Connecting to Your Computer Using an SD Memory Card A WORD ABOUT WIRELESS Simple Explanation of Wireless Technology Wireless Safety MAINTAINING YOUR KINDLE Caring for Your Kindle Changing the Battery Tips for Conserving Your Battery Battery Safety Recycling Kindle and the Battery Properly...
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11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 5 TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING About the Screen Battery Charging Text Size The Wireless Connection Resetting Your Kindle Security Concerns SD Memory Cards The Kindle Store The USB Connection No Sound Customer Support NOTICES AND CERTIFICATIONS Government Standards for Radio Frequency Signals...
The Kindle User’s Guide is an electronic document already on your Kindle electronic reader that includes explanations and examples for all of the Kindle features and functions. It is designed to be used as a reference, and is searchable, like all other content on Kindle.
11_14_R_ManualMECH_v8.qxd:Layout 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 7 Physical Components and Documentation This is what you will find in your Kindle box: Kindle electronic reader Book cover Power adapter USB cable About Your Kindle (you are reading it now) License Agreement and Terms of Use...
11_14_R_ManualMECH_v8.qxd:Layout 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 8 ™ Tour of Your Kindle Electronic Reader Front View of Kindle Previous page button Next page button Keyboard Cursor bar Select wheel Next page button Back button...
Use the keyboard to enter search terms, annotations in content, URLs for web sites, etc. There are also some special function keys that are described in the Kindle User’s Guide. Previous page button Takes you to the previous page in your...
Turns your Kindle on or off. Wireless switch Turns Amazon Whispernet on or off with out turning off your Kindle. Whispernet is Amazon's wireless service that enables you to discover, purchase, and download content to your Kindle without a computer.
Plug in the included USB cable to transfer content between your computer and your Kindle. Charge indicator light When your Kindle is attached to the power adapter, a lit LED indicates that the Kindle battery is charging. Power adapter jack Plug in your power adapter here to recharge the Kindle battery.
11_14_R_ManualMECH_v8.qxd:Layout 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 12 Tour of Your Kindle Removing the Back Cover You will need to remove the back cover to: Insert or remove an SD memory card Reset your Kindle Replace the Kindle battery...
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5:05 PM Page 13 To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Turn your Kindle over so that the back cover is facing you, as shown in the illustration. 2. Turn the power off. 3. Slide the back cover off by pressing the cover firmly with your thumbs, and pushing it away from you as shown in the previous illustration.
Replacing the Back Cover To replace the back cover, follow these steps: 1. Lay the cover flat on the back of the Kindle, and slide it to the left until it clicks into place. 2. Make certain that all of the tabs on the cover are properly seated.
4. Check to make sure that the charge indicator light has turned on to indicate charging. Go ahead and get started. It is okay to use your Kindle while it is charging. Charge indicator light Power adapter jack...
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(not included) for the country that you are in. HELPFUL HINT: If the charge indicator light doesn’t light up, make sure that the power adapter tip is fully inserted. If Kindle still isn’t charging, try another electrical outlet.
Your Kindle comes with a protective book cover and is designed to be used with the cover on. The cover protects your Kindle when you slip it into your purse, briefcase, or other carrying case. It also helps position the device for use when the wireless service is on (see page 29 for more information).
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Kindle Accessories Protecting Your Kindle The cover helps protect your Kindle display and controls from scratches or impacts. To secure the book cover when closed, wrap the elastic band (located on the back cover) around the top cover as shown below.
Windows or Macintosh computer. When attached to your computer, your Kindle screen displays a message that you are in USB Drive Mode. The wireless service is off, and you cannot use your Kindle for reading until you disconnect the USB cable. To disconnect your...
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1. Plug the USB cable into an available USB port or a powered USB hub on your computer. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port at the bottom of your Kindle. (See “Bottom View of Kindle,” earlier in this manual.)
2. Slide the back cover off as described earlier in this manual. 3. Locate the SD memory card slot on the right side of the Kindle. 4. Insert the SD memory card (label facing up) into the slot until you feel the card click into place.
Page 22 A Word About Wireless To get the most from your Kindle, you will want to use the Amazon Whispernet wireless service. When you connect to Amazon through the wireless connection, you can shop for, purchase, and download a variety of reading materials.
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If you have your wireless service turned off, you can use your Kindle for reading once a crew member has said it is okay to use electronic devices.
Clean the screen with a soft cloth; be careful not to wipe it with anything abrasive. When carrying your Kindle in a bag or briefcase, keep the book cover on to avoid scratches. Don’t expose your Kindle to extreme heat or cold. For example, don’t...
YOUR WARRANTY AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR KINDLE. To change the battery, follow these steps: 1. Turn your Kindle over so that the back cover is facing you. 2. Turn the power off. 3. Slide the back cover off as explained earlier in this manual.
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8. Slide the back cover on as described earlier in this manual. 9. Attach your power adapter as described earlier in this manual to charge your new battery. 10. Turn your Kindle back on by sliding the power switch to the ON position.
Page 27 Tips for Conserving Your Battery The Kindle battery will have a much longer life if you charge it frequently, rather than waiting until it is fully drained to charge it. The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time, whether or not it was fully charged before it was stored.
Q: My screen is blank. What should I do? A: First, make sure the power switch on the back of your Kindle is in the ON position. Next, plug in the power adapter, and check to see if the charge indicator light illuminates (your battery may be completely discharged).
The Wireless Connection Q: Why can't I establish a connection to Whispernet? A: Make sure the wireless switch on the back of your Kindle is in the ON position. Next, check the wireless signal strength by looking at the signal strength shown at the bottom of the screen. You need at least one bar of signal strength to establish a wireless connection.
Q: My Kindle is not registered to my Amazon account, what do I do? A: This can happen if it was a gift or if you received your Kindle from someone else. You need to register your Kindle with Amazon to assign it to your Amazon.com account.
Q: When I connect Kindle to my computer with the USB cable, my computer does not recognize Kindle. A: First, make sure your Kindle is in the ON position and awake. Then verify that your USB cable is inserted correctly in your Kindle and in your computer USB port.
If you continue to have problems, one of our Customer Service members will be happy to help. Here is the web address: http://www.amazon.com/kindlesupport You can also contact us by phone using one of the phone numbers below: If you are calling from inside the US, call toll free:...
August 1996, the FCC adopted a hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP). The Kindle design complies with updated NCRP standards. FCC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
11_14_R_ManualMECH_v8.qxd:Layout 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 34 Radio Frequency Exposure Information (SAR) This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the U.S.