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Table of Contents Introduction..................................................................................................................................................... 5 Contact Us......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Getting to Know Your NOOK Color ....................................................................................................
Introduction This User Guide is designed to help you get the most enjoyment out of your NOOK Color™ eReader. Contact Us If you have questions about your NOOK Color that this guide doesn’t answer, be sure to visit the NOOK Color online support center at: http://www.nookcolor.
Power Button On the left side of your NOOK Color is the power button. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to turn on your NOOK Color. To learn more about power management for your NOOK Color, see “Power and Charging”. Headphone Jack Along the top edge of your NOOK Color, you’ll find a 3.5 mm audio jack—a standard size jack for headphone and ear buds. Volume Controls Raise or lower the volume of audio by pressing the + or – buttons on the right side of your NOOK Color.
Home Button This NOOK symbol on the lower front of your NOOK Color is called the Home button. If you press the Home button when your NOOK Color is sleeping, your NOOK Color wakes up and turns on. If your NOOK Color is already on, pressing this button will always take you back to the Home Screen. microUSB Port Your NOOK Color features a microUSB port for charging and for connecting to a personal computer.
Getting Started with Your NOOK Color The first time you use your NOOK Color, 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 Color with your Barnes & Noble account on BN.com. NOTE: You will not be able to set up your NOOK Color without a Wi-Fi connection.
Registering Your NOOK Color NOTE: You will need to connect to a Wi-Fi network to complete your registration. 1. Watch the Introductory Video. The first time you turn on your NOOK Color, it will show a 90-second video that gives you a quick tour of the main features of your NOOK Color. Tap the button labeled “Play Video” to start playing the video. NOTE: You can re-watch this video and watch other NOOK Color tutorial videos, as well, once you have completed the registration process.
Power and Charging Turning Your NOOK Color On and Off NOTE: If you have set up a passcode to protect your NOOK Color, you will have to enter the passcode after you turn on your NOOK Color. Turning On Your NOOK Color To turn on your NOOK Color, press the power button located on the left edge of your NOOK Color. Hold the button down for 2 seconds and release it. Your NOOK Color starts. When it has completed its start-up process, it makes a chiming sound.
Wall Charging To charge your NOOK Color, plug it into a wall socket. Plug the small end of the microUSB cable into the microUSB slot on the bottom of your NOOK Color. Plug the large end of the microUSB cable into the power adapter. Plug the adapter into a wall outlet. Wall Outlet Charging Indicator Light USB Cable CAUTION: Power Adapter Only use the Barnes & Noble power adapter and custom microUSB cable supplied with your NOOK Color. Other power adapters might damage your NOOK Color and its battery.
Resetting Your NOOK Color Performing a Soft Reset If for some reason your NOOK Color 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 Color. Low Power If you turn on your NOOK Color when its battery charge is almost depleted, a warning appears on the screen, suggesting that you begin charging your NOOK Color before trying to use it.
Airplanes When using your NOOK Color on an airplane, be sure to follow the instructions of the flight crew. To turn your NOOK Color’s wireless networking on or off, 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 off. 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 Color.
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 and the B&N Protection Plan Your NOOK Color is backed by a one-year manufacturer’s warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. For a copy of this warranty, see “One Year Limited Warranty”. The warranty is also available at: www.nookcolor.
Appendix A: Page Numbering and File Formats When you read a book or periodical on your NOOK Color, you’re reading the same words that appear in the paper edition of the book or periodical. In most books, the page number that shows in the upper right corner of your NOOK Color screen shows the page number that would appear if you were reading the printed version of the same book.
Appendix B: International Use and Languages This chapter summarizes information about using your NOOK Color outside of the United States and explains your NOOK Color’s support of languages. Using Your NOOK Color Abroad Your NOOK Color is designed for use in the United States and United States territories. You can use it to read anything already on your NOOK Color when travelling anywhere in the world.
Languages Your NOOK Color has fonts that support languages based on a Latin character set for reading eBooks and other digital content, when fonts are not embedded as part of the eBook or digital content file.
Appendix C: One Year Limited Warranty THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS WERE IN EFFECT AS OF THE DATE YOUR DEVICE WAS MANUFACTURED, AND ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. THE ACTUAL TERMS OF YOUR WARRANTY ARE THE TERMS THAT WERE IN EFFECT AS OF THE DATE OF YOUR PURCHASE, WHICH MAY BE DIFFERENT THAN THE TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN. TO FIND THE EXACT TERMS OF YOUR WARRANTY, PLEASE GO TO NOOK.COM/WARRANTY AND REVIEW THE TERMS APPLICABLE AS OF THE DATE OF YOUR PURCHASE.
