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Getting the Overdrive Media Console app for the nook
color. To complete this you will need
your nook color or first-generation nook tablet,
and a wireless connection to the Internet. First
turn your nook on. The power button is in the top left hand corner
of your device.
Now touch the green n
icon and slide your finger across the screen to wake up
your nook. Make sure you are connected to the wireless
by touching the wireless symbol in the lower right hand corner.
If you need to connect to a wireless network
touch the gear symbol.
Now touch "Wireless".
You will now see a list of wireless networks available to you.
Touch the name of the wireless network you would like to join.
Enter the password if needed and touch
"Connect".
You are now connected.
Now let's get the app. Press on the n
or horseshoe-shaped button on your nook to bring up a menu.
Touch "Apps".
Here are all the app's on your device. Touch
"Shop now".
Touch the search box at the bottom of the screen.
Type "OverDrive Media Console" in the search box at the bottom of the screen.
Here is the OverDrive Media Console
app. Touch the app to learn more about it.
OverDrive Media Console is a free app.
If you see an app that is not free called overdrive
that is not the correct app. Touch "Free"
to start.
Touch "Confirm" to confirm.
Note that you must have a credit card associated with your nook to get this
free app.
Your credit card should not be charged for this
free app. The app will now download.
Now touch "Open" to open the app.
You will now see a message like this one about the app.
Touch "Close" to enter the app.
Now you must register that app. Touch the icon
at the bottom of the screen that looks like three lines with a circle around it.
This will bring up a menu. Touch
"App Settings".
If you already have an Adobe ID you can enter that
information here. Otherwise touch
"Get a free Adobe ID"
Enter the required information then scroll to the bottom of the page
and click "Create". Remember, write down your password.
On the successful creation up an Adobe ID
you will seen this message. Now click
on the n or horseshoe-shaped button to bring up the menu.
Select "Home".
Select OverDrive Media Console from your home page
Now you should be able to enter the Adobe ID you
just created. Then touch "Authorize".
Depending on your connection speed this may take a moment.
Now that your app is authorized it's time to get a book.