EREADER TOUCH EDITION USER GUIDE
Table of Contents 1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................... 4 eReader basics ............................................................................................................................ 4 Reading a book ........................................................................................................................... 8 Adding books from the Kobo Store..............................................
10. Contacting Kobo ........................................................................................................
1. Getting Started What’s in this section • • • • eReader basics Reading a book Adding books from the Kobo Store Using Kobo Desktop with your eReader eReader basics This section covers the basics of using your eReader, including: • • • • Anatomy of your eReader Charging your eReader Using the touch screen Navigating your Home page and library Anatomy of your eReader 1 Power slider Turn your eReader on or off, or put it to sleep.
Charging your eReader To charge your eReader, connect it to your computer using the USB cable provided in your box. Your eReader will charge as long as your computer is running. It can take up to three hours to charge.
As it charges, your eReader will display the battery’s charge in the top left- hand corner. Battery icon… Meaning… Your eReader is out of power. Your eReader is charging. Your eReader has partial charge. Your eReader is fully charged. To find out how much power your eReader has left, click the Home button and return to your Home screen. You’ll find the battery icon at the top left-hand corner with the battery’s current capacity.
You can touch your eReader screen to open books, turn pages, select items, and more. In many cases you can just touch the screen lightly with a fingertip to interact with it. There are a few other gestures that you may find useful. • • • • • Tapping This is the gesture you’ll use the most. Just tap the screen lightly to open a book, turn a page, select a menu and more. Double-tapping To double-tap you tap the same spot on the screen twice quickly.
• • News & Mags — see any newspapers and magazines you have subscribed to. Previews — see excerpts of new and exciting books. The other menus include: • • Store — shop the Kobo Store using a wireless Internet connection. Reading Life — explore your reading habits and achievements. At the top of the page you’ll see icons that show whether you’re connected to a wireless network, and how much power your battery has left.
2. Tap the Navigation icon. 3. To scroll through the book’s pages, touch the circle in the navigation bar and slide it to the right to move forward and to the left to go back. 4. To move to the next page, tap the Forward icon. 5. To move to the previous page, tap the 6. To jump to the next chapter, tap the Back icon. Jump forward icon. 7. To jump to the previous chapter, tap the Jump back icon.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Tap the Text icon. To change the style of the text, select a font from the Font Face list. To make text bigger or smaller, tap the + or - signs beside Font Size. To add more space between lines of text, tap the + or - signs beside Line Spacing. To add more space around the edges of your screen, tap the + or - signs beside Margins. 7. To change how text lines up on the edges, select one of the Justification options: Uses the default for your book.
Your new fonts will now show up when you change the way text looks in EPUB books. Closing a book When you’re done reading, you can stop reading by: • • Turning your eReader off or putting it to sleep Going to your Home page or one of your other library pages Your eReader automatically closes your book and remembers the page you were on via automatic bookmarking. The next time you open the book, it will remember where you stopped reading and open your book to that page.
Before you can add Kobo books to your eReader you need to connect to Kobo. Your eReader lets you use Wi Fi (wireless Internet) to connect. All you need is access to a wireless network in your area. To connect to a wireless network: 1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. Tap the Store menu or the Sync icon. 3. Your eReader will list any wireless networks in your area. If you see a Lock icon next to a network, you need a password to use that network. 4.
• Search — search for a specific book. To buy a book: 1. Tap the Buy Now button. 2. If you have shopped with Kobo before and saved your billing information you’ll go directly to the confirmation screen. Skip to step 7. 3. Use the keyboard to enter your billing address. This is the address associated with your credit card. You need to provide this even if you use store credit or a gift card to pay for your order – this address is used to ensure the correct tax is calculated for your purchase. 4.
When you update your library using Kobo Desktop, the software connects to Kobo and downloads any books, newspapers, or magazines you’ve bought. These are then stored on your computer so that you can easily access them and read your content while not connected to the Internet. Your computer needs to be connected to the Internet to sync your eReader’s library. To update your Kobo Desktop library: 1. Open the Kobo Desktop application on your computer. 2. Click Update Library.
