User's Manual Part 2
KOBOEREADERUSERGUIDE 5
Welcome&GettingStarted
WelcometoyourKoboeReader
Thank you for purchasing a Kobo eReader. This guide introduces you to the basic features of
your eReader.
If you haven‘t done so already, take a look at the Quick Start Guide included inside your Kobo
eReader package. You‘ll find your Quick Start Guide and a USB cable tucked into the left panel
of your box – simply lift the flap and pull out the paper tray.
Inside the Quick Start Guide you‘ll find simple instructions for setting up your eReader. You can
also refer to the instructions below.
SettingUpYoureReaderonaPC
Setting up your Kobo eReader involves:
• Charging your eReader
You charge it by connecting it to your computer with a USB cable. Note that you cannot
read books on your eReader while it is charging.
• Installing the Kobo Desktop Application
This lets you shop, read, and manage your eReader library from your computer.
Systemrequiremen tsforPCs
To use your Kobo eReader with the free Kobo Desktop Application, your computer must meet
the following system requirements:
• Intel Pentium 4 or higher processor
• Windows 7 / Vista / XP (SP3)
• 512 MB RAM
• 100 MB
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hard disk space
• 1024 x 768 display
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Note: You will also need additional space to hold any books you own. Book
sizes vary, but you can use an average of 1 MB per book to estimate the amount
of extra disk space you’ll need.
SettingupyoureReaderonWindows
Important: Make certain that your computer is connected to the Internet before
you begin your installation.
1. Using the USB cable supplied, plug your Kobo eReader into a USB port on your
computer.
This is also how you charge your eReader. It may take up to 3 hours to fully charge, but