User Manual

Setting Up Your Kobo eReader
1. PLUG YOUR KOBO EREADER INTO YOUR COMPUTER
Using the supplied USB cable, plug your Kobo eReader into the USB
port on your computer.
Plugging your Kobo eReader into your computer will also charge the
battery; no separate charger is required.
2. DOWNLOAD KOBO DESKTOP APPLICATION
Ensure your computer is online and connected to the Internet. After you
plug your Kobo eReader into your computer, the installation will begin.
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Windows XP/Vista/7: Follow the prompt instructions to open the
eReader’s folder. Open the “Desktop Installers” folder. Find the
“Windows” folder and double-click the “DesktopInstaller.exe” file
inside. Follow the instructions to download and install the latest
version of the Kobo Desktop Application.
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Mac OS X: The eReader will mount in your Finder application.
Open the “Desktop Installers” folder. Find the “Mac OS X” folder
and double-click the “DesktopInstaller.app” file inside. This will
download the latest version of the Kobo Desktop Application for
Mac OS X. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the software
by dragging-and-dropping the Kobo Desktop Application to your
Applications folder.
3. OPEN THE KOBO DESKTOP APPLICATION AND CREATE
A FREE ACCOUNT OR SIGN INTO YOUR EXISTING ACCOUNT
Once installed, open the Kobo Desktop Application:
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Create an account: If you are new to Kobo, you can create an
account. Simply follow the instructions in the Create Account window.
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Have an account? If you already have a Kobo account, you can sign
in using your existing username and password.
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Want to get more eBooks? Simply click on the Store button in the
Desktop Application to search or browse our extensive catalog of
titles, including a huge selection of Free eBooks, Best Sellers, New
Releases, Magazines, Newspapers and more.
4. UNPLUG YOUR KOBO EREADER AND START READING.
Unplug your Kobo eReader and start reading one of the 100 free
eBooks included, or visit the Kobo store to download more.
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Navigation
Red Light: Charged
Blue Light: Processing
1. Power Button
Turns eReader on and off.
2. Directional Pad
Navigates and pages using
forward and backward. Also,
move up and down, or use
center to select.
3. Home Button
Returns to your “I’m Reading”
homepage.
4. Menu Button
Accesses your Library, System
and Display settings, and Help.
5. Display Button
Changes fonts and font sizes.
6. Back Button
Jumps back to previous section
or screen.
7. SD Card Storage
Adds storage to your Kobo
eReader using an SD Memory
Card (up to 4GB).
8. Status Indicator Light
Indicates whether your eReader
is On, Off or Charging.
9. USB Power and Data
Charges and transfers books
to your eReader.
10. Reset Button
Troubleshooting
If your Kobo eReader is not turning ON or is unresponsive, please
try the following:
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Reset the device by pushing the end of a paperclip into the small
hole on the back of the case (see #10 on diagram at left).
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Ensure the battery is charged by plugging the supplied USB cable
into the USB port on your computer.