User's Manual Part 2
KOBOEREADERUSERGUIDE 7
SettingupyoureReaderonaMac
Note: Make certain that your computer is connected to the Internet before you
begin your installation.
1. Using the USB cable supplied, plug your Kobo eReader into a USB port on your
computer.
This is also how you charge your eReader. It may take up to 3 hours to fully charge, but
you don’t have to wait to start your installation.
2. Find and double-click the KOBOeReader icon on your desktop to see the
contents of your Kobo eReader.
3. Next, open the Desktop Installers folder, and then the Mac OS X folder.
4. Double-click the DesktopInstaller file.
5. A new Kobo icon will appear on your desktop. Click this icon. In the window that
appears, drag the Kobo icon to your Applications folder.
6. Once installed, open the Kobo Desktop Application. You can:
Create an account: If you are new to Kobo, you can create an account. Simply
follow the instructions in the Create Account window.
Sign in with an existing account: If you already have a Kobo account, you can
sign in using your existing username and password.
Get more eBooks: You can use the Kobo Desktop Application to browse over 2.2
million available books, including best sellers, new releases, free books, and more.
You can also set up a wireless Internet connection (Wi Fi) on your eReader and shop
on the go.
NavigatingyoureReader
Use the Navigation Pad and the buttons found on the left-hand edge to navigate your Kobo
eReader:
• Power Button: Press and hold to turn your eReader on and off, or tap to put your
eReader to sleep.
• Navigation Pad: Navigate menus, turn pages, select items, and more.
• Home Button: Go to your I’
M READING page.
• Menu Button: Access B
OOKS, SETTINGS, and HELP.
• Store Button: Use Wi Fi to browse the Kobo Store or update your library and
bookmarks.
• Back Button: Go back one screen.
• SD Slot: Insert an SD card (up to 4 GB) to increase the number of books your
eReader can store.
• Status Indicator Light: Indicates whether your eReader is charging (solid red/violet),
fully charged (solid blue), or processing (flashing blue).