Kindle User’s Guide 2 Contents Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started .................................................................................................5 Registering your Kindle ....................................................................................................5 Kindle controls ..................................................................................................................5 Onscreen actions .....................................................................
Kindle User’s Guide 3 Contents Notes and highlights .......................................................................................................... 21 Bookmarks......................................................................................................................... 22 Footnotes........................................................................................................................... 23 Before You Go... ............................................................
Kindle User’s Guide 4 Contents FCC Compliance Statement ............................................................................................ 37 Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy .................................... 38 Canadian Compliance Statement ................................................................................... 38 Battery Safety Statement ................................................................................................ 38 EU Conformity ....
Kindle User’s Guide 5 Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Welcome to your new Kindle. This short guide will familiarise 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. Registering your Kindle If you bought your Kindle online using your Amazon account, it is already registered to you.
Kindle User’s Guide 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Your Kindle will go into sleep mode automatically after a few minutes of inactivity and a screen saver will display. This static screen saver 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 User’s Guide 7 Chapter 1 Getting Started appear above the keyboard. Tap the word you want to select. Tap the numbers or symbols. Tap the key to enter key to return to the regular keyboard. Tap the Shift key to enter uppercase characters. Tap the Shift key twice to activate caps lock, and tap it once more to deactivate it. To select a keyboard for a different language, on the Settings page select Device Options, then Language and Dictionaries. Select the Keyboards option.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Portrait Mode Landscape Mode 8
Kindle User’s Guide 9 Chapter 1 Getting Started If you prefer, you can change pages by swiping the screen 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. Toolbars EasyReach also lets you tap the top of the screen to display a toolbar. Toolbar options vary depending on what you are viewing.
Kindle User’s Guide 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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.
Kindle User’s Guide 11 Chapter 1 Getting Started Share: Tap to share your thoughts with friends on Goodreads on Kindle and other social networks. Bookmarks: Tap to add or delete a bookmark on the current page, and view previously added bookmarks. The Bookmark button on the toolbar changes from white to black on bookmarked pages. A preview pane displays when you tap a bookmark in the list. To go to the selected location, tap the preview pane.
Kindle User’s Guide 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Sections and Articles: Tap to go to the content list of sections and articles in a newspaper or magazine. This option is not available in blogs. A secondary toolbar is available when you're reading a periodical and are on the article detail page. Options include: Text (Aa): Tap to display font and text options for your periodicals, including font size, typeface, line spacing and margins.
Kindle User’s Guide 13 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting up Your Kindle If you're reading this guide, you've probably completed the Kindle setup process, which includes selecting your device language, connecting to a wireless network, registering your Kindle with your Amazon account, and optionally linking your Kindle to your social network accounts. If you haven't done these steps yet, go to the Home screen now, select Set Up Your Kindle, and follow the onscreen prompts.
Kindle User’s Guide 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started unlock your Kindle without viewing offer details, swipe with your finger to unlock. Special Offers and Sponsored Screen Savers are updated regularly when your Kindle is connected to a network. Special Offer banners Special Offer banners are displayed at the bottom of the Home screen. To view additional details, tap the banner. To view all available Special Offers: 1. 2. 3. Tap the Home button, then tap the Menu button. Tap View Special Offers.
Kindle User’s Guide 15 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content Shop in the Kindle Store anytime, anywhere The Kindle Store offers a wide selection of Kindle books, Kindle Singles (novella-length narratives), newspapers, magazines and blogs. To access the store, tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars, then tap the Shopping Basket button. You can also select Shop in Kindle Store from some menus.
Kindle User’s Guide 16 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content If you wish to download content that you have in the Cloud, tap Cloud on the Home screen, then tap on the item(s) you want to download to your Kindle. You can cancel a download by tapping on the item's title. Cloud items that have been downloaded on your Kindle display a tick mark on the upper right corner of the cover image when in Cover View, and on the right side of the screen when in List View.
Kindle User’s Guide 17 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content have available for storing content, from the Home screen tap the Menu button and select Settings. On the Settings page, tap the Menu button and select Device Info. You can view content on the Home screen using the default cover view or by the traditional list view. To change the appearance of the Home screen, tap the Menu button and select List or Cover View.
Kindle User’s Guide 18 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content To set a collection so that it appears in all views, press and hold a collection cover or collection title, then tap Show in All Views. Note that this setting is device-specific. To change this setting, press and hold on the collection cover or collection title, then tap Show Only in Collections View.
Kindle User’s Guide 19 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 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 User’s Guide 20 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents icon. To return the image to normal size, tap on the image again. For select Kindle books, you can zoom in further by placing two fingers close together on the centre of the screen and moving them apart. To zoom out, place two fingers a little apart on the screen and pinch them together. While zoomed in, 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.
Kindle User’s Guide 21 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 5. Use the radio buttons to select the dictionary that you want to use, then tap the OK button. To look up the definition of a word whilst reading, press and hold to select the word. A dialog box displays with the definition of the word. You can change your dictionary by tapping on the name of the current dictionary in the dialog box. An option to select a new dictionary will display.