2. Configuring your eReader What’s in this section • • • • • • Changing your sleep and power settings Changing your Reading Life settings Viewing your device settings and resetting your eReader Changing the page refresh number Setting up automatic downloads Changing your wireless (Wi Fi) settings Changing your sleep and power settings When asleep or powered off, you have the option to show the cover of your most recently read book on the front of your eReader.
1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. Tap the Settings icon at the bottom of the screen. 3. Select Sleep & Power from the Settings list. 4. Find the header time to Auto Power Off. To turn this feature off, select the label “Never”. To set a time window, select from one of the options listed. Note: When you stop using your eReader it automatically counts the amount of time it has been idle so that it knows when to turn itself off.
1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. 3. 4. 5. Tap the Settings icon at the bottom of the screen. Select Device Information from the Settings list. Tap the Factory Reset button. Confirm that you would like to reset your device. Your device will now reset and turn off. Page Refresh Feature If you have noticed text or images that don't refresh properly as you read, you can manually set the number of pages after which your eReader will fully refresh the page. 1.
Edit your wireless networks Each time you use a wireless network your eReader remembers the network and adds it to the Known Networks list. If this list gets too long or includes networks that you won’t use again, you can edit the list. Note: Keeping a short known networks list will improve the time it takes to auto-connect to a known Wi Fi network. To remove networks from your Known Networks list: 1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
3. Navigating your eReader What’s in this section • • • • Finding things in your library Searching for items Changing and sorting your library view Using your shortlist Finding things in your library Your eReader keeps books and other documents in several areas to make them easy to find. • • • • • Newly added or open items Up to five of the books, newspapers, magazines or documents you’re currently reading appear on your Home page. To get there just press the Home button.
2. Tap the Library menu and select a Books & Docs, News & Mags, Previews or Shortlist. 3. Tap the Search icon. Using the virtual keyboard, type a book title, author name, or keyword. Your eReader searches as you type and suggests possible results. Note: You can tap on a suggestion and go directly to that result. 4. Tap the Go button on the virtual keyboard. 5. Review your search results and tap one to get more information. 6. Tap a book title to open it and start reading.
Using your Shortlist Sometimes you may want to keep track of specific books. To make this easier, your eReader offers a special area in your library for you to create shortcuts to your favorite books or current reads. This area is called your Shortlist. You can add books to your shortlist anytime you see the Heart icon. To see your Shortlist: 1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. Tap the Library menu and select Shortlist. To add books to your Shortlist: 1.
4. Building your Library What’s in this section • • • • • • • • • Understanding EPUB, PDF, and DRM Adding Kobo books wirelessly Adding Kobo books using Kobo Desktop Software Adding books using your computer Adding books using a Micro SD card Adding library books and books from other bookstores Adding books using Adobe Digital Editions Deleting books Using your Shortlist Understanding EPUB, PDF, and DRM eBooks come in a range of formats.
Which method works best depends on whether your books are protected by DRM, and where they came from. If your books came from the Kobo Store, you can add them to your eReader using a wireless connection or using the free Kobo Desktop software for your computer. If your books are protected by DRM, you can add them to your eReader using Adobe Digital Editions.
Updating an existing library If you have bought eBooks from Kobo before, you can easily add these to your eReader by updating your library over Wi Fi. Connect to Kobo, then tap the Sync icon. If you have registered and completed setup, your eReader will automatically download any books in your Kobo account. Shopping for a new book If you’re new to Kobo or you’d like to shop for new books, you can browse the Kobo Store on your eReader.
• If successful, tap Done. 8. To use a promo code to get a discount on your order: • Tap Add Promo Code. • Enter your promo code. • Tap Apply to confirm the promo code and verify the discount. • Tap Done. 9. Verify your order, including your address and billing information. If everything looks okay, tap Buy Now. You’re done! Kobo will process your order and your eReader will start downloading your new book. This may take a few moments.
To add books using a Windows computer 1. Connect your eReader to your computer using the USB cable. 2. Tap Connect on your eReader screen. 3. When Windows prompts you for an action, select ‘Open folder to view files.’ A window should open, showing the contents of your eReader. 4. In another window, go to where you stored the eBooks you want to add to your eReader. 5. Drag and drop your eBooks into the eReader window. That’s it! You can now eject your eReader and read your new books.
