Kobo Touch N905-KDN-U manuale d’uso

! ! ! EREADER TOUCH EDITION USER GUIDE[...]

! ! ! Table of Content s 1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................... 4 eReader basics ............................................................................................................................ 4 Readin g a book ..................................[...]

! ! ! 10. Contacting Kobo ........................................................................................................ 52 ! ! ![...]

! ! ! 1. Getting Started What’s in this section • eReader basics • Reading a book • Adding books from the Kobo Store • Using Kobo Desktop with your eReader eReader basics This section covers the basics of using your eReader, including: • Anatomy of your eReader • Charging your eReader • Using the touch screen • Navigating your Hom[...]

! ! ! Charging your eReader To charge your eReader, connect it to your computer using the USB cable provided in your box. Your eReader will charge as long as your computer is running. It can take up to three hours to charge.[...]

! ! ! As it charges, your eReader will display the battery’s charge in the top left- hand corner. Batter y icon … Meani ng… Your eRe ader i s out of po wer. Your eRe ader i s char ging. Your eRe ader ha s part ial charge. Your eRe ader i s ful ly cha rged. To find out how much power your eReader has left, click the Home button and return to y[...]

! ! ! You can touch your eReader screen to open books, turn pages, select items, and more. In many cases you can just touch the screen lightly with a fingertip to interact with it. There are a few other gestures that you may find useful. • Tapping This is the gesture you’ll use the most. Just tap the screen lightly to open a book, turn a page, [...]

! ! ! • News & Mags — see any newspapers and magazines you have subscribed to. • Previews — see excerpts of new and exciting books. The other menus include: • Store — shop the Kobo Store using a wireless Internet connection. • Reading Life — explore your reading habits and achievements. At the top of the page you’ll see icons [...]

! ! ! 2. Tap the Navigation icon. 3. To scroll through the book’s pages, touch the circle in the navigation bar and slide it to the right to move forward and to the left to go back. 4. To move to the next page, tap the Forward icon. 5. To move to the previous page, tap the Back icon. 6. To jump to the next chapter, tap the Jump forward icon. 7. T[...]

! ! ! 2. Tap the Text icon. 3. To change the style of the text, select a font from the Font Face list. 4. To make text bigger or smaller, tap the + or - signs beside Font Size. 5. To add more space between lines of text, tap the + or - signs beside Line Spacing. 6. To add more space around the edges of your screen, tap the + or - signs beside Margi[...]

! ! ! Your new fonts will now show up when you change the way text looks in EPUB books. Closing a book When you’re done reading, you can stop reading by: • Turning your eReader off or putting it to sleep • Going to your Home page or one of your other library pages Your eReader automatically closes your book and remembers the page you were on [...]

! ! ! Before you can add Kobo books to your eReader you need to connect to Kobo. Your eReader lets you use Wi Fi (wireless Internet) to connect. All you need is access to a wireless network in your area. To connect to a wireless network: 1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. Tap the Store menu or the Sync icon. 3. Your eReader will l[...]

! ! ! • Search — search for a specific book. To buy a book: 1. Tap the Buy Now button. 2. If you have shopped with Kobo before and saved your billing information you’ll go directly to the confirmation screen. Skip to step 7. 3. Use the keyboard to enter your billing address. This is the address associated with your credit card. You need to pr[...]

! ! ! When you update your library using Kobo Desktop, the software connects to Kobo and downloads any books, newspapers, or magazines you’ve bought. These are then stored on your computer so that you can easily access them and read your content while not connected to the Internet. Your computer needs to be connected to the Internet to sync your [...]

! ! ! 2. Configuring your eReader What’s in th is se ction • Changing your sleep and power settings • Changing your Reading Life settings • Viewing your device settings and resetting your eReader • Changing the page refresh number • Setting up automatic downloads • Changing your wireless (Wi Fi) settings Changing your sleep and power [...]

! ! ! 1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. Tap the Settings icon at the bottom of the screen. 3. Select Sleep & Power from the Settings list. 4. Find the header time to Auto Power Off. To turn this feature off, select the label “Never”. To set a time window, select from one of the options listed. Note: When you stop using yo[...]

! ! ! 1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. Tap the Settings icon at the bottom of the screen. 3. Select Device Information from the Settings list. 4. Tap the Factory Reset button. 5. Confirm that you would like to reset your device. Your device will now reset and turn off. Page Refres h Feature If you have noticed text or images tha[...]

! ! ! Edit your wire less networks Each time you use a wireless network your eReader remembers the network and adds it to the Known Networks list. If this list gets too long or includes networks that you won’t use again, you can edit the list. Note: Keeping a short known networks list will improve the time it takes to auto-connect to a known Wi F[...]

! ! ! 3. Navigating your eReader What’s in th is se ction • Finding things in your library • Searching for items • Changing and sorting your library view • Using your shortlist Finding thi ngs in yo ur librar y Your eReader keeps books and other documents in several areas to make them easy to find. • Newly added or open items Up to five[...]

