
Kobo eReader User Guide
April 2016
Rakuten Kobo Inc.
ForInternalUseOnly
Safety, Regulatory and Warranty Information

Important safety, regulatory and warranty details about your Kobo eReader can be found on the
Kobo website at www.kobo.com/userguides.
Note: The Declaration of Conformity may vary for different models of the Kobo eReader. The web
site includes details of how to find your Kobo eReader model number.
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What’s covered
• Anatomy of your Kobo eReader
• Turning your Kobo eReader on and off
• Charging your Kobo eReader
• Using the light
• Turning pages
• Connecting to the Kobo Store or syncing your Library over Wi Fi
• Adding books using a Micro SD card
• Adding books using your computer
Note:
• This device does not have 3G capabilities, and only supports wireless LAN networks
(WLAN).
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Anatomy of your Kobo eReader
Power slider Turn your eReader on and off, or put it to sleep.
Connect your eReader to your computer using the
USB port
supplied USB cable to charge your eReader or to
add books to it.
Turning your Kobo eReader on & off
You can turn your eReader on and off or put it to sleep using the power button.
To turn on your eReader:
• Press the power button.
To turn off your eReader:
• Press and hold the power button until the Off screen appears.
To put your eReader to sleep:
• Press the power button briefly when your eReader is on.
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Charging your Kobo eReader
Your eReader can last several weeks after a full charge. If this is your first time using your eReader
out of the box, it’s recommended to charge your eReader for up to 3 hours before using it.
To charge your eReader:
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Connect your eReader to your computer using the USB cable.
When you’re finished charging, simply unplug the USB cable from your eReader.
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