Learn the essentials of using your Kobo eReader.
About this guide
Supported eReader models
eReader features
Get started
Set up over Wi Fi
Set up with your computer
Kobo eReader basics
Turn your Kobo eReader on and off
Charge your Kobo eReader
Use gestures on the touch screen
Kobo eReader Home screen
Reading eBooks
Adjust the screen brightness (select models only)
Adjust the screen colour temperature (select models only)
Waterproof your Kobo eReader (select models only)
Lock the screen orientation (select models only)
Use Kobo Stylus to write notes
Note:
Kobo Stylus is only compatible with Kobo Elipsa, Kobo Sage, and Kobo Elipsa 2E.
Kobo Stylus 2 (released in 2023)
About your Kobo Stylus 2
Kobo Stylus (released in 2021)
About your Kobo Stylus
Check your Kobo Stylus battery status
Replace your Kobo Stylus battery
Change your Kobo Stylus tip
Troubleshoot your Kobo Stylus
Use Kobo Stylus to write notes
Use gestures to edit handwriting
Use your Kobo eReader as a notebook
Write notes in your book with Kobo Stylus
Highlight text with your Kobo Stylus
Listen to audiobooks on your eReader
Note:
Audiobook playback is supported on: Kobo Clara 2E, Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Elipsa and Kobo Elipsa 2E.
Connect your Bluetooth speaker or headphones
Listen to audiobooks
Buy audiobooks
Find audiobooks
Troubleshoot Bluetooth pairing
Use Wi Fi on your Kobo eReader
Add a Wi Fi network
Kobo eReader Wi Fi status
Turn off Wi Fi (Airplane mode)
Wi Fi set up tips
Sync your Kobo eReader
Sync your Kobo eReader over Wi Fi
Sync your Kobo eReader with Kobo Desktop
Buy eBooks on your Kobo eReader
Buy eBooks on your Kobo eReader
Add eBooks to your Wishlist
View your Wishlist
Remove eBooks from your Wishlist
Find eBooks on your Kobo eReader
See all the books that are on your Kobo eReader
Search for a book on your Kobo eReader
Download and delete eBooks
Download all your books onto your Kobo eReader
Delete a book from your Kobo eReader
Delete all your books from your Kobo eReader
Read on your Kobo eReader
Turn pages
About the Reading Menu
Adjust the font size and style
Skip chapters and pages
View the table of contents
Bookmark a page
Highlight text
View highlights
Remove highlights
Add notes to your book
Define words with the dictionary
Add new dictionaries to your Kobo eReader
Translate a word
Mark a book as ‘Finished’
Borrow eBooks
Borrow eBooks from the public library
Apps
Accessories
Using your Kobo Sage PowerCover
Using your Kobo Elipsa SleepCover
Security and privacy
Accessibility
Use Large Print Mode
Use the OpenDyslexic font
About Dark mode
Troubleshoot your Kobo eReader
Troubleshoot your Kobo eReader
Fix common Kobo eReader problems
Reset your Kobo eReader
Get help
Safety, legal, and warranty information
Safety, regulatory, and warranty information
View warranty and legal information on your Kobo eReader