! ! ! 2. Tap the Library menu and select a Books & Docs, News & Mags, Previews or Shortlist. 3. Tap the Search icon. Using the virtual keyboard, type a book title, author name, or keyword. Your eReader searches as you type and suggests possible results. Note: You can tap on a suggestion and go directly to that result. 4. Tap the Go button o[...]

! ! ! Using your S hortlist Sometimes you may want to keep track of specific books. To make this easier, your eReader offers a special area in your library for you to create shortcuts to your favorite books or current reads. This area is called your Shortlist. You can add books to your shortlist anytime you see the Heart icon. To see your Shortli s[...]

! ! ! 4. Building your Library What’s in th is se ction • Understanding EPUB, PDF, and DRM • Adding Kobo books wirelessly • Adding Kobo books using Kobo Desktop Software • Adding books using your computer • Adding books using a Micro SD card • Adding library books and books from other bookstores • Adding books using Adobe Digital Ed[...]

! ! ! Which method works best depends on whether your books are protected by DRM, and where they came from. If your books came from the Kobo Store, you can add them to your eReader using a wireless connection or using the free Kobo Desktop software for your computer. If your books are protected by DRM, you can add them to your eReader using Adobe D[...]

! ! ! Updating an existing library If you have bought eBooks from Kobo before, you can easily add these to your eReader by updating your library over Wi Fi. Connect to Kobo, then tap the Sync icon. If you have registered and completed setup, your eReader will automatically download any books in your Kobo account. Shopping for a new book If you’re[...]

! ! ! • If successful, tap Done. 8. To use a promo code to get a discount on your order: • Tap Add Promo Code. • Enter your promo code. • Tap Apply to confirm the promo code and verify the discount. • Tap Done. 9. Verify your order, including your address and billing information. If everything looks okay, tap Buy Now. You’re done! Kobo [...]

! ! ! To add books usi ng a Windows compute r 1. Connect your eReader to your computer using the USB cable. 2. Tap Connect on your eReader screen. 3. When Windows prompts you for an action, select ‘Open folder to view files.’ A window should open, showing the contents of your eReader. 4. In another window, go to where you stored the eBooks you [...]

! ! ! 3. Insert the card into the card slot at the side of the eReader and push gently until it slides in. 4. Turn on your eReader. Your eReader will scan the card for books and documents, and update your library. This may take a few moments. Adding libra ry boo ks and books from other bookstore s Want to borrow eBooks from a public library and rea[...]

! ! ! www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions Authorizi ng your eReader with Adobe You only need to do this once. To authorize your eRedaer: 1. Install Adobe Digital Editions from www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions 2. When prompted, select Authorize Computer. 3. If you don't already have an Adobe ID, click the get an Adobe ID online link. A[...]

! ! ! 2. Tap Connect on your eReader screen. 3. On your computer, go to the folder where your eBook is saved. 4. Right-click your book file and select Open With, then Adobe Digital Editions. The program should start automatically, download your book, and open it. 5. Click the library icon to switch to your library v iew. 6. Select your new book and[...]

! ! ! 1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. Tap the Library menu and select Shortlist. To add books to your Shortlist: 1. Tap the Library menu and select a list. 2. Find the book you want to add to your Shortlist. 3. Do one of the following: • If you see a Heart icon next to the book, tap it to add the book to your Shortlist. • O[...]

! ! ! 5. Reading on your eReader What’s in th is se ction • Understanding books and PDFs • Reading books • Reading PDFs Underst anding books and P DFs eBooks come in a range of different file formats. Your eReader supports two of the most popular formats — EPUB and PDF. The main difference between an EPUB and a PDF is how you read them. T[...]

! ! ! Turning pages a nd moving around Moving around while reading is easy. To turn pages in a book, just tap 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 Using the navigation bar to move aroun[...]

! ! ! Use the Table of Contents to browse a list of chapters: 1. Tap the middle of your page to see your reading options. 2. Tap the Menu icon. 3. Select Table of Contents from the menu. 4. Tap the title of the chapter you wish to open. Changing the Way Text Looks When you are reading a book, you can adjust the size of text to make reading easier o[...]

! ! ! Adding Fo nts to Y our eRead er Your eReader comes with several basic fonts, and you can easily add more. Fonts must be either TrueType (.ttf) or OpenType (.otf). 1. Connect your eReader to your computer using the USB cable. 2. Tap Connect on your eReader. 3. On your computer, open Windows Explorer or Finder (Mac). You should see a KOBOeReade[...]

! ! ! 2. Tap the center of the screen to bring up the Reading Menu. 3. Select the Menu button. 4. Select Update Bookmark. 5. Your eReader will connect to Wi Fi to update your bookmark. Choose a wireless network if necessary. 6. If your bookmark is up to date, the eReader will let you know. Otherwise, you have the option to update it. 7. Select Yes [...]

