Status Indicators; Wireless Status Indicators; Battery Status Indicator - Amazon Kindle Paperwhite User Manual

hours using a Kindle AC adapter. Charging using third-party adapters or via USB should take
less than four hours, but may take longer depending on the capability of the hardware.
You can still use your Kindle while it is connected to your computer and charging via USB. To
do so, unmount or eject it so that your Kindle exits USB drive mode.

Windows: Right-click on the "Safely remove hardware" icon in the task bar and follow the
onscreen instructions to remove your Kindle.

Mac OS X: Click the Eject button next to the Kindle in any Finder window, or drag it from the
Desktop to the Trash.
Your Kindle will then exit USB drive mode, but will continue to charge. If the charge indicator
light on the bottom edge of the Kindle does not come on, make sure that the USB cable is fully
inserted into your Kindle and into the USB port of the computer. If your Kindle is still not
charging, try another USB port or electrical outlet.
Note that if your Kindle is plugged into a low-powered USB port—such as those found on
some keyboards and older computers—it will not receive enough power to charge.

Status indicators

At the top of the Home screen, you'll see indicators that inform you about the status of your
Kindle Paperwhite. To view these indicators within a book or document, tap the top of the
screen to display the toolbars.

Wireless status indicators

The Amazon Whispernet service wirelessly delivers content to your Kindle whenever and
wherever you want it. Your Kindle can connect to Whispernet via its built-in Wi-Fi capability;
some models also include free 3G wireless connectivity to Whispernet. The more bars on the
Wi-Fi or 3G status indicator that are filled, the stronger the signal.
Your Kindle is connected to Whispernet using Wi-Fi.
Your Kindle is connected to Whispernet using a 3G cellular network. Alternatively, you may
see an icon for an EDGE or GPRS network next to the signal-strength bars. (Applies only to
Kindle 3G.)
Your Kindle is in Airplane Mode and you have no wireless connectivity.

Battery status indicator

The Kindle battery indicator shows the various states of the battery as it discharges. When
your Kindle is charging, a lightning bolt appears on the battery icon. Note that a weak
wireless signal can increase power consumption.
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