Barnes & Noble nook User Manual

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NOOK User Guide USB Connectivity 158Protection from Viruses and Other MalwareIt is unlikely that your NOOK could become infected by a virus or other malware. Your NOOK doesnot host applications; this reduces the likelihood of malware infection. The file types supported byyour NOOK are also unlikely to harbor malware, although some of them can. Your nook does havean Internet browser, which could be a source of infection.It is possible to transfer files containing malware to and from your NOOK using USB, just as itis possible to transfer files that are not infected. In some cases, infected computers can transferinfections to USB drives automatically.We recommend that any computer to which you connect your NOOK is scanned routinelywith up-to-date antivirus/anti-malware software, and that you scan files before transferringthem to your NOOK.You can also scan the nook drive and a drive for a supplemental microSD card if present, whenyour NOOK is connected to USB.