Rakuten Kobo N778 E-book Reader User Guide

Rakuten Kobo N778 E-book Reader

Turn your Kobo eReader on and off

The power button is located on the side of the Reader. You can turn your eReader off or put it to sleep when you’re not reading. Both help your battery last longer. The main difference is that when you put your eReader to sleep and then wake it up, you go directly back to the last screen you saw. This could be a page in the book, the Kobo Store, or an area in your library. If you turn your eReader off, you’ll go back to your Home page when you turn it on again. Note that putting your eReader to sleep can interrupt things like library syncing and wireless connections.

• To turn on your eReader
  • Press the power button and hold until your eReader turns on.
• To turn off your eReader
  • Press the power button and hold until you see a ‘Powered off’ screen.
• To put your eReader to sleep
  • Press the power button and release
• To wake your eReader from sleep
  • Press the power button and release.

Charge your eReader

Before using your Kobo eReader for the first time, you should charge it for at least one hour. A fully charged Kobo eReader battery can last up to two months depending on how frequently you use your eReader. Charge your Kobo eReader with the supplied cable if possible.

Follow these steps to charge your eReader:

1. Turn on your
2. Connect your cable to your eReader and your

You can continue reading while your eReader charges. The battery’s charge status appears in the top-right corner of the screen. You can also charge your Kobo eReader with any 5V, 2A USB adapter.

Note : If you’re traveling to a country with different electrical systems, be sure you have the proper converter before you charge your Kobo eReader using a power outlet.

Use gestures on the touchscreen

When your eReader is turned on, you can touch the screen to open books, turn pages, select items, and more.

• Tap: Touch the screen lightly to open a book, turn a page, select a menu, and more.

• Swipe : Use this gesture to turn pages and scroll through

• Press and hold : Touch the screen and hold your finger in place.

You can use this gesture on book covers and book titles to see more options. This gesture also lets you select text while reading. Press and hold a word, and when you let go, your eReader will underline your selection and show a circle at each end of the word. Drag the circles to select more text.

• Drag: If you’re reading a PDF and you zoom in to see a bigger version of your page, you can drag the page around to see different parts of it. To do this, touch anywhere on the screen and lightly move your finger around. The page will move in the direction of your finger.

Lock the screen orientation

1. Your eReader’s screen can automatically rotate to landscape or portrait mode.
2. When the screen is on auto-rotate mode, you’ll see the auto-rotate icon at the top of the screen.
3. When the auto-rotate feature is turned off, you’ll see the icon.

About the Kobo eReader Home screen

Your Home page is the first thing you see when you turn on your eReader.

Here are a few things you can do from your Home screen

• Sync and update your eReader : The Sync feature keeps your eReader up-to-date with the latest software updates and books you’ve purchased To sync your eReader, tap the “Sync” icon.
• Buy books : Looking for something to read? Tap the “Search” icon to find a book on your eReader or browse the Kobo Store.
• Read a book : Tap on a book cover to start

To go to your Home screen

• While reading: Tap the middle of The Reading Menu will appear. Tap Back to Home.

Tap any of these icons on the Home screen

• More icon
  Opens the eReader menu.

• Wi-Fi icon
  View and connect to available Wi-Fi networks.

• Brightness icon
  Adjust screen brightness.

• Battery icon
  See the battery status and change energy savings settings.

• Sync icon
  Download recently purchased books onto your eReader and update your eReader software if there’s one available.

• Search icon
  Search for books on your Kobo eReader or new books to buy in the Kobo Store.

Adjust screen brightness

Your eReader has a built-in light that lets you read in the dark.

You can adjust your screen’s brightness in a few ways:

• While you’re reading, swipe up or down along the left edge of the screen.
• From your Home screen, tap the “Brightness icon” at the top of the screen, then drag the “ Circle icon”  under Brightness to the left or right.

Use Wi-Fi on your eReader

Connect your eReader to a Wi-Fi network

Connect to a Wi-Fi network to download books onto your eReader, and to shop for books on your eReader.

