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Kindle User's Guide 2nd  

edition 

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CHAPTER 1 

Getting Started

 

 

 

doing with the device. For example, on the Home screen, available menu options may 
include Shop in Kindle Store, View Archived Items, View Special Offers, Search, Create 
New Collection, Sync & Check for Items, Settings, Experimental, and Screen Rotation.  

When you're reading a book, menu items specific to that task may include Change Font 
Size, Go To..., Sync to Furthest Page Read, Book Description, Search This Book, Add 
Bookmark, View Notes & Marks and View Popular Highlights. 

 Home button

: This button takes you to the Home screen, where you will find a list of the 

books and other content stored on your Kindle. 

Power button

: To turn on your Kindle, press the power button. To put your Kindle into 

sleep mode, press and release the power button; the screensaver appears on the display. 
To wake up your Kindle, press the power button. To turn off your Kindle, press and hold 
the power button for seven seconds until the screen goes blank. If your Kindle does not 
power on or is unresponsive during use, you can restart your device by pressing and 
holding the power button for 20 seconds.  

Micro-USB/power port

: You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your Kindle to a 

computer for charging the battery and transferring files, including personal documents, to 
your Kindle.  

Charging the battery 

Charge your Kindle by plugging the supplied USB cable into a power source, such as a 
computer or the Kindle power adaptor (sold separately). A lightning bolt should appear on 
the battery icon at the top of the Home screen.  

The indicator light on the bottom edge of the device will turn amber whilst charging and 
green when the battery is fully charged.  

Charging should take less than three hours. You can use your Kindle while it is connected 
via USB and charging from your computer by dismounting or ejecting it so that Kindle exits 
USB drive mode. 

 

Windows

: Right-click on the "Safely remove hardware" icon in the lower right-hand corner 

of the task bar and follow the onscreen instructions to remove your 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. You will see a lightning bolt on the battery 
status icon that indicates your Kindle is still charging. If the charge indicator light on the 
bottom edge of the device does not come on, make sure that the USB cable is fully 
inserted into your Kindle and into the USB port of the computer. 

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, press the Menu button. 

Wi-Fi status indicators 

  Your Kindle is connected to Whispernet using Wi-Fi. The more bars that are filled, the 

stronger the Wi-Fi signal.  

Summary of Contents for Kindle D01100

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...aver 7 Home Screen 7 CHAPTER 2 Acquiring Managing Kindle books 8 Shop in the Kindle Store anytime anywhere 8 Managing your Kindle library 8 Using collections 8 Archiving and deleting content 9 CHAPTER...

Page 3: ...Considerations 20 Wireless Safety and Compliance 21 Use Aeroplane Mode When Flying 21 Using Your Kindle Around Other Electronic Devices 21 Steps to Minimise Interference 21 Watch for Signs 21 FCC Comp...

Page 4: ...dle Support website www kindle com support including a printable PDF version of this guide Some features and functionality may not be available based on such factors as your country of residence or lo...

Page 5: ...ess the Keyboard button enter your search string and select the Enter key on the onscreen keyboard to initiate the search 5 way controller The 5 way controller enables you to quickly perform many comm...

Page 6: ...dle Charging the battery Charge your Kindle by plugging the supplied USB cable into a power source such as a computer or the Kindle power adaptor sold separately A lightning bolt should appear on the...

Page 7: ...m browsing any inappropriate online content Setting up your Kindle Setting up your Kindle includes connecting to a Wi Fi network and registering your Kindle to an Amazon account Wi Fi Connectivity Boo...

Page 8: ...of the 5 way controller Special Offers Sponsored Screensavers are updated regularly when your Kindle is connected to Wi Fi Home Screen Special offer banners will be displayed at the bottom of the Hom...

Page 9: ...r Kindle is in Aeroplane Mode when a new issue of a periodical becomes available the issue will be delivered automatically the next time you connect wirelessly Managing your Kindle library Kindle can...

Page 10: ...eleted Archiving and deleting content To free up space on your Kindle you can archive items by selecting the item s name on the Home screen and pressing the Left Arrow on the 5 way controller Select r...

Page 11: ...ont Size A dialogue box will appear that allows you to change the font size typeface line spacing number of words per line and orientation of the content on the Kindle screen To view a book with the f...

Page 12: ...nd zoom To zoom into a table use the 5 way controller to position the cursor next to the table The table will be outlined in black Press the 5 way controller centre select button to fit the table to t...

Page 13: ...hts and notes from people that you follow on https kindle amazon com To turn off this option select Settings from the Home screen menu select Popular Highlights and change the setting Notes You can ad...

Page 14: ...how far you have read In a book with chapters the tick marks in the progress bar indicate the start of each chapter When you have finished reading Your Kindle will automatically go into sleep mode af...

Page 15: ...u will subsequently be prompted to enter the password whenever you turn on the device or wake it from sleep If you forget your password try looking at the hint you entered when you created it If you s...

Page 16: ...r Kindle freeze up you can do a hard reset by pressing the power button for 20 seconds Reset to Factory Defaults Resets your Kindle to its original factory settings and restarts it You should select t...

Page 17: ...cal library Kindle books are available at more than 11 000 libraries across the US You can check out a Kindle book from your local library and read it on any generation Kindle device or free Kindle re...

Page 18: ...he 5 way controller arrow keys to navigate a web page and highlight links and articles Use the 5 way controller to select the Back button in the upper left corner to return to the previous page you we...

Page 19: ...bsites 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 fo...

Page 20: ...ion 19 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...

Page 21: ...it with anything abrasive When carrying your Kindle in a bag or briefcase keep a book cover on it to avoid scratches Don t expose your Kindle to extreme heat or cold For example don t leave it in the...

Page 22: ...aft systems the U S Federal Aviation Administration regulations and many other aviation agencies require you to have permission from a crew member to use your device s wireless service Using Your Kind...

Page 23: ...rantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate...

Page 24: ...with the system per this standard Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive obje...

Page 25: ...ctive Applied Standard s EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 IEC 60950 1 2005 2nd Edition 3 Electromagnetic compatibility Article 3 1 b of the R TTE Directive Applied Standard s EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 17 V2 1 1 4 R...

Page 26: ...32 F to 95 F Storage temperature 10 C to 45 C 14 F to 113 F Wi Fi 802 11b g n KINDLE LICENCE AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF USE Please read the applicable Licence Agreement and Terms of Use found at www kind...

Page 27: ...N LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES AND WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE...

Page 28: ...the Amazon Kindle Quick Start Guide and the Amazon Kindle User s Guide 2004 2012 Amazon com Inc or its affiliates All rights reserved 1 1 CLICK AMAZON the AMAZON LOGO the AMAZONKINDLE LOGO AUDIBLE KIN...

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