Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet User Guide 11Getting Started with Your NOOKThe first time you use your NOOK, you’ll need to go through a short set-up process that will take about 5 to 10minutes. Make sure that you’re in an area that has a Wi-Fi connection (a wireless connection to the Internet), becausepart of the process is registering your NOOK with your Barnes & Noble account on BN.com.NOTE: You will not be able to set up your NOOK without a Wi-Fi connection.In the set-up process, you will do the following:• Turn on your NOOK.• Watch a quick video that introduces you to the main features of your NOOK.• Accept the Terms of Service for the NOOK.• Set the time zone for your NOOK• Connect to a Wi-Fi network.• Register your NOOK to a Barnes & Noble account.NOTE: If you don’t already have a Barnes & Noble account, you’ll have an opportunity to create one during theregistration step.Your Barnes & Noble AccountA Barnes & Noble account allows you to purchase and download books, magazines, and newspapers on yourNOOK, and from the Barnes & Noble Web site.The account also allows you to synchronize your NOOK with any other NOOK eReaders you have, such as NOOKeReader software applications installed on your tablet (for example, an iPad® or an iPod touch®), PC, or smart-phone (for example, an iPhone® or an Android phone).If you don’t have a Barnes & Noble account, you can set one up in a few minutes on the NOOK Web site. Just opena browser on your computer, and visit the page: www.nook.com/tablet/setup. You’ll also have the opportunity toset up an account during the registration process for your NOOK.Your Barnes & Noble account is ready for use once you have set up the following:• An email address• The number of a credit card issued by a U.S.-based bank• A valid expiration date for the credit card• A current U.S. billing addressIf you have any questions about setting up an account, please call Customer Service at 1-800-THE-BOOK (1-800-843-2665).
