Chapter 36.  Kobo

Procedure 36.1.  Log in without creating an account
  1. Hard reset, then turn on.

    1. Connect your eReader to a power source by doing one of the following:
      1. Turn on your computer and connect the included USB power cord to your computer first, and then your eReader.
      2. Plug the wall charger (not included) to a power outlet, and then connect your eReader to the wall charger.
    2. Press and hold the power button until you see the words “Powered off” on the screen and until the power light turns off.
    3. Release the power button.
    4. Hold down the power button.
    5. The power light will remain on.
    6. Once the power light turns off, release the power button.
    7. Your eReader will start the factory reset process. You should see a black screen that tells you the eReader is resetting. Do not turn off your eReader during this process.
    8. Connect to a PC with a USB cable.
    9. Mount the drive

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  2. Update the user database.

    cd THE MOUNT PATH/.kobo sqlite3 KoboReader.sqlite At the sqlite> prompt: INSERT INTO user(UserID,UserKey) VALUES('1',''); .quit cd

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  3. Unmount the drive.

    Unmount the drive and unplug the Kobo. It will continue to its home screen.