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Charge your Kindle by plugging it into a U.S.-compatible electrical outlet. You can
also detach the USB cord from the power adapter
*
and connect it to a computer to
charge your Kindle or to transfer data.
The charge indicator light will turn yellow indicating that the battery is charging;
you can continue to use your Kindle while it charges. A green light indicates that the
battery is fully charged.
Power on the device by sliding and releasing the power switch. After the Kindle
starts up, the Kindle DX User's Guide will open automatically to help familiarize you
with your Kindle's capabilities.
*not all configurations ship with a power adapter
content, such as books, subscriptions to magazines,
newspapers, journals and other periodicals, blogs, RSS feeds,
and other digital content, as determined by Amazon from
For safety, compliance, recycling and other important
of this Agreement. The "Service" means the wireless
time to time (individually and collectively, "Digital Content").
information regarding your Kindle, please refer to the
connectivity, provision of digital content, software and
Kindle DX User's Guide which is accessible on your Kindle as
support, and other services and support that Amazon
Use of Digital Content. Upon your payment of the
described in the Additional Information section on the
provides Device users.
applicable fees set by Amazon, Amazon grants you the
reverse side of this guide.
non-exclusive right to keep a permanent copy of the
Wireless Connectivity
applicable Digital Content and to view, use, and display
Kindle DX User's Guide is also available online at:
such Digital Content an unlimited number of times, solely
General. Amazon provides wireless connectivity free
www.amazon.com/kindledocuments
on the Device or as authorized by Amazon as part of the
of charge to you for certain content shopping and
Service and solely for your personal, non-commercial
Kindle: License Agreement and Terms of Use
downloading services on your Device. You may be charged
use. Digital Content will be deemed licensed to you by
a fee for wireless connectivity for your use of other
THIS IS AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND AMAZON
Amazon under this Agreement unless otherwise expressly
wireless services on your Device, such as Web browsing
DIGITAL SERVICES, INC. (WITH ITS AFFILIATES,
provided by Amazon.
and downloading of personal files, should you elect to use
"AMAZON" OR "WE"). PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE
those services. We will maintain a list of current fees for
Restrictions. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, you
AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF USE, AND ALL RULES AND
such services in the Kindle Store. Amazon reserves the
may not sell, rent, lease, distribute, broadcast, sublicense
POLICIES FOR THE KINDLE DEVICE AND SERVICES
right to discontinue wireless connectivity at any time or to
or otherwise assign any rights to the Digital Content
RELATED TO THE DEVICE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
otherwise change the terms for wireless connectivity at
or any portion of it to any third party, and you may not
LIMITED TO, ANY RULES OR USAGE PROVISIONS
any time, including, but not limited to (a) limiting the
remove any proprietary notices or labels on the Digital
SPECIFIED ON THE AMAZON.COM WEBSITE OR THE
number and size of data files that may be transferred using
Content. In addition, you may not, and you will not
KINDLE STORE, AND THE AMAZON.COM PRIVACY
wireless connectivity and (b) changing the amount and
encourage, assist or authorize any other person to, bypass,
NOTICE LOCATED AT WWW.AMAZON.COM/PRIVACY)
terms applicable for wireless connectivity charges.
modify, defeat or circumvent security features that protect
(COLLECTIVELY, THIS "AGREEMENT") BEFORE USING
the Digital Content.
THE KINDLE DEVICE. BY USING THE KINDLE DEVICE,
Coverage and Service Interruptions. You acknowledge
YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF
that if your Device is located in any area without applicable
Subscriptions. The following applies with respect to
THIS AGREEMENT.
wireless connectivity, you may not be able to use some or
Digital Content made available to you on a subscription
all elements of the wireless services. We are not
basis, including, but not limited to, electronic newspapers,
IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS
responsible for the unavailability of wireless service or any
magazines, journals and other periodicals (collectively,
AGREEMENT, YOU MAY RETURN THE KINDLE DEVICE
interruptions of wireless connectivity.
