The NOOK® Book: An Unofficial Guide: Everything You Need to Know about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK, NOOK GlowLight, and NOOK Reading Apps, Sixth Edition

The NOOK® Book: An Unofficial Guide: Everything You Need to Know about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK, NOOK GlowLight, and NOOK Reading Apps, Sixth Edition

Released November 2014
Publisher(s): Que
ISBN: 9780134086194

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Book description

Covers Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK, NOOK GlowLight, and NOOK Reading Apps

Learn how to get the most out of the all-new Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK, NOOK GlowLight, and the NOOK Reading Apps!

Read books, watch movies, play games, and discover all the features you’ll love!

Do all this, and much more...

  • Sample B&N content for free before you buy it

  • Mark up your NOOK Books with highlights, annotations, and bookmarks

  • Buy, rent, or stream popular HD movies and TV shows

  • Create up to six NOOK Profiles on your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK--one for every member of the family

  • Listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks

  • Read full-color comics, graphic novels, and magazines

  • Lend and borrow books with B&N’s LendMe

  • Read your NOOK Books on your smartphone, tablet, or home computer

  • Share your reading status, recommendations, and ratings on Facebook, Twitter, or BN.com

  • Manage your content with My NOOK or powerful third-party Calibre software

  • Create personal NOOK wallpapers and screensavers

  • Browse the web more efficiently with your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK

