Kobo Arc 10 HD Instruction Manual Page 1

User guide

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 10 When you put your Kobo Arc 10HD to sleep and then wake it up, it only takes a few seconds to go back to the last screen y

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 11 Using the touch screen You can touch your Kobo Arc 10HD screen to select items, open books, turn pages, and more. In many

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 12 Unlocking the screen When you get your Kobo Arc 10HD, you’ll see a lock icon on the screen when it wakes up. The lock pre

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 13 You can also add free or purchased apps and widgets from Google Play to your Kobo Arc 10HD. An app is a program that let

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 14 6. Tap Accept & Download. Adding apps and widgets to personal collections or the Apps & Widgets page If you hav

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 15 7. Drag the app or widget where you want it. If you release the app or widget over another item, you’ll create a new c

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 16 Note: The additional user profiles you create share the storage space on your Kobo tablet with you. To create a new user

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 17 Changing your user profile image Your user profile includes the option to add a personal photo. You’ll see the image you

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 18 3. Tap the Settings icon. The Wi-Fi section at the top left of the screen will show OFF at the right,

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 19 Once you’ve transferred content to your Kobo Arc 10HD you can view it, import it, and add it to collections. For example,

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started ...

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 20 c. Drag the content you want to add into the open Kobo Arc 10HD window. To add an item from your Mac to your Kobo Arc 1

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 21 is a standard Android page where you can put your favorite widgets or shortcuts for your favorite apps. • Profile Image

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 22 You can add any app you want to the Quick Launch Bar, but you can only keep five apps on it. If you want to change apps o

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 23 If you find yourself running out of space on your Apps & Widgets page, you can always create a personal collection fo

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 24 Using Collections What’s in this section: • About collections • Managing your personal collections • Moving round in a

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 25 • Articles from Pocket: This collection is full of web articles you’ve saved using a tool named Pocket. You’ll find deta

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 26 Adding a personal collection You can create a new personal collection on the collections page, or inside any of your othe

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 27 Renaming a personal collection You can rename a personal collection to make it easier to find or identify what’s in it. R

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 28 3. Tap the Remove icon. 4. Tap Delete. Note: If your collection includes apps, they aren’t deleted when you delete t

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 29 Adding an item from an app Some apps, such as Gallery, include the Add icon at the top of the page, making it easy to a

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 3 Viewing images and video ... 36!

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 30 2. Swipe from right to left until you see your collections page. 3. Tap Books, Magazines, or Want to Read. 4. Find the

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 31 Removing items from a personal collection To keep your collections interesting and focused, you’ll probably want to delet

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 32 Using apps What’s in this section: • About your Kobo Arc 10HD and apps • Setting up the Email app • Browsing the web •

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 33 2. Tap the All Apps icon at the bottom of the screen. 3. Tap the Email app icon. Note: The first time you open the

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 34 • Sync calendar from this account: The appointments calendar for this account will be available in the Email app. • Syn

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 35 Browsing the web Your Kobo Arc 10HD includes a Google browser app. If you prefer, you can download another browser app to

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 36 Note: You can also tap the audio file and choose the app you want to use to play it. The first time you open an audio fil

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 37 Reading with Kobo

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 38 Adding eBooks or eMagazines to Your Kobo Arc 10HD What’s in this section: • Finding new eBooks or eMagazines • Buying a

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 39 Using your Kobo Home page to find a new eBook or eMagazine Your Kobo Home page is where you’ll find books and magazines y

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 4 Troubleshooting Wi Fi issues ... 67!R

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 40 Using categories to find a new eBook You’ll find categories in the Kobo Store that make finding your next great read quic

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 41 To search for an eBook or eMagazine: 1. Tap the Home icon at the bottom of the screen. 1. Tap the All Apps icon at

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 42 4. Enter your billing name and address details. Note: Your billing details should match the details you use for your cre

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 43 To purchase a preview: 1. Press and hold the cover of the preview you’d like to buy. The book options will appear. 2.

