2 in 1 card slot
Reset
Power button
Earphone jack Speaker holes
Volume
button
Light
sensor
DC
jack
4.2”
5.6”
7.5” 5.6”

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Touch-Screen Navigation
The touch-screen allows for quick, easy and convenient navigation for all applications.
Throughout the User Guide, you are instructed to use the following tap or touch
navigation methods:
Selecting Items - Tap: quick tap & release on an item on the screen
Your pandigital novel uses a “resistive touch” screen which
responds best to a hard pointed object or the tip of your fingernail, as opposed
to a tap of the soft skin of an outstretched fingertip. Curl your finger over so
that the tip of your fingernail is used.
The fingernail's hard, curved surface contacts the screen at one small point.
Therefore, much less finger pressure is needed, much greater precision is
possible (approaching that of a stylus, with a little experience), much less skin
oil is smeared onto the screen, and the fingernail can be silently moved across
the screen with very little resistance.
The smaller the point that comes in contact with the screen, the more
precise object selection can be. If you do not have long enough finger nails
to be used for precise tapping, we recommend using a stylus or non-sharp
pointed instrument to increase the precision of navigation.
Launch Application Quick Launch Bar – Finger slide upward (using your finger
nail) from the bottom of the screen to display the Application Quick Launch Bar.
Reader Functions
Turn Pages - Finger slide = touch & slide your finger across the screen (at least
1/6 of the page, approx 100 pixels), and then release.
Dictionary, Notes - Touch & hold = touch and hold in place approx 2 seconds
until you hear an audible cue, and then release to display the option window;
select Dictionary or Add Note.
Highlight text - Touch, hold & slide = touch & hold on a word approx 2
seconds until you hear an audible cue, and then continue to press as you slide
across the text, and then release to display the option window; tap Highlight.

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Display Reader Function Menu = tap in the top row of the screen to display the
Reader Function Menu at the top of the screen.
Keyboard Functions
Multi-language characters – Touch & hold = touch & hold on a key to display
alternative characters. For example, touch and hold the “a” to display “à á â ã ä å
æ”, or “e” to display “è é ê ë”, etc..
Getting Started
NOTE: If you tap an application icon or function button multiple times without
waiting for the process to finish, a message may appear stating the application is
busy now. Select Force close to stop the process, or select Wait to allow the
process to finish.
1. Charge your device
Plug the power adapter into an electrical wall outlet, and then connect to your
device to fully charge the battery before use (approx. 4 hours).
The battery does not charge via the USB cable.
While charging, the battery icon displays as: . When fully charged, the
battery icon displays as: .
You can use the device while the battery is charging.
2. Turn device on
Slide the power button and release to turn on. Wait until the HOME screen is
displayed.
3. Set Date & Time
IMPORTANT: In order to connect with your Barnes & Noble online account, the
Date and Time must be set correctly according to your location.
Select Settings from the Application Quick Launch Bar.
Tap in the Time Zone field to select the time zone for your location. If
necessary, tap in the Date and Time fields to change the date and time.
Select your desired time format:
12HR = 12:00am-12:00pm (default)
24HR = 12:00-24:00
Tap Save.

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Home Screen
Status of:
Wi-Fi connection
Battery charge level
Alarms
Date & Time
Bookstore row: Tap Update
to populate with media from
Barnes & Noble (scrollable
horizontally). Tap on any
media to display description,
synopsis and Buy options.
Tap Bookstore to launch
web browser and go to
Barnes & Noble’s website.
Indicates last B&N
bookstore update.
Sync with your Barnes &
Noble account to get the
newest issues of active
subscriptions.
My Library:
Row 1 displays your recently viewed media (non-scrollable).
Row 2 displays media in your device (scrollable horizontally). The most recent
downloaded media displays in the first position. If desired, tap Title to sort by media
title, or Author to sort by author’s first name.
Tap My Library for quick access to your My Library screen.
Tap on any media icon in the My Library rows to open and display the media in the
Reader.
Application Quick Launch Bar (scrollable horizontally). Tap application icon to
launch an application.
Tap to hide the Application Quick Launch Bar. Finger slide upward (using your
fingernail) from the bottom of the screen to re-open.
Dates on eMagazines and eNewspapers indicate publication issue date.
06/26/1006/01/1005/01/10
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Application Quick Launch Bar
Home Displays the Home screen
Reader Display your digital media for reading (PDF, EPUB)
My Library Stores your digital media (eBooks, eMagazines and
eNewspapers)
Web Access the Internet and ‘surf the web’ whenever desired
Settings Multiple settings for personalizing and enhancing your
device
Music Play and manage audio files (MP3, WAV, AAC, OGG)
Videos Play and manage video files (MPEG4)
Photos View and manage photo files (JPG, JPEG, BMP, PNG,
non-animated GIF)
Email Send/Receive email using your existing email addresses
Shop B&N Shop the Barnes & Noble website
Alarm Use as alarm clock with scheduled alarms
Calendar Display monthly calendar and schedule events
Search Search for specific strings of text in media file names or
eBook titles in Bookstore
Stocks Check the status of specific company’s stock offerings
Facebook Quick access to the FACEBOOK website
Contacts Create a list of personal contacts
Weather Check the weather forecasts of locations of your choice
Games Play pre-loaded games for entertainment
Import SD Import media files into the internal memory
Adobe® eBooks Read and manage eBooks copied from Adobe Digital
Editions (ADE)
Dictionary Quick access to the built-in dictionary.
Upgrade Download firmware from our website to upgrade your
device

