Pandigital V4.5 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 novels are

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.

06/26/10 06/01/10 05/01/10



















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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 Subscriptions at 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.)

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