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Chapter 7

Settings

Customising your Kindle settings

To go to the Settings page, tap the Quick Actions icon

on the toolbar and then tap All Settings.

You can also tap the Menu icon

and select Settings. Your Kindle must be registered to view all

settings. Settings are grouped into categories: My Account, Household & Family Library, Wireless,

Device Options, Reading Options, Language & Dictionaries, Accessibility, Parental Controls and Legal.

My Account

Device Name

: Use this setting to change the name displayed in the upper-left corner of the Home

screen.

Personal Info

: Use this field to add personal or contact information, such as an address or phone

number, to help identify your Kindle in the event it is lost.

Social Networks

: Allows you to link your Kindle to your social network accounts so you can share

highlights with your friends.

Deregister Device

: Use this option to deregister your Kindle.

Special Offers

: Manage how Special Offers appear on your Kindle. For Kindle with Special Offers

devices only.

Send-to-Kindle E-mail

: Indicates the address to which documents should be e-mailed so that they

can be sent to your Kindle. Document formats supported by the conversion service will be converted

to Kindle format. (Charges may apply.) To learn more about this feature, go to

www.amazon.com/

devicesupport

.

Household & Family Library

Add individuals to your household to share content. For more information, see Managing your

Amazon household. This feature is not available in all countries.

Wireless

Use this option to connect to a Wi-Fi network, display a list of available networks and view the name

of the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to, if any. To access Aeroplane Mode, tap the Quick

Actions icon on the standard toolbar.

Device Options

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.

Device Info

: Displays your device's Wi-Fi MAC address, serial number, network capability, firmware

version and free space available. If your Kindle has been recently updated, you will find information

about the update under this setting.

Kindle User's Guide, 2nd Edition

Chapter 7 Settings

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Страница 2: ...Toolbars 11 Tap zones 14 Chapter 3 Acquiring Managing Kindle Content 16 Shop in the Kindle Store anytime anywhere 16 Recommended content 16 Device and Cloud storage 16 Storage space 17 Transferring c...

Страница 3: ...s 32 Reading Kindle content on other devices 32 Sharing 32 Using your Kindle with your computer 32 Using the Experimental Web Browser 33 Web browser menu 33 Bookmarks 33 Downloading files 33 Chapter 7...

Страница 4: ...Statement 40 Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy 40 Canadian Compliance Statement 40 IEEE 1725 Battery Safety Statement 40 EU Conformity 41 CE SAR Compliance 41 Recycling Kindle...

Страница 5: ...e 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 To register a Kindle that has been...

Страница 6: ...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...

Страница 7: ...ey to enter numbers and symbols Tap the Letter key to return to the regular keyboard Tap the Shift key to enter uppercase characters Tap the Shift key twice to enter all caps mode and tap it once to e...

Страница 8: ...k password check your router as there may be a sticker displaying the default password For information on deleting your saved Wi Fi passwords see Managing your saved Wi Fi passwords Please note that y...

Страница 9: ...confirm your Bluetooth audio device is in pairing mode and repeat steps 4 and 5 Once your audio device is connected and VoiceView is enabled for the first time the VoiceView tutorial will begin You w...

Страница 10: ...en your Kindle is offline your order will not be processed immediately The purchase will be queued and the transaction will be automatically completed the next time you connect to a network To manage...

Страница 11: ...brary link on the Home screen to view more of your library My Reading Lists The right side of the Home screen lists books that you have added to your Amazon Wish List Goodreads Want to Read shelf and...

Страница 12: ...Kindle must have an active Wi Fi 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 Lib...

Страница 13: ...rks Tap to add or delete a bookmark on the current page and view previously added bookmarks The Bookmark icon on the toolbar changes from white to black on bookmarked pages A preview pane displays whe...

Страница 14: ...lessly turn pages in a book or periodical while holding the device with just one hand Tapping almost anywhere in the display area will take you to the next page the area is large enough to be tapped w...

Страница 15: ...creen with your finger To go to the next page swipe your finger from right to left across the screen To go to the previous page swipe your finger from left to right across the screen Kindle User s Gui...

Страница 16: ...le devices registered with your account are always available to you This enables you to read a few pages using the Kindle application on your iPhone iPad or Android device and then pick up exactly whe...

Страница 17: ...and then tap All Settings 2 On the Settings page tap the Menu icon and then Device Info Transferring content from another Kindle Transferring content from your old Kindle to your new one depends on th...

