Page 1 user’s guide...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Wireless Access with Amazon Whispernet ........16...
Page 3 Convert Your Own Documents ..........23 Social Networks .
Page 4 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Kindle Content 2.1 The Home Screen ........... . 45 Kindle Books .
Page 5 Background Music ........... 61 3.2 Content Formatting on Kindle .
Page 6 3.8 Listening to Audio Materials ......... . . 93 Audiobooks .
Page 7 Additional Details for Periodicals ........110 Adding Items to Your Wish List .
Page 8 Entering Network Information ........132 Personalizing Your Kindle .
Page 9 Your Kindle and Amazon 9.1 Shopping for Kindle Content on Amazon....... . 155 Browsing the Kindle Store .
Page 10 Product Specifications ..........182 AMAZON.COM KINDLE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF USE* ..182 Digital Content .
Page 11 General ............186 AMAZON.CO.UK KINDLE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF USE** ..190 Digital Content .
Page 12: Welcome
Next Page button (labeled with >) on either side of your device. If your Kindle was a gift, you will need to register it to your Amazon account in order to shop in the Kindle Store. Please look at the Quick Start Guide instructions that came with your Kindle for information on registering your device.
Page 13: Congratulations
You can also download the .AZW version of the Kindle User’s Guide and read it on any supported device (for example, Kindle for iPhone or Kindle for PC). For a complete list of supported devices, visit the Kindle Store on the Amazon website. Getting Around You navigate Kindle using the 5-way controller;...
Page 14 To select a particular item such as a menu option or a specific word in your reading material, press the up, down, left, or right button on the 5-way controller to highlight your choice and then press the center of the 5-way controller to confirm your choice. You can press the Next Page or Previous Page button to move forward or backward in your reading material and press the Back button to retrace your steps on your Kindle.
Page 15: Navigating This Guide
When you go to the Home screen, check the top left corner of the screen to see if your Amazon name (the same one you see when you are shopping on Amazon) is shown. If it says "My Kindle" instead of your Amazon account name, you need to register your Kindle.
Page 16: Easy-To-Read Display
5-way to select the character you require. Alternatively, you can register your Kindle by visiting the Manage Your Kindle page on Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle (U.S. and other countries) http://www.amazon.co.uk/manageyourkindle (U.K. customers) Easy-to-Read Display Kindle uses a high-resolution display technology called electronic paper. It works using ink just like books and newspapers, but it displays the ink particles electronically.
Page 17: Your Choice Of Text Size, Typeface, And Line Spacing
Your Choice of Text Size, Typeface, and Line Spacing To optimize your reading experience, Kindle provides a quick way to adjust the text size, typeface, and line spacing in books and periodicals. In a book or periodical you are currently reading, you can change the text size, typeface, and line spacing by pressing the Text key , and using the 5-way controller to choose the size you prefer;...
Page 18: Adjust Screen Rotation
(found on the Settings page on Kindle or the Manage Your Kindle page on Amazon). If you e-mail a PDF document to your Kindle’s e-mail address, we will wirelessly deliver the PDF file directly to your Kindle via Whispernet.
Page 19: Look It Up
Press the left arrow on the 5-way to select “remove from device” and then press the 5-way to complete the removal of the item. To transfer previously deleted content from Amazon back to your Kindle, the wireless Whispernet service must be on. From Home, select "Archived Items." This shows all of the content stored at Amazon.
Page 20: Shop Anytime, Anywhere
If you want to buy an item, Kindle uses secure Amazon 1-Click and then Whispernet delivers the item to your Kindle generally in under a minute.
Page 21: Search Your World
Just as you would thumb through a physical newspaper or magazine to locate an article of interest, navigation shortcuts let you quickly zero in on an article of interest. By using the right or left button on the 5-way controller, you can advance to the next or previous article.
Page 22: Bookmark Your Reading
Kindle. Amazon automatically stores all of your book annotations in the "My Clippings" file and backs them up at Amazon so they will not be lost. As an example, this sentence is highlighted and has a note attached as indicated by the superscripted number one to the right of this text.
Page 23: Convert Your Own Documents
In addition to all of the great reading material you can get from the Kindle Store, Amazon can also convert your own documents so you can read them on Kindle. You can e-mail Microsoft Word, TXT, HTML, RTF , or image files like JPEGs and GIFs to your dedicated Kindle e-mail address (found on the Settings page on Kindle or the Manage Your Kindle page on Amazon).
Page 24: Learning More
that passage will be highlighted in your book along with the total number of people who have highlighted it. You can also view a list of all the Popular Highlights in the book you're reading by pressing the Menu button and selecting "View Popular Highlights". For more information, see "Displaying Popular Highlights in Your Books"...
Page 25: Getting Assistance
your Kindle, slide and hold the power switch for seven seconds until the screen goes blank, and then release. Getting Assistance If you ever need assistance, you can use the Web or your telephone to contact us. See "Contacting Kindle Support" in Chapter 9 for all of the Kindle Support contact options. KINDLE USER’S GUIDE Welcome •...
Page 26: Getting Started With Your Kindle
CHAPTER 1 Getting Started with Your Kindle In the Welcome chapter of the Kindle User’s Guide, you read about many of the things you can do with your Kindle. This chapter reviews all of the physical features of Kindle and covers the basics of using the Kindle buttons, menus, and keyboard. 1.1 Views of Kindle Front View The front of your Kindle contains the screen, the keyboard, and the navigation controls.
Page 27 Page button is located on the right and left side, just below the Previous Page button. Home button — shows content stored on your Kindle as well as content archived at Amazon. The Home button is located on the bottom row of the keyboard, just to the left of the Back button.
Page 28 Press the Symbol key again to dismiss the menu. The Symbol key is located in the second row (from the bottom) of the keyboard, just to the left of the Return key. Text key — adjusts text size, typeface, line spacing, and number of words per line to suit your reading preference.
Page 29: Bottom View
Bottom View The bottom of your Kindle contains the volume controls, headphone jack, micro- USB/power port, power switch, microphone, and charge indicator light. Volume controls — controls the headphone or speaker volume for audiobooks, background music, Text-to-Speech, and Voice Guide. The volume controls are located on the bottom left edge.
Page 30: Back View
To transfer content between your computer and your Kindle, connect the provided USB cable to the Kindle and to the computer's USB port. Power Switch — puts your Kindle to sleep, wakes it up, and turns your Kindle on or off.
Page 31: Getting Around
1.2 Getting Around To get around on your Kindle, you use the buttons, menus, and the keyboard—all of which are explained here. Using the Buttons In the Welcome section you learned about the navigation buttons (Previous Page, Next Page, and Back). For an explanation of what each button does, see "Front View". Using the Menus In addition to the physical buttons, you also navigate Kindle using the menus.
Page 32: The Application Menu
The Application Menu You can display a menu from any screen on your Kindle. When you press the Menu button, it displays choices related to the screen you are viewing. The sample screen below shows you the screen you would typically see when you press the Menu button from within a book.
