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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Battery status indicator ...................... 14 Activity indicator ........................ 14 Parental Controls indicator ....................14 Setting up your Kindle Paperwhite ....................14 Network connectivity ......................15 Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers..................15 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content ................17 Shop the Kindle Store anytime, anywhere ..................
  • Page 3 Navigating a book ............................32 Kindle Page Flip ........................ 32 Go To button ........................33 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite ..............34 Carrying and reading personal documents ..................34 Reading Kindle content on other devices..................34 Sharing comments via social networks ..................... 34 Using your Kindle with your computer .....................
  • Page 4 Kindle User’s Guide Table of Contents Servicing Your Device ..........................42 Battery Safety .............................. 42 Other Safety Considerations ........................43 Wireless Safety and Compliance ......................43 Turn Off Wireless When Flying ......................43 Using Your Kindle Around Other Electronic Devices ..............44 Steps to Minimize Interference ......................

  • 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 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.

  • Page 6: Touchscreen Interface

    Touchscreen interface Your Kindle Paperwhite features a touchscreen interface that enables you to perform many tasks with just a tap or swipe of a finger. To select an item, simply tap it. For example, tap a book cover or title on your Home screen to open the book, or tap a button to perform that button's action.

  • Page 7: Keyboard

    Getting Started Keyboard Your Kindle Paperwhite has an onscreen keyboard. When you tap within the Search field or begin other actions that require you to type in information, the keyboard automatically displays at the bottom of the screen. Tap the keys to enter your selection and use the appropriate buttons to continue on to the next action.
  • Page 8 Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Portrait Mode...

  • Page 9: 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 the right to the left across the screen. To go to the previous page, swipe your finger from the left to the right across the screen.
  • Page 10 Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Standard toolbar Home: Tap to return to the Home screen, where you'll find a list of books and other content stored on your Kindle. 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.
  • Page 11 Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 Kindle Store, View Special Offers, Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK), Vocabulary Builder, Experimental Browser, Settings, List or Cover View, Create New Collection, Sync and Check for Items, and About Collections.
  • Page 12 Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Share: Tap to share your thoughts with friends on Goodreads on Kindle and other social networks. Bookmarks: Tap to add or delete a bookmark on the current page, and view previously added bookmarks. The Bookmark button on the toolbar changes from white to black on bookmarked pages.
  • Page 13 Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Periodical Home: Tap to display highlights of this issue. Sections and Articles: Tap to go to the hierarchical list of sections and articles in a newspaper or magazine. This option is not available in blogs. A secondary toolbar is available when you're reading a periodical and are on the article detail page.

  • Page 14: Status Indicators

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

  • Page 15: Network Connectivity

    Once you have successfully connected to a network, the Wi-Fi status indicator will display the network's signal strength. Kindle Paperwhite 3G models use the same technology as cell phones, so they are dependent on cellular coverage areas. By default, a 3G device will automatically connect to a 3G network.
  • Page 16 Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 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.

  • Page 17: 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 securely uses your Amazon 1- Click payment method. After you order, the Amazon Whispernet service delivers the item directly to your Kindle via your wireless connection.

  • Page 18: Device And Cloud Storage

    Cloud and download to your Kindle any content that you want to have available when offline. The Manage Your Content and Devices page, accessible from www.amazon.com/devicesupport, offers a handy way to view and manage your Kindle content, settings, and account using a web browser. Removing items from your Kindle To free up space on your Kindle, you can remove items by pressing and holding the item's name or cover on the Home screen.

  • Page 19: Managing Your Kindle Library

    Your Kindle Paperwhite can store thousands of books, personal documents, newspapers, blogs, and magazines, which are referred to collectively as "content" throughout this guide. To display a list of content on your Kindle Paperwhite, tap the Home button, then the On Device option.

  • Page 20: Cloud Collections

    Cloud. Your collections are synced between other devices and reading apps that are registered to the same Amazon account and that support Cloud Collections. You can add as many items as you like to each collection, including books, and personal documents.
  • Page 21 Deleting a collection that was created on a device or in a reading app that supports Cloud Collections, such as your Kindle, will delete it from the Cloud and other devices or reading apps that support Cloud Collections and are registered to the same Amazon account. ...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Zooming Images

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 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 24: Dictionary

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents  Manage this feature in Settings  Send us feedback To enable or disable this feature, tap the Menu button and select Settings. On the Settings page, select Reading Options, Notes & About This Book, then About This Book. Dictionary Your Kindle includes one or more dictionaries for each supported language.

  • Page 25: Notes And Highlights

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents  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.

  • Page 26: Bookmarks

    This Book, and change the 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, tap the Menu button and select Settings. On the Settings page, select Reading Options, Notes &...