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Set Up Wi-Fi Network
Since many features require a Wi-Fi connection, we recommend you set up your
Wi-Fi network now.
1. Select Settings from the Application Quick Launch Bar, tap Network.
2. Turn Wi-Fi on by tapping the Wi-Fi is off/Turn on Wi-Fi.
3. The device automatically scans and list all local Wi-Fi Networks found. A
indicates secure networks that require login name/password to connect.
4. Tap the desired network to which you want to connect, enter the Network
Password if applicable.
5. Tap to close the Settings screen.
If your Wi-Fi network is set as hidden, it won’t be found by the auto scan. Tap
Other and then enter the network name and key,  tap Save.
(Advanced): After saving the Wi-Fi network, you can change your network
settings by selecting Manual Setup, and then follow the prompts.
The Wi-Fi icon on the top of screens indicates the status as follows:
= Connected = Not connected, Wi-Fi turned ON
= Not connected and Wi-Fi turned OFF (power saver)
When the device goes into sleep mode, the Wi-Fi disconnects from the
local network, but will automatically reconnect when out of sleep mode
(may take up to 30 seconds to reconnect).
Connecting to Public Wi-Fi Hotspot
If you are connecting via a public Wi-Fi hotspot, it may be necessary to
immediately launch the browser and provide the hotspot login information prior to
having an active internet connection.
1. Follow steps 1-5 above to select the hotspot Wi-Fi network.
2. Select Web from the Application Quick Launch Bar.
3. Enter the login information as required by the hotspot.
Reset Device
If the Android Operating system hangs, you can simply reset the device by inserting a
paper clip into the reset hole at the top of the device.

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Overview of Buying & Downloading Books to Device
Connect to Wi-Fi network through Settings >Network.
The first time, select I have a B&N
account to enter your existing Barnes &
Noble account login information (email
& password). The login information is
saved for future logins. If you have not
yet registered with Barnes & Noble,
select “Sign up for an account” to
register a new account now.
On HOME screen, tap Bookstore
or Shop B&N on Application Quick
Launch Bar. Browser displays
Barnes & Noble website.
Tap on book cover in
Bookstore row on HOME
screen. Select BUY NOW or
Get Free Sample
.
Shop and purchase eBooks,
eMagazines, eNewspapers, or get
free samples.
Media is added to your Barnes & Noble online download Library.
In your
pandigital
novel
, go to My Library
>Get Books
.
Provide required B&N account Login information and then tap Login.
Wait for list of downloadable media (wait time depends on number of items in
your account).
Tap Download All, or select desired media to download and then tap
Download Selected.
OR
Go to My Library, tap on a media cover to open in the Reader.
On HOME screen, tap Update to populate the Bookstore row.
Confirm your purchase, and then
enter your existing Barnes & Noble
account login information (email &
password) or create a new account.

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Barnes & Noble BOOKSTORE
The top Bookstore row on the Home screen displays Barnes & Noble’s current
bestselling and newest released eBooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers. This
eMedia can be purchased directly from the Barnes & Noble online bookstore directly
through your pandigital novel.
IMPORTANT: In order to connect with your Barnes & Noble online account, the Date
and Time must be set correctly according to your location.
You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network in order to use the Barnes & Noble
Bookstore feature.
The first time you turn your pandigital novel on, the Bookstore row is
empty. Tap Update to sync with the Barnes & Noble website.
The first time you access the Barnes & Noble bookstore, you are prompted for
your Barnes & Noble login information. Subsequent instances may still require
your Barnes & Noble password.
CAUTION: If you want to switch to a different Barnes & Noble account, you can
enter the new account login information when prompted. However, be advised that
if you switch accounts, a factory reset occurs which deletes all your personal data
(see Reset Defaults, pg. 41). When prompted for the factory reset, tap No to keep
the currently saved Barnes & Noble account.
Tap on any book cover in the Bookstore row to display that book’s descriptive
information and synopsis (example below).
Tap to display newly released books Display eMagazines or eNewspapers
Tap Bookstore
to
launch the browser
and display the
Barnes & Noble
website.
Tap to update
top row from
Barnes & Noble
website.

