For FCC Certification Kobo eReader User Guide May 2013 Kobo Inc.
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.
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).
Anatomy of your Kobo eReader Light button Turn on the screen light to read in the dark. Power slider Turn your eReader on and off, or put it to sleep. Micro SD card slot Increase the number of books your eReader can hold by inserting a micro SD card. Reset hole Insert a paper clip and press gently to reset your eReader. USB port Connect your eReader to your computer using the 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 slider. To turn on your eReader: • Slide the power switch. To turn off your eReader: • Slide and hold the power switch down until the Off screen appears. To put your eReader to sleep: • Slide the power switch briefly when your eReader is on.
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, itʼs 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 youʼre finished charging, simply unplug the USB cable from your eReader.
Using the light You can read in areas with low light or even in the dark using the front light. The front light can be used for hours without affecting your eReaderʼs battery life.
Turning pages You can turn pages while you read by tapping or swiping the touch screen. To turn pages in a book: • Tap or swipe the sides of the page. If you want to jump forward by more than a page or two, you can: • Use the navigation bar to change pages or chapters. • Use the Table of Contents to browse a list of chapters and change chapters.
Adding books using a Micro SD card You can increase the number of books your eReader can hold by adding a microSD card with books already stored on it. Books must be in EPUB or PDF format. It does not matter how they are organized on the card — your eReader will scan the entire card for books and list any that it finds in your library. The eReader will ignore any files that it cannot read. Notes: • You canʼt add DRM-protected books using a micro SD card.
To add books using a Windows computer: 1. Connect your eReader to your computer using the provided USB cable. 2. Tap Connect on your eReader screen. 3. When Window prompts you for an action, select ʻOpen folder to view files.ʼ A window should open, showing the contents of your eReader. 4. In another window, go to where you stored your eBooks you want to add to your eReader. 5. Drag and drop your eBooks into the eReader window.
Legal Regulatory Compliance Statement Regulatory and device approval markings can be viewed on the Kobo eReader by completing these instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Slide the power button to the right to turn on your eReader. From the Home screen, tap the Menu icon at the top of the screen. Tap Settings. Tap Device information. Beside Warranty & Legal, tap View. 0560 EU Declaration of Conformity Български [Bulgarian] Kobo Inc.
Italiano [Italian] Kobo Inc dichiara che questo apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski [Latvian] Kobo Inc deklarē, ka iekārta atbilst būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem Direktīvas 1999/5/EK. Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Kobo Inc deklaruoja, kad šis įranga atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Svenska [Swedish] Kobo Inc förklarar att denna utrustningstyp står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at www.kobo.com/userguides SAR Limits The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC/IC is 1.27W/kg. The SAR limit recommended by The Council of the European Union is 2.0W/kg.
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Recycling Information WEEE – European Union Only This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
6. Avoid exposing your device to fire and other direct heat, including hair dryers and microwave ovens and other appliances. 7. As this device contains small components that could lead to a choking hazard for small children, Kobo recommends that you do not open the device for any reason, including repair. 7. Avoid storing your device in temperatures lower than -10° and higher than 60° C (14° to 140° F). Operation of the device should occur in temperatures between 0° and 45° C (32° to 113° F).
