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Summary of Contents for Amazon Kindle 6”
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Page 1: User Manual
Kindle: User Manual A user manual for the 4 Generation 6” E Ink Display Kindle Project 5: User Manual TWR2004- April 15, 2012 Jen Hadley... - Page 2 Amazon Kindle User Manual Jen Hadley...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
To turn Wi-Fi off and on ..........................11 Downloading books onto your Kindle ....................... 12 To set up your Amazon account ........................12 To register your Kindle to your Amazon account ..................13 To purchase books online from Amazon ....................... 15 Advanced User Functions ........................... 17 Managing content on your Kindle ........................ -
Page 4: Introduction
4th Generation 6” E Ink Display Kindle e-reader. This guide is for new users who need to set up their Kindle and learn the basic functions required to navigate the device and download books. Users who have a basic understanding of how the Kindle works, but who are interested in learning advanced functions or troubleshooting techniques, will also find this guide useful. - Page 5 This is a caution symbol that notifies you of special considerations. Words that have been bolded indicate a menu or setting item on the Kindle. Words that have been bolded and italicized indicate that this is the button on the Kindle that the procedure is instructing you to press.
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Page 6: Kindle Overview
Kindle Overview The Kindle e-reader is a device that allows users to shop for, download, and read digital media such • e-books • newspapers • magazines • blogs Digital media is downloaded directly onto the Kindle via wireless networking and displays information on the anti-glare screen using the latest e-ink technology—E Ink Pearl. -
Page 7: The Buttons On Your Kindle
The buttons on your Kindle Callout Button Description Previous Page Displays the previous page viewed Next Page Displays the next page Back Displays the previous screen viewed Keyboard Displays an onscreen keyboard used for entering text 5-Way Controller Used for navigating through the options and keyboard as well as for scrolling... -
Page 8: Basic User Functions
Because your Kindle is registered to your Amazon account, there is no need to plug your Kindle into a computer to download new purchases. This section covers the following basic user functions that will assist you in setting up your Kindle: •... - Page 9 3. Scroll down the settings until a bold line appears beneath view located to the right of Wi-Fi Networks and press Select (see figure 2). A list of available wireless networks appears. Figure 2: Wi-Fi Networks Note: You may get a message that asks you if you want to turn wireless on. Highlight ok and press Select.
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Page 10: To Remove A Wi-Fi Connection
To remove a Wi-Fi connection 1. From the home screen, press Menu. 2. Using the 5-Way Controller, scroll down the list until a bold line appears beneath Settings and press Select (see figure 4). A list of settings options appears. Figure 4: Settings 3. -
Page 11: To Turn Wi-Fi Off And On
4. The name of the wireless network that your Kindle is connected to will appear in the list with forget located to the right of it. Scroll down the list until a bold line appears beneath forget and press Select (see figure 6). -
Page 12: Downloading Books Onto Your Kindle
Downloading books onto your Kindle You must have an Amazon account to purchase content such as books, newspapers, magazines, etc. To download content onto your Kindle, you will need to register your Kindle to your Amazon account. To set up your Amazon account 1. -
Page 13: To Register Your Kindle To Your Amazon Account
10. Enter in the required payment information to so that you can purchase online content. To register your Kindle to your Amazon account 1. From the Kindle home screen, press Menu. 2. Using the 5-Way Controller, scroll down the list until a bold line appears beneath Settings and press Select. - Page 14 4. Ensure a bold line is located beneath If you already have an Amazon account and press Select (see figure 13). Figure 13: Registering your Kindle 5. Press the Keyboard button and, using the 5-Way Controller, enter in the email address that is linked to your Amazon account (see figure 14).
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Page 15: To Purchase Books Online From Amazon
Figure 15: Amazon.com sign in 4. Type the following information into the required fields (see figure 16): My e-mail address is: type in the email address you used to set up your Kindle account Yes, I have a password: type in your account password 5. - Page 16 7. Under the Formats heading select Kindle Edition. 8. Ensure that the Deliver to pull down menu has your Kindle name beneath it and click Buy now with 1-click. You new book will be wirelessly downloaded onto your Kindle.
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Page 17: Advanced User Functions
After you connect your Kindle to a wireless internet network and begin downloading books you are ready to start reading. Your Kindle is capable of many advanced user functions that will help you to quickly and easily navigate and manage your downloaded content. This section includes the following parts designed to help you use the advanced user functions: •... -
Page 18: To Read Kindle Books
1. From the home screen, use the 5-Way Controller to navigate through the list of downloaded items on your Kindle until a bold line appears beneath the item you want to delete. 2. Press the left arrow on the 5-Way Controller. -
Page 19: Advanced Features
The item is deleted as soon as Select is pressed; you will not receive a warning or confirmation message first. Advanced features Your Kindle offers several advanced features to help you get the most out of your reading experience. To jump to a specific page 1. With a book open on your Kindle, press Menu. -
Page 20: To Find Your Page Number
2. To remove the options list and return to your book, press Menu. Figure 21: Page number To highlight text 1. With a book open on your Kindle, use the 5-Way Controller to move the cursor to the first word of the text that you would like to highlight. 2. Press Select. - Page 21 3. Using the 5-Way Controller, highlight start highlight and press Select (see figure 22). Figure 22: Start highlight 4. Using the 5-Way Controller, scroll the cursor to the end of the text that you want to highlight (see figure 23). 5.
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Page 22: Summary
Summary In addition to learning how to use your Kindle hardware, this guide taught you how to: • manage your Wi-Fi connection • download books onto your Kindle • manage content on your Kindle • use advanced user functions For more information go to the Amazon Kindle Support homepage: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_left_cn?ie=UTF8&node... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
- Low battery charge - Reset the Kindle by pressing and frozen holding the power button for 20 seconds - If resetting the Kindle does not solve the problem try charging the Kindle and then restarting it again Downloading Issues Problem... -
Page 24: Frequently Asked Questions
4. Can I loan a book I have downloaded on my Kindle to a friend? Many books can be shared with anyone who has a Kindle or who uses a Kindle application. Eligible books can be loaned once for a period of up to 14 days and eligibility is determined by the publisher or rights holder. -
Page 25: Glossary
Glossary Amazon Amazon is an online retailer that sells a variety of products ranging from books to electronics Digital media Digital media is a form of media where data is stored in digital form, such as on a hard drive Download Downloading is the act of copying or transferring data from either the internet or a computer system to another computer system... -
Page 26: Index
8 battery, 7 back, 7 buying books, 15 increasing font, 24 internet, 8 charging, 7 contact information, 4 Kindle overview, 6 clippings, 22 keyboard, 7 library books, 24 delete content, 19 loaning books, 24 downloading problems, 23 downloading books, 12... - Page 27 navigating text, 7 USB Cable, 7 next page, 7 network, 8 Wi-Fi, 8 wireless network, 8 previous page, 7 purchasing books, 15 page numbers, 21 password, 8 payment, 14 reading, 19 remove content, 19 reset, 23 restart, 23 returning to last page read, 7 registering, 14 remove Wi-Fi connection, 10 sharing books, 24...