Chapter 1. Getting Started with Your NOOK HDs

Before getting into the details of using your NOOK HD+ or NOOK HD, take a look at some of the basics: gestures, setup, and basic navigation. With these basics in place, you can then discover all the other incredible things your NOOK HD+ or NOOK HD can do.

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I simply refer to these devices as NOOK. The two are identical in functionality. The only difference is screen size.

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Barnes & Noble uses a lowercase n when it spells NOOK and for the NOOK’s logo.

Understanding NOOK Gestures

You control the NOOK, excepting the Power button, Home button, and volume controls by gestures:

Tap: This is the most common gesture. Just press your finger to the screen and raise it. Usually, you use this gesture ...

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