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 44 9. Tap Import Selected. A dialog box will appear. 10. Perform one of the following: • Tap No keep a backup copy of the

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 45 Reading on your Kobo Arc 10HD What’s in this section: • Syncing your Library over Wi Fi • Downloading books or magazin

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 46 1. Tap the Home icon at the bottom of the screen. 2. Swipe from right to left until you see your collections page. 3

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 47 3. Tap Books or Magazines. 4. Tap the Menu icon at the top of the collection. 5. Tap Download All. Your Kobo Arc

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 48 • Last Read: Move your most recently opened books or magazines—or new books or magazines—to the left. • Title: List you

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 49 4. If required, log into Pocket: a. Tap the outlined area ‘Learn how to add to your Articles from Pocket collection’. A

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 5 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing a Kobo Arc 10HD. Your Kobo Arc 10HD is a new breed of Android tablet, designed by and

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 50 3. Tap the center of the screen to resume reading. To view the table of contents while reading: 1. Tap the center of th

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 51 1. Tap the center of the page. The reading options will appear. 2. Tap the Table of Contents icon at the top of the p

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 52 To turn off guided reading: • Zoom out until the full page is visible. Closing a book or magazine When you close the bo

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 53 5. Drag the book or magazine over Remove item. The book or magazine cover will turn red. 6. Remove your finger from th

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 54 Changing your Reading Experience What’s in this section: • Changing text size and style • Changing the page theme • U

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 55 3. Select your desired font. 4. Drag the slider to the left to decrease font size, or to the right to increase font si

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 56 Using night reading mode If you read in the low-light environments for long periods, you may want to turn on night readin

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 57 3. If required, tap the check mark at the left of Use System Brightness to display the Brightness slider. Note: If you d

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 58 1. Tap the Reading Menu icon at the bottom of the page. 2. Tap the Advanced Settings icon. 3. Tap Portrait or Lan

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 59 Adding Notes, Bookmarks, and Looking Up Words What’s in this section: • Highlighting text • Adding notes • Bookmarking

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 6 Kobo Arc 10HD Basics Getting started

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 60 2. Drag the and icons to select the text. 3. Choose the highlight color you wish to use on the options bar. To dele

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 61 5. Enter your note using the keyboard. 6. Tap Save. A Note icon will appear at the side of the page. To view notes,

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 62 3. Tap Annotations at the bottom of the screen. The Annotations list will appear. Any bookmarks will include the Dog-E

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 63 Troubleshooting

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 64 Troubleshooting What’s in this section: • Troubleshooting apps and widgets • Troubleshooting Wi Fi issues • Restart yo

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 65 3. Tap the Settings icon. 4. Tap Apps. 5. Swipe from right to left a few times unt

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 66 3. Tap the Settings icon. 4. Tap Apps. 5. Swipe from right to left a few times until you see All. 6. Scroll down

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 67 6. Scroll down until you find the name of the app that's causing problems. 7. Tap the app's name. 8. Tap Un

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 68 Make sure that Wi Fi is on To connect to a wireless network you must first turn on Wi Fi. Note: If you see the Airplan

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 69 on your Kobo Arc 10HD. If there is no Wi Fi icon at the top right of the screen, your Kobo Arc 10HD is not connected to a

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 7 Getting Started What’s in this section: • Anatomy of your Kobo Arc 10HD • Charging your Kobo Arc 10HD • Putting your Ko

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 70 9. Tap Connect. If your Kobo Arc 10HD connects properly, you will see "Connected" beneath the network name. R

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 71 Getting Help If you have questions on how to use your Kobo Arc 10HD, use the Help feature to find your answer. The Help

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 8 Anatomy of your Kobo Arc 10HD Where you’ll find … a. On / Off slider Turn your Kobo Arc 10HD on or off, or put it

Kobo Arc 10HD User Guide 9 e. USB port Connect the included power adapter to charge your Kobo Arc 10HD, or use a Micro USB/USB connector to transfe