1. Go to your Home
2. Tap the “Sync icon” at the top of the
3. Tap Sync now. Your eReader will try to connect to Wi-Fi. This may take a moment.
4. You’ll be prompted to choose a wireless network.
5. Tap the name of the network you want If there’s a  “Lock icon” next to a network, you’ll need a password to join that network. If you’re prompted for a network password, use the keyboard to type in the password and then tap Join. You can tap Show Password to see what you’re

Check your eReader’s Wi-Fi status

To see if you’re connected to the internet, check the Wi-Fi status icon at the top of your screen.

Wi-Fi is on standby to conserve battery power.

Wi-Fi is disabled.

You have a moderately good Wi-Fi connection.

You have an excellent Wi-Fi connection

Sync your eReader over Wi-Fi

To download books onto your eReader and update your software, you’ll need to sync your eReader.

Syncing your Kobo eReader

• Downloads eBooks you’ve recently purchased onto your Kobo eReader.
• Downloads eBook previews you’ve added to your
• Checks for eReader software
• Updates any bookmarks or annotations that you’ve made to your eBooks.

To sync your eReader

1. Go to your Home
2. Tap the “Sync icon” at the top of the
3. Tap Sync now.

Turn Wi-Fi off (Airplane mode)

You can turn Wi-Fi off to stop your Kobo eReader from connecting to the internet. This will extend your eReader’s battery life, and let you use your eReader on an airplane. Your Wi-Fi connection will turn off automatically if it’s inactive for more than five minutes.

Go to your Home

Tap the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the screen

Note : If you don’t see the Wi-Fi icon, tap the  Sync icon at the top of the screen, then tap Sync now. Tap the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the screen when it appears.

Tap the circle icon beside Wi-Fi

If a ‘Cancel Sync?’ message appears, tap Yes to continue. When you see a dialog box that says Wi-Fi: Disabled, your eReader will no longer have access to the internet.

Buy a book on your eReader

When you found a book you want to purchase, you simply tap Buy Now, and you’re taken to checkout. You can use Visa, MasterCard, store credit, or gift cards from select partners to pay for your book. If you have a promo code, you can enter this during checkout to get a discount on your book.

To buy a book

1. Go to your Home

2. Tap Discover at the bottom of the

3. Enter a book title or author name in the search bar and tap Go on the keyboard.

4. Tap the Buy Button
   Note : If you have shopped with Kobo before and saved your billing information you’ll go directly to the confirmation screen. Skip to step 6.

5. Tap Add credit card and use the keyboard to enter your billing address and credit card information.
   Note : 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 purchases.

6. Tap Continue.

7. Review your order.
   Note : If you want to use a gift card to pay, tap Add gift card. If you want to use a promo code, tap Add promo code.

8. Tap Buy Now.

9. Tap Keep Shopping to buy more books or press the Home button to return to the home screen.

About the ‘My Books’ menu

The ‘My Books’ menu shows you all the eBooks that are on your Kobo eReader.

1. Go to your Home screen.
2. Tap My Books at the bottom of the You’ll see a list of all the books on your eReader.
3. Tap on a book cover to open a

If you see a  “Download icon” on the book cover, it means that you need to download the book onto your eReader. To download the book, just tap on the book’s cover. You’ll need access to a Wi-Fi connection to download eBooks onto your eReader.

Search for books on your eReader

To search for a book that you have on your eReader, or in the Kobo store, follow the steps below.

1. Go to your Home
2. Tap the “Magnify glass icon” at the top of the
3. Tap the drop-down
4. Select where you’d like to search:
5. Kobo Store : Search for eBooks from the Kobo
6. My Books : Search for books that are in your Kobo account and in your eReader.
7. Enter a book title or author
8. Tap Go to see your

Delete books

You can delete a book from both your eReader and Kobo accounts. Deleting a book from your Kobo account means that you won’t be able to see the book in your Library even after you sync your eReader.

