Classic Mmmm, how do I know if I have a 3G Nook?

jcw74801 · 12-28-2010, 09:37 AM

O.k., I may not be the brightest bulb in the box. But I'm not totally burnt out either

I bought a refurb wifi Nook from B&N for my sister for Christmas for $99. They emailed to apologize because the Nook we ordered was sold out. They would be sending us a wifi/3G instead! Very nice.

I charged the battery and played with the Nook briefly before wrapping the gift. The wifi worked great. But I saw no indication of 3G. The shipping document says: Cert Pre-Owned NOOK 3G (290503376703)

So, how do you know if your Nook is 3G? Is it printed on the case? Are there menu options? I saw wifi menu options but nothing for 3G.

Just wondering.

thanks,
John

zeroh · 12-28-2010, 09:45 AM

Don't have the original nook but I'm guessing there should be a 3G icon somewhere, maybe next to the wireless icon?

If not, you can try disabling wifi and see if it connects to the web using 3G.

jasonkchapman · 12-28-2010, 09:58 AM

The second page of the Settings:Summary on my 3G lists the IMEI (Int'l Mobile Equipment ID) of the 3G modem. I assume that a Wi-Fi-only unit won't list have that listed.

Doug Pardee · 12-28-2010, 01:05 PM

The back cover will be gray instead of white.

The "Wi-Fi" settings menu will have a "Wi-Fi" option below the "Airplane Mode" option.

The Settings page is two pages long.

jcw74801 · 12-28-2010, 03:06 PM

Awesome. Thanks for the help.

Slim · 12-28-2010, 07:41 PM

You just turn the wifi off in your wifi settings and it will automatically search for a 3G signal. You should also see the tell tale "bars" up top next to the battery indicator.

12-28-2010, 09:37 AM	#1
jcw74801 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Kindle 2	Mmmm, how do I know if I have a 3G Nook? O.k., I may not be the brightest bulb in the box. But I'm not totally burnt out either I bought a refurb wifi Nook from B&N for my sister for Christmas for $99. They emailed to apologize because the Nook we ordered was sold out. They would be sending us a wifi/3G instead! Very nice. I charged the battery and played with the Nook briefly before wrapping the gift. The wifi worked great. But I saw no indication of 3G. The shipping document says: Cert Pre-Owned NOOK 3G (290503376703) So, how do you know if your Nook is 3G? Is it printed on the case? Are there menu options? I saw wifi menu options but nothing for 3G. Just wondering. thanks, John

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12-28-2010, 09:45 AM	#2
zeroh Zealot Posts: 121 Karma: 132 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: nook color	Don't have the original nook but I'm guessing there should be a 3G icon somewhere, maybe next to the wireless icon? If not, you can try disabling wifi and see if it connects to the web using 3G.

12-28-2010, 09:58 AM	#3
jasonkchapman Guru Posts: 767 Karma: 2347 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Device: Sony Reader, nook, Droid, nookColor, nookTablet	The second page of the Settings:Summary on my 3G lists the IMEI (Int'l Mobile Equipment ID) of the 3G modem. I assume that a Wi-Fi-only unit won't list have that listed.

12-28-2010, 01:05 PM	#4
Doug Pardee Zealot Posts: 140 Karma: 106318 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: B&N NOOK 3G	The back cover will be gray instead of white. The "Wi-Fi" settings menu will have a "Wi-Fi" option below the "Airplane Mode" option. The Settings page is two pages long.

12-28-2010, 03:06 PM	#5
jcw74801 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Kindle 2	Awesome. Thanks for the help.

12-28-2010, 07:41 PM	#6
Slim Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: NookColor	You just turn the wifi off in your wifi settings and it will automatically search for a 3G signal. You should also see the tell tale "bars" up top next to the battery indicator.

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