Page 33: Entering Text
1.3 Entering Text To use the Kindle keyboard, most people find it easiest to hold the device in both hands, and use the tips of their thumbs to press the keys. Lowercase and Uppercase Letters To enter lowercase letters, press the appropriate letter key. To enter uppercase letters, hold down the Shift key , and then press the desired letter key like you do on your computer keyboard.
Page 34 Use the 5-way controller to choose the character you want and it will appear in your text entry box. You can continue typing on the keyboard while the Symbol menu is displayed. Press the Symbol key again to dismiss the Symbol menu. KINDLE USER’S GUIDE Chapter 1 •...
Page 35: Screen Rotation
1.4 Screen Rotation The Kindle screen image can be rotated so you can see the entire width of a page. The buttons work the same in either rotation, but the 5-way controller movements are switched to match the rotation. To lock your screen into portrait or landscape mode, follow these steps: Press the Text key located on the bottom row of the keyboard.
Page 36: Status Indicators
1.5 Status Indicators At the top of every screen, you see Whispernet and battery life status indicators to keep you in the know. Whispernet Status Indicators The Whispernet status indicator shows you whether the wireless Whispernet service is turned on or off, the signal strength of your Whispernet service, and the connection type.
Page 37: Activity Indicator
into a low powered USB port such as those found on some keyboards or older computers, you will not derive enough power to recharge it. The images above show the various states of the battery as it discharges. As you deplete the battery, less of the battery indicator will be filled in.
Page 38 Once downloading is complete, your items automatically appear in Home. If downloading is interrupted for any reason (for example, if you move out of wireless range), your items will automatically resume downloading when your Kindle re- establishes a Whispernet connection. KINDLE USER’S GUIDE Chapter 1 •...
Page 39: Wi-Fi And 3G Connectivity
1.6 Wi-Fi and 3G Connectivity While you’re reading, and for many other activities, your Kindle does not need to connect to Whispernet. Other activities such as shopping in the Kindle Store and purchasing books do require a Whispernet connection. For Kindle models that include free 3G, connectivity to Whispernet is automatic, so if you see one of the 3G network indicators (3G, EDGE, or GPRS) in the upper right corner of your Kindle screen, your Kindle is already connected to Whispernet using 3G.
Page 40 International Subscription Service. This service offers the convenience of 3G delivery for a weekly fee. When you travel outside the U. S., Amazon automatically sends a notice to your Kindle Home screen with instructions on how to sign up for the International Subscription Service.
Page 41: Using Wi-Fi
1.7 Using Wi-Fi Kindle automatically detects nearby Wi-Fi networks and hotspots that broadcast their network name. When you visit a place that offers Wi-Fi access, such as your school, home, or the Wi-Fi hotspot at your favorite cafe, you can set up a Wi-Fi network. Once you set up a Wi-Fi network and connect to it, Kindle automatically connects to it the next time you return to the same place, as long as the Wi-Fi signal is strong enough.
Page 42: Add A New Wi-Fi Network
Select “view” next to “Wi-Fi Settings” to display a list of detected Wi-Fi networks. You may have to wait a moment as your Kindle detects networks in range. Kindle automatically scans for available Wi-Fi networks at periodic intervals. To rescan for available networks at any time, select “rescan”...
Page 43 To add a new Wi-Fi network, follow these steps: Make sure you are within range of the network you want to add, and that you know the network name and password (if required). Press the Home button, then press the Menu button. Navigate to “Settings”...
Page 44: Forget A Wi-Fi Network
If your Kindle fails to connect to the new Wi-Fi network, it will display an “unable to connect” message. You can try manually entering all the network information for the Wi-Fi network by choosing “set up network” when you see the “unable to connect” message, or by following the steps described under "Entering Network Information"...
Page 45: Getting To Know Kindle Content
Kindle. It shows you what has arrived recently, what you are reading, and where you are in your reading. It also allows you to remove content from your Kindle and to move content from Amazon to your Kindle. Read below for more details. 2.1 The Home Screen Your Home screen displays a list of all of your Kindle reading materials —...
Page 46: Collections
PDF files, text files, Microsoft Word, HTML, or image files) on Kindle. You can attach the files to an e-mail message and send the files to your Kindle e-mail address. Amazon will convert the files if necessary and send them back to your computeror to your Kindle, whichever you prefer.
Page 47: Home Screen Features
attaching your Kindle to your computer. For more information on transferring, converting, and e-mailing your personal documents, see Chapter 8. Home Screen Features What you see on your Home screen varies depending on what reading materials you have purchased, and how you choose to sort this list. The screen sample and list below explain the features that you may find on your Home screen.
Page 48: Sort Options
Periodicals: Back Issues— stores older issues of newspapers and magazines. Archived Items— items stored at Amazon that you can re-download to your device. Pages — indicates the total number of pages in Home. Use the Next Page or Previous Page button to navigate the pages.
Page 49: Changing How The Home Screen Is Sorted
Most Recent First— sorts your content by the most recently added or recently opened items first. Title— sorts your content alphabetically by title of the item. Author— sorts your content alphabetically by the author's last name or publisher's name. If you choose this option, periodicals will be sorted by their issue dates. Collections —...
Page 50: The Home Screen Menu
Move the 5-way to underline how you want the items sorted. Press the 5-way to select it. The sort order on the Home screen changes immediately. Tip: If your Home page is sorted alphabetically by either Title or Author, press a letter key and then press the 5-way to go to the first item starting with that letter.
Page 51 Create New Collection— allows you to enter a name for a new collection of items. Sync & Check for Items— connects to Amazon to download any newly available items and sync the furthest page read and annotations for all the books on your device.
Page 52: Organizing With Collections
2.2 Organizing With Collections You can create collections to personalize the way you organize your books, personal documents, and Audible books, and to make it easier to find items. Creating a Collection You can create as many collections as you need. To create a collection follow these steps: If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.
Page 53: Adding Multiple Items To A Collection
On the item's detail page, use the 5-way to select "Add to Collection…" A screen showing all of your collections and the number of items in each is displayed. Use the 5-way to select each collection you want to add the item to. If you have many collections you can use the Next Page and Prev Page buttons to see them all.
Page 54: Viewing Collection Details
After you add each item to the collection a checkmark appears to the right of the item. You can also remove the item from the collection by using the 5-way to select the item again and the checkmark will disappear. When you are done adding the item to your collections, use the 5-way to select Done at the bottom of the screen.
Page 55: Deleting A Collection
Use the 5-way to select either "ok" or "cancel". Adding Collections from Another Kindle If you have more than one Kindle registered to your Amazon account, you can add the collections from another Kindle and merge them with collections on your current Kindle.
Page 56 In the Add Other Device Collections view you will see a list of all Kindles that are associated with your Amazon account. Use the 5-way to select the other Kindle that has the collections you want to add. You can repeat this step for as many devices as you wish to add collections from.
