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Amazon FIRE TABLET User Manual

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  • Page 2 Unofficial Amazon Fire Tablet User Guide Read online: https://rustyni.com/fire-tablet-guide/ Page 2...
  • Page 3 Chapter 02: Power, Battery, and Storage 14 ◦ Conserve Power in Your Fire Tablet ◦ Enable Battery Saver for Your Fire Tablet (8th Gen or newer) ◦ Get Your Fire Tablet to Charge ◦ Erase SD Card Content in Your Fire Tablet ◦...
  • Page 4 Force Close an App on Your Fire Tablet ◦ Clear App Cache and Data on Your Fire Tablet (8th Generation and Newer) ◦ Clear App Cache and Data on Your Fire Tablet (4th – 7th Generation) ◦ Uninstall an App from Your Fire Tablet (FireOS 7) ◦...
  • Page 5 Tablet Problems and How to Fix Them ◦ How to force restart a frozen Amazon Fire Tablet ◦ How to turn On / Off Safe Mode on Amazon Fire Tablet ◦ How to soft reset and factory reset Amazon Fire Tablet ◦...

  • Page 6: Setup And Connection

    Chapter 01: Setup and Connection Get help with Amazon Fire tablet setup and Wi-Fi connection issues. Page 6...
  • Page 7 Which Fire Tablet Do I Have? Discover what Fire tablet model you own by checking your device settings: 1. Open the Settings menu. 2. Select Device Options. 3. Your device model is listed under Device Model or About Fire Tablet.
  • Page 8 Adjust the Timeout of Your Fire Tablet Screen Preserve battery by controlling how long your screen stays on when not in use: 1. Select Display or Display & Sounds from the Settings menu. 2. Then select Display Sleep or Sleep.
  • Page 9 5. A lock icon means that you need a Wi-Fi password: enter your Wi-Fi password then select Connect. Get Support Registering Your Fire Tablet Having problems registering your Fire tablet to your Amazon account? Incorrect device time, outdated software or incorrect passwords are often the cause. Page 9...
  • Page 10 4. Make sure you’re registering your device to the correct Amazon account. Tip: If you have multiple accounts, validate your login credentials on a different device. Navigate to the Amazon website on a web browser and sign into your account. Resolve Startup Issues on Your Fire Tablet Restart your device to fix a frozen or looping screen during...
  • Page 11 Set Up Email on Your Fire Tablet Set up the Email app on your tablet using information from your existing email account: 1. Select the Email app from the Home screen. 2. Enter your email address then select Next. 3. Enter the password for your existing email account then select Next.
  • Page 12 Reset it directly from the lock screen on your device. Your device must be connected to the internet to reset your lock screen password or PIN: 1. From the lock screen on your Fire tablet, enter the wrong password or PIN five times. Page 12...
  • Page 13 2. Choose Reset Your PIN from the on-screen notification. 3. Enter your Amazon account password, then tap Continue. 4. Enter a new PIN or Password, then tap Finish. Remove Ads from Your Device Change your mind about ads and sponsored screensavers? Unsubscribe from this service with a one-time charge to remove them from your device.
  • Page 14 Chapter 02: Power, Battery, and Storage Get help for optimizing your Amazon Fire tablet. Page 14...
  • Page 15 Conserve Power in Your Fire Tablet Use power saving features or settings on your Fire tablet to preserve your device’s battery: • Force close apps running in the background. • Dim your screen. • Reduce your screen timeout. • Confirm that your device is using the latest software version.
  • Page 16 3. Reconnect your device to charge; plug in the cable to the power adapter and your device, then plug the adapter into an outlet. Your Fire tablet indicator light turns orange while charging. If your tablet still isn’t charging, you may be eligible for a warranty replacement.
  • Page 17 1. Open Settings then select Storage. 2. Remove content that is not being used by selecting Archive Now under 1-tap Archive. Note: Amazon purchased content is automatically saved to the Cloud. Removing it from your device does not delete it from your Amazon account.
  • Page 18 Resolve Liquid Detection Issues on Your Fire Tablet The charging port on tablets with USB-C ports are sensitive to liquid. If liquid is detected in the port, an alert is displayed on-screen and you are temporarily not allowed to charge the device.
