Syncing is short for synchronizing and means updating your Kobo eReader with your latest books, bookmarks, annotations, previews and recommendations.
There are two ways you can sync; using Wi Fi, or by connecting your Kobo eReader to Kobo Desktop on your computer.
After you’ve synced, you’ll see the covers of all your books and previews in your Library. Some books may have a 
download icon on the cover. If you want to read these books, you’ll need to download them to your Kobo eReader.
Your Kobo eReader is designed to sync over Wi Fi. Depending on the speed of your Wi Fi network and the size of your Library, your sync could take several minutes. As you sync,
you’ll see your recently purchased books being downloaded.
To sync your Kobo eReader, from your Home page:
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Tap
Sync.
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If you’re within range of a Known network, your Kobo eReader automatically connects and updates your books, bookmarks, and recommendations.
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If you aren’t within range of a Known network, you’ll need to your eReader.
Kobo Desktop lets you view and manage your Library in a larger format, and update the Library on your Kobo eReader with your latest books, previews, and recommendations. Using Kobo Desktop to sync your eReader can be faster, depending on the speed of your Wi Fi network.
Note: If you sync using Kobo Desktop, you need to safely eject your Kobo eReader before you disconnect.
To sync your Kobo eReader with Kobo Desktop:
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Connect your Kobo eReader to your computer using the included USB cable.
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On your computer, start Kobo Desktop.
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Sign in to your Kobo account.
Note: If you’re not signed in, click the Sign In button near the top of the screen.
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Click the Sync icon. Kobo Desktop will update your books, bookmarks, and recommendations.
Note: before you disconnect your Kobo eReader from your computer, eject it from Kobo Desktop.
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Click the
Eject icon at the top of the screen.
Troubleshooting problems ejecting your eReader
If you see an error message after trying to eject your Kobo eReader, or if your Kobo eReader doesn’t eject properly, there are several possible causes, usually because another program is accessing the eReader.
To successfully eject your Kobo eReader:
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Wait a while to allow the application to finish using your Kobo eReader, and then try to eject it again.
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Close any windows and applications that may be accessing your Kobo eReader, and then try to eject it again.
Note: Other applications that may be accessing your eReader include Adobe Digital Editions, Finder or Windows Explorer, an anti-virus application on your computer, or the operating system on your computer.
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Shut down your computer and unplug your Kobo eReader.
Kobo Desktop lets you view and manage your library in a larger format, and update your latest books, bookmarks, and recommendations. You can also use Kobo Desktop to download books from the Kobo Cloud to your eReader or archive books that are downloaded on your eReader. .
To sync with Kobo Desktop, connect your eReader and computer with the included USB cable, and then open Kobo Desktop to sync.
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Connect your Kobo eReader to your computer using the included USB cable.
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On your computer, start Kobo Desktop.
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Sign in to your Kobo account.
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Click the Sync icon. Kobo Desktop will update your books, bookmarks, and recommendations.
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Note: before you disconnect your eReader from your computer, eject it from Kobo Desktop.
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Click the Eject icon at the top of the screen
Troubleshoot problems ejecting your eReader
If you see an error message after trying to eject your Kobo eReader, or if your eReader does not eject properly, there are several possible causes, usually because another program is accessing the eReader.?
To successfully eject your eReader:
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Wait a while to allow the application to finish using your eReader, and then try to eject the eReader again.
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Close any windows and applications that may be accessing your eReader, and then try to eject the eReader again.
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Note: other applications that may be accessing your eReader include Adobe Digital Editions, Finder or Windows Explorer, an anti-virus application on your computer, or the operating system on your computer.
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Shut down your computer and unplug your eReader.