Page 57: Managing Your Content
2.3 Managing Your Content All books you purchase are automatically backed up on Amazon. When you remove a book that you have purchased, it appears in your Archived Items. You access your Archived Items from your Home screen. To move content between Archived Items and Home, Whispernet needs to be on.
Page 58 Amazon, any annotations you created on Kindle for those items do not get saved. Your "My Clippings" file will still remain as a separate file containing all the clippings you added regardless of whether the content is a book, subscription, or blog or was purchased from Amazon or not.
Page 59: Reading On Kindle
If you want to begin purchasing and downloading reading material, you can learn more in Chapter 5. You can even have Amazon convert and deliver personal documents to your Kindle. The different types of supported content are described below.
Page 60: Magazines
GIF or JPEG, you can e-mail the files as attachments to your Kindle e-mail address. Amazon will convert the files if necessary and send them back to your computer for free or via Whispernet to your Kindle (fees may apply). For more information on transferring, converting, and e-mailing your personal documents, see Chapter 8.
Page 61: Audible Content
Audible Content The Kindle Store offers thousands of Audible audio editions, including New York Times Best Sellers. In addition to audiobooks, the Kindle Store offers audio editions for radio shows, stand-up comedy, and speeches from icons who shape our culture, politics, and business world.
Page 62: Content Formatting On Kindle
3.2 Content Formatting on Kindle When you read a book on Kindle, you will find that the formatting generally follows the printed version of the book. If the book has a table of contents, it will appear in Kindle. If the book has chapters, a preface, an illustrated cover, and so forth, these will be displayed.
Page 63: Progress Indicator
Progress Indicator At the bottom of every page of your reading material, you can see where you are by glancing at the progress bar. The start location indicates the starting point for your current reading session. As you progress further into the content, you will see a solid bar growing longer to indicate your overall reading progress.
Page 64: Adjusting The Number Of Words Per Line
change the text size on menus or on Kindle screens, such as the Home screen or the Kindle Store.) You can also change the typeface and line spacing to optimize your reading experience. While reading a PDF document, you can zoom in or adjust the contrast to make the document easier to read.
Page 65: Increasing The Size Of A Picture
find you read faster with fewer words per line. Experiment to find what works best for you. To pick the number of words per line you prefer, follow these steps: Press the Text key located on the bottom row of the keyboard. Use the 5-way to underline the Words per Line options.
Page 66: Moving From Place To Place
3.3 Moving from Place to Place There are several ways for you to get from place to place once you have opened your reading material. Most often you will turn pages using the Next Page and Previous Page buttons (described in Chapter 1). You can also get around inside your book or periodical by selecting locations from the item's Menu, clicking on links in the content, or by using the 5-way controller to go to the next or previous article or chapter.
Page 67 Sync to Furthest Page Read— connects to Amazon Whispernet and compares your current reading location with the one saved at Amazon. If you are further along in your book using another device, Kindle gives you the choice to go to the furthest page read.
Page 68 Add a Bookmark— bookmarks the page you are currently on. After selecting this option, the upper right corner of the book will be dog-eared and this menu option will change to "Delete Bookmark." Add a Note or Highlight— displays a cursor so you can highlight a passage or create a note.
Page 69: Navigating Within A Periodical
Keep This Issue— designates the newspaper or magazine issue as one to be stored in your Kindle until you remove it. Once selected, this option changes to Do Not Keep This Issue. If you are reading a blog, you will see the following options: Navigating within a Periodical At the bottom of a newspaper or magazine you will see options for quickly navigating within an issue.
Page 70 By default, "View Section List" for newspapers and magazines is highlighted and when you press the 5-way, a list of the sections will appear. If you are viewing a blog, "View Article List" is highlighted and pressing the 5-way shows a list of the blog's articles. To navigate to a particular section, use the 5-way controller to underline the section title and then press the 5-way to select.
Page 71: Selecting Internal Links
To navigate to a particular article within a section or blog, simply move the 5-way controller to underline the article title and press to select. To dismiss this view and return to where you were last reading in a blog or to the Section List in a magazine or newspaper, select "Close Article List"...
Page 72: Viewing A Table
For a complete list of supported devices, visit the Kindle Store on the Amazon website. Whispersync is on by default to ensure a seamless reading experience for a book read across multiple Kindles.
Page 73: Looking Up Definitions
3.4 Looking Up Definitions While reading a book, periodical, or personal document, you can see a brief definition of a word using the Lookup feature. The default dictionary is The New Oxford American Dictionary included on your Kindle, but you can choose a different dictionary as your default.
Page 74: Annotations And Clippings
The sections below explain how to add annotations. Tip: All of your annotations and bookmarks on a Kindle book are backed up at Amazon in case you transfer your Kindle to another person or lose your device. When you download a previously annotated book from Amazon, your annotations and last location read will come down with it.
Page 75: Using Bookmarks
Popular Highlights at http://kindle.amazon.com (U.S. and other countries) or http://kindle.amazon.co.uk/ (U.K. customers). Using Bookmarks Although Kindle automatically saves your place whenever you stop reading, you may also want to add additional bookmarks to a book, PDF document, or personal document.
Page 76: Viewing Your Bookmarks
Viewing Your Bookmarks To view your bookmarks, press the Menu button and select "View My Notes & Marks." Bookmarks are listed in the order in which they occur in the content. Each bookmark entry shows a location number and the first line of the bookmarked location. To go to a bookmark location, navigate to the bookmark and press the 5-way.
Page 77: Using Highlights
Using Highlights You can highlight text in Kindle like you would use a highlighter pen on paper. Kindle stores all your highlights for the current content in your annotations. You can view them at any time by pressing the Menu button and selecting "View My Notes & Marks." See "Viewing Your Annotations"...
Page 78: Displaying Popular Highlights In Your Books
Use the 5-way controller to underline "View My Notes & Marks". Press the 5-way to select it. Using the 5-way, navigate to the highlight you want to remove. Press the Delete key Use the 5-way controller to select "Close Notes & Marks" and press the 5-way to exit.
Page 79: Viewing Popular Highlights In A Book
Viewing Popular Highlights in a Book If Popular Highlights are turned on, as you read a book, you can see what the Kindle community thinks are the most interesting passages in that book. Those passages will already be highlighted and will also display the total number of people who have highlighted that passage.
Page 80: Updating Popular Highlights In A Book
Annotations Backup, your notes, highlights, and bookmarks will not be backed up by Amazon, and they will not be displayed on other devices registered to your Amazon account. Also, if you lose or damage your device, there will be no way to retrieve your notes, highlights, and bookmarks.
Page 81 To add a note, follow these steps: Press Menu and choose “Add a Note or Highlight” . This displays a blinking cursor. Using the 5-way, move the cursor to the left of the word where you want to add your thoughts. Type your note.
Page 82: Viewing Your Annotations
Tip: You can view your own notes and highlights and see Popular Highlights at http://kindle.amazon.com (U.S. and other countries) or http://kindle.amazon.co.uk/ (U.K. customers). Viewing Your Annotations To view your bookmarks, highlights, and notes, press the Menu button and select "View My Notes &...
