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, and then tap the
Back icon to return to your place in the book.
Quick Actions
: Tap to access screen light controls, Aeroplane Mode, Sync My Kindle and All
Settings. The All Settings option will be replaced with VoiceView Settings when VoiceView is enabled.
Screen Light
: Tap to access screen light controls. There are several ways to adjust
screen brightness:
• Drag your finger along the slider until you reach the desired setting.
• Tap the
icon to use a higher light setting, and tap the
icon to use a
lower light setting.
• Press and hold the
sign to select the maximum brightness setting. Press
and hold the
sign to choose the minimum brightness setting.
Your Kindle dynamically adjusts display brightness based on surrounding light conditions.
To disable this option, tap Auto Brightness.
Aeroplane Mode
: When selected, your Kindle will be placed in Aeroplane Mode and you
will have no wireless or Bluetooth connectivity.
Sync My Kindle
: Tap to synchronise your Kindle with other supported devices you own
and Kindle reading applications.
All Settings
: Tap to access settings that will let you further customise your Kindle
experience. You can also access Settings by tapping the Menu icon, and then selecting
Settings.
Goodreads
: Tap to access Goodreads on Kindle.
Store
: Tap to go to the Kindle Store. Your Kindle must have an active Wi-Fi or mobile network
connection to use this feature.
Search
: Tap to initiate a search. To exit search, tap outside the Search box.
Menu
: Tap to display a list of helpful options, including My Library, My Reading Lists, Kindle Store,
Goodreads, Kindle for Kids, Vocabulary Builder, Experimental Browser, Settings, View Special Offers
(Kindle with Special Offers devices only) and Create New Collection.
When you're reading a book, menu options may include Shop in Kindle Store, Vocabulary Builder,
Settings, Notes, About This Book, About the Author, Sync to Furthest Page Read and Word Wise.
Note that About the Author is only available for books that support an author profile.
Reading toolbar
A secondary toolbar displays when you're reading a book and tap the top of the screen.
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Chapter 2 Navigating Your Kindle
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