! ! ! There are two ways to use the dictionary: through the Dictionary Selection mode, and by looking words up individually. Dictionary Selection mode can only be used when you are reading an EPUB, while the Look Up Dictionary is available to use for all supported file types. Dictionary Selection Mode: 1. In your book, press and hold a word on the [...]

! ! ! Because PDFs are a different type of file than regular EPUB books, you read them in a slightly different way on your eReader. PDFs reproduce the layout of a full printed page. This is useful for books that have lots of images or complex layouts, but also means that you can’t change the style or size of the text. Instead you can zoom in to m[...]

! ! ! Tip : You can skip the reading menu and zoom in by 200% just by double-tapping a page in your PDF. When you zoom in on a PDF, you see a portion of the page at a larger size. This means there are parts of the page that will not fit on your eReader screen. You can move the page around to see different parts of the page. To see different parts o[...]

! ! ! Reading in landscape mode means that you can see more text. This is particularly useful when you are zoomed in. To change the orientation of your PDF document: 1. Tap the middle of your page to see the reading menu. 2. Tap the Rotate icon. Your eReader will turn your page 90°. Tap the icon again when you want to go back to your original page[...]

! ! ! 6. Shopping the Kobo S tore What’s in th is se ction • Connecting to Kobo • Finding items in the Store • Buying books Connect ing t o Kobo Sto re or synci ng yo ur li brary over Wi Fi Before you can add Kobo books to your eReader you need to connect to Kobo. Your eReader lets you use Wi Fi (wireless Internet) to connect. All you need [...]

! ! ! • Sea rch — search for a specific book. Searching the Store If you know the author or title of the book you want, you can search for it. To search the Store: 1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. Tap the Store menu and select Search. 3. Using the keyboard, type a book title, author name, or keyword. Your eReader searches as[...]

! ! ! This is the address associated with your credit card. You need to provide this even if you use store credit or a gift card to pay for your order — this address is used to ensure the correct tax is calculated for your purchase. 4. Tap Next to continue. 5. Enter a credit card to pay for your order. If you want to use a gift card to pay for yo[...]

! ! ! 7. Using Wi Fi What’s in th is se ction This section covers: • About Wi Fi • Connecting to Kobo • Turning off Wi Fi (Airplane Mode) • Adding a network • Editing your wireless networks About Wi Fi You can use your eReader to connect to Kobo over a wireless Internet connection (Wi Fi). When you’re connected to Kobo you can update [...]

! ! ! 4. You will be prompted to choose a wireless network. Tap the name of the network you want to use. 5. If there is a Lock icon next to a network, you need a password to use that network. 6. If you're prompted for a network password, use the virtual keyboard to type in the password and then tap Join. (You can tap Show Password to see what [...]

! ! ! Note: This eReader does not support networks secured with the WPA Enterprise protocol. Editing your wi reless networks Each time you use a wireless network your eReader remembers the network and add it to the Known Networks list. If this list gets too long or includes networks that you won’t use again, you can edit the list. To remove netwo[...]

! ! ! 8. Reading Life What’s in th is se ction • Discover Reading Life • Setting your Reading Life preferences Discove r Read ing Li fe Reading Life is an exclusive Kobo feature that makes reading more fun and interactive. With Reading Life you can... • Track your reading history and learn more about your reading habits • Celebrate readin[...]

! ! ! Your eReader lets you know when you’ve achieved an award with a small message at the bottom of your screen. These messages are called notifications. You can turn off notifications if you like. You can also see more about an award when you unlock it — just tap the notification message. You can see a list of the awards you’ve earned as we[...]

! ! ! Sharing Passages and Awards with your Friends on Fa cebook You can share your favourite passages and your latest awards with your friends on Facebook. To Share a Passage: 1. Select the passage that you'd like to share. 2. Tap the Facebook icon in the Reading Menu. To Share an Award: 1. On the Home page, tap the Reading Life menu and sele[...]

! ! ! Reading Life is turned on when you first get your eReader, so that you can start earning awards and tracking your reading stats with no effort. Turning Reading Life on or off 1. Press the Home button to go to your Home page. 2. Tap the Settings icon at the bottom of the screen. 3. Select Reading Life from the Settings list. 4. To turn Reading[...]

! ! ! 9. Read On "Books are the carriers of civilization. Without books, history is silent, literature dumb, science crippled, thought and speculation at a standstill. They are engines of change, windows on the world, lighthouses erected in the sea of time." – Henry David Thoreau Reading has inspired and connected us through generations[...]

! ! ! Join the READING REVOLUTION. Make reading a bigger part of your life. SPREAD the word to friends and family. DEMAND more from your schools and libraries. The more TIME you read, the more we will GIVE back to your community. Over 500 years ago it only took one person and a printing press to start a revolution. Imagine what we can accomplish to[...]

! ! ! 10. Contacting Kobo Got questions or need help? Contact Kobo! Online: http://www.kobo.com/help By email: help@kobo.com[...]