Page 83: Using Clippings
Each entry has a location number followed by the bookmark, highlighted passage, or note. Your annotations are listed in the order that they occur in the content. There is no limit to the number of annotations you can have. Use the Next Page and Previous Page buttons to turn the pages just as you would in a book.
Page 84: More About My Clippings
To clip an article in a periodical: Go to the periodical article that you want to clip. Press the Menu button. Use the 5-way controller to navigate down until "Clip this Article" is underlined. Press the 5-way to select. Kindle adds your clipping to the "My Clippings" file. You can review your clippings later, search for words or terms you clipped, and transfer the "My Clippings"...
Page 85 Changing your "My Clippings" file does not affect any notes, bookmarks, or highlights you've made in the actual content. The next time you read the content, you can still use them for navigation and reference. To remove the "My Clippings" file from your Kindle: Press the Home button and use the 5-way to navigate down until "My Clippings"...
Page 86: Sharing Notes And Highlights With Your Social Network
3.6 Sharing Notes and Highlights with Your Social Network You can link your Kindle to your social network accounts such as Facebook and Twitter so that you can share your notes and highlights with others in your social network. Sharing your notes and highlights is a great way to tell others about the books, periodicals, and personal documents you're reading.
Page 87 Press the 5-way. Use the 5-way to move the cursor right (or left) to where you want your highlight to end. Press the Alt+Return keys (Optional) Type the message you want to tweet or share. Keep in mind that your message must be no longer than 100 characters.
Page 88: Reading Pdf Files
3.7 Reading PDF Files Your Kindle is able to display most PDF documents, including password protected PDFs. When your Kindle is set to portrait orientation, PDF documents are displayed in their original layout and fit the entire screen of the device. White margins of PDF documents are automatically cropped to maximize the amount of content shown on the screen.
Page 89: Zooming Into Pdf Files Or Adjusting Contrast
A black outline defines the limit of the page of the PDF document. In both portrait and landscape orientations, the bottom of the screen shows how far you have read as an overall percentage and from your start location during the current reading session.The bottom of the screen also displays the current page number, as well as the total number of pages of the current document.
Page 90: Using The Pdf Menu
Once you are zoomed in, you can use the 5-way to pan left, right, up and down within each page. The black bars at the right and bottom of the display indicate which portion of the overall page you are viewing. If you press the Next Page or Prev Page buttons, the page will change and the view will remain zoomed in.
Page 91 Go to …— allows you to move to another location in the PDF document. Choose one of these options: cover— takes you to the cover page of the item you are reading. beginning — takes you to the beginning of the PDF file. page—...
Page 92 PDF document. This feature doesn't work in cases where a PDF document was created using image files. Add a Bookmark— bookmarks the page you are currently on. After selecting this option, the upper right corner of the PDF will be dog-eared and this menu option will change to "Delete Bookmark."...
Page 93: Listening To Audio Materials
3.8 Listening to Audio Materials There are three types of audio materials that you can listen to on your Kindle. You can listen to audiobooks from Audible.com, transfer MP3 files from your computer to play as background music while you read, or turn on Text-to-Speech in your reading material (where allowed by the rights holder).
Page 94: Background Audio
Progress Indicator— indicates how far you have come in the audiobook, the elapsed time, and the section you are in. Pause/Play— pauses or plays the audiobook (there is no Stop control). Forward 30 Seconds— moves ahead thirty seconds from the current location. Beginning—...
Page 95: Text-To-Speech
To turn off background audio: If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button. Press the Menu button. Use the 5-way to navigate down until "Experimental" is underlined. Press the 5-way to select. Use the 5-way to navigate down until "pause music" is underlined. Press the 5-way to select.
Page 96 Use the 5-way to navigate down so that the "Text-to-Speech" option is underlined. Press the 5-way to select "turn on." In a few moments, you will hear your content spoken aloud. You can either listen to it through the Kindle's external speakers or plug in earphones into the headphone jack.
Page 97: Searching On Kindle
"My Clippings" file. For PDFs, Kindle searches for the term in the metadata only (author's name and file name). Additionally, Kindle also keeps and searches the metadata for the content you have stored on Amazon. Searching Remotely Kindle can perform remote searches in several different locations using Whispernet.
Page 98: Searching For Definitions
Searching for Definitions You can limit a search to the dictionary. Kindle searches your default dictionary for definitions of the word you have entered. Performing a Search To perform a search in a book, follow these steps: Type in your search term; the Search line will automatically appear. You can use whole words, and no distinction is made between lower and upper case.
Page 99: Search Results Page
4.2 Search Results Page When searching all your content, Kindle looks in the reading materials you have on your Kindle and the metadata (like title and author) of the materials you have in Archived Items. This includes purchased items, personal documents, and annotations that you have created.
Page 100: Search Results For A Definition
Press the 5-way to view the matches. A page appears showing all instances of the search term in that particular title. Each occurrence lists its location number and is shown in context so you can see how the search term is used. Use the Next Page and Previous Page buttons if there are more results than fit on the Search Results page.
Page 101 To find a definition, follow these steps: Type in the word you want defined. Navigate right with the 5-way to highlight "dictionary." Press the 5-way to submit your search. You will see a complete definition of the word. KINDLE USER’S GUIDE Chapter 4 •...
Page 102: Performing Remote Searches
4.3 Performing Remote Searches To search remotely, you must have Whispernet switched on. You can select any of the remote searches described in this section. If Whispernet is not already on, press the Menu button. Use the 5-way controller to underline "Turn Wireless On"...
Page 103 You can narrow results by categories by clicking on the drop-down list located in the upper right corner of the Search Results page. Tip: You can also narrow a search in the Kindle Store to an author's name by typing "@author"...
Page 104: The Kindle Store
Kindle or want to download a title again. To help other Amazon users decide what to buy, you can also add your own ratings and reviews.
Page 105: Kindle Store
5.2 Kindle Store Pages This section describes the different pages you will find at the Kindle Store, like the Kindle Storefront, the Browse pages, and the product detail pages for individual pieces of content. Note: You can view Kindle Store pages only in portrait screen rotation. The Kindle Storefront When you select "Shop in Kindle Store"...
Page 106: The Store Menu
Newspapers— displays the newspapers currently available in the Kindle Store. Magazines— displays the magazines currently available in the Kindle Store. Blogs— displays the blogs currently available in the Kindle Store. Kindle Top Sellers— displays a list of Amazon best sellers. KINDLE USER’S GUIDE Chapter 5...
Page 107: Browsing The Store
New & Noteworthy— displays a list of new or noteworthy content on the Kindle Store. Recommended for You— displays items recommended for you by Amazon based on your previous digital and physical purchases. Your Wish List— displays the Kindle items in your wish list that you may want to buy later.
Page 108: Getting The Details
Browse path— shows the steps on the path you used to get to the current page. Number of titles in the category— shows the number of items available in the particular category. Categories— groups the content by topics of interest to make browsing easier. Select the category you are interested in to show only items in that particular subject.
