Setting Up Your Kobo eReader
1. PLUG YOUR KOBO EREADER INTO YOUR COMPUTER
Using the enclosed 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. It may take up to 3 hours to
fully charge the device.
2. INSTALL THE KOBO DESKTOP APPLICATION
Ensure your computer is online and connected to the Internet. After
you plug your Kobo eReader into your computer, the installation of the
Kobo Desktop Application will begin.
•Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7: Follow the prompt
instructions to open the eReader folder on your desktop. Open the
“Desktop Installers” folder. Find the “Windows” folder and double-click
the “DesktopInstaller.exe” file inside. Follow the instructions to down-
load and install the latest version of the Kobo Desktop Application.
•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
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 add more titles to your library? Simply click on the Store but-
ton in the Kobo Desktop Application to search or browse our extensive
catalog of titles.
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Sync Wirelessly using Bluetooth®. You can sync wirelessly with select
smartphones using Bluetooth technology. To get started, touch the
Menu button and select Sync, then follow the onscreen instructions.
4. UNPLUG YOUR KOBO EREADER AND START READING.
Unplug your Kobo eReader and start reading one of the pre-loaded
100 free eBooks.
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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. Also,
move up and down or press
the center to select an item.
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.
