help , for a complete numpty please - Page 3

soulfuldog · 03-09-2012, 11:24 AM

Just remember, small steps...... Only load a small number of books on it at one time, read a couple then try and add some more. If you can do it once, you can do it again and again.

calamity407 · 03-18-2012, 08:20 PM

ok back again , had major problems , laptop and e reader had to take a back seat, have checked books on disc and they seem to be all acrobat reader or lit , no e pub . Tomorrow I am going to try and find the time to read the calibre instructions and see how it goes . will let you all know

soulfuldog · 03-19-2012, 01:15 PM

Calibre can convert LIT files to epub without any problem. You can use PDF (acrobat reader files) on your Kobo without converting, but ereaders aren't great for reading PDF files. You can try converting them to EPUB with Calbire but they don't always work very well. PDF is the least preferable format to use.

Best of luck....

calamity407 · 04-23-2012, 03:38 PM

Thanks guys , I gave up , it sits in its box, will try again sometime ,

LuvReadin · 04-23-2012, 04:29 PM

Couldn't you just download some public domain book from the internet to get used to downloading books from the net and loading onto your Kobo? It seems rather a waste to throw the Kobo in its box just because the CD doesn't have the right files - it's not really the Kobo's fault! You should be able to find the same books as on the disk on any PD site such as Project Gutenberg, Feedbooks or Manybooks. As your friend appears to have succeeded, perhaps he/she could help?

Quelch · 04-27-2012, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calamity407

Thanks guys , I gave up , it sits in its box, will try again sometime ,

What canal or river are you on currently ?

I'll stand on the bank and flag you down as you're passing, then help you set up the Kobo Touch

Yes, unfortunately, I'm joking as I'm on the other side of the planet, it's decades since I've been to England

When you feel like having a go at the Kobo Touch again we'll all be here ready to help

P. S.

Just got my black SkinDigital case for my Kobo Touch, it looks so cute dressed in it, highly recommend once you get interested in eReading again

soulfuldog · 04-27-2012, 03:30 PM

That's a real shame

I just posted this link to a YouTube video guide on another thread, perhaps it may be more helpful?

How to load ebooks on the Kobo Touch e-Reader

calamity407 · 04-29-2012, 01:28 PM

I havent given up guys , just been mega busy , looking after a sick neighbour , plus we have made the decision to move off the boat and back on land , so been a little side tracked , have actually bought and downloaded somw from kobo , so am not totally useless lol

calamity407 · 11-09-2012, 08:05 AM

Just to update , I just couldnt get on with kobo , hubby got me a kindle , and I love it , there is no stopping me , lol

Breid · 11-09-2012, 07:03 PM

Sorry the Kobo did not work out for you - I love mine - but am glad you did not abandon ereading and that you are enjoying your Kindle. PS hope you are adjusting well to life on land again :-)

03-19-2012, 01:15 PM	#33
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	Calibre can convert LIT files to epub without any problem. You can use PDF (acrobat reader files) on your Kobo without converting, but ereaders aren't great for reading PDF files. You can try converting them to EPUB with Calbire but they don't always work very well. PDF is the least preferable format to use. Best of luck.... Last edited by soulfuldog; 03-19-2012 at 01:19 PM.

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03-09-2012, 11:24 AM	#31
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	Just remember, small steps...... Only load a small number of books on it at one time, read a couple then try and add some more. If you can do it once, you can do it again and again.

03-18-2012, 08:20 PM	#32
calamity407 Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: kobo	ok back again , had major problems , laptop and e reader had to take a back seat, have checked books on disc and they seem to be all acrobat reader or lit , no e pub . Tomorrow I am going to try and find the time to read the calibre instructions and see how it goes . will let you all know

04-23-2012, 03:38 PM	#34
calamity407 Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: kobo	Thanks guys , I gave up , it sits in its box, will try again sometime ,

04-23-2012, 04:29 PM	#35
LuvReadin Addict Posts: 372 Karma: 1925568 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: England, UK Device: Sony PRS-T1 and Cool-ER	Couldn't you just download some public domain book from the internet to get used to downloading books from the net and loading onto your Kobo? It seems rather a waste to throw the Kobo in its box just because the CD doesn't have the right files - it's not really the Kobo's fault! You should be able to find the same books as on the disk on any PD site such as Project Gutenberg, Feedbooks or Manybooks. As your friend appears to have succeeded, perhaps he/she could help?

04-27-2012, 03:30 PM	#37
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	That's a real shame I just posted this link to a YouTube video guide on another thread, perhaps it may be more helpful? How to load ebooks on the Kobo Touch e-Reader

04-29-2012, 01:28 PM	#38
calamity407 Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: kobo	I havent given up guys , just been mega busy , looking after a sick neighbour , plus we have made the decision to move off the boat and back on land , so been a little side tracked , have actually bought and downloaded somw from kobo , so am not totally useless lol

11-09-2012, 08:05 AM	#39
calamity407 Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: kobo	Just to update , I just couldnt get on with kobo , hubby got me a kindle , and I love it , there is no stopping me , lol

11-09-2012, 07:03 PM	#40
Breid Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 161452 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ireland Device: Kobo Aura HD; Kobo Glo; KPW	Sorry the Kobo did not work out for you - I love mine - but am glad you did not abandon ereading and that you are enjoying your Kindle. PS hope you are adjusting well to life on land again :-)

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