Page 109: Additional Details For Audible Audiobooks
Buy— purchases the item using your default Amazon 1-Click payment method and sends it wirelessly to your Kindle. Try a Sample— downloads the beginning of the book for free so you can sample it before buying. Add to Wish List— adds the item to your wish list so you can peruse or purchase it later.
Page 110: Additional Details For Periodicals
Audible account to your Amazon account. This lets you use the credit card on file with Amazon to make Audible purchases directly on your Kindle. Other benefits of linking your Audible account are:...
Page 111 To see your wish list, select "Your Wish List" from the Store menu. To remove the item from your wish list, select "Delete" for that item. If you have more than one Wish List, you can move an item to another Wish List by selecting “Move to” . KINDLE USER’S GUIDE Chapter 5 •...
Page 112: Recommendations, Reviews, And Ratings
(digital and printed) you have purchased in the past either on Kindle or on Amazon. To get to this page, select "Recommended for You" from the Kindle Storefront or from the Kindle Store menu.
Page 113: Writing Your Own Ratings And Reviews
Writing Your Own Ratings and Reviews You can share your opinions with other readers by rating and reviewing the materials that you have read. To get to this page, select "Customer Reviews" from the product detail page for the item you want to critique, and then select "Write a Review." The sample screen below shows you the type of information you can enter.
Page 114: Making Purchases
Your item will be auto-delivered wirelessly to your Kindle and also added to the Manage Your Kindle page on Amazon. You will see an "items downloaded" message at the top of the screen when your item has arrived on your Kindle.
Page 115: Returning An Item
"Return to Store" link. If the item had already downloaded to your Kindle, it will be removed the next time your device connects to Whispernet. If you prefer, you can also contact Kindle Support using Amazon's Click-to-Call service on the Web at: http://www.amazon.com/kindlesupport (U.S. and other countries) http://www.amazon.co.uk/kindlesupport (U.K.
Page 116: Accessing The Web
CHAPTER 6 Accessing the Web Your Kindle comes with an Experimental application called Web Browser, which is a standard web browser that’s similar to other web browsers you may have used on a computer or another device. It supports JavaScript, SSL and cookies but does not support media plug-ins (Flash, Shockwave, etc.) or Java applets.
Page 117: Using Web Browser
6.1 Using Web Browser There are four ways to open the Web Browser. The two main ways are to select "launch browser" from the Experimental screen or to follow a link from within your reading material. Many of the blogs that you subscribe to from the Kindle Store have links to websites.
Page 118: Using Bookmarks And Adding Your Own
To the right of the URL text field there is a button to stop loading or reload the current page. From there, use the 5-way to navigate to the right to select “google” , so you can quickly search with Google for the text entered in the URL text field. Or, navigate to the right again to search Wikipedia.
Page 119: Using Next Page And Previous Page
Using Next Page and Previous Page Most web pages you find on the Internet will have more content than can be displayed on one page. Use the Next Page and Previous Page buttons to scroll up or down to see more of the current web page.
Page 120: Zooming Into Web Pages
finish typing, press the Return key or select the nearby Go or Enter or Search button to retrieve the results. If there are radio buttons embedded within a web page, you can choose one by moving the cursor to the button you want to change and pressing the 5-way to "select"...
Page 121 fit-to-width — displays the web page by matching the width of the page to the width of your Kindle's screen; this is the default (normal) size. Pressing the Back button while zoomed in returns the view to normal size. 150% — displays the web page at one and one half times the normal size. 200% —...
Page 122: Optimizing The Web Browser For Reading Articles
Optimizing the Web Browser for Reading Articles While viewing articles on a web page, you can switch to Article Mode to make the text on the page easier to read. Article Mode makes reading articles more enjoyable by allowing you to focus on the main text on the page. To switch to Article Mode, follow these steps: While viewing articles on a web page, press Menu.
Page 123 Turn Wireless Off— turns the Whispernet connection off. If you turn the wireless off, you will not be able to use the browser. Shop in Kindle Store— takes you to the Kindle Storefront. Enter URL— takes you directly to the URL field where you can enter a web address to visit.
Page 124 changes to “Web Mode” . Choose “Web Mode” to return to the standard Web Browser page view. Bookmarks— displays your list of Web bookmarks. Bookmark This Page— adds the current page to the bottom of your list of bookmarks. History— displays your History page, which keeps track of the sites you have visited. Browser Settings—...
Page 125: Other Features
6.2 Other Features As you become more familiar with the Web Browser browser, the following topics may be of interest to you. Downloading Files Some websites may have books or documents you can download and read on your Kindle. When you select these books or documents using Web Browser, you will be asked to confirm if you want to download these to your Kindle Home.
Page 126 Clear History— removes cached Internet address entries from your Kindle. Move the on-screen highlight to "Clear History" and press the 5-way to clear this list. Clear Cookies— removes cookies from your Kindle. Move the on-screen highlight to "Clear Cookies" and press the 5-way to remove the cookies. Disable Javascript—...
Page 127: Settings And Experimental
To go to the Settings page, press the Menu button while on your Home screen. Use the 5-way controller to underline "Settings" and press to select. Registration— this is the Amazon account name to which your Kindle is registered. All Kindle Store and other charges will be applied to the credit card associated with your 1-Click account.
Page 128 Device Email — this is the e-mail address of your Kindle. You and your friends can send documents to this address and they will be converted by Amazon and sent to your Kindle. To edit this e-mail address, go to: http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle (U.S.
Page 129 Annotations Backup — allows you to turn on or off the automatic backup of your annotations, last page read, and collections at Amazon. Disable this feature if you do not want your annotations backed up or shared in Popular Highlights.
Page 130: Registering Or Deregistering Kindle
Move the 5-way down until "Settings" is underlined and press to select. Press the 5-way to select "register." You will see a text entry box at the bottom of the screen to enter your Amazon user name and password (the e-mail address and password associated with your Amazon account).
Page 131: Deregistering Your Kindle
You can also deregister your Kindle from the Manage Your Kindle page. Wi-Fi Network Settings Wi-Fi Network settings let you join a Wi-Fi network to connect to Amazon Whispernet. Connecting to Whispernet through a Wi-Fi network offers fast downloads, free delivery of your personal documents, and allows your Audible audiobook purchases to be delivered wirelessly to your Kindle, with no computer required.
Page 132: Entering Network Information
When Kindle joins a Wi-Fi network, you will see a Wi-Fi indicator at the top right corner of the screen. To join a Wi-Fi network that isn’t shown in the list of networks, select “Enter other Wi- Fi network” . Enter the network name and password (if required), and select “submit” . Press the Symbol key to enter numbers or symbols not present on the Kindle keyboard.
Page 133 Press the Home button, then press the Menu button. Navigate to “Settings” using the 5-way controller, then press the 5-way controller to select. Select “view” next to “Wi-Fi Settings” to display the list of detected Wi-Fi networks. Navigate to “Enter other Wi-Fi network” and press to select. Choose “advanced”...