HOW DO I RETURN MY NOOK TO B&N? When you contact B&N at one of the numbers above, B&N will provide instructions to you as to how and where to return your NOOK. Your NOOK must be shipped, prepaid and insured, in appropriate protective packaging, together with proof of purchase and the Return Authorization Number provided by B&N, to the address specified by B&N. You must return your NOOK within the timeframe provided by B&N.
This Limited Warranty also does not cover cosmetic damage or normal wear and tear. This Limited Warranty does not apply to NOOKs sold as used, refurbished or reconditioned, except to the extent that such NOOK is a certified pre-owned NOOK that was purchased directly from B&N or from a B&N authorized reseller of certified pre-owned NOOKs.
Appendix D: Trademarks and Copyrights Adobe Your NOOK Color contains Adobe® Reader® Mobile software under license from Adobe Systems Incorporated, Copyright © 1995-2010 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe and Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Adobe, the Flash logo, and Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Appendix E: FCC Notices FCC IDs NOOK Color WI-FI: XHHBNTV250-A MODEL: BNTV250 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Your NOOK Color has a Wi-Fi setting that turns off the radio. Wi-Fi networking should be turned off on airplanes. For more information, see “Airplanes”. • When around sensitive electronic equipment, ask whether you can use your NOOK Color. You might need to turn Wi-Fi networking off. In some places, for example in a hospital, you might be asked to not use your device. For more information, see “Electronic Equipment”.
Appendix F: Industry Canada Notice The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. IC: 8961A-BNTV250A Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Appendix G: NOOK Color™ Terms of Service The NOOK Color™ Terms of Service are located here: http://www.nookcolor.
Appendix H: AT&T Terms of Service & Acceptable Use Policy These Terms of Service & Acceptable Use Policy (the “Terms”) govern your use of AT&T Internet Services’ AT&T Wi-Fi service (“Service”) and the AT&T Internet Services network (“Network”).
your license to use any Software. AT&T may also terminate or suspend your Service if you provide false or inaccurate information that is required for the provision of Service or is necessary to allow AT&T to bill you for Service. Membership customers: customer cancellation of Services is governed by the terms and conditions of your Membership Agreement. Subscription customers: you may cancel your subscription to the Service at any time by contacting AT&T.
Privacy Policy Registration data and certain other information about you is subject to the AT&T Wi-Fi Privacy Policy. For more information see: http://secure.sbc.com/privacy_statement.adp. General Use Restrictions Subject to your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms, payment to AT&T for the Service and compliance with all AT&T Online Policies identified below, you are hereby granted the right to use the Service through a non-exclusive, non-transferable and non-assignable limited license.
Disclaimer of Warranties UNLESS OTHERWISE EXPLICITY STATED, THE MATERIALS AND THE SERVICE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”, AND ARE FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH DISCLAIMERS ARE HELD TO BE LEGALLY INVALID.
Kingdom and Australia. You acknowledge and agree that Materials are subject to the U.S. Export Administration Laws and Regulations. Diversion of such Materials contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.
Customers are responsible for avoiding the prohibited activities and strictly following the AUP terms set forth herein. AUP Coverage The AT&T Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) applies to the services that provide (or include) access to the Internet, services provided over the Internet, and Hosting services (collectively “IP Services”). Customer is responsible for the actions of others who may be using the IP Service(s) under Customer’s account.
it may terminate your Service without further notice. In such case, you are responsible for any applicable early termination charges. AT&T will not issue any refunds, credits or other forms of compensation for the period when IP Service(s) have been suspended as a result of violation(s) or alleged violation(s) of this AUP. AT&T shall not be liable for any damages of any nature suffered by any Customer, User, or third party resulting in whole or in part from AT&T’s exercise of its rights under this AUP.
damage or security breaches to AT&T’s network or to the network of any other IP Service provider. Customer shall not create or attempt to utilize a domain name that is fraudulent, indecent, offensive, deceptive, threatening, abusive or harassing. Interaction with Minors AT&T has a zero tolerance policy regarding use of its Service to engage in inappropriate conduct with a minor (anyone under 18 years of age).
posting messages to or canceling or superseding messages on an online forum or newsgroup in a manner that violates the rules of the forum or newsgroup or that contain forged header information.
unauthorized monitoring of data or traffic on any network or system without express authorization of the owner of the system or network; this would include use of sniffers or SNMP tools; falsifying packet header, sender, or User information whether in whole or in part to mask the identity of the sender, originator or point of origin; knowingly uploading or distributing files that contain viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, cancel bots, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that m
Customer agrees to indemnify and hold AT&T harmless from any claim, action, demand, loss, or damage (including attorneys’ fees) made by any third party against AT&T as a provider of the IP Service(s) arising out of or relating to any violation(s) of this AUP by Customer (or its Users). Incident Reporting Any complaints (other than claims of copyright or trademark infringement) regarding violation of this AUP by an AT&T Customer (or its User) should be directed to abuse@att.net.