"Periodicals"): (i) you may request cancellation of your
AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE (WITH ALL ORIGINAL
subscription by following the cancellation instructions
PACKAGING, MANUALS, AND ACCESSORIES) WITHIN
Your Conduct. You agree you will use the wireless
in the Kindle Store; (ii) we may terminate a subscription at
THIRTY (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE FOR A REFUND OF ITS
connectivity provided by Amazon only in connection with
our discretion without notice, for example, if a Periodical
PURCHASE PRICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KINDLE
Services Amazon provides for the Device. You may not use
is no longer available; (iii) if we terminate a subscription in
RETURN POLICY.
the wireless connectivity for any other purpose.
advance of the end of its term, we will give you a prorated
Digital Content
The Device and Related Services. The Kindle Device (the
refund; (iv) we reserve the right to change subscription
"Device") is a portable electronic reading device that utilizes
terms and fees from time to time, effective as of the
The Kindle Store. The Kindle Store enables you to download,
wireless connectivity to enable users to shop for, download,
beginning of the next term; and (v) taxes may apply to
display and use on your Device a variety of digitized electronic
browse, and read books, newspapers, magazines, blogs,
subscription fees and will be added if applicable.
and other materials, all subject to the terms and conditions
P/N 220-1007-00 rev B
Powers on, sleeps, or wakes the device when quickly slid and
released. Turns off the device when slid and held for 4 seconds.
Moves the on-screen cursor up and down or side to side.
Selects an item or action when pressed.
Shows content stored on your Kindle as well as content
archived at Amazon.
Accesses the Kindle Store as well as actions such as turning the
wireless on/off or adding a highlight within a book.
Turns the page in your reading material.
Goes back one page in your reading material.
Retraces your steps on your Kindle.
Adjusts the font size and number of words per line to suit your
reading preference. Also allows you to turn on/off Text-to-Speech
and to change the screen rotation behavior.
Software
Department of Commerce and other United States
Changes to Service. Amazon reserves the right to
agencies and authorities, and not to transfer, or encourage,
modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time,
Definitions. The following terms apply to the Device and to
assist or authorize the transfer of the Software to a
and Amazon will not be liable to you should it exercise
(a) all software (and the media on which such software is
prohibited country or otherwise in violation of any such
such right.
distributed) of Amazon or third parties that is pre-installed
restrictions or regulations.
Termination. Your rights under this Agreement will
on the Device at time of purchase or that Amazon provides
as updates/upgrades to the pre-installed software
Government End Users. The Software is a "Commercial
automatically terminate without notice from Amazon if you
item" as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. § 2.101, consisting
fail t o comply with any term of this Agreement. In case
(collectively, the "Device Software"), unless you agree to
other terms as part of an update/upgrade process; and (b)
of "Commercial Computer Software" and "Commercial
of such termination, you must cease all use of the Software
any printed, on-line or other electronic documentation for
Computer Software Documentation," as such terms are
and Amazon may immediately revoke your access to the
such software (the "Documentation"). As used in this
used in 48 C.F.R. §12.212 or 48 C.F.R. § 227.7202, as
Service or to Digital Content without notice to you and
Agreement, "Software" means, collectively, the Device
applicable. Consistent with these provisions, the Software
without refund of any fees. Amazon's failure to insist upon or
is being licensed to U.S. Government end users (a) only as
enforce your strict compliance with this Agreement will not
Software and Documentation.
a Commercial item and (b) with only those rights as are
constitute a waiver of any of its rights.
Use of the Device Software. You may use the Device
granted to all other end users pursuant to the terms and
Software only on the Device. You may not separate any
Disclaimer of Warranties. YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWL-
conditions of this Agreement.
individual component of the Device Software for use on
EDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF THE SERVICE, DEVICE,
General
DIGITAL CONTENT AND SOFTWARE IS AT YOUR SOLE
another device or computer, may not transfer it for use
on another device or use it, or any portion of it, over a
RISK. EXCEPT FOR THE ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY,
No Illegal Use and Reservation of Rights. You may not
THE SERVICE, DEVICE, DIGITAL CONTENT AND
network and may not sell, rent, lease, lend, distribute or
use the Device, the Service or the Digital Content for any
sublicense or otherwise assign any rights to the Software
SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS
illegal purpose. You acknowledge that the sale of the
AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND
in whole or in part.
Device to you does not transfer to you title to or ownership
AMAZON AND ITS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS DISCLAIM
No Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, Disassembly
of any intellectual property rights of Amazon or its
ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,
suppliers. All of the Software is licensed, not sold, and such
or Circumvention. You may not, and you will not
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
encourage, assist or authorize any other person to, modify,
license is non-exclusive.
