Kobo GLO HD User Manual
User Guide
Kobo Glo HD User Guide
Table of Contents
About your Kobo eReader.........................................6
Anatomy of your Kobo eReader.................................................6
Charging your Kobo eReader.....................................................8
Charging your Kobo eReader with a wall adapter......................9
Turning your Kobo eReader on and off......................................9
Using the touch screen..............................................................10
Using your Home screen...........................................................11
Adjusting screen brightness......................................................14
Connecting to your computer...................................................15
Using Wi Fi...............................................................16
Connecting your Kobo eReader to a Wi Fi network.................16
Checking the Wi Fi status on your Kobo eReader....................17
Turning Wi Fi off on your Kobo eReader..................................18
Syncing your Kobo eReader.....................................19
Understanding sync...................................................................19
Syncing your Kobo eReader over Wi Fi....................................20
Syncing your Kobo eReader with Kobo Desktop.....................20
Adding books...........................................................22
Buying a book on your Kobo eReader......................................22
Browsing the Kobo bookstore..................................................24
Adding a book to your Wishlist.................................................24
Viewing your Wishlist................................................................25
Reading your books.................................................26
Where to nd your books.........................................................26
Searching for books...................................................................27
Downloading books from the Kobo Cloud..............28
About the Kobo Cloud..............................................................28
Downloading books from the Kobo Cloud to your Kobo
eReader.................................................................................29
Downloading all your books to your Kobo eReader at once...30
Removing books from your Kobo eReader...............................31
Removing all your books from your Kobo eReader at once.....32
Reading on your Kobo eReader...............................33
Getting around a book..............................................................34
Changing text and font options on your Kobo eReader..........35
Closing books............................................................................36
Bookmarking pages...................................................................37
Finding a bookmarked page.....................................................37
Highlighting text on your Kobo eReader..................................38
Viewing highlights on your Kobo eReader...............................38
Removing highlights on your Kobo eReader............................39
Adding notes to your book on your Kobo eReader.................40
Viewing your note while reading on your Kobo eReader.........40
Removing notes from your books on your Kobo eReader ......41
Using the dictionary on your Kobo eReader.............................42
Adding or removing dictionaries..............................................42
Translating a word.....................................................................43
Borrowing books from your public library..............45
Understanding the OverDrive book borrowing process..........45
Getting started with Adobe Digital Editions............................46
Installing Adobe Digital Editions...............................................48
Creating an Adobe ID...............................................................48
Authorizing your computer with Adobe Digital Editions.........52
Adding books to your eReader using Adobe Digital
Editions.................................................................................53
Locking your eReader's screen................................56
Locking your eReader's screen.................................................56
Changing your PIN....................................................................57
Forgot your PIN?.......................................................................58
Troubleshooting your eReader................................59
Troubleshooting your eReader.................................................59
Verifying your account details...................................................60
Repairing your Kobo account ...................................................61
Turning your eReader off..........................................................62
Charging your eReader.............................................................63
Signing out and signing back in to your eReader.....................63
Performing a factory reset........................................................64
Performing a manual factory reset............................................65
Getting help..............................................................67
Getting help...............................................................................67
Safety, regulatory, and warranty information ..........................67
About your Kobo eReader
What's in This Section
• Anatomy of your Kobo eReader
• Charging your Kobo eReader
• Charging your Kobo eReader with a wall adapter
• Turning your Kobo eReader on and off
• Using the touch screen
• Using your Home screen
• Adjusting screen brightness
• Connecting to your computer
Anatomy of your Kobo eReader
Power button – Press to
turn your eReader on or off,
or put it to sleep.
Micro USB port – Connect
your eReader to your
computer using the supplied
Micro USB cable to charge
your eReader or add books.
Reset hole – Insert a paper
clip and press gently to reset
your eReader.
Charging your Kobo eReader
Before using your Kobo eReader for the rst time, you
should charge it for at least one hour. A fully charged Kobo
eReader battery can last up to two months depending on
how frequently you use your eReader. Charge your Kobo
eReader with the supplied Micro USB cable if possible.
If you need to replace your Micro USB cable, you can get a
new one at any location where Micro USB cables are sold.
Follow these steps to charge your eReader.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Connect your Micro USB cable to your eReader and
your computer.
