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Once registered, you can make purchases on the Kindle Store, convert personal
documents on Amazon, use Basic Web, and take advantage of other Amazon-sponsored
services.
Deregistering Your Kindle
If you want to transfer ownership of your Kindle or return it for service or recycling, you
should deregister it to prevent unauthorized purchases. The process is similar to the
registration process described above. Just select "Deregister" from the Registration
section and your "Account Name" will change to None. You will not be able to buy or
download samples from the store, use Basic Web or use Kindle NowNow if your Kindle
is not registered.
You can also deregister your Kindle from the Manage Your Kindle page on Amazon.com.
Personalizing Your Kindle
Your Kindle acquires a default name when it is first registered. This name is based on
your Amazon.com account name, and is displayed at the top of your Home screen. If you
want to edit this name on your Kindle only, follow these steps:
1. If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home key.
2. Scroll to the Menu selection, and press the select wheel.
3. Select "Settings" from the menu.
4. Select "Edit" from the Device Name section.
5. You will see a text entry box with your current device name. Use the keyboard to
type in the name that you want to use.
6. When you have finished, scroll up to the Done selection to submit the change or
Cancel to cancel the change, and press the select wheel.
Tip: To add any personal information such as your contact information, follow the same
procedure, but select "Edit" from the Personal Info section.
Choosing Your Primary Dictionary
You can choose the dictionary you want to use when you look up words while you are
reading. The default is The New Oxford American Dictionary included on your Kindle,
but you can change your dictionary choice by purchasing a different dictionary on the
Kindle Store and then following these steps:
1. If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home key.
2. Scroll to the Menu selection, and press the select wheel.
3. Select "Settings" from the menu.
4. Select "Change" from the Primary Dictionary section.
5. You will see a list of the dictionaries you have on your Kindle. Select the one that
you want to use as your primary dictionary.
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