User's Manual

PRELIMINARY 21
Get Free Sample
Some, but not all, books offer a free sample that you can download and read
before purchasing the book.
1. To be sure you are viewing the most current media on the Barnes & Noble
website, in the Bookstore screen tap Update above the Bookstore row.
2. Tap on any book in the
Bookstore row to display the book details, including
pricing, sample availability, and a synopsis.
3. If available, tap the Get Free Sample button to add the sample to your Barnes
& Noble online account.
4. After the book is added, a pop-up message appears. Tap
Yes to add the
sample book cover to My Library now, allowing a quicker download to the
device later.
Tap Skip if you want to get more samples now. After you have chosen all
desired free samples, tap
Update Library in My Library to update with new
sample book covers.
5. Tap on covers with white label to download the sample books.
6. After downloading, tap on a cover to open the sample book in the
Reader.
Buy Sample Books
You can quickly and easily buy the full version of a sample book that is listed
in My Library.
1. In the
My Library screen, touch and hold on the “Sample” book cover
that you want to purchase.
2. In the pop-up window, tap Purchase this ebook,  tap OK.
3. Tap OK to confirm the purchase.
4. After the purchase is confirmed, the device automatically syncs with your
Barnes & Noble online account to update
My Library.
The sample book is changed from “Sample” to “purchased” status.
Tap on the book cover or use the Get Books feature to download your
purchased book (pg. 23).
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