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Nook Color - getting started
Option 1: Use the MIT Libraries Barnes & Noble account (pre-loaded)
This is the easy option if you just want to test the ebook reading experience. It's pre-loaded with free content (public domain books and sample chapters of paid books).
Screen saver button is on top left right, press and release to wake up the device . Slide the green Nook icon with your finger from left to right across the touch screen. There is a raised plastic button in the bottom center. Press that to go to the desktop.
There is a small arrow icon at the bottom center of the touch screen (on the glass). Press that to pull up another menu of options.
Suggested things to try:
1. Read at least a whole chapter or a whole article.
2. Try changing the font size, typeface, screen rotation.
3. Bookmark some pages.
4. Highlight passages and take some notes.
5. Sort your titles in different ways. Try the "my shelf" option to create new shelves and add your books to them. Name them by topic or whatever you like. The same books can be on more than one shelf.
6. Plug the USB cable from the Nook to your computer. Copy a PDF file that you would like to read on to the disk that appears (this is yourNook ). Put it in the "my files" folder of the Nook (inside Documents). Unplug and read it on your Nook. Try increasing the font size.
Subject liaisons:
Download some PDF content from MIT libraries ejournals or ebooks in your subject areas (on your computer) and try loading that on the Kindle by the method above.
7. Try the web browser (Home button, then hit Menu button, select "Experimental").
This is a wifi Kindle, so you'll need to be in a wifi zone to use the web. (Hint... this is very awkward on the Kindle!) Try searching Barton, Vera, or DSpace. Since there are no MIT certificates on the Kindle, you can enter your MIT username and password on the Touchstone screen when you are accessing licensed content.
Plug in the device to an outlet to recharge when it's getting low. Alternatively, you may remove the outlet plug from the cord and it becomes a USB cable, which you can plug in to your computer for charging.
Please fill out our short survey when you are done, thanks!
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Option 2: Use your own Barnes & Noble account
You may set up a free account for yourself on Barnes & Noble and register this Nook to your account. (or use your existing Barnes & Noble account) This will allow you to test the shopping features, and download your own free or paid ebooks.
You can register from the Nook directly. Follow the on-screen instructions after viewing the welcome video.
For more settings, on your computer, go to http://www.barnesandnoble.com/, My Account/My Nook Library.
When you return the Nook, you can deregister it, which completely erases all of your content & settings. Don't worry, you'll still be able to read your purchased or free books using the free Nook app on your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Download the free Nook apps here:http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/free-nook-apps/379002321/
To De-register: (fill this in)
(Joanne will register it back to the MIT Libraries account when you return it).
Suggested things to try:
1. Read at least a whole chapter or article.
2. Try changing the font size, typeface, screen rotation.
3. Bookmark some pages.
4. Highlight passages and take some notes.
5. Sort your titles in different ways.
Load PDFs: (2 options)
6. a. Use the secret email address to email a PDF to the kindle (every Kindle gets a private email address)
(find for your own secret Kindle address on Amazon's site under Your Account/Manage Your Kindle).
6. b. Plug the USB cable from the Kindle to your computer. Copy a PDF file that you would like to read on to the disk that appears (this is your Kindle). Put it in the Documents folder of the Kindle. Unplug and read it on your Kindle. Try increasing the font size.
Subject liaisons:
Download some PDF content from MIT libraries ejournals or ebooks in your subject areas (on your computer) and try loading that on the Kindle by the methods above.
7. Try the web browser (Home button, then hit Menu button, select "Experimental").
This is a wifi Kindle, so you'll need to be in a wifi zone to use the web. (Hint... this is very awkward on the Kindle!) Try searching Barton, Vera, or DSpace. Since there are no MIT certificates on the Kindle, you can enter your MIT username and password on the Touchstone screen when you are accessing licensed content.
8. Try shopping in the Kindle store (home, menu, "shop in Kindle store"). Buy a book (or search for free books), and download one to the Kindle. Here's a page where you can browse for free books: http://amzn.to/hee65Y
9. Install the Kindle software on your PC or Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch.
Download from Kindle support page: http://amzn.to/NtyFL
Start reading a book on the Kindle, then switch to your computer or mobile device and try picking up where you left off.
Plug in the device to an outlet to recharge when it's getting low. Alternatively, you may remove the outlet plug from the cord and it becomes a USB cable, which you can plug in to your computer for charging.
Please fill out our short survey when you are done, thanks!
(insert URL here)