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Amazon Kindle User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers..................12 Screensaver ..................................12 Special Offer banners ..............................12 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content ................. 13 Shop the Kindle Store anytime, anywhere ..................13 Recommended content..........................13 Device and Cloud storage ........................14 Removing items from your Kindle ......................

  • Page 3: Kindle User's Guide

    Navigating a book ............................27 Kindle Page Flip ................................27 Go To button ..................................27 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle ..................28 Carrying and reading personal documents ..................28 Reading Kindle content on other devices..................28 Sharing comments via social networks ..................... 28 Using your Kindle with your computer .....................

  • Page 4: Kindle User's Guide

    Kindle User’s Guide Contents Wireless Safety and Compliance ......................36 Turn Off Wireless When Flying ......................36 Using Your Kindle Around Other Electronic Devices ..............36 Steps to Minimize Interference ......................37 Watch for Signs ............................37 FCC Compliance Statement ........................37 Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ..........

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    To verify, tap the Home button and look for your Amazon user name 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. See...

  • Page 6: Touchscreen Interface

    Kindle.  Mac OS X: Click the Eject button next to the Kindle in any Finder window, or drag it from the Desktop to the Trash. Your Kindle will then exit USB drive mode. Your Kindle will continue to charge in this mode. If the charge indicator light on the bottom edge of the Kindle does not come on, make sure that the USB cable is fully inserted into your Kindle and into the USB port of the computer.

  • Page 7: Tap Zones

    Getting Started Tap zones The EasyReach feature of your Kindle lets you effortlessly turn pages in a book or periodical while holding the device with just one hand. Tapping almost anywhere in the display area will take you to the next page; the area is large enough to be tapped whether you hold the device with your left or right hand.

  • Page 8: Toolbars

    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. Kindle Store: Tap to go to the Kindle Store. Your Kindle must have an active Wi-Fi connection to use this feature.
  • Page 9 Reading toolbar A secondary toolbar displays when you're reading a book and tap the top of the screen. Text (Aa): Tap to display font and text options for your Kindle books, including font size, typeface, publisher font, line spacing, and margins.
  • Page 10 Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Reading Navigation toolbar When reading, swipe up from the bottom of the page to display the reading navigation toolbar. Use this toolbar to navigate a book and preview a new page or location in the book. For more...

  • Page 11: Status Indicators

    Status indicators At the top of the Home screen, you'll see indicators that inform you about the status of your Kindle. To view these indicators within a book or document, tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars.

  • Page 12: Network Connectivity

    When your device is sleeping, a Special Offer will be displayed on your screensaver. To see more details on the offer, wake up your Kindle, then tap the "Tap for Details" area. To unlock your Kindle without viewing offer details, swipe your finger to unlock. Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers are updated regularly when your Kindle is connected to a network.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content

    Shopping Cart button. You can also select Shop Kindle Store from some menus. To navigate within the Kindle Store, simply tap on any area of interest, then swipe left and right or up and down to move around pages and lists. You can search for a title, browse by category, check out the latest best sellers, or view recommendations personalized just for you.

  • Page 14: Device And Cloud Storage

    If you wish to download content that you have in the Cloud, tap Cloud on the Home screen, then tap on the item(s) you want to download to your Kindle. You can cancel a download by tapping on the item's title.

  • Page 15: Managing Your Kindle Library

    To jump to a specific title or page, go to the Home screen and tap the page number control. For example, 1/2 indicates you are on page 1 and have 2 pages of content on your Kindle. When the dialog box displays, enter the page number you want to go to or the first letter of...

  • Page 16: Cloud Collections

    Add to FreeTime Library, Add to Collection, Go To..., Search This Book, View Bookmarks, Remove from Device, View on Goodreads, and Add to Goodreads Shelf. Note that you must be signed in to Goodreads on your Kindle to see Add to Goodreads Shelf.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents

    To navigate through the panels, swipe your finger across the screen or tap the sides of the screen. To exit Kindle Panel View, double tap the screen again. For manga refresh settings, tap the Menu item when reading a manga book and select the Page Refresh On/Off setting.

  • Page 18: Zooming Images

    Reading Kindle Documents Zooming images You can increase the size of an image in a Kindle book for easier viewing. Press and hold your finger on the image and then release to display a magnifying-glass icon, then tap on the icon.

  • Page 19: Dictionary

    For results from the Kindle Store, your Kindle will actively display the suggestions in a dropdown menu as you type in the search criteria. When you tap the match in the dropdown, it shows the results in the Kindle Store. Tap the Search Everywhere button to broaden your search.

  • Page 20: Notes And Highlights

    Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents  When searching while using Goodreads on Kindle, the default search is by title and author within the Goodreads catalog. To add a book to your Goodreads shelves, tap Want to Read or the Shelf icon next to the book in search results.

  • Page 21: Bookmarks

    Note that X-Ray is not available for all Kindle books or in all countries. To find out if a book has X-Ray, look for X-Ray Enabled in the Kindle Store description of the book.

