Kobo eReader User Guide July 2012 Kobo Inc.
What’s covered: • Anatomy of your eReader • Turning your Kobo eReader on and off • Charging your Kobo eReader • Using the front light • Connecting to the Kobo Store or syncing your library over Wi Fi • Adding books using a microSD card • Adding books using your computer Note: • This device does not have 3G capabilities, and only supports wireless LAN networks (WLAN).
Anatomy of your eReader Light button Power slider Micro SD card slot Reset pinhole USB port Make your screen glow to read in the dark. Turn your eReader on and off, or put it to sleep. Increase the number of books your eReader can hold by inserting a micro SD card. Insert a paper clip and hold to reset your eReader if necessary. Connect your eReader to your computer using the supplied USB cable, to charge your eReader or add books to it.
Turning your eReader on & off You can turn your eReader on and off or put it to sleep using the power slider. To turn on your eReader: • Slide the power switch. To turn off your eReader: • Slide and hold the power switch down until the Off screen appears. To put your eReader to sleep: • Slide the power switch briefly when your eReader is on.
Charging your eReader Your eReader can last several weeks after a full charge. If this is your first time using your eReader out of the box, itʼs recommended to charge your eReader for up to 3 hours before using it. To charge your eReader: 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Connect your eReader to your computer using the USB cable. When youʼre finished charging, simply unplug the USB cable from your eReader.
Using the front light You can read in areas with low light or even in the dark using the front light. The energy efficient front light can be used for hours without affecting your eReaderʼs battery life.
Connecting to the Kobo Store or Syncing your Library over Wi Fi Your eReader lets you use Wi Fi (wireless internet) so that you can shop for books, sync your library, and more. All you need is a wireless network in your area. To connect to a wireless network: 1. Press the Home button on your eReader. 2. Tap the Gears icon at the top left corner of the screen. 3. Tap Sync. Your eReader will look for Wi Fi networks that are in range. 4.
Adding books using a Micro SD card You can increase the number of books your eReader can hold by adding a microSD card with books already stored on it. Books must be in EPUB or PDF format. It does not matter how they are organized on the card — your eReader will scan the entire card for books and list any that it finds in your library. The eReader will ignore any files that it cannot read. Notes: • You canʼt add DRM-protected books using a microSD card.
To add books using a Windows computer: 1. Connect your eReader to your computer using the provided USB cable. 2. Tap Connect on your eReader screen. 3. When Window prompts you for an action, select ʻOpen folder to view files.ʼ A window should open, showing the contents of your eReader. 4. In another window, go to where you stored your eBooks you want to add to your eReader. 5. Drag and drop your eBooks into the eReader window.
Legal Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Kobo could void the EMC and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components.
Industry Canada statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Norway Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard. The EU Declaration of Conformity is available at: www.kobo.com/userguides Български Kobo Inc. декларира, че този оборудване е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите приложими правила на Директива 1999/5/ЕС Česky Kobo Inc tímto prohlašuje, že tento zařízení je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Latviski Kobo Inc deklarē, ka iekārta atbilst būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem Direktīvas 1999/5/EK. Lietuvių Kobo Inc deklaruoja, kad šis įranga atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands Kobo Inc dat het toestel toestel in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Japan Recycling Information WEEE – European Union Only This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
radios or cellular phones should be turned off, please turn off the wireless connection of your device in these areas. Do not open or attempt to repair your device, including repair or replacement of the lithium ion battery in this device; contact Kobo Support for any repair and/or battery-related safety concerns. . Only use Kobo adapters or chargers that are specifically designed or approved for your Kobo device and do not use your adapter if the cord or plug is damaged.