You can continue reading while your eReader charges.
You can see the battery's charge in the top-right corner of
the screen.
Battery icons
• Out of power
• Charging
• Partially charged
• Fully charged
Charging your Kobo eReader with a wall adapter
You can charge your Kobo eReader with any 5V, 800mA
Micro USB adapter.
Note: If you're travelling to a country with different
electrical systems, be sure you have the proper converter
before you charge your Kobo eReader using a power outlet.
Turning your Kobo eReader on and off
Turning your Kobo eReader off or putting it to sleep both
help your battery last longer.
When you put your eReader to sleep and then wake it up,
you go directly back to the last screen you saw. This could
be a page in a book, the Kobo catalogue, or your own list of
items.
If you turn your eReader off, you’ll go directly to your Home
page when you turn it on again.
• To turn your eReader on: Press and hold the power
button for three seconds. The power light will blink
and your eReader will turn on.
• To put your eReader to sleep: Press the power
button quickly.
• To wake up your eReader: Press the power button
quickly.
• To turn your eReader off: Press and hold the power
button until the Powered off screen appears.
Using the touch screen
When your eReader is on, you can touch the screen to open
books, turn pages, select items, and more. Here are a few
gestures you might nd useful.
• Tap: Touch the screen lightly to open a book, turn a
page, select a menu, and more. This is the gesture
you'll use the most.
• Swipe: Use this gesture to scroll through the books
on your eReader and turn pages.
• Press and hold: Touch the screen and hold your
nger in place. You can use this gesture on your
book covers and book titles to see more options.
This gesture also lets you select text while reading.
Press and hold a word, and when you let go, your
eReader will underline your selection and show a
circle at each end of the word. Drag the circles to
select more text.
Note: Not all books allow text selection. For example, you
cannot select text in PDFs or comic books.
Using your Home screen
Your Home screen is where you’ll nd books you’re
currently reading, book recommendations, and more.
Here are a few things you can do from your Home screen:
• Sync and update your eReader: The Sync feature
keeps your eReader up-to-date with the latest books
you’ve purchased from Kobo. Syncing also updates
your eReader with the newest eReader software
when it's available. New eReader software may
include improved and new features.
• Buy books: Looking for something to read? Try using
the Search function to nd books in the Kobo
bookstore, or nd a book on your eReader.
• Read a book: Books you’ve recently read or
purchased appear on your Home screen. To open a
book, just tap on its cover.
• See your most recently opened books: Your most
recently read books appear at the top of the screen.
Going to your Home screen
You can get to your Home screen any time while you’re
reading, or when you’re browsing for books on your
eReader.
• To go to your Home screen while reading: Tap the
middle of the screen to bring up the Reading menu,
then tap on the Menu icon at the top of the
screen. Tap Home to go to your Home screen.
• To go to your Home screen while browsing for
books or within a menu: Tap the
the top of the screen, then tap Home.
Home screen icons
You’ll see the following icons on your Home screen. To
interact with the icons, tap on it to see more options.
Menu icon at
Icon
Meaning
Sync and update: Get the
latest book purchases to
appear on your eReader.
Syncing also checks your
Icon Meaning
eReader for software
updates.
Main Menu: See a list of
menu items and settings
on your eReader.
Light icon: Adjust the
screen brightness and
colour temperature.
Wi Fi icon: Displays your
Wi Fi signal strength.
Battery icon: Shows your
eReader’s battery level
and lets you adjust your
eReader’s Energy saving
settings.
Search icon: Search for
books on your eReader or
the Kobo bookstore.
Adjusting screen brightness
You can adjust the brightness from your Home screen or
while you're reading.
• While you're reading, swipe up or down along the
left edge of the screen.
• From your Home screen, tap the
at the top of the screen, then drag the circle icon
under Brightness to the left or right.
brightness icon
Connecting to your computer
Kobo Desktop is a free app for your PC or Mac that lets you
shop for eBooks in the Kobo Store and manage books on
your eReader.
Kobo Desktop lets you:
• Quickly add and delete a large number of books on
your eReader.
• Read books you've purchased from Kobo.
• Shop for books on your computer.
• Sync your eReader.
For more information about Kobo Desktop, you can:
• Download Kobo Desktop at kobosetup.com.
