Operating Instructions

Kindle Paperwhite User’s Guide 8
Chapter 1 Getting Started
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.
Screen Light: Tap to access screen light controls. There are several ways to adjust the
brightness:
• Slide your finger along the scale until you reach the desired setting.
• Tap anywhere on the light scale to select a specific setting.
• Tap the “+” sign to use a higher light setting, and tap the “-” sign to use a lower light setting.
Press and hold the “+” sign to select the standard maximum brightness setting. Tap the
Max button to temporarily increase the screen brightness even further. Press the “-” sign
to decrease the brightness setting. Press and hold the “-” sign to choose the minimum
brightness setting.
Kindle Store: Tap to go to the Kindle Store. Your Kindle must have an active Wi-Fi or 3G
connection to use this feature.
Search: Tap to bring up the search field. To exit search, tap the X on the right side of the
search bar.
Goodreads on Kindle: Tap to connect to the Goodreads community on your Kindle to
see what your friends are reading and share and rate books. For more information, see
Goodreads on Kindle. The Goodreads button will not display if:
• It is not available in your country of residence or location.
• Your device is not yet registered.
Menu: Tap to display a list of options. The menus are contextual, which means they change
to offer appropriate options depending on what you’re currently doing with the device. For
example, on the Home screen of a Kindle with Special Offers, menu options may include