To delete a book

1. Go to your Home
2. Tap My Books at the bottom of the
3. Tap and hold the cover or title of the A menu will appear.
4. Tap Remove.
5. Select one of these options:
   • Remove from My Books : Delete the book from your Kobo account and all of your You’ll no longer see the book cover on your eReader or Kobo apps.
   • Remove download : Remove the book from your eReader, but have the ability to re-download the item from the Kobo Cloud You’ll still see the cover of the book on your eReader. This option is automatically selected.

Skip chapters

1. While reading, tap the middle of the
2. The Reading Menu will
3. Tap the Chapter Forward or  Chapter Backward icon at the bottom of the screen.

Skim through the book

To quickly browse through your book

1. While reading, tap the center of the page to bring up the Reading Menu.
2. Drag the “Circle icon” in the navigation bar left or right to skim through the entire book. You’ll see a page preview in the middle of the screen.
3. Tap on the page preview in the middle of the screen to start reading.

View the table of contents

To see the table of contents

1. While reading, tap the center of the page to bring up the Reading Menu.
2. Tap the Table of “Contents icon” at the bottom of the
3. Tap on a chapter that you’d like to read

Change font size, line spacing, and margins

When you are reading a book, you can adjust the size of the text to make reading easier for your eyes. Your eReader offers several different sizes of text for most books.

To change the way the text looks

1. Tap the center of the page to bring up the Reading
2. Tap the “Text icon”
3. Adjust the font size or style:
   • To change the style of the text, beside ‘Font Face’, tap the drop-down arrow.
   • To make text bigger or smaller, beside ‘Font Size’, tap the + or – signs or drag the “ C ircle icon”  left or right beside Font Size.
   • To add more space between lines of text, tap the + or – signs beside Line Spacing.
   • To add more space around the edges of your screen, tap the + or – signs beside Margins.
4. To change how text lines up on the edges, select one of the Justification options:
   • Uses the default for your
   • __Forces text to line up on both the left and right
   • Forces text to line up with the left side of the screen

When you’re done customizing your book, tap anywhere on the screen to go back to reading.

Notes

• When you change the way the text looks, your eReader remembers your preferred text size and style and applies it to other books you’re reading.
• If you are reading a PDF you can’t change the size or style of the text, but you can zoom in to make the entire page bigger and easier to read.

Bookmark pages

Use bookmarks to mark your favorite parts of your book. To bookmark a page:

• While reading, tap the top right-hand corner of the A dog-ear will appear in the top right-hand corner of the page.

To find a bookmark

1. While reading, tap the center of the page to bring up the Reading Menu.
2. Tap the “Notes icon” at the bottom of the screen.
3. Besides the bookmark, you want to go to, tap Bookmark. You’ll be taken to the bookmarked page.

About the Kobo Desktop app

Kobo Desktop is a free app for your PC or Mac that lets you shop for eBooks in the Kobo Store and manage books on your eReader.

Kobo Desktop lets you

• Add and delete books on your
• Read books you’ve purchased from
• Shop for books on your
• Sync your

To download Kobo Desktop, visit: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/p/desktop

To learn more about the Kobo Desktop app, visit:

https://help.kobo.com.

Borrow books from the public library

OverDrive is a free service offered by public libraries that lets you borrow eBooks from their digital collections. Note: OverDrive may not be available at your local library. Some Kobo titles may not be available from your library, and some library titles may not be available from Kobo.

With OverDrive on your Kobo eReader, all you need is a library card and a Wi- Fi connection to borrow eBooks from your public library. Browse, borrow, and place holds on library books directly from your eReader.

Finding local libraries that support OverDrive

To find the closest library that supports OverDrive, go to overdrive.com and click Find libraries near you. You’ll see a map with libraries that support OverDrive.

Note : OverDrive may not be available in your country. OverDrive is available in most public libraries in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Book selections will be different for each library.

Setting up your OverDrive on your eReader

**** To borrow eBooks with OverDrive, you’ll need to sign in using your library card information, Facebook, or an existing OverDrive account.