  • Page 19 Schedule Smart Suspend on Your Fire Tablet Manage power consumption on your Fire tablet with Smart Suspend. The Smart Suspend feature learns when you use your device, and depending on expected usage, automatically turns your Internet connection on and off.
  • Page 20 The Fire HD 10 Plus (11th Generation) takes approximately 3.5 hours to fully charge from 0%-100% using the “Made for Amazon” wireless charging dock. Not all Qi-Certified Chargers are compatible with the Fire HD 10 (11th Generation) Plus.
  • Page 21 Qi-ID 10339 from Blande Technology: https:// www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/products/10339 Fix Wireless Charging Issues for Your Fire Tablet Fire tablet not charging with your wireless charging dock or mat. • Use a “Made for Amazon” charging dock or other compatible Qi-certified charging dock or mat.
  • Page 22 Chapter 03: Fire Tablet for Kids Get help with Amazon Fire setup for your child’s tablet. Page 22...
  • Page 23 Amazon store search results. To restrict the content available on the device, you can: • Create an Amazon Kids child profile and select which apps and content are available to that profile. • Block access to content on the device (for example, “Apps and Games,”...
  • Page 24 Restrict access to shopping, downloading content, and settings on your device (FireOS 5 and higher). Alternatively, use Amazon Kids to select and share content from your Amazon library with your child or allow access to kid-friendly Amazon-curated content. Note: Your parental controls password is different from your lock screen password.
  • Page 25 Create a Child Profile on Your Fire Tablet Set up a child profile for Amazon Kids to add age- appropriate material to your compatible device: 1. Open the Settings menu. 2. Select Profiles & Family Library. 3. Select Add a child profile. 4. Enter your child’s information then select Add Profile.
  • Page 26 • Prime Video rentals • Videos included with Prime Notes: Some Amazon Kids+ books are not available on Amazon Glow. You can still read these books on compatible devices and apps. You can add public library books to your child’s profile with Amazon Kids+.
  • Page 27 What is the Difference Between Amazon Kids and Amazon Kids+ on Fire Tablet? Amazon Kids and Amazon Kids+ both allow you to create a personalized experience for your child’s device. Learn more about the different features. Amazon Kids Amazon Kids+...
  • Page 28 Alexa-enabled devices and Alexa app. Here is a table with the available features: Features Description Send announcements from their Fire tablet to playback on Alexa- enabled devices within household. Announcements Note: Your child cannot receive announcements within Amazon Kids.
  • Page 29 Set Up Calling in Amazon Kids for Your Fire Tablet Approve contacts in the Alexa app on your phone for your child to make calls while in their Amazon Kids profile on Fire tablet. Page 29...
  • Page 30 4. Select your name to open your communication settings. 5. Select your child’s name. The child’s name is listed if there is an associated Amazon Kids profile. 6. Select Add New Contact. 7. Select one or more contacts to add them as approved contacts for your child.
  • Page 31 Once the store request is approved, your child receives a notification on the device Quick Settings tray. Tapping on the notification will bring them directly to the download page. You can also download content from the “Added for You” row. Page 31...
  • Page 32 Chapter 04: Apps and Content Get help for apps and content on your Amazon Fire tablet. Page 32...
  • Page 33 Clear browsing history, cookies, and other data from the Silk browser: 1. Select Apps & Games from the Settings menu. 2. Select Amazon Application Settings > Silk Browser > Privacy > Clear browsing data. 3. Check the boxes next to data you want to clear then select Clear Data.
  • Page 34 Cancel an accidental book order within seven days. Approved refunds are credited to the original payment source within three to five days. 1. Go to Your Orders (https://www.amazon.com/your- orders) and sign in with the same Amazon account information you used to purchase your content. Page 34...
  • Page 35 Tip: Prevent accidental purchases by setting parental controls. Install an App on Your Fire Tablet Download games and apps and use them on the go: 1. Select Games & Apps or open the Apps or Games app.
  • Page 36 • Clear the app cache and data. • Uninstall and reinstall the app. Note: Pre-installed apps can’t be uninstalled. Force Close an App on Your Fire Tablet App not closing? Force stop applications that refuse to close using the following steps: 1.
