The specs of the kobo glos display are a pointforpoint match with the new amazon kindle paperwhite. Setup is easy and free, all you need is your library card. The kobo clara hd is a brand new six inch ereader that is the spiritual successor of the kobo aura edition 2 and the kobo glo hd. You can adjust the weight, font size, and sharpness to really give you. How to download library books to your kobo reader youtube. Downloading free library ebooks to your kobo ereader. I can read the book on the computer not on the ereader.
If the 7th digit of your serial number is a 2 you have the second version, otherwise you have the first version. Kobo recently added overdrive support to all the current kobo models, a feature that was previously only available on the kobo aura one for the past two years this is a big deal because it means that kobo ereaders can now easily download free ebooks borrowed from public libraries directly to the device wirelessly without having to use a computer and adobe digital editions to transfer the. Kobo released an update for its current ereader models that give owners the ability to access their local public libraries directly to their devices. When you borrow an ebook, you actually download a license file to your computer. Quickly add and delete a large number of books on your ereader. Follow the first 5 steps below to set up your ereader so that you can. I have authorized and deauthorized both the computer and the ereader several times and have uninstalled and.
Sometimes i wonder if this is a fiendish plot to make me buy more books. On either of my chuwi tablets running windows 10 this is very simple to do. Borrowing public library book on a kobo touch user name. Great for reading in bright sunlight and in darkness. If a window does not open to launch the software install, open the kobo ereader as a drive in my computer. You dont need to download and export a book youve purchased from the kobo store to read it on your kobo ereader or app, since it will automatically. While the kindle and the nook get all the notoriety, kobos new glo is an impressive ereader that also features a selfilluminated screen. Handson with kobos glo and mini ereaders nook simple touch with glowlight. I get the message that the ereader is not authorized. Despite its smaller library it still offers more than 4. Click on libraryin the upper lefthand corner to switch to library view 2. Also they have sample books to download once you have set things up so you can test that it works ok before downloading a library book or buying one from an online store.
With a new software update, it now has the best interface available for borrowing and reading books from us. Downloading free library ebooks to your kobo ereader follow these instructions for blackandwhitescreen devices like the kobo aura, aura h2o, touch 2. Both kobo glo hd and kindle voyage have 6inch hd eink touchscreen display, with the same pixel density of 300 ppi. Clicking on the download now visit site button above will open a connection to a thirdparty site. Use the usb cable that came with your kobo ereader to connect it to your personal computer. Download books from your kobo account to export to another device. Speaking of books, it should come as no surprise that kobo cannot compete with kindle devices in terms of sheer book selection.
Kobo has actually released two versions of these devices. After a manual factory reset, youll need to set up and sync your ereader again. Gebruikershandleiding voor kobo ereader rakuten kobo. Cloud library ebooks on an ereader like kobo touch, mini, glo or aura and sony ereader special instructions for clients who have previously used overdrive ebooks and would now like to use cloud library ebooks on an ereader. With overdrive on a kobo libra h2o, forma, aura one, aura h2o edition 2, aura edition 2, or clara hd, you can borrow free ebooks from your public library right from your device. The glo was succeeded in 2015 by the higherresolution glo hd, with. When you load ebooks and other documents on the sd, the device. Borrow ebooks from the public library using your kobo ereader. Kobo recently added overdrive support to all the current kobo models, a feature that was previously only available on the kobo aura one for the past two years this is a big deal because it means that kobo ereaders can now easily download free ebooks borrowed from public libraries directly to the device wirelessly without having to use a computer and adobe digital. Yes, you can continue to use adobe digital editions to add books to your ereader.
Borrowing public library book on a kobo touch mobileread. Or, get off the beaten path and discover up and coming authors and books through kobo writing life. Since these tablets run the android operating system, you can use our android articles for more help. Download all your books onto your kobo ereader delete a book from your kobo ereader delete all your books. The biggest pro of the kobo glo hd is it offers a 4g data option, so you dont need wifi to connect to virtual features. Getting started with overdrive ebooks on kobo aura, glo. The kobo glo hd, released on 1 may 2015, is an ereader with an e ink carta screen and is the successor to 2012s glo. The kobo glo hd is only the second ebook reader behind the kindle voyage to use e inks highest resolution 300 ppi screen, which helps makes text look clearer and sharper than older displays. It always provides the best light to read by with comfortlight pro, and a natural, printlike reading experience on its superior 6. Follow the steps below to sign into overdrive and get started.
