Netronix KBN782 User Manual
Kobo eReader User Guide
Kobo eReader User Guide
Table of Contents
About your Kobo eReader.........................................6
Turning your Kobo eReader on and off......................................6
Waterproong your Kobo eReader............................................7
Using your Kobo eReader around water....................................8
Charging your Kobo eReader.....................................................8
Charging your Kobo eReader with a wall adapter....................10
Using the touch screen..............................................................10
Using your Home screen...........................................................11
Adjusting screen brightness......................................................13
Using the Natural Light feature................................................15
Connecting to your computer...................................................16
Using Wi Fi...............................................................17
Connecting your Kobo eReader to a Wi Fi network.................17
Checking the Wi Fi status on your Kobo eReader....................18
Turning Wi Fi off on your Kobo eReader..................................19
Syncing your Kobo eReader....................................20
Understanding sync...................................................................20
Syncing your Kobo eReader over Wi Fi....................................21
Syncing your Kobo eReader with Kobo Desktop.....................21
Adding books...........................................................23
Buying a book on your Kobo eReader......................................23
Browsing the Kobo bookstore..................................................25
Adding a book to your Wishlist.................................................25
Viewing your Wishlist................................................................26
Reading your books.................................................27
Where to nd your books.........................................................27
Searching for books...................................................................28
Downloading books from the Kobo Cloud..............29
About the Kobo Cloud..............................................................29
Downloading books from the Kobo Cloud to your Kobo
eReader.................................................................................30
Downloading all your books to your Kobo eReader at once...31
Removing books one at a time from your Kobo eReader........32
Removing all your books at once from your Kobo eReader.....33
Reading on your Kobo eReader...............................34
Getting around a book..............................................................35
Changing text and font options on your Kobo eReader..........36
Closing books............................................................................37
Bookmarking pages...................................................................38
Finding a bookmarked page.....................................................38
Highlighting text on your Kobo eReader..................................39
Viewing highlights on your Kobo eReader...............................39
Removing highlights on your Kobo eReader............................40
Adding notes to your book on your Kobo eReader.................41
Viewing your note while reading on your Kobo eReader.........41
Removing notes from your books on your Kobo eReader ......42
Using the dictionary on your Kobo eReader.............................43
Adding or removing dictionaries..............................................43
Translating a word.....................................................................44
Borrowing books from your public library.............46
About OverDrive.......................................................................46
Setting up your OverDrive account..........................................47
Borrowing books with OverDrive.............................................48
Viewing your OverDrive books.................................................49
Locking your eReader's screen................................50
Locking your eReader's screen.................................................50
Changing your PIN....................................................................51
Forgot your PIN?.......................................................................52
Troubleshooting your eReader................................53
Troubleshooting your eReader.................................................53
Turning your eReader off..........................................................54
Charging your eReader.............................................................55
Repairing your Kobo account ...................................................55
Signing out and signing back in to your eReader.....................56
Performing a factory reset........................................................57
Getting help..............................................................59
Getting help...............................................................................59
Safety, regulatory, and warranty information ..........................59
About your Kobo eReader
What's in This Section
• Turning your Kobo eReader on and off
• Waterproong your Kobo eReader
• Using your Kobo eReader around water
• Charging your Kobo eReader
• Charging your Kobo eReader with a wall adapter
• Using the touch screen
• Using your Home screen
• Adjusting screen brightness
• Using the Natural Light feature
• Connecting to your computer
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 a few seconds.
• To put your eReader to sleep or wake your
eReader: Press the power button quickly.
• To turn your eReader off: Press and hold the power
button until the 'Powered off' screen appears.
Waterproofing your Kobo eReader
Your eReader can be submerged in 1 meter (3.28 ft) of fresh
water for up to 30 minutes if you follow these instructions.
Your eReader is IPX7-certied, which means that it has been
tested and certied as waterproof in certain conditions.
Here are a few things you should do to avoid damaging
your eReader with water. Note that your eReader is not
dustproof or sandproof.
• Dry the USB port before connecting the USB charger
to your eReader.
• Avoid exposing your eReader to water moving
powerfully, like waterfalls or waves.
• Do not charge your eReader in or near water, or in
areas with high humidity.
• Your eReader does not oat. Do not submerge it
deeper than 1 metre (3.28 ft) of water.
• Do not submerge your eReader in water for more
than 30 minutes.
Using your Kobo eReader around water
For the best reading experience, your eReader's screen and
your hands should be dry. If the screen gets wet, just wipe it
with a dry cloth. The screen may not respond as expected if
used while wet or under water.
If your eReader gets wet with any of the following, rinse it
with fresh water immediately and dry it before use. This will
extend the life of your eReader.
• Salt water
• Soapy water
• Chlorinated water from a swimming pool
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.
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
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.
Search function to nd books in the Kobo
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
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 the top of the
Menu icon at
Icon
Meaning
Sync and update: Get the
latest book purchases to
appear on your eReader.
Syncing also checks your
eReader for software
updates.
Icon Meaning
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 brightness icon
at the top of the screen, then drag the circle icon
under Brightness to the left or right.
• By default, your eReader automatically adjusts screen
brightness. This lets you automatically maintain your
preferred lighting level as your surrounding light
levels change. Tap the circle icon beside Auto to
turn this feature on or off. When the circle icon is
towards the right , it means that the Auto feature
is turned on.
Using the Natural Light feature
With the Natural Light feature, you can adjust the colour of
the screen. Colours range from an orange candlelight for
nighttime reading, to a white sunlight for daytime.
1. Go to your Home screen.
2. Tap the
screen.
The Natural Light settings menu will appear.
3. Beside Bedtime, tap the dropdown arrow.
4. Select the time that you'd normally go to sleep.
5. Adjust the screen's colour :
• To let your eReader automatically adjust the
screen colour, make sure the circle icon
beside Auto is towards the right .
• To manually adjust your Natural Light settings,
make sure the circle icon beside Auto is
towards the left . Drag the circle icon
towards the sun icon to make the screen
glow white for daytime reading. Drag the
circle icon towards the moon icon to make
Brightness icon near the top of the
the screen glow orange for nighttime reading.
Note: When you manually adjust your Natural
Light settings, your eReader will not
automatically adjust the screen colour according
to the time of day.
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
when it appears.
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
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