  • Page 27: X-Ray

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents X-Ray The X-Ray feature lets you explore the "Bones of the Book" with a single tap, enabling you to see all of the passages in a book that mention specific ideas, fictional characters, historical figures, places, topics, and terms.

  • Page 28: Kindle Freetime (Kindle For Kids In The Uk)

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Each time you tap the Flashcards option, Vocabulary Builder selects a set of words from the current list and displays them as Flashcards. To view a word’s definition, tap "See Definition" in the top left corner of the Flashcard. Tap the Learning link on the Vocabulary Builder main screen to see how many words you are currently learning and how many you have already mastered.

  • Page 29: Using Kindle Freetime (Kindle For Kids In The Uk)

    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. The second adult must enter a unique Amazon account ID and password. If they do not have one, they can follow the link to create one.

  • Page 30: Goodreads On Kindle

    Keep track of what you're reading by adding books to your Goodreads shelves. When setting up your account, you will be directed to a list of your Amazon book purchases, both digital and physical. You can rate books you've read from one to five stars. Rating a book adds it to your Read shelf.

  • Page 31: Time To Read

    Goodreads is not available in all countries. Time to Read Your Kindle Paperwhite includes Time to Read, a feature that helps you know how long it will take to finish a chapter or book. You can customize this feature to display location numbers, time left in chapter, time left in book, percentage of content read, or actual page numbers.

  • Page 32: Navigating A Book

    The Time to Read feature uses a unique algorithm to estimate the amount of time it will take you to complete the chapter or book based on your past and current reading speed. Your specific reading speed is stored only on your Kindle; it is not stored on Amazon servers.

  • Page 33: Go To Button

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Press, hold, and drag the circle forward or back, or tap on the progress bar to preview a new page or location in the book. Use the arrows or swipe within the preview pane to flip through your book page-by-page.

  • Page 34: Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite

    You can synchronize 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 35: Using Your Kindle With Your Computer

    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 36: Web Browser Menu

    Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite Web Browser Menu From within Web Browser, tap the Menu button to view other options, including Article Mode, Bookmarks, Bookmark this Page, History, and Browser Settings. Browser Settings include Clear History, Clear Cookies, Disable JavaScript, and Disable Images. Note that web pages will load faster if you disable JavaScript.

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Settings

    Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to, if any. Registration and Household: Enables you to manage your household and displays the Amazon account name to which your Kindle is registered. Use this option to register and deregister your Kindle.
  • Page 38 Whispersync for Books: Enable and disable the automatic backup of your annotations, most recent page read, last page read, and collections to Amazon’s servers. Special Offers: Manage how Special Offers appear on your Kindle Send-to-Kindle E-mail: Indicates the address to which documents should be emailed so that they can be sent to your Kindle.

  • Page 39: The Settings Contextual Menu

    Public Notes: Toggle on and off the display of notes and highlights made by people you follow on https://kindle.amazon.com. About This Book: Toggle on or off the display of information about the book when you open it.
  • Page 40 Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 5 Settings Device Info: Displays your device's Wi-Fi MAC address, serial number, network capability, firmware version, and free space available. Legal: Provides trademark, copyright, and notices about the software installed on your Kindle. Sync and Check for Items: Tap to sync your Kindle with your online content.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Appendix A Product Information

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

  • Page 43: Other Safety Considerations

    Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information with a compatible USB charger or USB port that meets the following requirements: USB-IF Battery Charging Spec, Rev 1.2. Other Safety Considerations  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.

  • Page 44: Using Your Kindle Around Other Electronic Devices

    Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information Using Your Kindle 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 interference to radio communications and electronic equipment.

  • Page 45: Information Regarding Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy

    Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the Product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ...

  • Page 46: Ieee 1725 Battery Safety Statement

    Promptly 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 repair. Contact Amazon Customer Service for assistance. ...

  • Page 47: 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 — 6" diagonal XGA display, 1448 x 1072 pixels, 300 dpi resolution, 16-level gray scale.
  • Page 48 Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information applies only to hardware components of the Device that are not subject to accident, misuse, neglect, fire or other external causes, alterations, repair, or commercial use. Instructions. For specific instructions about how to obtain warranty service for your Device, please contact Customer Service using the contact information provided below.

  • Page 49: Warranty Provider

    410 Terry Ave. North, Seattle, WA countries 98109-5210, United States Updates to this table may be posted on www.amazon.com/devicesupport. 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...

  • Page 50: Patent Notices

    Copyright, Trademark and Other Notices Amazon Kindle device software, the Amazon Kindle Quick Start Guide, and the Amazon Kindle User’s Guide © 2004-2015 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

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