Kindle User’s Guide 22 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents To highlight to the previous page, drag your finger to the top left corner of the screen and the page will turn. You can highlight across multiple pages by continuing to drag your finger to the top left corner of the screen. To edit the range of your highlight after you have selected it, press and hold on the handle at the start or end of the highlight and drag your finger across the screen to the desired location.
Kindle User’s Guide 23 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents To delete a bookmark, tap the Bookmark button on the reading toolbar, find the bookmark you want to delete in the list, tap the bookmark to select it, then tap the X next to it. Bookmarks are added to a file on the Home screen called My Clippings. When Annotations Backup is set to On, these items are stored in the Cloud for you so they won't be lost. Footnotes To quickly preview a footnote without losing your place in the book, tap the footnote.
Kindle User’s Guide 24 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents To turn Vocabulary Builder off, press and hold on the Vocabulary Builder item on the Home screen and select Turn Off Vocabulary Builder. You can also turn it off by going to Settings, Reading Options, and Vocabulary Builder. Note that words you look up are not added to Vocabulary Builder when it is off. To turn Vocabulary Builder on again, go to Settings, Reading Options, then Vocabulary Builder.
Kindle User’s Guide 25 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents To exit Kindle FreeTime, tap the Menu button on the Home screen and select Exit FreeTime. You will be prompted to enter your Parental Controls password. To access Kindle FreeTime or turn it back on, tap the Menu button on the Home screen and select Kindle FreeTime. To start a session for your child, open Kindle FreeTime and tap on your child’s name.
Kindle User’s Guide 26 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents or Want to Read. Shelved and rated books are publicly visible on your Goodreads profile. You can always remove a shelved book later by tapping the Shelf icon Remove from Shelf. and selecting Goodreads on Kindle has three tabs located in the top corner: Updates: View recent updates from friends and readers you follow, including book reviews and what they're currently reading. You can like and comment on any review.
Kindle User’s Guide 27 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Your specific reading speed is stored only on your Kindle; it is not stored on Amazon servers. When reading, select Reading Progress from the menu, then choose the option you want to display at the bottom of the page when you read. Options may include: Location in book Page in book Time left in chapter Time left in book None To hide Reading Progress, select the None option.
Kindle User’s Guide 28 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Press, hold and drag the circle forwards or back, or tap on the progress bar, to preview a new page or location in the book. Use the arrows or swipe within the preview pane to flip through your book page by page. Navigation tips: To skim through chapters, tap the arrows. To return to your original location, tap the X on the preview pane. To go to the selected location, tap the page you are previewing.
Kindle User’s Guide 29 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Customising 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: Aeroplane Mode: Allows you to enable or disable wireless connectivity.
Kindle User’s Guide 30 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Device Time: Lets you set the current local time to be displayed on your Kindle. The time is displayed at the top of the screen. To view the time from within a book, tap the top of the screen. Recommendations and Offers: When in cover view, this option allows you to display or hide recommended content from the Kindle Store on your Home screen.
Kindle User’s Guide 31 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Restart: Restarts your Kindle. You will not lose the books, clippings, or other files stored on your Kindle. In the event of your Kindle freezing up, press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power dialog displays, then select Restart. If the Power dialog does not display, press and hold for 20 seconds. Reset Device: Resets your Kindle to its original settings and restarts it.
Kindle User’s Guide 32 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Sharing comments via social networks The share feature enables you to share books, Kindle highlights and comments with friends via social networks, including Goodreads on Kindle. To link your Kindle with your social network accounts and enable sharing, from the Home screen tap the Menu button and select Settings. On the Settings page, tap Reading Options, then tap Social Networks.
Kindle User’s Guide 33 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Tap links to open a web page. Drag your finger left/right and up/down to navigate a web page. Tap the Back button in the upper left corner to return to the previous page you were viewing. Scroll down a web page by dragging your finger up the screen. To enter information in a field on a web page, select the field and the onscreen keyboard will display.
Kindle User’s Guide 34 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 User’s Guide 35 Appendix A Product Information 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. Take care not to spill any food or liquid on your Kindle.
Kindle User’s Guide 36 Appendix A Product Information Kindle, with a compatible USB charger or USB port that meets the following requirements: USB-IF Battery Charging Spec, Rev 1.2. 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 User’s Guide 37 Appendix A Product Information pacemakers and hearing aids), consult your doctor or the manufacturer to determine whether they are adequately shielded from external RF signals.
Kindle User’s Guide 38 Appendix A Product Information Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the Product. The device meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Guidelines and is certified with the FCC as the FCC ID number found on the back of the device.
Kindle User’s Guide 39 Appendix A Product Information EU Conformity Hereby, Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc., declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of RTTE Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at: www.amazon.
Kindle User’s Guide 40 Appendix A Product Information Storage temperature — -10 °C to 45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F). Wi-Fi — 802.11b/g/n. LEGAL TERMS Please read the applicable Licence Agreement and Terms of Use found at: www.kindle.com/support 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".
Kindle User’s Guide 41 Appendix A Product Information SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG A STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
Kindle User’s Guide 42 Appendix A Product Information sala 1538, São Paulo, Brazil 04794-000 From any other Amazon website or from Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc., 410 Terry authorised resellers located in other Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210, United countries States Updates to this table may be posted on www.kindle.com/support.