Page 134: Personalizing Your Kindle
Your Kindle acquires a default name when it is first registered. This name is based on your Amazon account name, and is displayed at the top of your Home screen. Before you edit this name on your Kindle, make sure that wireless is turned on.
Page 135: Password Protecting Your Kindle
Press Next Page to go to Page 2 of Settings. Move the 5-way to underline "turn on" or “turn off” next to the "Voice Guide" setting and press to select. Password Protecting Your Kindle To prevent others from using your Kindle or seeing your content, you can create a password that must be entered whenever your Kindle starts or wakes from sleep.
Page 136 Navigate down using the 5-way and select "submit". To enter your password, follow these steps: When you power on your Kindle or wake it from sleep, you will be prompted to enter the password. If your Kindle is sleeping when you attach it to a computer using the USB cable, you will also be prompted to enter your password.
Page 137: Setting The Device Time
Press Next Page to go to Page 2 of Settings. Use the 5-way to underline "turn off" next to the "Device Password" setting and press to select. Enter your password, and select "submit". Setting the Device Time You can set the device time on your Kindle to match your local time. Tip: On Kindle models that include 3G, you can have Kindle automatically set the device time to the correct local time by choosing “set automatically".
Page 138: Choosing Your Primary Dictionary
Annotations Backup will backup your last location read, all of your notes, collections, and bookmarks you make to Amazon on any of your purchased content. If you delete an item from your Kindle or if you buy a new Kindle, you can automatically restore an item's annotations, bookmarks, and the last location you read by downloading the item again from the Manage Your Kindle page on Amazon.
Page 139: Linking Your Kindle To Your Social Network Accounts
If you turn off annotations backup, then your annotations will not be backed up at Amazon and they will not be included in Popular Highlights. Linking Your Kindle to Your Social Network Accounts If you are not yet a member of social networks such as Twitter or Facebook, visit their website and create an account with them before you link your Kindle to them.
Page 140: The Settings Menu
12. You will return to the "Manage Your Social Networks" screen, where your Twitter user name is now displayed. Your Kindle is now linked to your Twitter account. Your Kindle remains linked to a social network account until you unlink it. To unlink your Kindle from a social network account, follow these steps: If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.
Page 141 Turn Wireless Off— turns off Whispernet wireless service. When Whispernet is off, this option will change to Turn Wireless On. For Kindle models that include both 3G and Wi-Fi, turning wireless off disables 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity. For Kindle Wi-Fi only models, turning wireless off disables Wi-Fi network connections.
Page 142 Legal— provides trademark, copyright, and other notices about the software installed on your Kindle. Sync & Check for Items— connects to Amazon to download any newly available items and sync the furthest page read and annotations for all the books on your device.
Page 143: Experimental
To give us feedback on items on the Experimental page, send an e-mail to kindle-feedback@amazon.com (U. S. and other countries) or kindle-feedback- uk@amazon.co.uk (U.K. customers). We are really interested in hearing what you have to say, so type as much as you want. Based on your feedback, we may add or remove content from the Experimental page, so let your thoughts be known.
Page 144: Kindle Shortcuts
7.3 Kindle Shortcuts Global Shortcuts While typing, you can use the top row of the keyboard to enter numbers. From left to right, starting with Q, the letters in the top row of the keyboard represent the numbers 1 through 9. The letter P represents the number 0. To enter a number: Press and hold and press a letter in the top row of the keyboard.
Page 145: Pdf Shortcuts
PDF Shortcuts To nudge the selection frame when a PDF document is zoomed, or when panning a zoomed document: Hold down the Shift key while using the 5-way controller to nudge up, down, left, or right. Browser Shortcuts To reload a web page, press the Return key.
Page 146: Kindle And Your Computer
CHAPTER 8 Kindle and Your Computer Kindle uses Amazon Whispernet to deliver books, periodicals, personal documents, and audiobooks (via Wi-Fi delivery only) to your Kindle without the need for a computer. Some Kindle content, such as MP3 files, must first be downloaded to your computer and then transferred to your Kindle using USB.
Page 147 The illustration below shows a Kindle and a laptop computer connected through the USB cable. When you are connected to your PC, your Kindle will go into USB drive mode and its battery will be recharged by the computer. Your Whispernet service is temporarily shut off and you will not receive any of your content while in this mode.
Page 148: Transferring Files From Your Computer
8.2 Transferring Files from Your Computer Managing Your Documents If your Kindle is out of Whispernet coverage, you can still add content to it by connecting it to a computer so that it acts as a USB drive. After your Kindle is attached to your computer as a USB drive, you will see three default directories or folders.
Page 149 computer so you can edit them, e-mail a passage to a friend, or just archive your clippings, you can drag and drop the "My Clippings.txt" file onto your computer. Clippings and other annotations are described in more detail in Chapter 3. KINDLE USER’S GUIDE Chapter 8 •...
Page 150: Converting And Transferring Your Documents
Kindle-compatible format for reading on your Kindle. Amazon charges a fee for personal documents delivered directly to your Kindle via 3G (on Kindle 3G+Wi-Fi models). You can avoid fees for the personal document service by e-mailing the files to your Kindle’s @free.kindle.com e-mail address.
Page 151: Sending Your Documents For Conversion
Your Kindle will only receive converted files from e-mail addresses you have authorized on the Manage Your Kindle page to help prevent spam. The default setting dictates that only items sent from your Amazon account e-mail address will be forwarded. You can add e-mail addresses to the list by visiting http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle (U.S.
Page 152 @free.kindle.com. The document will be delivered to your Kindle when your Kindle is connected via Wi-Fi and it will also be e-mailed to your Amazon e-mail address. If Wi-Fi is not available, you can transfer the personal document to your Kindle's documents folder by connecting your Kindle to your computer.
Page 153: Audiobooks And Mp3S
8.4 Audiobooks and MP3s You can purchase, transfer, and play Audible audiobooks from Amazon and transfer MP3 files to Kindle to play as background audio while you read. Audible Audiobooks Thousands of Audible audiobooks are available in the Kindle Store. Due to their large file size, Audible purchases can only be delivered wirelessly to your Kindle via a Wi-Fi connection.
Page 154: Transferring Mp3S
Tip: To pause the playing of an audio book, press the space bar on the keyboard and press the spacebar again to resume. Transferring MP3s You can transfer your MP3 files to Kindle by copying them to the "music" folder on your Kindle over USB.
Page 155: Your Kindle And Amazon
Amazon to manage your Kindle account, change or cancel a subscription, or look up a past Kindle order. If you need help, Kindle Support on Amazon gives you information, e-mail, and phone access to dedicated customer service representatives.
Page 156: Getting The Details
Kindle. You can read the beginning of the book for free. If you enjoy it, you can make a purchase directly from your Kindle or return to the Kindle Store on Amazon if you prefer to purchase from your computer.