Before you start, you’ll need

• A valid library card from your local
• An active Wi-Fi

1. Go to your Home
2. Tap the More icon at the bottom of the
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap OverDrive.
5. Tap Get started.

Tap Create an account to create an OverDrive account or tap Sign in to OverDrive to find your library and sign in with your library card, Facebook, or an existing OverDrive account.

Borrowing books with OverDrive

**** After you’ve signed in to your library, you can borrow books on your eReader.

1. Go to your Home
2. Tap “Discover” at the bottom of the
3. Search for the book that you’d like to
4. Tap on the book title or cover that you’d like to
5. Tap the “More icon”.
6. Tap Borrow with OverDrive

If the book is available, you’ll see a dialogue that confirms that you’ve checked out the book. Simply sync your eReader to see the book on your Home screen. If the book isn’t available, you’ll have the option to place the book on hold. You’ll be notified by email when the book is available. Items you’ve borrowed are automatically returned at the end of their lending period.

Viewing your OverDrive books

**** After you’ve borrowed books from OverDrive, you can sort your book view so that it only shows books you’ve borrowed from your public library. Sorting your books lets you easily see all the books you’ve borrowed from OverDrive.

1. Go to your Home
2. Tap My Books at the bottom of the
3. Tap Filter near the top of the
4. Tap OverDrive.

You’ll see all the books you’ve borrowed using OverDrive.

Troubleshoot your eReader

Repair your eReader account

If your eReader is missing books, try repairing your Kobo account: Before you start, you’ll need access to a Wi-Fi connection.

1. Go to your Home
2. Tap the More icon at the bottom of the
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Device information.
5. Beside ‘Repair your Kobo account’, tap Repair.
6. Tap Repair now.

The account repair process will begin. If you have a lot of books, it may take a while.

Force your eReader to turn off

If your eReader is frozen or not responding, try forcing it to turn off.

1. Press and hold the power button until you see the Powered Off screen.
   Note : If you see the Sleeping screen, turn your eReader back on and try turning your eReader off again.

2. Press and hold the power button until your eReader turns on.

If your eReader is frozen and you cannot turn it off, try charging your eReader

Sign out of your eReader

Signing out of your eReader, and then signing back in can also fix some common problems. When you sign back in, your eReader will start the setup process again. You’ll need to enter the email address associated with your Kobo account and your password to set up your eReader over a Wi-Fi connection.

Sync your eReader before continuing, so that you don’t lose the most recent bookmarks, notes, or highlights that you added to your books.

1. Go to your Home
2. Tap the __“More icon”  at the bottom of the
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Accounts.
5. Under Kobo, tap Sign out.
6. Tap Sign out.

Once you’ve signed out, you’ll need to set up your eReader. After you’ve set up your eReader and signed in, sync your eReader to get access to your books.

Factory reset your eReader

Factory reset your Kobo eReader to restore your eReader to its original settings. After a factory reset, you’ll have to set up and sync your eReader again.

If you reset your eReader, you’ll:

• Remove all books from your Any books you purchased from Kobo can be re-downloaded after a factory reset.
• Lose any bookmarks and annotations you’ve made in your books since you last synced your eReader.
• Sign out of your account on your
• Reset all of your settings and
• Return your eReader to its original

To reset your eReader:

1. Go to your Home
2. Tap the More icon at the bottom of the
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Device information.
5. Tap Factory reset under
6. Tap Reset now.

After you reset your eReader, follow the onscreen steps to set up your eReader again.

Manual reset your eReader

• If a factory reset didn’t solve your problem, you can try a manual factory reset to restore your eReader to its original settings.
• After a manual factory reset, you’ll need to set up and sync your eReader again.
• If a factory reset didn’t solve your problem, you can try a manual factory reset to restore your eReader to its original settings.
• After a manual factory reset, you’ll need to set up and sync your eReader again.