Manual reset your kobo glo if a factory reset didnt solve your problem, you can try a manual factory reset to restore your ereader to its original settings. Overdrive functionality is in the kobo clara hd, kobo aura edition 2, kobo h2o edition 2 and the kobo aura one. Overdrive ebooks on kobo ereaders with direct download pdf overdrive ebooks with adobe digital editions for kobos without direct download pdf. On older kobo ereaders including the earlier kobo aura, aura h2o, touch 2. Once they add their library account to their ereader, they can search for titles, place holds, and download library ebooks from inside the overdrive section of the kobo store on the device. The eagerly anticipated kobo glo ereader has just hit the market and gives you. If youre using an older kobo ereader, like an earlier kobo aura, touch 2.
It has a 1,024 x 768 resolution eink display, much higher than the 800 x 600 resolution of. Youll find all of the tech specs at the end of the post. On kobo tablets the vox, arc, and arc hd, which are kobos discontinued, colorscreen devices, you can install overdrives android app to borrow and enjoy ebooks and more from your library. After you download the firmware for your device, extract the zip file into the. Learn how to get started with the overdrive app here. With one integrated catalogue, kobo and your local library make it easy to search for the ebook you want and choose to. Ive pretty much given up after trying all the fixes that kobo suggested. Any ebooks you download in cloud library will redirect to adobe digital editions. It seems a complicated procedure but once everything is set up it is quite simple to download a library book. Lets focus on what matters most the screen, and its ability to replicate the real paper. The easiest way to borrow ebooks from your public library is using the builtin overdrive feature on your kobo ereader. Lees hier hoe je ebooks in je digitale bibliotheek voor je kobo ereader zet.
I only bought a new kobo because i wanted to download directly from the library to the device. Kobo glo hd product details technical specifications. Overdrive is a free service offered by public libraries that lets you borrow ebooks and read them on your kobo ereader. The kobo glo hd has abandoned the microsd card slot, so there isnt an option for expandable storage option. Hope someone finds this interesting, i had to dig to get it. You can add ebooks from your librarys website onto your kobo ereader. You can borrow ebooks from most public libraries and read them on your kobo ereader. The kobo glo is a handy little ereader that offers both lightweight portabilityeven compared to its competitorsand a builtin light for reading in the dark. Downloading all your books to your kobo ereader at once. Can libby and overdrive be installed on a kobo and opened simultaneously. If you buy a book on, youll need to sync before youll see the book in your kobo library. The kobo glo uses a mah battery made by the taiwanese company power source energy co.
Products no longer manufactured or supported by kobo. How to borrow library ebooks on kobo ereaders using. Choose from millions of great ebooks at rakuten kobo. Read the steps here to use the builtin overdrive feature on your kobo ereader. Click on the book cover and drag and drop the title to your kobo ereader listed under devices or rightclick on the cover and select copy to computerdeviceand then kobo ereader. Had an acer tablet before and it was much easier to download the books to it however was unable to read outside in the summer so was a bit of a pain. How to borrow overdrive ebooks on your kobo ereader.
The kobo glo is the fourth generation of kobo ereader devices designed and marketed by kobo inc. A 6inch ebook reader with a monochrome carta eink display with a builtin light. Cloud library ebooks on an ereader like kobo touch, mini. This is a great ereader for the money if youre not an amazon fan, the kobo glo hd could be the ereader youve been searching for. Getting started with overdrive ebooks on kobo aura, glo, mini or touch march 2018 for kobo aura one, use the getting started with ebooks on kobo aura one guide. Weve added this product to our database but we havent actually tested it yet. The kobo aura edition 2 is the latest ereader to hit the market and it is closer to the kobo glo hd than a true spiritual successor to the. Your key to the ultimate library access over 5 million of the best ebooks, comics and kids titles, including new york times best sellers, classics, and new releases. It is the successor to the popular kobo touch was introduced alongside the kobo mini and kobo arc. Get connected to your local public library right from your kobo aura one with builtin overdrive. The eink display makes it easier to read the kobo glo hd in bright lights, since it cuts out glare. Kobo clara hd is the perfect reading companion for any booklover.
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