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Auto-rotate screen
By default, when you are using the Web browser or reading certain magazines, your NOOK switches orientation
automatically when rotated. That is, if you turn your NOOK so that its left edge becomes the bottom edge of the
screen, your NOOK switches to "landscape mode." Tap the Orientation checkbox to turn this rotation feature on or
off.
NOTE: Kids Picture Books always open in "landscape mode."
Brightness
Tap the Brightness control to open a dialog box with a slider for making the screen brighter or dimmer.
The Brightness control in the Quick Settings dialog box.
Drag the slider right or left to adjust the brightness of the screen and tap OK.
Swiping Left on the Status Bar
If you swipe left across the Status Bar, your NOOK goes back to the feature or function you were previously using.
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