12-11-2019, 01:46 PM | #1 |
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New Kobo Owner
not even sure where to start since I've never used one beyond testing one in 2011. it's a little daunting.
I've done a lot of reading over the last week or two, but if anything I'm more confused about patches, etc. than when I started. I've saved links to everything I read that was important, but have no idea really where to start and how to start beyond turning it on and registering it, loading books. all help and suggestions appreciated. |
12-11-2019, 01:50 PM | #2 |
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I suppose it depends on what you want the reader to do. Why not read on it for a few weeks in its standard form before tinkering? See if you like it that way.
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12-11-2019, 01:53 PM | #3 | |
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12-11-2019, 02:06 PM | #4 | |
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Kobo's firmware is much different than it was. Lots of stuff that required patching no longer does. How are you getting books on the device? Buying from Kobo? Importing with Calibre? |
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12-11-2019, 02:06 PM | #5 | |
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I want a clean home screen with only books and/or collections, no ads, links, etc. from Kobo, no headers, footers, page/location, clock or the like on reading pages, with maximum page size/minimum margins on all sides. this is how I have my kindles configured (now dead). |
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12-11-2019, 02:08 PM | #7 |
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definitely configuring for book covers and changing affiliate if that's what it takes
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12-11-2019, 02:09 PM | #9 |
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12-11-2019, 02:11 PM | #10 |
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thank you. am I right in understanding that if I upgrade to the latest fw, I have to wait for new patches for the rest? it might drive me a bit buggy to do that. fibro makes it difficult for me to deal with tmi, which is why I need a clean home screen, and I do prefer it that way anyway.
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12-11-2019, 02:14 PM | #11 |
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I also thought I might load one book with three formats of it, mobi, kepub, & epub to see which I prefer on the Clara.
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12-11-2019, 02:16 PM | #13 |
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12-11-2019, 02:17 PM | #14 |
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If I had a second Kobo, I would put 4.19 on and see how it is without patches.
What version firmware is on your Clara? If you want to change the affiliate in order to sync the new firmware, you can change it to one of three You can change to bestbuyca, beta, or walmartca. |
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how do I turn off wifi right after I reg? I need to be quick so I need exact steps please. thank you. |
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