  • Explore one of the largest collections of interactive books for kids

  • Take pictures and video

  • Video or instant message with your friends using Google Hangouts

  • Use NOOK Press to publish and sell your own ebook at BN.com

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    Table of contents

    1. About This eBook
    2. Title Page
    3. Copyright Page
    4. Table of Contents
    5. About the Author
    6. Dedication
    7. Acknowledgments
    8. We Want to Hear from You!
    9. Reader Services
    10. Introduction
    11. Part I: Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK
      1. Chapter 1. Getting Started with Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK
        1. Understanding NOOK Gestures
        2. Setting Up and Registering Your NOOK
        3. Orienting Yourself to Your NOOK
        4. Using Wi-Fi Hotspots
        5. Charging and Caring for Your NOOK’s Battery
        6. Your NOOK’s Controls
      2. Chapter 2. Customizing and Configuring Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK
        1. Using Custom Wallpaper
        2. Your NOOK’s Settings
        3. Adding and Using a microSD Card
      3. Chapter 3. Reading on Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK and Beyond
        1. Browsing Your Library
        2. Reading NOOK Books on Your NOOK
        3. Reading Magazines and Comics on Your NOOK
        4. Reading Newspapers on Your NOOK
        5. Reading Catalogs on Your NOOK
        6. Reading Microsoft Office and Other Documents on Your NOOK
      4. Chapter 4. Using Highlights, Bookmarks, and Annotations
        1. Using Highlights, Notes, and Bookmarks on Your NOOK
        2. Using NOOK Highlights and Notes App
      5. Chapter 5. Reading and Using NOOK Books for Kids Features
        1. Reading NOOK Books for Kids on Your NOOK
        2. Using Read and Record
      6. Chapter 6. Lending and Borrowing Books with LendMe on Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK
        1. Lending Books with LendMe
        2. Borrowing Books
      7. Chapter 7. Playing Music, Audiobooks, and Podcasts
        1. Adding Files to Your NOOK
        2. Using Google’s Play Music App
        3. Playing Podcasts and Audiobooks on Your NOOK
      8. Chapter 8. Watching Videos on Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK
        1. B&N Video Content
        2. Netflix Versus Hulu Plus
        3. Streaming Netflix and Hulu Plus Videos to Your NOOK
      9. Chapter 9. Using NOOK Apps and Surfing the Web
        1. Using NOOK Search
        2. Using NOOK B&N Apps
        3. Browsing the Web with Your NOOK
        4. Using Gallery
      10. Chapter 10. Creating and Using Profiles on Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK
        1. Understanding Profiles
        2. Creating a Profile
        3. Managing Content Visible to a Profile
      11. Chapter 11. Using the Social Features of Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK
        1. Using Recommend from the Cover Menu or View Details Screen
        2. Using Social Features from the View Details Screen
        3. Using Share from the Reading Tools Toolbar
        4. Using Share from the Text Selection Toolbar
        5. So What About Twitter and Contacts?
      12. Chapter 12. Shopping and Visiting B&N on Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK
        1. Shopping on Your NOOK
        2. Shopping on Your Computer
        3. Using Your NOOK in a B&N Store
        4. Using NOOK Today
      13. Chapter 13. Using the Google Play Store and Google Apps
        1. Using the Google Play Store
        2. Using Google Maps
        3. Using Google+
        4. Using YouTube
      14. Chapter 14. Using the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK Camera and Google Hangouts
        1. Using the NOOK Camera
        2. Using Google Hangouts
    12. Part II: NOOK GlowLight
      1. Chapter 15. Getting Started with Your NOOK GlowLight
        1. Understanding NOOK Gestures
        2. The NOOK Buttons
        3. Registering Your NOOK
        4. Using Wi-Fi Hotspots
        5. Caring for Your NOOK’s Battery
      2. Chapter 16. Customizing and Configuring Your NOOK GlowLight
        1. Using Custom Screensavers
        2. Your NOOK’s Settings
        3. Adding a microSD Card to Your NOOK Simple Touch
      3. Chapter 17. Reading on Your NOOK GlowLight and Beyond
        1. Browsing Your Library
        2. Reading Books on Your NOOK
      4. Chapter 18. Lending and Borrowing Books with LendMe on Your NOOK GlowLight
        1. Lending Books with LendMe
        2. Borrowing Books
      5. Chapter 19. Using Highlights, Bookmarks, and Annotations
        1. Using Highlights, Notes, and Bookmarks on Your NOOK
      6. Chapter 20. Using the Social Features of Your NOOK GlowLight
        1. Using Share from the Details Screen or Reading Tools Toolbar
        2. Using Share from the Text Selection Toolbar
        3. Controlling What LendMe Books Your NOOK Friends Can See
      7. Chapter 21. Shopping and Visiting B&N on Your NOOK GlowLight
        1. Shopping on Your NOOK
        2. Using Your NOOK in a B&N Store
    13. Part III: Beyond the NOOKs
      1. Chapter 22. Reading Beyond Your NOOK: Mobile Apps
        1. Using NOOK Apps on Your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch
        2. Using the NOOK Video App
        3. Using NOOK Apps on Your Android Device
        4. Using the NOOK for Kids App for Your iPad
      2. Chapter 23. Reading Beyond Your NOOK: Desktop Apps
        1. Using the NOOK for PC App
        2. Using the NOOK Study App on PC
        3. Using NOOK for Web
      3. Chapter 24. Managing Your ebooks with Calibre
        1. Configuring Calibre
        2. Adding Books to Your Calibre Library
        3. Sideloading Books with Calibre
      4. Chapter 25. Using My NOOK Library
        1. Accessing My NOOK Library
      5. Chapter 26. Using NOOK Press to Sell Your ebooks
        1. Setting Up NOOK Press
        2. Putting Content into NOOK Press
        3. Inviting and Working with Collaborators
        4. Adding a Cover
        5. Adding Details and Publishing
        6. Speaking of the My Projects Screen
      6. Chapter 27. Reading Beyond Your NOOK: NOOK App for Windows 8
        1. The Basics
        2. Browsing Your NOOK Library
        3. Reading Books, PagePerfect Books, and Newspapers in the NOOK App
        4. Reading Magazines and Comics in the NOOK App
        5. Shopping from the NOOK App
        6. What About LendMe?
    14. Appendix A. Understanding ebook Formats
      1. An Overview of ebook Formats
      2. Using Adobe Digital Editions
      3. Sideloading Adobe Digital Editions
    15. Appendix B. Sources for ebooks Other than B&N
      1. EPUB Sources
      2. Use Calibre to Search for ebooks
      3. Libraries and ebooks
    16. Appendix C. Can I Read This Here?
    17. Index

    Product information

    • Title: The NOOK® Book: An Unofficial Guide: Everything You Need to Know about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK, NOOK GlowLight, and NOOK Reading Apps, Sixth Edition
    • Author(s):
    • Release date: November 2014
    • Publisher(s): Que
    • ISBN: 9780134086194