Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Contents 2 Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started................................................................... . . . . . . . . 5 Registering your Kindle..................................................................... . . . . . . . . . 5 Kindle controls..... ............................................................................ . . . . . . . . 5 Onscreen actions.............................................................................. . . . . .
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Contents 3 Interacting with your documents.......................................................... . . . . . . . 17 Dictionary........................................................................................ . . . . . . . 17 Search........................................................................................... . . . . . . . . 18 Notes and highlights........................................................................... . . . . . . .
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Contents 4 Battery Safety...... ............................................................................ . . . . . . . 30 Other Safety Considerations................................................................ . . . . . . . 31 Wireless Safety and Compliance........................................................... . . . . . . . 31 Turn Off Wireless When Flying............................................................. . . . . . . . .
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 1 Getting Started 5 Chapter 1 Getting Started Welcome to your new Kindle Paperwhite. This short guide will familiarize you with all of the features and functionality of your Kindle. Some Kindle features may not be available based on your country of residence or location. Please visit www.kindle.com/support for more information about specific features.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 1 Getting Started 6 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.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Your Kindle supports the entry of diacritics and special characters using the keyboard. To display these characters, press and hold the base letter’s key. For example, press and hold the “n” to display ǹ, ñ, or ň. Tap zones The EasyReach feature of your Kindle lets you effortlessly turn pages in a book or periodical while holding the device with just one hand.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 1 Getting Started 8 Toolbars EasyReach also lets you tap the top of the screen to display a toolbar. Toolbar options vary depending on what you are viewing. Standard toolbar 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, then tap the Back button to return to your place in the book.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Shop Kindle Store, View Special Offers, List or Cover View, Create New Collection, Sync and Check for Items, and Settings. Note that you can view content on the Home screen using the default cover view or by list view. When you’re reading a book, menu items specific to that task may include Notes, Portrait or Landscape Mode, Book Description, About the Author, Reading Progress, and Vocabulary Builder.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 10 Use this toolbar to navigate a book and preview a new page or location in the book. For more information, see “Navigating a book”. Periodical toolbar When you’re reading a periodical, the toolbars are configured specifically for periodicals. To display the toolbar, tap the top of the screen. Periodical Home: Tap to display highlights of this issue.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 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.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 1 Getting Started 12 To turn wireless off, from the Home screen tap the Menu button, select Settings, and enable Airplane Mode. Any periodical downloads or other pending updates that require a wireless connection will occur the next time you turn it back on. Turning on Airplane Mode disables both 3G and Wi-Fi connections.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content 13 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content Shop the Kindle Store anytime, anywhere The Kindle Store offers a wide selection of Kindle books, Kindle Singles, newspapers, magazines, and blogs. To access the store, tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars, then tap the Shopping Cart button. You can also select Shop Kindle Store from some menus.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content 14 Removing items from your Kindle To free up space on your Kindle, you can remove items by pressing and holding the item’s name or cover on the Home screen. When the dialog box displays, tap Remove from Device. Your content will remain securely stored in the Cloud for download at a later time.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content 15 Using collections Cloud Collections enable you to organize the content on your Kindle Paperwhite into customized categories that are stored in the Cloud. Your collections are synced between other devices and reading apps that are registered to the same Amazon account and support Cloud Collections. You can add as many items as you like to each collection, including books, active content, and personal documents.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 16 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Understanding Kindle display technology Your Kindle uses a high-resolution display technology called electronic paper. The display is reflective, which means you can read it clearly even in bright sunlight. Electronic paper uses ink just like books and newspapers, but it displays the ink particles electronically. On occasion, your screen may seem to flash.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 17 moving them apart. To zoom out, place two fingers a little apart on the screen and pinch them together. While zoomed, drag your finger across the image to move to the area of interest. To return to reading, tap the X in the top right corner of the image. Panning and zooming tables Enhanced viewing is available for tables that are interactive, enabling you to both pan and zoom.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 18 4. The currently selected dictionary displays below the dictionary language. An arrow to the right of the language indicates that there are multiple dictionary options for that language. Tap the dictionary language to view all of the available dictionaries for that language. 5. Use the radio buttons to select the dictionary that you want to use, and then tap the OK button.