Kobo eReader User Guide July 2012 Kobo Inc. For Internal Use Only Whats covered:
Turning your Kobo eReader on and off Anatomy of your eReader Charging your Kobo eReader Using the front light Connecting to the Kobo Store or syncing your library over Wi Fi Adding books using a microSD card Adding books using your computer Note:
This device does not have 3G capabilities, and only supports wireless LAN networks
(WLAN). 2 Anatomy of your eReader Light button Power slider Micro SD card slot Reset pinhole USB port Make your screen glow to read in the dark. Turn your eReader on and off, or put it to sleep. Increase the number of books your eReader can hold by inserting a micro SD card. Insert a paper clip and hold to reset your eReader if necessary. Connect your eReader to your computer using the supplied USB cable, to charge your eReader or add books to it. 3 Turning your eReader on & off You can turn your eReader on and off or put it to sleep using the power slider. To turn on your eReader:
Slide the power switch. To turn off your eReader:
Slide and hold the power switch down until the Off screen appears. To put your eReader to sleep:
Slide the power switch briefly when your eReader is on. 4 Charging your eReader Your eReader can last several weeks after a full charge. If this is your first time using your eReader out of the box, its recommended to charge your eReader for up to 3 hours before using it. To charge your eReader:
1. Turn on your computer. When youre finished charging, simply unplug the USB cable from your eReader. 2. Connect your eReader to your computer using the USB cable. 5 Using the front light You can read in areas with low light or even in the dark using the front light. The energy efficient front light can be used for hours without affecting your eReaders battery life. To turn on the front light:
Press the front light button 6 library, and more. All you need is a wireless network in your area. Connecting to the Kobo Store or Syncing your Library over Wi Fi Your eReader lets you use Wi Fi (wireless internet) so that you can shop for books, sync your To connect to a wireless network:
1. Press the Home button on your eReader. 2. Tap the Gears icon at the top left corner of the screen. 3. Tap Sync. Your eReader will look for Wi Fi networks that are in range. 4. Tap the name of the Wi Fi network that youd like to connect to. 5. 6. Tap Join. If required, enter the Wi Fi password. After youve connected to a Wi Fi connection, youll see a Wi Fi symbol at the top right corner of the screen. This means that youre connected to Wi Fi. This icon will disappear when your eReader is trying to conserve battery. When you connect to the Kobo Store or sync your books, your eReader will automatically connect to Wi Fi. 7 Adding books using a Micro SD card You can increase the number of books your eReader can hold by adding a microSD card with books already stored on it. Books must be in EPUB or PDF format. It does not matter how they are organized on the card your eReader will scan the entire card for books and list any that it finds in your library. The eReader will ignore any files that it cannot read. Notes:
You cant add DRM-protected books using a microSD card. Your eReader does not copy books from the card, it merely reads the books that are stored on it. This means that you need to leave your card inserted while you read any books on it. To add books on a microSD card:
1. Put your EPUB or PDF files on a microSD card. 2. Turn off your eReader. 3. Insert the card into the 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. Adding books using your computer You can connect your eReader to your computer and then drag and drop books to add them to your eReader library. To do this you need:
A Windows or Mac computer A USB cable provided with your eReader The books you want to add to your eReader in EPUB or PDF format To add books using a Mac computer:
1. Connect your eReader to your computer using the provided USB cable. 2. Tap Connect on your eReader screen. 3. On your computers desktop, double-click KOBOeReader. 4. Open a Finder window, and go to where you stored the EPUB or PDF files you want to transfer to your eReader. 5. Drag and drop the files into the eReader window. 8 To add books using a Windows computer:
1. Connect your eReader to your computer using the provided USB cable. 2. Tap Connect on your eReader screen. 3. When Window prompts you for an action, select Open folder to view files. A window should open, showing the contents of your eReader. In another window, go to where you stored your eBooks you want to add to your eReader. 4. 5. Drag and drop your eBooks into the eReader window. 9 Legal Important:Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Kobo could void the EMC and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and other electronic devices. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. receiver is connected. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device is limited to operation on permissible Part 15 frequencies, and is does not have the ability to be configured by end users or professional installers to operate outside the authorized bands. 10 Industry Canada statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable. FOR PORTABLE DEVICE USAGE Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product complies with portable RF exposure limit in Canada and the USA set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual. Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body. Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Le produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Le produit est sr pour un fonctionnement tel que dcrit dans ce manuel. La rduction aux expositions RF peut tre augmente si l'appareil peut tre conserv aussi loin que possible du corps de l'utilisateur ou que le dispositif est rgl sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible. European Union and EFTA Countries This device is a 2.4GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France, and Norway where restrictive use applies. France The output power of this device is restricted to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 2483.5 MHz when used outdoors. For detailed information, the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France at http://arcep.fr/