Before you start:

• Charge your eReader for at least 1
• Make sure you have access to a Wi-Fi

1. Turn on your computer.
2. Connect the USB power cord to your eReader and computer
3. Press and hold the power button until you see a black ‘Powered off’ screen.
4. Wait for the power light on your eReader to turn
5. Press and hold the power button on your eReader for 30 seconds
6. Wait for the Restore screen to Your eReader screen will turn black and begin the Restoring process.

After the restoring process finishes, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your eReader. You’ll need access to an active Wi-Fi or internet connection to complete the setup. You can also use the Kobo Desktop app to set up your eReader using your computer.

Need help?

To get help and learn more about your eReader and other Rakuten Kobo products, visit: https://help.kobo.com

Safety, Regulatory, and Warranty Information

To view regulatory and certification information on your eReader:

1. Tap More at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap About .

Important safety, regulatory and warranty details about your Kobo eReader can be found on the Kobo website at:

• https://help.kobo.com
• www.kobo.com/userguides

Note: The Declaration of Conformity may vary for different models of the Kobo eReader. The website includes details on how to find your Kobo eReader model number.

FAQ’s

Kobo can it be hacked?****

You might even modify your e-reader to make it more versatile. Any piece of exclusive gear eventually gives rise to a hacker scene. The same is true of Kobo e-readers.

Do you require a Kobo eReader account?****

You need a Kobo account in order to log into your eReader. If you’re brand-new to Kobo and do not already have an account, tap Set up a new Kobo account under “Create an account” and then adhere to the on-screen instructions.

What benefit does a Kobo offer?****

The OverDrive app (predecessor to Libby), which the Kobo reader uses to manage library integration, enables you to check out books directly from the device.

Can Kobo operate offline?****

Up to 15 Kobo Plus books from your library can be read while offline in the Kobo Desktop app. You must reconnect to Wi-Fi once more and sync Kobo Desktop in order to continue reading once your trial period for offline reading has ended.

What are the uses for a Kobo eReader?****

The book-like screen of Kobo eReaders reads like print on paper, and they offer a genuinely personalised reading experience. Store and transport thousands of eBooks wherever you go, and quickly and simply switch between eBooks.

Rakuten Kobo is water resistant.****

It has 32GB of storage for all of your eBooks, is completely waterproof**, and is stuffed with features and personality.

Kobos can be shared by two persons.****

You can’t lend or share your Kobo books with anybody else at the moment. Your Kobo account and password are connected to the books in your Kobo Library.

Why do books on Kobo disappear?****

You might have unintentionally destroyed your eBook or audiobook from your Kobo account if you’re still missing it after fixing your account. The procedures listed below can help you recover your lost book or audiobook. In order to replace any lost books on your Kobo account: Go to kobo.com

On a Kobo, can you watch videos?****

Wherever you are, keep an eye on your mailbox and send emails. You can search for, watch, and comment on any video straight from your Kobo tablet, whether you’re a YouTube sensation or a voracious viewer.

How durable is a Kobo eReader?****

Depending on how frequently you use your eReader, a Kobo battery can last up to two months when completely charged. If possible, charge your Kobo eReader with the included USB cord.

How much memory is there in a Kobo?****

Your Kobo eReader’s storage capacity might range from 4GB to 32GB depending on whatever model you purchase. Your eReader’s capacity to store eBooks varies.

How is an eBook saved?****

All you need to do to save an ebook as a PDF in several common word processors is to follow the software’s instructions for printing, but instead of choosing to print, select the “Save as PDF” option. In this stage, your newly converted ebook is saved to your computer as a PDF file.

What distinguishes an eBook from an electronic reader?****

In essence, there is no difference because “electronic book” is the same thing as “electronic book,” which is the Spanish equivalent of the English contraction “eBook.”

Kobo audiobooks can be listened to offline.****

You can listen to the audiobook without an internet connection after downloading it to your device.

How long an eBook may be kept?****

Access to and expiration of digital licenses varies per publisher and book.

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