3. Insert the card into the card slot at the side of the eReader and push gently until it slides in. 4. Turn on your eReader. Your eReader will scan the card for books and documents, and update your library. This may take a few moments.
www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions Authorizing your eReader with Adobe You only need to do this once. To authorize your eRedaer: 1. Install Adobe Digital Editions from www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions 2. When prompted, select Authorize Computer. 3. If you don't already have an Adobe ID, click the get an Adobe ID online link. Adobe will launch your web browser and take you to the Adobe Sign In page. Follow the instructions there to create an Adobe account.
2. Tap Connect on your eReader screen. 3. On your computer, go to the folder where your eBook is saved. 4. Right-click your book file and select Open With, then Adobe Digital Editions. The program should start automatically, download your book, and open it. 5. Click the library icon to switch to your library view. 6. Select your new book and drag it to the Kobo eReader bookshelf. Your new book is now ready to read on your eReader.
1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. Tap the Library menu and select Shortlist. To add books to your Shortlist: 1. Tap the Library menu and select a list. 2. Find the book you want to add to your Shortlist. 3. Do one of the following: • • If you see a Heart icon next to the book, tap it to add the book to your Shortlist. Otherwise, tap the Menu icon, or press and hold the cover of the book to open the menu. Select Add to Shortlist. To remove a book from your Shortlist: 1. 2. 3. 4.
5. Reading on your eReader What’s in this section • • • Understanding books and PDFs Reading books Reading PDFs Understanding books and PDFs eBooks come in a range of different file formats. Your eReader supports two of the most popular formats — EPUB and PDF. The main difference between an EPUB and a PDF is how you read them. There are differences in how you turn and view pages, and what you can do while reading.
Turning pages and moving around Moving around while reading is easy. To turn pages in a book, just tap the sides of the page. If you want to jump forward by more than a page or two, you can: • • Use the navigation bar to change pages or chapters Use the Table of Contents to browse a list of chapters Using the navigation bar to move around To jump around in a book you can use the navigation bar. 1. Tap the middle of your page to see the reading menu. 2. Tap the Navigation icon. 3.
Use the Table of Contents to browse a list of chapters: 1. Tap the middle of your page to see your reading options. 2. Tap the Menu icon. 3. Select Table of Contents from the menu. 4. Tap the title of the chapter you wish to open. Changing the Way Text Looks When you are reading a book, you can adjust the size of text to make reading easier on your eyes. Your eReader offers several different sizes of text for most books. 1. Tap the middle of your page to see your reading options. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Adding Fonts to Your eReader Your eReader comes with several basic fonts, and you can easily add more. Fonts must be either TrueType (.ttf) or OpenType (.otf). 1. Connect your eReader to your computer using the USB cable. 2. Tap Connect on your eReader. 3. On your computer, open Windows Explorer or Finder (Mac). You should see a KOBOeReader icon if you connected successfully. 4. Navigate to your eReader. 5. Create a new folder on your eReader and name it fonts. 6.
2. 3. 4. 5. Tap the center of the screen to bring up the Reading Menu. Select the Menu button. Select Update Bookmark. Your eReader will connect to Wi Fi to update your bookmark. Choose a wireless network if necessary. 6. If your bookmark is up to date, the eReader will let you know. Otherwise, you have the option to update it. 7. Select Yes to update your bookmark. Highlighting text Some books let you highlight text, just like using a highlighter in a printed book. To highlight text: 1.
There are two ways to use the dictionary: through the Dictionary Selection mode, and by looking words up individually. Dictionary Selection mode can only be used when you are reading an EPUB, while the Look Up Dictionary is available to use for all supported file types. Dictionary Selection Mode: 1. In your book, press and hold a word on the screen. 2. In a Kobo EPUB, the tool will underline the word and show two circles, one at each end of the word.
Because PDFs are a different type of file than regular EPUB books, you read them in a slightly different way on your eReader. PDFs reproduce the layout of a full printed page. This is useful for books that have lots of images or complex layouts, but also means that you can’t change the style or size of the text. Instead you can zoom in to magnify the text and images on a page. This makes viewing and turning pages in a PDF different from other books.