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 19 Notes will appear as superscripted numbers within the text. To view a note the next time you visit that page, simply tap on the number. You can view all of your notes and highlights by tapping the Go To option on the secondary toolbar when reading and tapping the Notes tab. The notes and highlights closest to your current reading location will display first in the list.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 20 When you’re reading a book, press and hold on a character’s name or a place mentioned in the book to view the corresponding X-Ray topic. You can also tap the top of the screen to display the secondary reading toolbar, and then tap the X-Ray button. If X-Ray is not available for a book, the button will be disabled. X-Ray scans your entire book for characters, historical figures, and terms.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 21 Once you have completed the Kindle FreeTime profile setup process, simply tap the Kindle FreeTime item on the Home screen to access profiles. You can create up to four profiles. To manage a profile later, tap the profile icon next to a child’s name. Options include Edit and Delete.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 22 Friends: View what your friends are reading and find readers to follow. You can also filter by friends, people you are following, and people following you. There is also a profile icon that you can tap to view your Goodreads profile. Goodreads on Kindle tips: • Tap the Shelf icon to mark a book as Read, Currently Reading, or Want to Read. • Tap on a book to read reviews and view details in the Kindle Store.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 23 Navigating a book There are multiple ways to quickly navigate through a book: • Kindle Page Flip • Go To button Kindle Page Flip: Kindle Page Flip enables you to preview other pages in a book without leaving your current page or losing your place. To navigate a book quickly, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display the Page Flip toolbar.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 4 Getting More from Your Kindle 24 Chapter 4 Getting More from Your Kindle Paperwhite Customizing your Kindle settings To go to the Settings page, tap the Menu button from the Home screen and select Settings. Your Kindle must be registered to view all settings. The available settings are: Airplane Mode: Allows you to enable or disable wireless connectivity.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 4 Getting More from Your Kindle 25 Recommended Content: When in cover view, this option allows you to display or hide recommended content from the Kindle Store on your Home screen. Send-to-Kindle E-mail: Indicates the address to which documents should be emailed 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.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 4 Getting More from Your Kindle 26 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 its defaults, 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.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 4 Getting More from Your Kindle 27 Using your Kindle with your computer Your Kindle uses Amazon Whispernet to deliver books, periodicals, personal documents, Kindle Singles, blogs, and active content to your Kindle without the need for a computer. When you first connect the Kindle to a computer’s USB port, it will appear as an external storage drive or volume on the computer’s desktop. You’ll see a directory or folder called “documents.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 4 Getting More from Your Kindle 28 Bookmarks To bookmark a web page, tap the Menu button and select Bookmark this Page. To delete a bookmark, tap the Menu button and select Bookmarks. Tap the Remove button at the bottom of the page, tap to select the checkbox next to the URL(s) you want to remove, and then tap the Remove button. Downloading files Some websites may have books or documents that you want to download and read on your Kindle.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Chapter 5 Finding Additional Assistance Chapter 5 Finding Additional Assistance The Kindle Customer Service website at www.kindle.com/support has helpful information, including frequently asked questions and how-to videos.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Appendix A Product Information 30 Appendix A Product Information Safety and Compliance Information Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE. Maintaining Your Kindle Device Do not use your Kindle device or its accessories in rain, or near sinks or other wet locations.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Appendix A Product Information 31 Other Safety Considerations Engaging in repetitive motions such as pressing keys or playing some games may cause you to experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Appendix A Product Information 32 Watch for Signs There are some places where RF signals could constitute a hazard, such as health care facilities, and construction sites. If you are not sure, look around for signs indicating that twoway radios or cell phones should be turned off. In addition, turn off and do not charge your device if you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, as sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Appendix A Product Information 33 This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device is compliant with general population/uncontrolled RF exposure limits in IC RSS102.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Appendix A Product Information 34 CE SAR Compliance This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public. These recommendations have been developed and checked by independent scientific organizations through regular and thorough evaluations of scientific studies.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Appendix A Product Information 35 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Warranty for the Kindle Device (the “Device”) is provided by the entity set forth in the table below. The provider of this warranty is sometimes referred to herein as “we.” We warrant the Device against defects in materials and workmanship under ordinary consumer use for one year from the date of original retail purchase.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Appendix A Product Information 36 Warranty Provider If you purchased your Device: This Warranty is provided by: From Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.it, Amazon.es, or from authorized resellers located in Europe Amazon EU S.à.r.l., 5 rue Plaetis, L-2338, Luxembourg From Amazon.ca Amazon.com.ca, Inc., 410 Terry Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210, United States From Amazon.
Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide, 2nd Edition Appendix A Product Information 37 Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered 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/or its licensors and are used under license. Contains iType™ from Monotype Imaging Inc. “Monotype” is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc.