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Tap on any Magazine or Newspaper cover in the Bookstore row to display that
media’s descriptive information and synopsis (example below).
If you want full details about media, including Editorial and Customer Reviews, use
the Shop B&N feature to shop on the Barnes & Noble website (pg. 20). After
purchasing, use the Get Books feature to download them from your Barnes & Noble
online account into your pandigital novel (pg. 21).
Tap Buy Current Issue to
purchase only the current
issue
Tap to read reviews
Tap
Subscribe Now
to order a monthly
subscription
Tap BUY NOW
to purchase
immediately
Tap to read reviews
When offered,
download
sample
before purchasing
if desired

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Purchase an eBook
1. In the Home screen, to be sure you are viewing the most current media on
the Barnes & Noble website tap Update above the Bookstore row.
2. Tap on any book cover to display the book details, including pricing, sample
availability, and a synopsis.
3. Tap BUY NOW.
4. Tap OK in the confirmation screen; the book is added to your Barnes & Noble
online account.
5. Use the Get Books feature to download them from your Barnes & Noble
account into your pandigital novel (pg. 21).
6. Tap on the book cover in your My Library to open it in the Reader.
Most books contain a Table of Contents with active chapter links, allowing
you to simply tap the desired chapter/page that you want to view. However,
Free Sample books do not have active links; use the Go To feature in the
Reader to jump to a desired page in a sample book.
Purchase an eMagazine or eNewspaper
1. In the Home screen, to be sure you are viewing the most current media on
the Barnes & Noble website tap Update above the Bookstore row.
2. If desired, tap eMagazines or eNewspapers to display only that media.
3. Tap on any publication cover to display the publication’s details, including
pricing, sample availability, and a synopsis.
4. Tap Subscribe Now to order a monthly subscription.
OR
Tap Buy Current Issue to purchase only the displayed issue.
5. Tap OK in the confirmation screen; the publication is added to your Barnes &
Noble online account.
6. Use the Get Books feature to download the publications from your Barnes &
Noble online account into your pandigital novel (pg. 21).
7. Tap on the publication cover in your My Library to open it in the Reader.
Sections of eMagazines and eNewspapers that contain linked topic headings
are highlighted gray; tap on the topic heading to jump to the associated page.
You can also use the Go To feature in the Reader to jump to a desired page.
Get FREE Sample
Some, but not all, books offer a downloadable sampling for you to read before
purchasing the book.

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1. Tap on any book in the Bookstore row in the Home screen to display the
book details, including pricing, sample availability, and a synopsis.
2. If available, tap the Get Free Sample button to add the sample to your Barnes
& Noble online account.
3. Use the Get Books feature to download the samples from your Barnes &
Noble account into your pandigital novel (pg. 21).
4. Tap on the book cover in your My Library to open it in the Reader.
Free sample books do not contain a Table of Contents with active chapter
links. Use the Go To feature to jump to the chapter/page that you want to
view.
Buy Sample Books
You can quickly and easily buy the full version of a sample book that is in
your Barnes & Noble online Library.
1. In the My Library screen, tap Lend/Return.
2. In the pop-up window, tap Buy Sample Books.
3. Tap next to the sample book you want to buy, tap Buy Now.
The sample book is removed from My Library.
Use the Get Books feature to download your purchased book (pg. 21).
Subscriptions
The second row of My Library on the Home screen displays your downloaded
media. If you have purchased subscription eMagazine or eNewspapers, you
should perform regular subscription updates to ensure you have the most current
issues.
IMPORTANT:In order to connect with your Barnes & Noble online account, the
Date and Time must be set correctly according to your location.
1. In the Home screen, tap Subscriptionsat the top of the My Library row.
2. First time connections require your Barnes & Noble login information.
3. Please wait, syncing with your Barnes & Noble account could take several
minutes depending on how many downloadable items are in your download
library.
If you want to set a time for automatic daily checks, see Settings>
Subscriptions on page 40.

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SHOP B&N
IMPORTANT: In order to connect with your Barnes & Noble online account, the Date
and Time must be set correctly according to your location.
Select Shop B&N from the Application Quick Launch Bar to log onto the Barnes &
Noble website.
Shopping directly on the Barnes & Noble website allows you to view full details
about a book, including Editorial and Customer Reviews, along with the synopsis.
Downloading Purchased Media
After purchasing books, use the Get Books feature to download them from your
Barnes & Noble online account into your pandigital novel (pg. 21).
MY LIBRARY
Select My Library from the Application Quick Launch Bar to display the main Library
bookshelf screen and manage your downloaded media.
Reader Function Menu
Row 1 displays your recently viewed media (non-scrollable).
Rows 2-4 media stored in device (scrollable horizontally).
The most recent downloaded media displays in the first position. To change sort
order, tap Title or Author (by first name).
Check for newest issues of active eMagazine or eNewspaper subscriptions.
Quick jump to other bookshelves. (Use Bookshelves function to create new
bookshelves.)