User Manual Part 1

Connect Your Kobo
eReader to Your PC
Look for the USB cable inside your
box. This is also how you charge your
eReader. It may take up to 3 hours
to fully charge, but you don’t have
to wait to start your installation.
eReader
Shop
Browse from the Kobo
Desktop Application, or set
up Wi Fi and shop directly
from your eReader
Read
Enjoy the Kobo
reading experience
Desktop
Welcome
With Kobo, it’s easy to buy and read eBooks
just about anywhere. Get started below:
SIGN IN OR
CREATE AN
ACCOUNT
SHOP FOR
EBOOKS
VISIT YOUR
LIBRARY
5
Free Classics
Included!
SHOP FOR
EBOOKS
Launch the Kobo Desktop
Application and Visit the
Kobo Store
Select SHOP FOR EBOOKS to start browsing.
Pick Out the Perfect Book,
then Click Buy
Select one of the STORE links to start shopping.
HOME takes you to the main
STORE page.
TOP 50 shows you the day’s hottest books.
BROWSE CATEGORIES lets you browse for a
specific type of book.
RECOMMENDED READING shows you lists of
books with a common theme, or recommended
by other readers.
You can also search for a specific book using the
Search box on every screen.
Shop on the Go! Set Up
Your Wireless Connection
to the Kobo Store
1 Press the SHOP button.
2 Select
SHOP NOW.
Your Kobo eReader lists any wireless networks
available in your area.
3 Highlight and select the network you want to join.
If you select a secure network, your eReader will
prompt you for a password.
That’s it! Once connected, your eReader will take
you directly to the Kobo Store.
Select One of the Store
Links to Start Shopping
The eReader STORE has all the same areas you’ll find
in the Kobo Desktop Application.
You can even search for a specific book. Press the
MENU button, then select SEARCH from under STORE.
When you’ve found the perfect book, click
BUY to
download it wirelessly. You’ll have your new book
in minutes, no computer required!
You can sync your eReader
wirelessly or through the Kobo
Desktop Application.
Update your Kobo Desktop Application
To read your new books on your computer, simply launch the Kobo
Desktop Application, and then click
UPDATE LIBRARY.
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Select a title to see its synopsis and ratings. Click the
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BUY button when you find something you like.
Search by keyword
By Daniel Silva
REMBRANDT AFFAIR »
$10.69 CAD
By Stig Larsson
GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET’S NEST »
$10.99 CAD
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NY Times Bestsellers - Fiction
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Today's Top 50
Free Classics
SHOW ALL
By Kathryn Stockett
HELP »
$10.59 CAD
By Jennifer Weiner
FLY AWAY HOME: A NOVEL »
$10.99 CAD
By James Patterson, Maxine...
PRIVATE »
$14.99 CAD
By Janet Evanovich
SIZZLING SIXTEEN »
$10.79 CAD
By Lisa Unger
BEAUTIFUL LIES: A NOVEL »
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GRIL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO »
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GRIL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE »
By Karin Slaughter
BEYOND REACH »
Select a title to see its synopsis
and ratings. Click
BUY when you
find something you like.
You’ll need Windows® XP (Service Pack 3),
Windows Vista®, or Windows 7
If you use anti-virus software you may see
prompts asking whether you want to proceed
with your Kobo installation — this is normal,
and you should allow the installation
Connect Your Kobo
eReader to Your Mac
Look for the USB cable inside your
box. This is also how you charge your
eReader. It may take up to 3 hours
to fully charge, but you don’t have
to wait to start your installation.
PC
Important: Make sure you’re connected to the Internet before you get started!
System Requirements: 512 MB RAM; 100 MB Hard Drive Space (plus space for
any books you add); 1024 x 768 Display
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Install the Kobo Desktop
Application
Find and double-click the ‘KOBOeReader’
icon on your desktop to see the contents
of your Kobo eReader.
Next, open the Desktop Installers folder,
and then the Mac OS X folder.
Double-click the DesktopInstaller file.
Desktop Installers
Mac OS X
Desktop Installer
Start
Connect your eReader
& install the Desktop
Application
You’ll need Mac® OS X
version 10.5 or later
(for Intel®)
Mac
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Finish
A new Kobo disk image
will appear on your
desktop.
In the window that appears,
drag the Kobo icon to
your Applications folder.
Finish Installing
the Application
Open the Desktop Installers folder,
and then the Windows folder.
Double-click DesktopInstaller.exe,
and then follow the prompts
to complete your installation.
eReader
Explore Your Library
Press the MENU button to browse different parts of your library.
You can visit
I’M READING, BOOKS, or DOCUMENTS.
BOOKS holds your 100 free classics, any books from the
Kobo Store, library books, and more.
I’M READING lists just those books you’re currently reading.
It’s empty until you open your first book.
DOCUMENTS holds other reading material, such as PDFs.
Start Reading!
Simply select a title to open a book, then use the Navigation
Pad to turn pages.
Want to jump forward or back? Press the
MENU button
and select
NEXT CHAPTER or PREVIOUS CHAPTER, or select
TABLE OF CONTENTS and pick the chapter you want to read.
You can also personalize your reading experience to make
reading even more enjoyable. Press the
MENU button and
select
DISPLAY. You can choose from five different type sizes,
and two font styles.
You can even change text size as you read by pressing
up and down on the Navigation Pad.
Sync & Read Anytime, Anyplace
With Kobo, you choose how you want to read. Start a book
on your eReader, then pick up where you left off and read
on your computer using the Kobo Desktop Application.
On the go? Load a Kobo App onto select smartphones and
tablets, and your bookmarks travel with you. Switch from
device to device and never lose your place, plus you always
have access to your library!
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Desktop Installers Windows
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Go to the
Installation Files
When Windows detects your
Kobo eReader, select ‘Open
folder to view files’.
MAC USERS
Double-click the
Kobo icon in your
Applications folder.
WINDOWS USERS
Double-click the Kobo
icon on your desktop.
UPDATE LIBRARY
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Search by keyword
Desktop Installer
Tip: You can wirelessly sync your library and update
your bookmarks using your Kobo eReader. Simply
select the
SHOP button, then select UPDATE LIBRARY.
You can also access the books you’ve purchased on
select smartphones and tablet. All you have to do is
download a Kobo App. For more information visit:
www.kobobooks.com/getting_started
SYNC WIRELESSLY
To sync wirelessly, simply
select the
SHOP button,
then select
UPDATE LIBRARY.
SYNC USING DESKTOP
Connect your eReader to your
computer using the USB cable.
Then launch the Kobo Desktop
Application and click
SYNC.
Sync Your eReader
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