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Amazon Tablet PC User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Kindle User’s Guide Contents Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ....................5 Registering your Kindle ....................5 Kindle controls ........................5 Onscreen actions ......................6 Onscreen keyboard ......................6 Tap zones ........................... 7 Toolbars ..........................8 Status indicators ......................11 Wireless status indicators ....................11 Battery status indicator ......................
  • Page 3 Kindle User’s Guide Contents Notes and highlights ......................20 Bookmarks ........................21 Footnotes .......................... 21 Before you go........................21 X-Ray ..........................21 Vocabulary Builder......................22 Kindle FreeTime ......................22 Setting up Kindle FreeTime ....................22 Using Kindle FreeTime ...................... 23 Goodreads on Kindle ......................
  • Page 4 Kindle User’s Guide Contents Canadian Compliance Statement................... 36 IEEE 1725 Battery Safety Statement ................36 EU Conformity ......................... 36 CE SAR Compliance ....................... 37 Recycling Kindle Properly ....................37 Product Specifications ....................37 LEGAL TERMS ........................ 38 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .................. 38 Warranty Provider ......................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    If you bought your Kindle online using your Amazon account, it is already registered to you. To verify, tap the Home button and look for your Amazon username in the upper left corner of the Home screen. If it says My Kindle or shows the name of a previous owner instead of your own Amazon account name, you'll need to register it.

  • Page 6: Onscreen Actions

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Kindle in sleep mode, press and release the Power button. To wake up your Kindle, press and release the Power button. If your Kindle does not power on or is unresponsive during use and you need to restart it, press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power dialog displays, then select Restart.

  • Page 7: Tap Zones

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Select the Keyboards option. If you have selected multiple keyboards a Globe key added to your keyboard. To select a different keyboard, tap the Globe key. Your Kindle supports the entry of diacritics and special characters using the keyboard. To display these characters, press and hold the base letter's key.

  • Page 8: Toolbars

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Landscape Mode If you prefer, you can change pages by swiping the screen with your finger. To go to the next page, swipe your finger from right to left across the screen. To go to the previous page, swipe your finger from left to right across the screen.
  • Page 9 Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Back: Tap to retrace your steps. For example, you can follow a link from a book, then tap the Back button to return to your place in the book. Screen Light: Tap to access screen light controls. There are several ways to adjust screen brightness: ...
  • Page 10 Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Text (Aa): Tap to display font and text options for your Kindle books, including font size, typeface, publisher font, line spacing and margins. Go To: The Contents tab displays the book's contents, including Beginning and chapter titles.

  • Page 11: Status Indicators

    Wireless status indicators The Amazon Whispernet service delivers content wirelessly to your Kindle whenever and wherever you want it. Your Kindle can connect to Whispernet via its built-in Wi-Fi capability; some models also include free 3G wireless connectivity to Whispernet. The more bars on the Wi-Fi or 3G status indicator that are filled, the stronger the signal.

  • Page 12: Activity Indicator

    Kindle with your Amazon account, and optionally linking your Kindle to your social network accounts. If you haven't done these steps yet, go to the Home screen now, select Set Up Your Kindle, and follow the onscreen prompts.

  • Page 13: Special Offers And Sponsored Screensavers

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Kindle Paperwhite 3G models use the same technology as mobile phones, so they are dependent on mobile coverage areas. By default, a 3G device will connect to a 3G network automatically. If there isn't sufficient 3G signal strength, it will connect to a slower GPRS or EDGE network.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content

    The Kindle Store lets you see details about titles, read customer reviews and even download book samples. When you're ready to make a purchase, the Kindle Store uses your Amazon 1-Click payment method securely. After you order, the Amazon Whispernet service delivers the item directly to your Kindle via your wireless connection.

  • Page 15: Removing Items From Your Kindle

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content view, and on the right side of the screen when in list view. Once you have downloaded an item, you can either open it from the Home screen or directly from the Cloud. The Manage Your Kindle page (accessible from http://www.kindle.com/support) offers a handy way to view and manage your Kindle content, settings and account using a web browser.

  • Page 16: Using Collections

    Cloud. Your collections are synced between other devices and reading apps that are registered with the same Amazon account and support Cloud Collections. You can add as many items as you like to each collection, including books, active content and personal documents.
  • Page 17 Collections, such as your Kindle Paperwhite, will delete it from the Cloud and from other devices or reading apps that support Cloud Collections and are registered with the same Amazon account.  Deleting a collection that was imported from a device or reading app that does not support Cloud Collections will not affect the original collection on other devices or reading apps.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Understanding Kindle display technology Your Kindle uses a high-resolution display technology called electronic paper. The display is reflective, which means you can read it clearly even in bright sunlight. Electronic paper uses ink just like books and newspapers, but it displays the ink particles electronically.

  • Page 19: Panning Over And Zooming In On Tables

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents the icon. To return the image to normal size, tap on the image again. For select Kindle books, you can zoom in further by placing two fingers close together on the centre of the screen and moving them apart.

