Getting started with OverDrive on Kobo eReaders

Newer Kobo eReaders, such as Aura ONE, Aura Edition 3. In the search results, the status of the Overdrive 2, Aura H20 Edition 2, Clara and Forma support the should appear (Borrow or Place a hold). Tap on Borrow to direct download of OverDrive eBooks to the Kobo check out the eBook. eReader. If Place a Hold was selected, tap Yes to confirm that you want

to place a hold. An email will be sent to the account used to Follow the setup instructions included with your Kobo before set up your Kobo. getting started. Confirm that date, time and time zone are

correct on the device. 4. Otherwise, tap an eBook cover to open its details page. If

you want to borrow it, tap the More icon. If a copy of Setting up your Kobo eReader with OverDrive the eBook is available, Borrow with OverDrive will be an 1. From the Home screen, open the menu and select option. Otherwise, tap on Place a hold to be added to the Settings. Select Wi Fi Connection and sign into a wireless waiting list. network. 5. Select Go to to find the you have just checked 2. Return to Settings and select OverDrive. If you do not see out. It will download automatically. OverDrive listed, tap the Sync button to install the latest Borrowed eBooks will appear in the My Books section of your updates and then try again. Kobo

If OverDrive is still not listed, then the device may not Returning eBooks support direct downloads. Refer to the Getting Started with eBooks will automatically expire at the end of the lending OverDrive eBooks on guide. period. Returning early is optional.

3. Select Get Started then Sign into OverDrive. 1. Open the menu and click on My Books. Tap the More icon next to the book to be returned.

2. Select Return. Select Return again.

3. Sometimes a Kobo Preview version of the book replaces the OverDrive book. To delete it, tap on the More icon and select Remove. Choose to remove just the downloaded

4. On the Find a public library screen, search for Russell preview or the preview from My Books altogether. Tap Township Public Library. Remove.

Downloading Holds 5. On the Sign in with your library card page, enter your 6 The easiest way to download a Hold after it becomes available digit library card number. Your PIN is your birth date (DD- (after you receive the email from OverDrive) is to connect to MM-YYYY). You can also sign in with an OverDrive account. Wi-Fi and then tap the Sync button on your Kobo. This will Find, Borrow and Download eBooks start the download the eBook to your device. 1. Select Browse to start exploring Kobo's catalogue, or select Search to find a specific title or author. For further help using your Kobo, visit help.overdrive.com or kobo.com/help. 2. Select OverDrive in the “Show” filter next to the search box (Kobo Store is the default) to limit your search results to only items in Toronto Public Library’s OverDrive collection.

November 2019