Tip: You can skip the reading menu and zoom in by 200% just by double-tapping a page in your PDF. When you zoom in on a PDF, you see a portion of the page at a larger size. This means there are parts of the page that will not fit on your eReader screen. You can move the page around to see different parts of the page. To see different parts of your page, touch the screen and lightly drag your finger to move the page around. When you’re zoomed in, turning pages is different too.
Reading in landscape mode means that you can see more text. This is particularly useful when you are zoomed in. To change the orientation of your PDF document: 1. Tap the middle of your page to see the reading menu. 2. Tap the Rotate icon. Your eReader will turn your page 90°. Tap the icon again when you want to go back to your original page orientation.
6. Shopping the Kobo Store What’s in this section • • • Connecting to Kobo Finding items in the Store Buying books Connecting to Kobo Store or syncing your library over Wi Fi Before you can add Kobo books to your eReader you need to connect to Kobo. Your eReader lets you use Wi Fi (wireless Internet) to connect. All you need is access to a wireless network in your area. To connect to a wireless network: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Home button to go to your Home page.
• Search — search for a specific book. Searching the Store If you know the author or title of the book you want, you can search for it. To search the Store: 1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. Tap the Store menu and select Search. 3. Using the keyboard, type a book title, author name, or keyword. Your eReader searches as you type and lists suggested results. 4. Select one of the suggested results, or tap Go on the keyboard to finish your search. 5.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. This is the address associated with your credit card. You need to provide this even if you use store credit or a gift card to pay for your order — this address is used to ensure the correct tax is calculated for your purchase. Tap Next to continue. Enter a credit card to pay for your order. If you want to use a gift card to pay for your order you can skip this screen. If you have enough Kobo store credit to pay for your order the credit card fields will be unavailable.
7. Using Wi Fi What’s in this section This section covers: • • • • • About Wi Fi Connecting to Kobo Turning off Wi Fi (Airplane Mode) Adding a network Editing your wireless networks About Wi Fi You can use your eReader to connect to Kobo over a wireless Internet connection (Wi Fi). When you’re connected to Kobo you can update your library and shop for new books.
4. You will be prompted to choose a wireless network. Tap the name of the network you want to use. 5. If there is a Lock icon next to a network, you need a password to use that network. 6. If you're prompted for a network password, use the virtual keyboard to type in the password and then tap Join. (You can tap Show Password to see what you're typing.
Note: This eReader does not support networks secured with the WPA Enterprise protocol. Editing your wireless networks Each time you use a wireless network your eReader remembers the network and add it to the Known Networks list. If this list gets too long or includes networks that you won’t use again, you can edit the list. To remove networks from your Known Networks list: 1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Tap the Settings icon at the bottom of the screen.
8. Reading Life What’s in this section • • Discover Reading Life Setting your Reading Life preferences Discover Reading Life Reading Life is an exclusive Kobo feature that makes reading more fun and interactive. With Reading Life you can... • • Track your reading history and learn more about your reading habits Celebrate reading milestones with awards Reading Life has its own area on your eReader. To start exploring, just visit your Home page and tap Reading Life.
Your eReader lets you know when you’ve achieved an award with a small message at the bottom of your screen. These messages are called notifications. You can turn off notifications if you like. You can also see more about an award when you unlock it — just tap the notification message. You can see a list of the awards you’ve earned as well as all possible awards by visiting the Awards page. To see the Awards area: 1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. Tap Reading Life. 3.
Sharing Passages and Awards with your Friends on Facebook You can share your favourite passages and your latest awards with your friends on Facebook. To Share a Passage: 1. Select the passage that you'd like to share. 2. Tap the Facebook icon in the Reading Menu. To Share an Award: 1. On the Home page, tap the Reading Life menu and select Awards. 2. Tap the Award you would like to share and select the Facebook button.
Reading Life is turned on when you first get your eReader, so that you can start earning awards and tracking your reading stats with no effort. Turning Reading Life on or off 1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. Tap the Settings icon at the bottom of the screen. 3. Select Reading Life from the Settings list. 4. To turn Reading Life On or Off, simply tap the checkbox.
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10. Contacting Kobo Got questions or need help? Contact Kobo! Online: http://www.kobo.com/help By email: help@kobo.