• Download the Kobo Desktop user guide from
kobo.com/userguides.
• Search our help site at kobo.com/help.
Using Wi Fi
What's in This Section
• Connecting your Kobo eReader to a Wi Fi network
• Checking the Wi Fi status on your Kobo eReader
• Turning Wi Fi off on your Kobo eReader
Connecting your Kobo eReader to a Wi Fi network
Use Wi Fi to connect to the internet on your eReader, to
search the Kobo bookstore, and sync your Kobo eReader.
All you need is access to a wireless network.
1. Go to your Home screen.
2. Tap the
3. Tap Sync now.
Your eReader will try to connect to Wi Fi. This may
take a moment.
4. You'll be prompted to choose a wireless network.
Tap the name of the network you want to use. If
Sync icon at the top of the screen.
there's a Lock icon next to a network, you'll need
a password to join that network.
5. If you're prompted for a network password, use the
keyboard to type in the password and then tap Join.
You can tap Show Password to see what you're
typing.
Checking the Wi Fi status on your Kobo eReader
To see if you’re connected to the internet, check the Wi Fi
status icon at the top of your screen.
Wi Fi icons
•
•
• You have a moderately good Wi Fi connection.
•
You may have to sync your eReader to see the Wi Fi status
icon.
1. Go to your Home screen.
2. Tap the Sync icon at the top of the screen.
Wi Fi is on standby to conserve battery power.
Wi Fi is disabled.
You have an excellent Wi Fi connection.
3. Tap Sync now.
The Wi Fi status icon will appear at the top of the
screen
Turning Wi Fi off on your Kobo eReader
You can turn Wi Fi off to stop your Kobo eReader from
connecting to the internet. This will extend your eReader's
battery life, and let you use your eReader on an airplane.
Your Wi Fi connection will turn off automatically if it's
inactive for more than ve minutes.
1. Go to your Home screen.
2. Tap the Wi Fi icon at the top of the screen.
Note: If you don't see the
Sync icon at the top of the screen, then tap Sync
now. Tap the
3. Tap the circle icon beside Wi Fi: Enabled.
If a Cancel Sync? message appears, tap Yes to
continue. When you see a dialog box that says Wi Fi:
Disabled, your eReader will no longer have access to
the internet.
Wi Fi icon at the top of the screen.
Wi Fi icon, tap the
Syncing your Kobo eReader
What's in This Section
• Understanding sync
• Syncing your Kobo eReader over Wi Fi
• Syncing your Kobo eReader with Kobo Desktop
Understanding sync
It’s important to sync regularly to get recent software or
app updates, download newly purchased books to your
Kobo eReader, and to update your books with bookmarks
or annotations you made while reading on another device.
There are two ways you can sync: using Wi Fi, or by
connecting your Kobo eReader to Kobo Desktop on your
computer.
After you’ve synced, you’ll see the covers of all your books
and previews in your Library. Some books will have the word
Download beside the book title, or a download icon on
the book cover. Tap the cover to download the book to
your eReader.
Syncing your Kobo eReader over Wi Fi
Follow these instructions to read your newly purchased
book from kobo.com on your Kobo eReader. You'll need
access to an active Wi Fi connection before you start.
1. Go to your Home screen.
2. Tap the Sync icon at the top of the screen.
3. Tap Sync now.
• If you are within range of a known network, your
eReader automatically joins that network and will
begin syncing.
• If you are not within range of a known network, your
eReader will begin the Adding a Network process.
After you sync your Kobo eReader, your book will be added
to your Kobo eReader’s Home screen and to your 'My
Books' menu. To start reading, just tap on the book cover.
Syncing your Kobo eReader with Kobo Desktop
You can also sync your Kobo eReader by connecting it to
your computer with Kobo Desktop. Your computer should
be connected to the internet before you sync.
To download Kobo Desktop, visit kobosetup.com.
1. Connect your eReader to your computer using a
Micro USB cable and tap Connect.
2. Open Kobo Desktop on your computer.
3. If you're not already signed in to your Kobo account,
click the Prole icon at the top of your screen
and sign in.
4. Click the Sync icon.
Your eReader will sync and update with the latest
books.
5. Click the Eject button at the top of the screen to
disconnect your eReader from your computer.
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