8th Generation

Kindle User’s Guide
Chapter 1
Getting Started
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Page Turn buttons: To page forward in a book, press the bottom button. To go back in a
book, press the top button. To configure the buttons to match how you hold your Kindle, tap
the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then select All Settings. On the Settings page, select
Reading Options, then Page Turn Buttons. Note that your settings will apply even if you rotate
your Kindle.
Power button: To turn your Kindle on, press the Power button located on the top. If you need
to turn off your Kindle screen, press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power
dialog box displays and then tap Screen Off.
Your Kindle will automatically go into sleep mode after a few minutes of inactivity and a
screensaver displays. This static screensaver uses no battery power. To put your Kindle in
sleep mode, press and release the Power button. To wake up your Kindle, press and release
the Power button.
If your Kindle does not power on or is unresponsive during use and you need to restart it,
press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power dialog box displays and then
tap Restart. If the Power dialog box does not display, press and hold the Power button for 40
seconds or until the LED stops blinking.
Micro-USB/power port: You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your Kindle to a
computer for charging the battery located in your Kindle and in the charging cover. You can
also use the USB cable to transfer files to your Kindle. To charge your Kindle and cover from a
power outlet, you will need a compatible AC adapter (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 on the top corner will turn amber while the battery is charging and