Kindle User’s Guide Contents 2 Contents Welcome. ........... ........................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 1 Getting Started.................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . 5 Using the controls........................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . 5 Charging the battery........................................................................ . . . . . . . . . .
Kindle User’s Guide Contents 3 Carrying and reading your personal documents........................................ . . . . . . . . 15 Reading Kindle documents on other devices. . .......................................... . . . . . . . . 15 Sharing comments via social networks.. ................................................ . . . . . . . . . 15 Loaning Kindle books........................................................................ . . . . . . . .
Welcome to your new Kindle. This short guide will familiarize you with all of the features and functionality of the Kindle. Additional help is available on the Kindle Support website (www.kindle.com/support), including a printable PDF version of this guide. Some features and functionality may not be available based on such factors as your country of residence or location. on the sides of the device to keep reading. To leave this guide, press the Home Press the Next Page button .
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 5 Chapter 1 Getting Started Using the controls You need to learn only a few simple controls to navigate around your Kindle. The Next Page and Previous Page buttons. buttons are located on each side of the screen so that you can hold your Kindle with either hand while reading. Back button: Use this button to retrace your steps. For example, you can follow a web link from a book, then press the Back button to return to your place in the book.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 6 When you’re reading a book, menu items specific to that task include Change Font Size, Go To…, Sync to Furthest Page Read, Book Description, Search This Book, Add Bookmark, View Notes & Marks, and View Popular Highlights. Home button: This button takes you to the Home screen, where you’ll find a list of the books and other content stored on your Kindle. Power button: To turn your Kindle on, press the power button.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Activity indicator This indicator appears in the top left corner of your Kindle screen when the device is busy downloading new content, synching and checking for new items, searching for an item, opening a large PDF file, or loading a web page. Airplane Mode indicator This indicator appears when your Kindle is in Airplane Mode and you have no wireless connectivity.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 8 Home screen Special Offer banners will be displayed at the bottom of the Home screen. To view additional details, navigate to the banner by moving the 5-way controller down, then press the 5-way controller to select. All available Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers are saved on your Kindle. To view all available special offers: 1. Press the Home button, then press the Menu button. 2.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Books 9 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Books Shop the Kindle Store anytime, anywhere The Kindle Store offers a wide selection of Kindle books, Kindle Singles, newspapers, magazines, and blogs, as well as popular games and active content. To access the store, select Shop in Kindle Store from any menu (make sure you are connected to a Wi-Fi network). Use the 5-way controller to navigate through the store.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Books 10 To create a new collection: 1. On the Home screen, press the Menu button. 2. Select Create New Collection. 3. Use the keyboard to type a name for the collection, and then press the keyboard button to close the keyboard. Navigate to “save” by moving the 5-way controller down, then press the center of the 5-way controller. 4. On the Home screen, press the center of the 5-way controller to select the collection. 5.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 11 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Understanding Kindle display technology Your Kindle uses a high-resolution display technology called electronic ink (E Ink). The display is reflective, which means you can read it clearly even in bright sunlight. E ink uses ink just like books and newspapers, but it displays the ink particles electronically. A “flash” may appear when you turn pages. This is part of the process of updating the electronic ink.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 12 these options by pressing the Menu button and selecting Zoom. Use the 5-way controller arrows to pan the image. To return to your content, press the Back button or the Next Page or Previous Page buttons. Panning and zooming tables To pan a table, use the 5-way controller to position the cursor over the table. The table will be outlined in black. Use the arrows on the 5-way controller to pan the table.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 13 You can also display highlights from people that you follow on https://kindle.amazon.com. To turn off this option, select Settings from the Home screen menu, select Popular Highlights, and change the setting. Notes: You can add notes to any content on Kindle. Place the cursor where you want to add your thoughts and press the center select button of the 5-way controller and select “create note.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle 14 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Customizing your Kindle settings To go to the Settings page, select Settings from the Home screen menu. Use the Next page and Previous Page buttons to view all the options. The available settings are: Airplane Mode: Allows you to enable or disable wireless connectivity.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle 15 Page Refresh: Use to set your Kindle to refresh the E Ink display every time you turn the page. Personal Info: Lets you enter contact information such as an address or phone number, in case you lose your Kindle. The Settings contextual menu When you’re on the Settings page, the menu offers some important functions that aren’t available from the Home screen or book menus. Update Your Kindle: Installs the latest software for your Kindle.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle 16 Loaning Kindle books In many cases, you can share your favorite book with any friend who has a Kindle or uses a Kindle application on another supported device. Each eligible Kindle book can be loaned one time for up to 14 days. You cannot read the book yourself during the loan period. It is up to the publisher or rights holder to determine which titles are eligible for lending. For more information about lending a book, go to www.kindle.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle 17 • Use the 5-way controller to navigate to links, and then press the 5-way controller center select button to open a web page. • Use the 5-way controller arrow keys to navigate a web page and highlight links and articles. • Use the 5-way controller to select the Back button in the upper left corner to return to the previous page you were viewing.
Kindle User’s Guide 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 Appendix A Product Information 19 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 Do not use your Kindle or its accessories in rain, or near sinks or other wet locations. Take care not to spill any food or liquid in your Kindle.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 20 • Using your Kindle while operating a vehicle is not recommended and may be prohibited or restricted in some areas. If you are in an area where using your Kindle while operating a vehicle is allowed, always give full attention to the operation of the vehicle and stop using your Kindle if it becomes a distraction.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 21 FCC Compliance Statement for Model Number D01100, FCC ID: ZEG-0725 The device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) The device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) the device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 22 IEEE 1725 Battery Safety Statement • Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred. • Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard. • Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 23 Identification mark: 0700 (Notified Body) CE(!) The technical documentation relevant to the above equipment will be held at: Amazon EU Sàrl, of 5 Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg, Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg Authorized Person: Name: David Limp Title: Vice President Additional Information for Kindle Users You can find additional information about the Kindle by visiting this link: http://www.kindle.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 24 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Warranty for the Kindle Device (the “Device”) is provided by Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc., 410 Terry Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210, United States. However, if this Device was sold by Amazon EU S.à r.l. or an authorized reseller of Amazon EU S.à r.l. then this Warranty is provided by Amazon EU S.à r.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 25 FOR AUSTRALIAN CONSUMERS: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.