Page 157: Managing Your Kindle On Amazon
Kindle’s name and e-mail address. • review the list of computers or other mobile devices registered to your Amazon account, so you can automatically sync your library of Kindle books with your computer or other devices such as iPhone.
Page 158: Downloading Content From Your Computer
Downloading Content from Your Computer To transfer content to your Kindle that you downloaded from Amazon, follow these steps: Connect the USB cable (provided with your Kindle) to the Kindle and your computer. Your Kindle should appear on your computer in the same location you would normally find an external USB drive.
Page 159: Contacting Kindle Support
If you have problems with your Kindle, try using the Kindle Support website or one of our Customer Service members will be happy to help you. Kindle Support Web Address http://www.amazon.com/kindlesupport (U.S. and other countries) http://www.amazon.co.uk/kindlesupport (U.K. customers) Kindle Support E-mail Address kindle-cs-support@amazon.com (U.S.
Page 160: Transferring Content To Your New Kindle
If you already own another Kindle, this section will help you understand how to transfer your content to your new device. Copies of all your books and recent issues of newspapers and magazines purchased from the Kindle Store are kept in your Amazon account.
Page 161 To transfer your purchased Kindle content using Whispernet: From the "Your Orders" section of the Manage Your Kindle page, choose the Kindle to which you want to download the content from the devices listed under "Deliver to". The content is immediately transferred to the device you chose. The content you transferred should now appear in Home on the device.
Page 162: Transferring Periodical Subscriptions
10.2 Transferring Periodical Subscriptions To transfer a periodical subscription from one Kindle to another, follow these steps: From your computer's web browser, open http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle (U.S. and other countries) or http://www.amazon.co.uk/manageyourkindle (U.K. customers) Scroll down to the section entitled "Your Active Kindle subscriptions".
Page 163: Transferring Personal Documents
10.3 Transferring Personal Documents To transfer personal documents you have stored on a Kindle to another Kindle, follow these steps: Connect the Kindle you want to transfer information from, to your computer using the USB cable provided for that particular Kindle. Your Kindle should appear on your computer in the same location you would normally find an external USB drive.
Page 164: Transferring Audiobooks
10.4 Transferring Audiobooks To transfer audiobooks you have stored on a Kindle to another Kindle, follow these steps: Connect the Kindle you want to transfer an audiobook from, to your computer using the USB cable provided for that particular Kindle. Your Kindle should appear on your computer in the same location you would normally find an external USB drive.
Page 165: Transferring Mp3S
10.5 Transferring MP3s To transfer MP3s you have stored on a Kindle to another Kindle, follow these steps: Connect the Kindle you want to transfer an MP3 from, to your computer using the USB cable provided for that particular Kindle. Your Kindle should appear on your computer in the same location you would normally find an external USB drive.
Page 166: Appendix A Troubleshooting
Appendix A Troubleshooting You can resolve many problems with your Kindle, quickly and easily. If you encounter any of the following problems with your Kindle, click on the issue for help. • "My Kindle won't turn on/My Kindle is unresponsive or appears frozen." •...
Page 167: My Kindle Won't Turn On/My Kindle Is Unresponsive Or Appears Frozen
My Kindle won't turn on/My Kindle is unresponsive or appears frozen. Recharge your Kindle using the power adapter that came with the device and plug it into an AC outlet. Make sure that the charging light next to the micro-USB port lights up while you are charging.
Page 168: I'm Unable To Download A Book Even Though I See Strong Wireless Signal Strength
I'm unable to download a book even though I see strong wireless signal strength. Try restarting your Kindle by doing the following: Press the Home button. Press the Menu button. Select "Settings." Press the Menu button. Select "Restart." I only received a partial download of my Kindle Content or my Kindle Content seems to be corrupted.
Page 169: Text-To-Speech Sounds Distorted
Text-to-speech sounds distorted. Try switching between male and female voices and then back again. If that does not resolve the issue then try restarting your Kindle by doing the following: Press the Home button. Press the Menu button. Select "Settings." Press the Menu button.
Page 170: I Can't Open Any Of My Books And Receive An Error Message Instead
I can't open any of my books and receive an error message instead. Try restarting your Kindle by doing the following: Press the Home button. Press the Menu button. Select "Settings." Press the Menu button. Select "Restart." If restarting your Kindle does not resolve the issue, then try doing a factory reset of your Kindle.
Page 171: I Can't Create Or Share Annotations Or Receive New Content
I can’t create or share annotations or receive new content. This issue can typically be resolved by deleting some content to create more free space on your Kindle. Deleting audiobooks will typically free up the most disk space. Make sure you have backup copies of any personal documents, periodical issues older than the past seven issues that you'd like to keep, MP3, and Audible files before deleting them from your Kindle.
Page 172 Disconnect your Kindle from any power source. Slide and hold the power switch for 15 seconds before releasing. Note that the screen will be blank for approximately 30 seconds while your Kindle restarts. KINDLE USER’S GUIDE Appendix A •...
Page 173: Appendix B Product Information
Appendix B Product Information Safety and Compliance Information Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use to avoid injury. CAUTION! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE. KINDLE USER’S GUIDE Appendix B •...
Page 174: Maintaining Your Kindle
Don't expose your Kindle to extreme heat or cold. For example, don't leave it in the trunk of your car in sub-zero or high-heat conditions. Servicing Your Device If your device needs service, consult only Amazon.com authorized personnel by contacting us through Customer Support. U. S. Customer Support E-mail: kindle-cs-support@amazon.com U.
Page 175: Battery Safety
Wear headphones that isolate the wanted audio from background noise. Wireless Safety and Compliance Turn Amazon Whispernet off in areas where wireless use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. Some specific situations are described below. In general, you should not use your Kindle with Whispernet turned on any place you are not allowed to use a cellular device.
Page 176: Be Careful Around Other Electronic Devices
Be Careful Around Other Electronic Devices Kindle generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and, if not used in accordance with its instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications and electronic equipment. External RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems, entertainment systems, and personal medical devices.
Page 177: Information Regarding Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy For Model Number D00901, Fcc Id: Xsx-1013 And Model Number D00901, Fcc Id: X7N-0610
Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc. 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210 United States Declaration of Conformity June 25, 2010 We, Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc. declare under our own responsibility that the product: Product Name: Electronic Display Device KINDLE USER’S GUIDE Appendix B •...
Page 178 Product Spec: WLAN 802.11 b/g Model: D00901 Complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directive and the following standards: 1. Health (Article 3.1(a) of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standard(s): • EN62311: 2008/ FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C (Edition 01-01) 2.
Page 179 Title: Vice President Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc. 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210 United States Declaration of Conformity June 25, 2010 We, Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc. declare under our own responsibility that the product: Product Name: Electronic Display Device Product Spec: WLAN 802.11 b/g...
Page 180 PHONEIX TESTLAB, Königswinkel 10 D-32825 Blomberg, Germany Identification mark: 0700 (Notified Body) CE(!) The technical documentation relevant to the above equipment will be held at: Amazon EU Sàrl, of 5 Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg, Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg Authorized Person: KINDLE USER’S GUIDE Appendix B •...