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the Device
PURPOSE, ACCURACY, QUIET ENJOYMENT AND
Information Received. The Device Software will provide
or the Software, whether in whole or in part, create
NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS. NO
Amazon with data about your Device and its interaction
any derivative works from or of the Software, or bypass,
with the Service (such as available memory, up-time, log
ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN
modify, defeat or tamper with or circumvent any of the
BY AMAZON OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
files and signal strength) and information related to the
functions or protections of the Device or Software or any
OF AMAZON SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY. THE LAWS
content on your Device and your use of it (such as
mechanisms operatively linked to the Software, including,
OF CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE
automatic bookmarking of the last page read and content
but not limited to, augmenting or substituting any digital
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE
deletions from the Device). Annotations, bookmarks,
rights management functionality of the Device or Software.
LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE
notes, highlights, or similar markings you make in your
DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS
Device are backed up by the Service and Information we
Automatic Updates. In order to keep your Software
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE
up-to-date, Amazon may automatically provide your
receive is subject to the Amazon.com Privacy Notice.
ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.
Device with updates/upgrades to the Software.
Patents. The Device and/or methods used in association
Limitation of Liability. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED
Export Regulations. You agree to comply with all export
with the Device may be covered by one or more patents
BY LAW, NEITHER AMAZON NOR ITS SUPPLIERS OR
or pending patent applications.
and re-export restrictions and regulations of the
LICENSORS SHALL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY
The Kindle Store is the place to purchase your Kindle books, newspapers, magazines,
If your Kindle was a gift or is not preregistered, you will need to register your device
and blogs. To access the Kindle Store, follow these steps:
to make purchases on the Kindle Store and take advantage of other Amazon services
such as e-mailing personal documents to your Kindle. If you purchased this Kindle for
yourself, you do not need to register and may skip this section.
Press the Menu button.
Press the Home button and then press the Menu button.
Use the 5-way controller to highlight "Shop in Kindle Store" and press the
Navigate down to "Settings" by moving the 5-way controller down, then press
5-way controller to select it. The Kindle Storefront will appear.
the 5-way controller to select.
Use the 5-way controller to select a content category such as Books or
Select "register" using the 5-way controller.
Kindle Top Sellers, or begin typing on the keyboard and select "search store"
to search for a specific book.
Select a book to view its product detail page. Use the 5-way controller
to highlight and select "Buy," and when the book has arrived on your Kindle,
an "items downloaded" message will appear at the top of the screen.
Press the Home button, locate the downloaded book at the top of the
display, and use the 5-way controller to select the book.
Your book will open to the location the publisher considers the beginning
Enter the e-mail address and password associated with your Amazon account
(usually the first chapter), and you can begin reading.
into the text entry box. To enter a number, hold down the ALT key and press the
appropriate letter at the top of the keyboard to select the desired number.
Move the 5-way controller down to highlight "submit," then press the 5-way
controller to complete your registration. Your registration information will
appear on your Kindle.
Press the Home button to exit this page.
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
other party subject to this Agreement, whether through class
a refund is given shall become our property. This limited
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY,
arbitration proceedings or otherwise.
warranty applies only to hardware components of the
BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY
Device that are not subject to accident, misuse, neglect,
Severability. If any term or condition of this Agreement
OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO THE
fire or other external causes, alterations, repair, or
shall be deemed invalid, void, or for any reason
SERVICE, DEVICE, DIGITAL CONTENT OR SOFTWARE,
commercial use.
unenforceable, that part shall be deemed severable and
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES
shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any
Instructions. Please contact Customer Service for specific
ARISING OUT OF LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA
remaining term or condition.
instructions about how to obtain warranty service for
OR USE OF THE DEVICE OR SOFTWARE OR ANY
your Device:
ASSOCIATED PRODUCT, EVEN IF AMAZON HAS BEEN
Amendment. Amazon reserves the right to amend any
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN
of the terms of this Agreement at its sole discretion by
e-mail:
ANY CASE, AMAZON'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER
posting the revised terms on the Kindle Store or the
kindle-cs-support@amazon.com
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT
Amazon.com website. Your continued use of the Device
ACTUALLY PAID FOR THE DEVICE. THE LAWS OF CERTAIN
phone:
and Software after the effective date of any such
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
within the U.S.: 1-866-321-8851 (toll free)
amendment shall be deemed your agreement to be bound
outside the U.S.: 1-206-266-0927 (charges will apply)
OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
by such amendment.
DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME
In general, you will need to deliver your Device in either its
Contact Information. For communications concerning
OR ALL OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS
original packaging or in equally protective packaging to the
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE
this Agreement, you may contact Amazon by writing to
address specified by Customer Service. Before you deliver
Amazon.com, Attn: Legal Department, 1200 12th Avenue
ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.
your Device for warranty service, it is your responsibility to
South, Suite 1200, Seattle, WA, 98144-2734.
Washington Law Applies. The laws of the state of
back up any data, software, or other materials you may
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
have stored or preserved on your Device. It is possible that
Washington, without regard to principles of conflict
of laws, will govern this Agreement and any dispute
such data, software or other materials will be lost or
This Warranty is provided by Amazon Fulfillment Services,
reformatted during service, and we will not be responsible
of any sort that might arise between you and Amazon.
Inc., 1200 12th Ave South, Suite 1200, Seattle, WA
for any such damage or loss.
Disputes. ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF OR
98144-2734, United States, for the Kindle Device
(the "Device").
Limitations. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE
RELATING IN ANYWAY TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE
SUBMITTED TO CONFIDENTIAL ARBITRATION IN
WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE
We warrant the Device against defects in materials and
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, EXCEPT THAT, TO THE
workmanship under ordinary consumer use for one year
EXTENT YOU HAVE IN ANY MANNER VIOLATED OR
REMEDIES, AND WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL STATUTORY
from the date of original retail purchase. During this
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THREATENED TO VIOLATE AMAZON'S INTELLECTUAL
warranty period, if a defect arises in the Device, and you
PROPERTY RIGHTS, AMAZON MAY SEEK INJUNCTIVE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
follow the instructions for returning the Device, we will, at
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT
OR OTHER APPROPRIATE RELIEF IN ANY STATE OR
our option and to the extent permitted by law, either (i)
FEDERAL COURT IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON,
DEFECTS. IF WE CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY
repair the Device using either new or refurbished parts, (ii)
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED
AND YOU CONSENT TO EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION
replace the Device with a new or refurbished Device, or (iii)
AND VENUE IN SUCH COURTS. The arbitrator's award
BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN
refund to you all or part of the purchase price of the Device.
shall be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED
This limited warranty applies to any repair, replacement
court of competent jurisdiction. To the fullest extent
WARRANTY AND TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SERVICE AS
part or replacement Device for the remainder of the
permitted by applicable law, no arbitration under this
DETERMINED BY US IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION. SOME
original warranty period or for ninety days, whichever
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW
Agreement shall be joined to an arbitration involving any
period is longer. All replaced parts and Devices for which
The Kindle DX User's Guide on your Kindle provides more detailed information on all
of the device's features. You can search this guide for "how to" information:
Press the Home button.
Use the 5-way controller to highlight the Kindle DX User's Guide. Press the 5-way
controller to select and open the guide.
Type the term you'd like to search for; a search box will automatically appear at the
bottom of the display and your search term will be shown. Move the 5-way controller
to the right to highlight "find." Press the 5-way controller to activate the search.
Use the 5-way controller to select the results which are of most interest to you.
If your Kindle does not power on or is unresponsive, try resetting the device by
disconnecting your Kindle from any power source, and then sliding and holding the
power switch for 15 seconds before releasing. If you continue to have problems with
your Kindle, please contact customer service:
e-mail: kindle-cs-support@amazon.com
phone: within the U.S.: 1-866-321-8851 (toll free)
outside the U.S.: 1-206-266-0927 (charges will apply)
web:
amazon.com/kindlesupport
Additional information for Kindle users outside the U.S. and translations of Kindle
documentation are available at: www.amazon.com/kindledocuments
LONG A STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY
OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. IN SOME
JURISDICTIONS THE FOREGOING LIMITATION DOES
NOT APPLY TO DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS,
OR ANY STATUTORY LIABILITY FOR INTENTIONAL
AND GROSS NEGLIGENT ACTS AND/OR OMMISSIONS,
SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You
may have additional rights which vary from jurisdiction
to jurisdiction, and this limited warranty does not affect
those rights.
Other Language Versions
For a version of the Kindle License Agreement and Terms
of Use, One-Year Limited Warranty and other Kindle
information in other languages go to
www.amazon.com/kindleterms.
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