  • Page 37 Clear App Cache and Data on Your Fire Tablet (8th Generation and Newer) Resolve intermittent app performance issues: 1. Open the Settings menu. 2. Select Apps & Notifications. 3. Select Manage All Applications or See all… apps and choose the app you are having trouble with. 4.
  • Page 38 Uninstall an App from Your Fire Tablet (FireOS 7) Application not working or no longer needed? Remove or delete the app. To uninstall an app: 1. On the Games or Apps app and select the Menu icon . 2. Tab Library and select Downloaded.
  • Page 39 Note: Game Mode is not supported on the Fire HD 8 (10th Generation) Kids tablet while the tablet is in an Amazon Kids child profile. 1. Open the Settings menu.
  • Page 40 Add a Printer to Your Fire Tablet In order to print a PDF, download an office program or PDF viewer from the Amazon Appstore. Use the following steps to add a printer manually: 1. Select the menu icon (three vertical dots) or select File for the item you wish to print then select Print.
  • Page 41 How Do I Use Split Screen? View two compatible apps at once using split screen on your Fire HD 10 (11th Generation) tablet: 1. Open an app. 2. Tap the Task Switcher (square icon in bottom right) to see recently opened apps. 3.
  • Page 42 Chapter 05: Alexa on Fire Tablet Get more information about using Alexa features on your Amazon Fire tablet. Page 42...
  • Page 43 What Can I Do On Fire Tablet Device Dashboard? The Device Dashboard on Fire tablet lets you view and use smart home devices connected to Alexa. To customize your Device Dashboard, select and Favorite smart home devices and routines that you have created in the Alexa app.
  • Page 44 • Your Fire tablet is registered to the same Amazon account as your Alexa app. • Your Fire tablet, Alexa app, and smart home device are on the same Wi-Fi network. • Your Fire tablet, Alexa app, and smart home device have the latest software version.
  • Page 45 • Fire HD 10 (9th Generation) • Fire HD 8 (10th Generation) • Fire HD 8 Plus (10th Generation) • Fire HD 10 (11th Generation) • Fire 7 (12th Generation) To enable or disable Alexa hands-free, swipe down from the top of the home screen and select the Alexa Hands-Free icon.
  • Page 46 or later)
 Fire HD 8 (8th Generation) tablets (software version 6.3.0.1 or later)
 Fire HD 10 (9th Generation) tablets (software version 7.3.1.1 or later)
 Fire HD 8 (10th Generation) tablets (software version 7.3.1.4 or later)
 Fire HD 10 (11th Generation) tablets (software version 7.3.1.8 or later) Show Mode is not compatible with: Fire 7 (7th Generation) tablets
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  • Page 47 Chapter 06: Accessibility on Fire Tablet Get help with accessibility features on Amazon Fire tablets. Page 47...
  • Page 48 Guide to VoiceView Screen Reader for Fire Tablet The VoiceView screen reader lets you use gestures to navigate your Fire tablet (FireOS 5 and higher) and interact with content with speech output. This document contains information about how to turn on VoiceView, basic usage, settings, and gestures.
  • Page 49 VoiceView Basics • Explore the screen: drag one finger on the screen. • Go to the next item: swipe right with one finger. • Go to the previous item: swipe left with one finger. • Go to the next heading: swipe up or down on the screen.
  • Page 50 The following settings are available: • VoiceView Shortcut: Allow triple-press of the power button to turn on VoiceView. You can turn off VoiceView with this action. • Speech ◦ Reading Speed: Adjust the speed of the VoiceView voice. ◦ Verbosity: The amount of information provided while navigating.
  • Page 51 Gestures Cycle up in Granularity (character, word, etc.) by swiping up then down with one finger using a single motion. This allows you to step through items at the selected granularity. For example, character granularity can be used to spell a word.
  • Page 52 Go Back by swiping down then left with one finger in a single motion. You can also use the Back button near the bottom left of the screen in the soft key bar. Open Quick Actions and Notifications by swiping down from the top of the device with three fingers.
