Kobo Glo HD User's Guide

User Guide

a circle at each end of the word. Drag the circles toselect more text.Note: Not all books allow text selection. For example, youcannot select text in

Connecting to your computerKobo Desktop is free software that lets you add andmanage books on your eReader.Kobo Desktop lets you:• Quickly add and de

For more information about Kobo Desktop, you can:• Download Kobo Desktop at kobosetup.com.• Download the Kobo Desktop user guide from kobo.com/usergui

Using Wi FiWhat'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

4. If you're prompted for a network password, use thekeyboard to type in the password and then tap Join.You can tap Show Password to see what you

Turning Wi Fi off on your Kobo eReaderYou can turn Wi Fi off to stop your Kobo eReader fromconnecting to the Internet. This will extend your eReader&a

Syncing your Kobo eReaderWhat's in this section• Understanding Sync• Syncing your Kobo eReader with Wi Fi• Syncing your Kobo eReader with Kobo De

Syncing your Kobo eReader with Wi FiMake sure your Wi Fi is enabled and you are connected to anetwork before syncing your eReader.1. Go to your Home s

3. If you're not already signed in to your Kobo account,click the Prole icon at the top of your screen andsign in.4. Click the Sync icon.Your

Using your LibraryWhat's in this section• Using your Home screen• Exploring your Library• Searching for booksUsing your Home screenYour Home scre

Kobo Glo HD User GuideTable of ContentsAbout your Kobo eReader...5Anatomy of your Kobo eReader...

• Recommended books we think you'll enjoy.• The Sync tile to add newly purchased books toyour Library and to update your eReader.Above the tile

• Previews: excerpts of books you've added toyour eReader as previews.• My collections: books you've grouped together,much like bookshelves.

4. Using the keyboard, type a book title, author name,or keyword.Search results will appear as you type.5. Tap a suggestion to go to that result, or t

Using the Kobo CloudWhat's in this section• About the Kobo Cloud• Downloading books from the Kobo Cloud to yourKobo eReader• Downloading all your

Downloading books from the Kobo Cloud toyour Kobo eReaderIf your books are stored in the Kobo Cloud, you'll need todownload them to your eReader

Downloading all your books to your KoboeReader at onceFollow these steps to download your entire Kobo Library toyour eReader.1. Go to your Home screen

Removing books from your Kobo eReaderAfter you remove a book from your eReader, you can re-download it from the Kobo Cloud any time you have accessto

Removing all your books from your KoboeReader at onceYou can remove all of your downloaded books from youreReader to free up storage space. When you r

Reading on your Kobo eReaderWhat's in this section• Getting around a book• Changing text and font options on your KoboeReader• Closing books• Boo

Getting around a bookYou can quickly go to any chapter or page in your book withjust a few taps.Tap the cover or title of your book on your Home scree

Using your Home screen...19Exploring your Library...

• To jump to the previous chapter, tap the Jump Back icon.• To go to a specic chapter, tap Table ofcontents and tap the chapter.• Tap the Snap Back

• Drag the slider beside Line Spacing to increaseor decrease the space between the lines of type.• Drag the slider beside Margins to make themargins b

Bookmarking pagesYou can mark interesting passages or pages that you'd liketo return to using bookmarks.• While reading, tap the top-right corner

1. While reading, press and hold a word for a fewseconds until an underline appears.2. Lift your nger from the page.You'll see a circle at eac

Removing highlights on your Kobo eReaderYou can remove highlights you made in your book whileyou're reading.1. Tap the centre of the page.The Rea

3. Drag the rst circle to the start of the text you wantto select, and the second circle to the end.4. Tap Add Note.5. Use the keyboard to enter your

Removing notes from your books on your KoboeReaderIf you no longer need a note, you can delete it from yourbook while you're reading.1. Tap the c

Using the dictionary on your Kobo eReaderIf you see an unfamiliar word while you're reading, you canuse your eReader's built-in dictionary t

4. Tap Language.5. Under Dictionary, tap Edit.6. Add or remove a dictionary:• To add a dictionary, tap the plus icon besidethe dictionary you want t

A list of languages will appear in the dropdownmenu.4. Select the language that you'd like to translate to.

Using the dictionary on your Kobo eReader...37Adding or removing dictionaries...3

Adding booksWhat's in this section• Browsing the Kobo Bookstore• Buying a book on your Kobo eReader• Adding a book to your Wishlist on your Koboe

3. Tap any of the listed options:• Storefront: See Kobo's latest releases. You canalso access the search bar through Storefront tond a book by t

3. Tap Categories.4. Tap the category you're interested in.5. Tap a sub-category to begin browsing eBooks.6. Find an eBook you'd like to buy

14. Tap Keep Shopping to buy more books, or return tothe Home screen.Note: If you don't see the book you purchased onthe Home screen, tap the S

You’ll see a list of books that you added to your Wishlist.Tap on the book and follow the onscreen instructions topurchase it.Getting started with Ado

• Authorize your computer and eReader with ADE.Note: If you use a Kobo eReader or Kobo’s reading apps,you may never need to use ADE. Kobo’s reading ap

2. Click Sign in.3. Click Get an Adobe ID.4. Fill in the appropriate text boxes on the form.5. Click Sign Up.Authorizing your computer and your KoboeR

8. In ADE, right-click on Kobo eReader under Deviceson the left.9. Click Authorize Device...10. Select the account that you'd like to authorize.1

a. Go to the folder where your eBook (theURLLINK.acsm le) is saved.b. Double-click the URLLINK.acsm le.The book will open in ADE.c. Click Library at

Getting helpWhat's in this section• Getting help• Safety, regulatory, and warranty informationGetting helpHave questions or need help? Visit kobo

About your Kobo eReaderWhat's in this section• Anatomy of your Kobo eReader• Charging your Kobo eReader• Charging your Kobo eReader with a wall a

Power button – Press toturn your eReader on or off,or put it to sleep.Micro USB port – Connectyour eReader to yourcomputer using the supplied

Micro USB cable to chargeyour eReader or add books.Reset hole – Insert a paperclip and press gently to resetyour eReader.Charging your Kobo eReaderBef

• Out of power• Charging• Partially charged• Fully chargedCharging your Kobo eReader with a wall adapterYou can charge your Kobo eReader with any

• To turn your eReader on: Press and hold the powerbutton for two seconds. The power button light willblink and your eReader will turn on.• To put you