11 Norway Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-lesund, Svalbard. The EU Declaration of Conformity is available at:
www.kobo.com/userguides Kobo Inc. , 1999/5/
esky Kobo Inc tmto prohlauje, e tento zazen je ve shod se zkladnmi poadavky a dalmi pslunmi ustanovenmi smrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk Kobo Inc erklrer herved, at flgende udstyr overholder de vsentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF Deutsch Kobo Inc, erklrt dieses Gert entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den weiteren entsprechenden Vorgaben der Richtlinie 1999/5/EU. Eesti Kobo Inc deklareerib seadme seadme vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/E phinuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele stetele. English Kobo Inc declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Espaol Kobo Inc declara que el equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE obo Inc 1999/5/
Franais Kobo Inc dclare que l'appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Italiano Kobo Inc dichiara che questo apparecchio conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. 12 Latviski Kobo Inc deklar, ka iekrta atbilst btiskajm prasbm un citiem ar to saisttajiem noteikumiem Direktvas 1999/5/EK. Lietuvi Kobo Inc deklaruoja, kad is ranga atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands Kobo Inc dat het toestel toestel in overeenstemming is met de essentile eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Malti Kobo Inc jiddikjara li dan prodott jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Magyar Kobo Inc nyilatkozom, hogy a berendezs megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet kvetelmnyeknek s az 1999/5/EC irnyelv egyb elrsainak. Polski Kobo Inc owiadcza, e wyrobu jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostaymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Portugus Kobo Inc declara que este equipamento est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposies da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Romna Kobo Inc declar c acest echipament este in conformitate cu cerinele eseniale i cu celelalte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/CE. Slovensko Kobo Inc izjavlja, da je ta opreme v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky Kobo Inc tmto vyhlasuje, e zariadenia spa zkladn poiadavky a vetky prslun ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES Suomi Kobo Inc vakuuttaa tten ett laitteet on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Kobo Inc frklarar att denna utrustningstyp str I verensstmmelse med de vsentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta bestmmelser som framgr av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Brazil Este equipamento opera em carter secundrio, isto , no tem direito a proteo contra interferncia prejudicial, mesmo de estaes do mesmo tipo, e no pode causar interferncia a sistemas operando em carter primrio 13 Japan Recycling Information WEEE European Union Only This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. The European Union is not the only jurisdiction where electronics are separately collected and treated. Please contact your local waste authority for how you should dispose of your device. For further information on how you can recycle your device, please contact Kobo at:
www.kobobooks.com/recycling Other Safety Information The RF signals generated by your device can cause interference with or malfunction to medical devices such as pacemakers or hearing aids, including the potential for serious injury. If you have any concerns about using your device in proximity to any medical devices, please consult the manufacturer of the device in question. Certain locations, such as health care facilities or construction sites, may be put at risk when radio frequency (RF) signals are generated, including through use of the wireless functionality on your device. If you see signs and other material requesting that two-way 14 radios or cellular phones should be turned off, please turn off the wireless connection of your device in these areas. Do not open or attempt to repair your device, including repair or replacement of the lithium ion battery in this device; contact Kobo Support for any repair and/or battery-related safety concerns. Only use Kobo adapters or chargers that are specifically designed or approved for your Kobo device and do not use your adapter if the cord or plug is damaged. Avoid exposing your device to fire and other direct heat, including hair dryers and microwave ovens and other appliances. As this device contains small components that could lead to a choking hazard for small children, Kobo recommends that you do not open the device for any reason, including repair. Avoid storing your device in temperatures below -10 and above 60 C (14 and 140 F). Operation of the device should occur in temperatures between 0 and 45 C (32 to 113 F) Do not force objects into your device ports (USB and SD port) or buttons. Do not operate the device when driving and do not store your device in a location that is covering an airbag location. Airbags erupt with incredible force and could cause injury or damage if your device or its accessories are in the path of the expected air bags inflation area. During travel on an airplane, follow all instructions provided by your flight operator. Your Kobo device has an airplane mode available in your device settings. Some individuals may be susceptible to seizures, blackouts, and eyestrain when operating devices with flashing lights or similar light patterns. If you have experienced any of these symptoms or you have any concerns about this issue, please consult a physician. It should be noted that this may occur even if you have not had a prior occurrence. 15