Micro-USB/power port
: You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your Kindle to a computer
for charging the battery. You can also use the USB cable to transfer files to your Kindle. To charge
your Kindle from an electrical socket, you will need a compatible AC adaptor (sold separately) for the
USB cable.
When charging, a lightning bolt appears on the battery status indicator at the top of the Home
screen. The indicator light will turn amber while the battery is charging and green when it is fully
charged. Charging should take less than four hours using a Kindle AC adaptor. Charging using third-
party adaptors or via USB should take less than four hours, but may take longer depending on the
capability of the hardware.
You can still use your Kindle whilst it is connected to your computer and charging via USB. To do so,
dismount or eject it so that your Kindle exits USB drive mode.
•
Windows
: Right-click on the "Safely remove hardware" icon in 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, but will continue to charge. 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. If your Kindle is still not charging, try another
USB port or electrical socket.
Note that if your Kindle is plugged into a low-powered USB port — such as those found on some
keyboards and older computers — it will not receive enough power to charge.
Status indicators
At the top of the Home screen, you'll see indicators that inform you about the status of your Kindle
Oasis. To view these indicators within a book or document, tap the top of the screen to display the
toolbars.
Wireless status indicators
The Amazon Whispernet service wirelessly delivers content to your Kindle whenever and wherever
you want it. Your Kindle can connect to Whispernet via its built-in Wi-Fi capability; some models
also include free mobile network connectivity to Whispernet. The more bars on the Wi-Fi or mobile
network status indicator that are filled, the stronger the signal.
Your Kindle is connected to Whispernet using Wi-Fi.
Your Kindle is connected to Whispernet using a mobile network. The icon to the left of the
signal-strength bars indicates the type of mobile network you are connected to. (Applies to Kindle
Wi-Fi + 3G or 4G LTE in US only.)
Your Kindle is in Aeroplane Mode and you have no wireless connectivity.
Battery status indicator
The Kindle battery indicator shows the various states of the battery as it discharges. When
your Kindle is charging, a lightning bolt appears on the battery icon. Note that a weak wireless signal
can increase power consumption.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
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