Kobo eReader For Dummies

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By Corey Sandler

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Here's how to use and love your Kobo eReader, the gadget dedicated to reading

Want to carry hundreds of books, magazines, andnewspapers everywhere and not hurt your back? Loadthis e-book onto your Kobo eReader and we'll show you how! It's a quick-and-easy course in reading electronically, shopping for e-books, converting your own files for the eReader, getting the most from the device, and keeping your Kobo happy.



  • Hello, Kobo -- get acquainted with all the features and controls and learn how to charge the battery

  • Go shopping -- download e-books, find free books, andsubscribe to newspapers or magazines

  • Carry more than books -- load PDFs of your travel itinerary, phone numbers, or presentation notes onto your eReader

  • Get unwired -- if you have a wireless Kobo eReader, set up and configure it to access online bookstores

  • Find free stuff -- explore Project Gutenberg, Manybooks.net, Feedbooks, and Google Books for books in the public domain

  • Fix annoying glitches -- find misplaced e-books, resize PDFs, solve wireless connection problems, and reset a stalled eReader



Open the book and find:



  • Why E Ink can be better than an LCD screen

  • How to adjust the type size for your comfort

  • Files your eReader can't take

  • Tips for managing and organizing your reading list

  • The difference between EPUBs and PDFs

  • How to reset your Kobo eReader if all else fails

  • Ten must-have accessories for your Kobo eReader

  • Information about valuable software utilities like calibre and Adobe Digital Editions



Learn to:



  • Customize Kobo for your viewing preferences and navigate its interface

  • Browse and download e-books, magazines, and newspapers

  • Use Wi-Fi to purchase books

  • Sync your bookmarks with your other devices

The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.

Kobo eReader For Dummies