Страница 18: ...ue tap the Menu icon and then Keep This Issue You can access all of your back issues regardless of age on the Manage Your Content and Devices page accessible from www amazon com devicesupport Managing...

Страница 19: ...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 Items can also be added to more than one...

Страница 20: ...is option by pressing and holding on the collection s cover or title Tips Deleting a collection that was created on a device or in a reading app that supports Cloud Collections such as your Kindle wil...

Страница 21: ...e Note that your Kindle also applies kerning optimises large fonts and automatically optimises line spacing for faster easier reading across all fonts You can also select your preferred Reading Progre...

Страница 22: ...ption to translate the selected word To exit panning mode tap the table To zoom tap the magnifying glass icon To zoom in further place two fingers close together on the centre of the screen and move t...

Страница 23: ...age Flip Go To Page Flip Page Flip lets you preview other pages in a book without leaving your current page or losing your place To open Page Flip tap the top of the screen to display the Reading Navi...

Страница 24: ...ry that you want to use then tap the OK button To look up the definition of a word while reading press and hold to select the word A card displays with the definition of the word You can change your d...

Страница 25: ...ght a single word multiple words or a sentence and then tap Note Additional options include highlighting the selected text sharing with friends on Goodreads on Kindle and other social networks and sea...

Страница 26: ...location tap inside the preview pane To remain on the current page and exit the bookmark feature tap outside of the preview pane To delete a bookmark tap the Bookmark icon on the reading toolbar find...

Страница 27: ...a card with definitions synonyms and more Tap Word Wise in the bottom right corner of the screen and use the slider to adjust the number of hints you see To turn on Word Wise tap the Menu icon and se...

Страница 28: ...scription Choosing the Delete option will permanently delete the profile including that child s reading statistics and any achievements they may have earned To exit tap the Back button on the toolbar...

Страница 29: ...mation on setting up and managing this profile see Kindle for Kids To edit attributes associated with adults in your household tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar and then tap All Settings On th...

Страница 30: ...ations based on favourite genres and books that you have rated You can mark books as Want To Read or rate them The more books you rate the better the recommendations you will get Friends View all read...

Страница 31: ...rom the menu and then choose the tracking option that you want to display Options may include Location in book Page in book Time left in chapter Time left in book None To hide Reading Progress select...

Страница 32: ...our iPhone iPad or Android device and then pick up right where you left off when you return to your Kindle For a complete list of supported devices and Device Synchronisation settings go to www amazon...

Страница 33: ...ing your finger up the screen To enter information in a field on a web page select the field and the onscreen keyboard will display To return to previously viewed web pages tap the Menu icon and selec...

Страница 34: ...s supported by the conversion service will be converted to Kindle format Charges may apply To learn more about this feature go to www amazon com devicesupport Household Family Library Add individuals...

Страница 35: ...mazon s servers Delete Saved 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...

Страница 36: ...te a password Note that this password will be required to make changes to settings within Parental Controls If you forget your password reset it by visiting www amazon com devicesupport and deregister...

Страница 37: ...sistance The Kindle Customer Service website at www amazon com devicesupport has helpful information including frequently asked questions and how to videos Kindle User s Guide 2nd Edition Chapter 8 Fi...

Страница 38: ...ssories may void your Kindle device s limited warranty Read all safety instructions for any accessories before using them with your Kindle Device Service If your device needs service please contact Am...

Страница 39: ...le generates uses and can radiate radio frequency RF energy and if not used in accordance with its instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications and electronic equipment External...

Страница 40: ...the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the Product...

Страница 41: ...nformity may be consulted at www amazon com device_eu_compliance Applicable CE Marking CE SAR Compliance In order to protect human health this device meets the thresholds for exposure of the general p...

Страница 42: ...mmercial use Instructions For specific instructions about how to obtain warranty service for your Device please contact Customer Service using the contact information provided below In general you wil...

Страница 43: ...d in India Amazon Seller Services Private Limited 8th Floor Brigade Gateway 26 1 Dr Rajkumar Road Bangalore Karnataka 560055 India From Amazon co jp or from authorised resellers located in Japan Amazo...

Страница 44: ...trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the U S and other countries XT9 Smart Input 2008 Nuance Communications Inc XT9 and Nuance are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications Inc and...

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