The large mode will be unavailable in these areas: Store, Search, Vocabulary Builder and Kindle For
Kids.
Device Passcode
: Lets you restrict access to your Kindle by setting a passcode. You'll subsequently
be prompted to enter the passcode whenever you turn on the device or wake it from sleep. If you
can't remember your passcode, you will have to contact Kindle Customer Service.
Device Time
: Use this setting to change the current local time displayed in the top-right corner of
the screen. To view the time from within a book, tap the top of the screen.
Restart
: Restarts your Kindle. You will not lose the books, clippings or other files stored on your
Kindle. In the event your Kindle freezes, press and hold the Power button for 9 seconds until the
Power dialog box displays and then select Restart. If the Power dialog box does not display, press
and hold the Power button for 15 seconds. After the LED light turns amber and blinks 4 times, you
can release the Power button.
Reset Device
: Resets your Kindle to its original settings and restarts it. You should select this
action only if instructed to do so by Kindle Customer Service. Before you reset your Kindle to default
settings, you must back up any personal documents that you'd like to keep. Once your Kindle
restarts, you will need to register and download your items from the Cloud. If you want to passcode-
protect your Kindle, you must also set up a passcode again.
Advanced Options
: Lets you manage the Home screen view, Whispersync for Books and Delete
Wi-Fi Passwords.
Home Screen View
: This option allows you to display or hide recommended content
from the Kindle Store and to enable/disable reading lists.
Whispersync for Books
: Enable and disable the automatic backup of your annotations,
most recent page read, furthest page read, and collections to Amazon’s servers.
Delete Wi-Fi Passwords
: Delete Wi-Fi passwords saved to Amazon from this device.
For more information, see
Managing your saved Wi-Fi passwords
.
Reading Options
Page Refresh
: Configure your Kindle to refresh the display every time you turn the page.
Next in Series
: Select to display an option to buy the next title in the series when nearing the end
of a book.
Nightlight
: Gradually decreases screen brightness over time as your eyes adjust to the dark.
Language Learning
: Lets you manage Word Wise and Vocabulary Builder preferences.
Word Wise
: Display hints above challenging words in many popular English-language
titles. To turn off multiple hints for a word, disable the Show Multiple-Choice Hints option.
Use the Language option to choose between English and Simplified Chinese Word Wise
hints.
Vocabulary Builder
: Use to toggle Vocabulary Builder on and off. When turned on,
words that you look up are added to Vocabulary Builder.
Pinyin
: Displays pronunciation guidelines above Chinese characters.
Highlights & About This Book
: Lets you manage popular highlights and About This Book.
Popular Highlights
: Toggle on to display passages that are most frequently highlighted
by others.
About This Book
: Toggle on to display information about the book when you open it.
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