At its bottom, the NOOK Tablet has a small USB port, and it serves double duty. The tablet comes with a USB cable; plug the cable’s mini connector into the USB port, plug the other end of the cable into a power adapter, and then plug the power adapter into a wall outlet. That’s how you charge your NOOK Tablet.
But the USB port and cable do more than just drink in power. If you plug the other end of the cable into your PC or Mac instead of a wall, it lets you transfer files between your computer (either PC or Mac) and the NOOK Tablet. As you’ll see in Chapter 11, it’s a great way to transfer music or other media files from your computer to your tablet.
Keep in mind, though, that when you connect your NOOK Tablet to a computer in this way, you won’t be able to use the NOOK for anything else. It’s in USB mode, and you can only transfer files between your computer and your NOOK Tablet when it’s connected like this.
To transfer files, open up Windows Explorer on your PC, or Finder on your Mac. The NOOK Tablet looks like any other USB drive, so move files just as you would normally between a USB drive and your computer.
Note
In order for your PC to transfer files between the NOOK Tablet and your PC, your PC needs to install a small piece of software called a driver. The installation should happen automatically when you plug in your NOOK. If it doesn’t, you might need to do a bit of work. See Cleaning Your NOOK’s Screen for details.