Operating Instructions

Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide 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 a list of
features by country.
Registering your Kindle
If you bought your Kindle online using your Amazon account, it is already registered to you. To
verify, tap the Home button and look for your Amazon user name in the 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. See Setting up your Kindle Paperwhite
in this chapter for instructions on setting up and registering your Kindle.
Kindle controls
You need to learn only a few simple controls to use your Kindle Paperwhite.
Power button: To turn your Kindle on, press the Power button. If you need to turn off your
Kindle screen, press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power dialog displays
and then select Screen Off.
Chapter 1
Getting Started