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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:
Slide your finger along the scale until you reach the desired setting.
Tap anywhere on the light scale to select a specific setting.
Tap the + sign to use a higher light setting, and tap the - sign to use a lower light setting.
Press and hold the + sign to select the standard maximum brightness setting. Press and
hold the - sign to choose the minimum brightness setting.
Kindle Store: Tap to go to the Kindle Store. Your Kindle must have an active Wi-Fi or 3G
connection to use this feature.
Search: Tap to bring up the search field. To exit search, tap the X on the right side of the
search bar.
Goodreads on Kindle: Tap to connect to the Goodreads community on your Kindle to
see what your friends are reading and to share and rate books. For more information, see
Goodreads on Kindle. The Goodreads button will not display if:
It is not available in your country of residence or location.
Your device is not yet registered.
Menu: Tap to display a list of options. The menus are contextual, which means they
change to offer appropriate options depending on what you're currently doing with the
device. For example, on the Home screen of a Kindle with Special Offers, menu options
may include Shop in Kindle Store, View Special Offers, List or Cover View, Create New
Collection, Sync and Check for Items, and Settings. Note that you can view content on the
Home screen using the default cover view or by list view.
When you're reading a book, menu items specific to that task may include Notes, Portrait
or Landscape Mode, Book Description, About the Author, Reading Progress, and
Vocabulary Builder. Note that About the Author is only available for books that support
author profiles.
Reading toolbar
A secondary toolbar displays when you're reading a book and tap the top of the screen.
Kindle User's Guide
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
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