  • Page 22: Word Wise

    Kindle FreeTime Kindle FreeTime lets you create a personalized experience for up to four children, giving you complete control over what content each child can access. Kids earn achievements that help them keep track of their personal reading accomplishments.

  • Page 23: Setting Up Kindle Freetime

    A Kindle FreeTime Unlimited page displays. 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...

  • Page 24: Managing Your Amazon Household

    Tap the Menu button and select Settings. On the Settings page, select Registration and Household, then Household and Family Library. Tap Add a New Person, then Add Adult. You will be prompted to pass your Kindle to the adult you would like to add to your household.

  • Page 25: Goodreads On Kindle

    Remove from Shelf. You can also add a book to your Goodreads shelves from the Home screen of your Kindle. Press and hold on the book's cover (or name if using list view) and select Add to Goodreads Shelf.

  • Page 26: Time To Read

    Location numbers allow you to direct a friend to the exact same place in a Kindle book you are reading. Many Kindle books also contain page numbers that correspond to the real page numbers in an actual print book.

  • Page 27: Navigating A Book

    Go To button Kindle Page Flip Kindle Page Flip enables you to preview other pages in a book without leaving your current page or losing your place. To navigate a book quickly, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display the Page Flip toolbar.

  • Page 28: Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle

    You can send Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX), PDF, HTML, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, PRC, and MOBI files to your Kindle and read them in Kindle format. You can add notes, highlights, and bookmarks, which are synchronized across devices along with the last page you read via our Whispersync technology.

  • Page 29: Using Your Kindle With Your Computer

    See the Kindle Support website (www.amazon.com/devicesupport) for more information on supported file types. Your Kindle is not usable as a reading device while in USB drive mode. To read a book while charging the battery, you must eject the Kindle from your computer's desktop.

  • Page 30: Bookmarks

    Some websites may have books or documents that you want to download and read on your Kindle. You will be asked to confirm if you want to download these items to your Kindle Home screen. Supported file types for download include Kindle content (.AZW, .AZW1, .AZW2,...

  • Page 31: Chapter 5 Settings

    Experimental Web Browser, Kindle Store, Cloud, and/or Goodreads on Kindle. When you set up Kindle FreeTime or turn on a restriction for the first time, you will be prompted to create a password. Note that this password will be required to make changes to settings within Parental Controls.
  • Page 32 Vocabulary Builder from the Home screen. Note that words you look up are not added to Vocabulary Builder when it is off. Page Refresh: Use to set your Kindle to refresh the display every time you turn the page.

  • Page 33: The Settings Contextual Menu

    Restart: Restarts your Kindle. You will not lose the books, clippings, or other files stored on your Kindle. In the event your Kindle freezes up, press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power dialog displays and then select Restart. If the Power dialog does not display, press and hold for 20 seconds.

  • Page 34: Chapter 6 Finding Additional Assistance

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 6 Finding Additional Assistance Chapter 6 Finding Additional Assistance The Kindle Customer Service website at www.amazon.com/devicesupport has helpful information, including frequently asked questions and how-to videos.

  • Page 35: Appendix A Product Information

    Do not use your Kindle device or its accessories in rain, or near sinks or other wet locations. Take care not to spill any food or liquid on your Kindle. If your device does get wet, unplug all cables, turn off the wireless (tap the Menu button, select Settings, and enable Airplane Mode) and let the screen revert to the screen saver.

  • Page 36: Other Safety Considerations

    Using your Kindle while operating a vehicle is not recommended and may be prohibited or restricted in some areas. If you are in an area where using your Kindle while operating a vehicle is allowed, always give full attention to the operation of the vehicle and stop using your Kindle if it becomes a distraction.

  • Page 37: Steps To Minimize Interference

    If your Kindle does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning your Kindle off and on), you can try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: reorient or relocate the receiving antenna for the radio or television;...

  • Page 38: Information Regarding Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy

    Properly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.  Avoid dropping the device or battery. If the device or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact Amazon Customer Service for assistance.

  • Page 39: Eu Conformity

    Recycling Kindle Properly 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 www.amazon.com/devicesupport. Product Specifications Display —...

  • Page 40: Legal Terms

    ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Warranty for the Kindle Device (the "Device") is provided by the entity set forth in the table below. The provider of this warranty is sometimes referred to herein as "we". We warrant the Device against defects in materials and workmanship under ordinary consumer use for one year from the date of original retail purchase.

  • Page 41: Warranty Provider

    Torre E - 18º andar, São Paulo - SP, 04543- 000, Brazil Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc., 410 From any other Amazon website or from Terry Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210, authorized resellers located in other countries United States Updates to this table may be posted on www.amazon.com/devicesupport.

  • Page 42: Additional Information

    Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information Additional Information You can find the Kindle Terms of Use, Kindle Store Terms of Use, One-Year Limited Warranty, customer service contact information, and other applicable terms, limited warranty and Kindle information at www.amazon.com/devicesupport. 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.

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