Page 181: Additional Information For Kindle Users Outside The U.s. And U.k
In some areas, the disposal of certain electronic devices is regulated. Make sure you dispose of or recycle Kindle in accordance with your local laws and regulations. For information about recycling Kindle, go to: U. S. customers: http://www.amazon.com/kindle-recycling U.K. customers: http://www.amazon.co.uk/kindle-recycling UL Certification Number The UL Certification Number for this Kindle can be found on the back of the device.
Page 182: Product Specifications
AMAZON.COM KINDLE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF USE* This is an agreement between you and Amazon Digital Services, Inc. (with its affiliates, “Amazon” or “we”). Please read this Amazon.com Kindle License Agreement and Terms of Use, the Amazon.com privacy notice located at www.amazon.com/privacy, and the other applicable rules, policies, and terms posted on the Amazon.com website...
Page 183 *Amazon.co.uk customers should refer to the Amazon.co.uk Kindle License Agreement and Terms of Use, reprinted below at "AMAZON.CO.UK KINDLE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF USE**". For this Agreement in other languages, see http://www.amazon.com/kindletermsandconditions.
Page 184: Digital Content
Reading Application users, and the terms and conditions under which we provide each of the foregoing. “Software” means the Reading Applications and all software on the Kindle (including any updates/upgrades to that software), and any related documentation that we make available to you.
Page 185: Wireless Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Use of Wireless Connectivity. Your Kindle uses wireless connectivity to allow you to shop for and download Digital Content from the Kindle Store. In general, we do not charge you for this use of wireless connectivity. Your Kindle may use wireless connectivity to make other services available to you for which we may charge you a fee, such as personal file download, and subscriptions when you are located in another country.
Page 186: General
Digital Content to you, transfers to you title to or ownership of any intellectual property rights of Amazon or its suppliers or the other Content Providers. All licenses are non- exclusive and all rights not expressly granted in this Agreement are reserved to Amazon or the other Content Providers.
Page 187 Software, and Amazon may immediately revoke your access to the Service or to Digital Content without refund of any fees. Amazon’s failure to insist upon or enforce your strict compliance with this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any of its rights.
Page 188 ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS. Limitation of Liability. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, AMAZON, ITS SUPPLIERS, ITS LICENSORS, AND THE OTHER CONTENT PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE...
Page 189 Amendment. We may amend any of the terms of this Agreement in our sole discretion by posting the revised terms on the Kindle Store or the Amazon.com website. Your continued use of the Kindle, Digital Content, Service, or Software after the effective date of any such amendment constitutes your agreement to be bound by such amendment.
Page 190: Amazon.co.uk Kindle License Agreement And Terms Of Use
AMAZON.CO.UK KINDLE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF USE** This is an agreement between you and Amazon EU S.a.r.l. (with its affiliates, “Amazon” or “we”). Please read this Amazon.co.uk Kindle License Agreement and Terms of Use, the Amazon.co.uk privacy notice located at www.amazon.co.uk/privacy, and the other applicable rules, policies, and terms posted on the Amazon.co.uk website...
Page 191: Digital Content
“Periodicals” means Digital Content made available to you on a subscription basis, such as electronic newspapers, magazines, journals, blogs, and other subscription- based content. “Reading Application” means software (including any updates/upgrades to that software) we make available that permits users to shop for, download, browse, and/or use Digital Content on an Other Device.
Page 192: Wireless Connectivity
proprietary notices or labels on the Digital Content. In addition, you may not bypass, modify, defeat, or circumvent security features that protect the Digital Content. Periodicals. You may cancel your subscription as permitted in our cancellation policy in the Kindle Store. We may terminate a subscription at our discretion, for example, if a Periodical is no longer available.
Page 193: Device And Software
Neither the sale or transfer of the Kindle to you, nor the license of the Software or Digital Content to you, transfers to you title to or ownership of any intellectual property rights of Amazon or its suppliers or the other Content Providers. All licenses are non- KINDLE USER’S GUIDE Appendix B •...
Page 194 Agreement. In case of such termination, you must cease all use of the Software, and Amazon may immediately revoke your access to the Service or to Digital Content without refund of any fees. Amazon’s failure to insist upon KINDLE USER’S GUIDE Appendix B •...
Page 195 WERE NOT REASONABLY FORESEEABLE TO YOU AND AMAZON AT THE TIME WHEN YOU PURCHASED THE KINDLE, DIGITAL CONTENT OR SOFTWARE (AS APPLICABLE); (B) LOSSES THAT DID NOT ARISE FROM ANY BREACH OR DEFAULT ON AMAZON’S PART; AND (C) ANY BUSINESS LOSSES, OR OTHER LOSSES THAT ARISE FROM ANY...
Page 196 Kindle Store or the Amazon.co.uk website. Contact Information. For communications concerning this Agreement, please contact Amazon at Amazon EU Sarl, 5 Rue Plaetis, L-2338, Luxembourg (Lux. reg. no. B 101818, Share capital €37500, Trading authorization no. 104408), or by email: ukkindleterms@amazon.co.uk.
Page 197: One-Year Limited Warranty
Device was purchased in the United Kingdom, then this Warranty is provided by Amazon EU S.à r.l., 5, rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg (Lux reg. no. B 101818, Share capital €37500, Trading authorization no. 104408). The provider of this warranty is sometimes referred to herein as “we.
Page 198: Additional Information
You can see a version of the Kindle License Agreement and Terms of Use, One-Year Limited Warranty and other Kindle information in other languages at http://www.amazon.com/kindletermsandconditions. If you purchased this Device in the United Kingdom, you can see other Kindle information at http://www.amazon.co.uk/kindletermsandconditions. KINDLE USER’S GUIDE Appendix B •...
Page 199: Patent Notices
Patent Notices The Kindle device and/or methods used in association with the Kindle device may be covered by one or more patents or pending patent applications. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. KINDLE USER’S GUIDE Appendix B •...
Page 200: Copyright And Trademark Notices
Copyright and Trademark Notices Amazon Kindle device software, the Amazon Kindle Quick Start Guide, and the Amazon Kindle User’s Guide © 2004 - 2010 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. 1-CLICK, AMAZON, the AMAZON.COM LOGO, the AMAZONKINDLE LOGO, AMAZON KINDLE, AUDIBLE, KINDLE, MOBIPOCKET, WHISPERNET AND WHISPERSYNC are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc.

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Welcome

Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Kindle

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Kindle Content

Chapter 3 Reading on Kindle

Chapter 4 Searching on Kindle

Chapter 5 The Kindle Store

Chapter 6 Accessing the Web

Chapter 7 Settings and Experimental

Chapter 8 Kindle and Your Computer

Chapter 9 Your Kindle and Amazon

Chapter 10 Transferring Content to Your New Kindle

Appendix A Troubleshooting

Appendix B Product Information

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