Turn Airplane mode on for the duration of an airplane flight, from take-off through landing. Turn Airplane mode on in other settings where radio signal broadcasting is prohibited. Ask someone whether Airplane mode should be turned on in other settings such as hospitals.

Turning Airplane mode off (the default setting) lets your NOOK manage when the wireless circuitry is turned on and off, so that your NOOK can send and receive radio signals when it needs to.

When Airplane mode is on, the status bar contains this icon:

To turn Airplane mode on or off:

1On the Home menu, tap wi-fi. The current setting is displayed in the Airplane mode menu.

2Tap the Airplane mode menu to toggle between On and Off.

You can also toggle Airplane mode on and off from the settings > Airplane mode menu.

On the NOOK (Wi-Fi + 3G model), when you turn Airplane mode off, Wi-Fi remains off if it was off prior to Airplane mode being turned on, and Wi-Fi is turned on if it was on prior to Airplane mode being turned on.

Checked Baggage

You will want to use your NOOK on the flight, of course, but we have to mention this. Rules are rules. If you travel on an airplane with your NOOK in checked baggage, the Federal Aviation Administration requires that:

•Your NOOK is turned off (fully off, not just asleep).

•Your NOOK is packed to prevent it from being turned on inadvertently. It should be packed so that nothing can press against the power button. This might take a bit of care. Packing your NOOK with its optional B&N cover on will help.

Caring for Your NOOK

Here are some recommendations about caring for your NOOK. If you follow them, your NOOK should have a long productive life.

NOOK User Guide

Safety and Care

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