  • Page 53 2. Use the jog wheel gesture. 3. Swipe right then left, or left then right, with one finger in a single motion. 4. Double-tap and hold, and then slide a finger to adjust the control. To use the jog wheel gesture, double-tap and hold with one finger anywhere on the screen and immediately draw circles clockwise or counter clockwise to move forward or backward at the granularity level.
  • Page 54 Navigate while continuously reading with a 1-finger swipe up or down to jump to the beginning of the previous or next item of your selected granularity. Swipe multiple times to jump multiple items. Use a 2-finger swipe left or right to jump by element.
  • Page 55 4 fingers. Guide to Screen Magnifier Use Screen Magnifier to magnify your screen to read items more easily on your Fire tablet. The Screen Magnifier is ideal for users with low vision (FireOS 5 and higher). To turn on Screen Magnifier: 1.
  • Page 56 Listen to Content with Text-to-Speech Listen to Kindle content on Fire tablet with Text-to-Speech (FireOS 5 and higher). Note: Most Kindle content and personal documents are eligible for Text-to-Speech. If Text-to-Speech capability is available for your book, you’ll see Text-to-Speech: Enabled on the product detail page before you purchase your book.
  • Page 57 Guide to Reading Books with VoiceView on Fire Tablet Use gestures and Text-to-Speech to read and interact with your book on Fire tablet (FireOS 5 and higher). You can switch between two modes of reading: continuous and non-continuous. Continuous reading will read all pages in the book, while non-continuous reading will read a page, character, or word on the page.
  • Page 58 • Show reading toolbar ◦ While reading, tap the screen, and then double-tap the screen to show the reading toolbar. • Change continuous reading speed ◦ The continuous reading speed control is located in the bottom right corner of the screen when the reading toolbar is open.
  • Page 59 ◦ Select the markers to increase or decrease the text selection size. Turn On Subtitles for Fire Tablet Use Subtitling for supported content on your Fire tablet (4th Generation and newer). While browsing Prime Video movies and TV shows, videos...
  • Page 60 Subtitling window. If you want to use the values you selected for Subtitling on Prime Video Subtitles, tap On next to Use Amazon web settings for Prime Video Subtitles. Tap Reset to Defaults to reset your customized settings to the default values.
  • Page 61 1. Turn on your Fire tablet. 2. Place your Bluetooth switch controller in pairing mode. Refer to the device manufacturer’s instruction if needed. 3. On your Fire tablet, navigate to Settings > Connected Devices > Pair new device. Page 61...
  • Page 62 4. On your Fire tablet, navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access and then set the toggle to On. 5. Follow the step-by-step process. Choose the number of switches to use, how to scan and the speed, and assign your switches to the desired action.
  • Page 63 Fire tablet. • Turn off the Switch Access feature, then turn it back on. • Restart your Fire tablet. Hold the power button and select Restart. • Unpair your Bluetooth device from your Fire tablet settings and complete setup again.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting: Common Fire Tablet Problems and How to Fix Them Page 64...
  • Page 65 2. Wait until the screen lights up. While still pressing the Power button, wait until the screen shows a logo. The Fire Tablet is supposed to turn off then turn on again. 3. Restart manually. If, after the tablet shuts down, nothing happens while you still hold the Power button for up 40 seconds, release the button.
  • Page 66 Although it may look like Safe Mode is something advanced, using it is pretty easy. Take a look at the steps below on how to turn on safe mode on Amazon Fire Tablet: 1. Power off the device. Do this first before everything. To power off, long-press the Power button until the restart...
  • Page 67 “Safe mode: ON” notification, it means the tablet is in Safe Mode. How to Turn Off Safe Mode on Amazon Fire Tablet Once you are finished using the Safe Mode, here’s how you can turn off Safe Mode on Amazon Fire Tablet: 1.
  • Page 68 How to factory reset an Amazon Fire Tablet via Settings Follow carefully the steps below when you want to factory reset an Amazon Fire Tablet: 1. Backup your device. You can do it by selecting Device Options > Backup & Restore on the Settings menu.
  • Page 69 Read more Amazon Fire tablet troubleshooting: ◦ Clear App Cache and Data on Amazon Fire Tablet ◦ How to fix Amazon Fire Tablet that won’t connect to Wi-Fi ◦ How to fix Amazon Fire Tablet that won’t turn on ◦...