  • Page 20: Search

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents To look up the definition of a word whilst reading, press and hold to select the word. A dialog box displays with the definition of the word. The Smart Lookup feature integrates a full dictionary with X-Ray and Wikipedia so you can access definitions, characters, settings, and more, without leaving your page.

  • Page 21: Bookmarks

    Popular Highlights setting. You can also display notes and highlights from people that you follow on https://kindle.amazon.com. To turn off this option, select Settings from the Home screen menu, tap Reading Options, Notes & Highlights, and change the Public Notes setting.

  • Page 22: Vocabulary Builder

    It can also provide detailed information from Wikipedia and Shelfari, Amazon's community-powered encyclopaedia for book lovers. To find out if a book has X-Ray, look for X-Ray Enabled in the Kindle Store description of the book.

  • Page 23: Using Kindle Freetime

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Next, a list of the titles in your Kindle Library displays. Tap the checkbox next to an item's title to add it to your child's Kindle FreeTime library, then tap OK. To add or remove books from your child's reading list later, tap the profile icon next to your child's name on the main Kindle FreeTime screen, then select Library.

  • Page 24: Time To Read

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Next, you will be directed to a list of your Amazon book purchases, both digital and physical. Tap the Shelf icon to shelve the book. You can also rate a book on this screen.

  • Page 25: Navigating A Book

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents When you tap the top of the screen, the chapter name (if available) displays at the bottom of the screen. Tap the caret to access the Reading Navigation toolbar. For more information, see Navigating a book.
  • Page 26 Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Note that this history is cleared when you exit the book.

  • Page 27: Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite

    Wi-Fi Networks: Displays the number of detected Wi-Fi networks and the name of the Wi- Fi network you are currently connected to, if any. Registration: Indicates the Amazon account name to which your Kindle is registered. Use this option to register and deregister your Kindle.

  • Page 28: The Settings Contextual Menu

    Notes & Highlights: Select to manage annotations, public notes and popular highlights. Annotations Backup: Allows you to toggle on and off the automatic backup of your annotations, last page read and collections on Amazon's servers. Popular Highlights: Allows you to toggle on and off the display of passages that are most frequently highlighted by others.

  • Page 29: Carrying And Reading Personal Documents

    You can synchronise your Kindle books with other supported devices you own and Kindle reading applications. Amazon's Whispersync technology keeps track of the last reading location in each book. For example, you can read a few pages using the Kindle application on your iPhone, iPad or Android device and then pick up right where you left off when you return to your Kindle.

  • Page 30: Sharing Comments Via Social Networks

    Your Kindle includes an experimental web browser that enables you to surf the web and view most Amazon web pages. Web Browser supports JavaScript, SSL and cookies, but does not support media plug-ins. You must have a Wi-Fi connection to access most websites.

  • Page 31: Web Browser Menu

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite  Drag your finger left/right and up/down to navigate a web page.  Tap the Back button in the upper left corner to return to the previous page you were viewing.

  • Page 32: Chapter 5 Finding Additional Assistance

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 5 Finding Additional Assistance Chapter 5 Finding Additional Assistance The Kindle Customer Service website at www.kindle.com/support has helpful information, including frequently asked questions and how-to videos.

  • Page 33: Appendix A Product Information

    Kindle's limited warranty. Read all safety instructions for any accessories before using them with your Kindle. Device Service If your device needs service, please contact Amazon Customer Service. Contact details can be found at www.kindle.com/support Improper service may void the warranty.

  • Page 34: Wireless Safety And Compliance

    Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information Engaging in repetitive motions such as pressing keys or playing some games may cause you to experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. Discontinue use of your device and consult a physician if you experience headaches, blackouts, seizures, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movement, disorientation, or other discomfort.

  • Page 35: Look Out For Signs

    Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information connect equipment and receivers to different outlets; or consult the radio or television manufacturer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Look Out For Signs There are some places where RF signals could constitute a hazard, such as health-care facilities and construction sites.

  • Page 36: Canadian Compliance Statement

    EU Conformity Hereby, Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc., declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of RTTE Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at: www.kindle.com/kindlepaperwhite_doc...

  • Page 37: Ce Sar Compliance

    Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information This device can be used in the following EU Member States: CE SAR Compliance This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public.

  • Page 38: Legal Terms

    Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information LEGAL TERMS Please read the applicable Licence Agreement and Terms of Use found at: www.kindle.com/support ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Warranty for the Kindle Device (the “Device”) is provided by the entity set forth in the table below.

  • Page 39: Warranty Provider

    Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210, United resellers located in Japan States From Amazon.cn or from authorised Amazon Joyo Co. Ltd., 26F, Bldg A, Ocean resellers located in the People’s International Center, No. 56 East 4th Ring Republic of China Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China Amazon Serviços de Varejo do Brasil Ltda.,...

  • Page 40: Additional Information

    Copyright, Trademark and Other Notices Amazon Kindle device software, the Amazon Kindle Quick Start Guide, and the Amazon Kindle User’s Guide © 2004-2014 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

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