Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 1 Getting Started Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started .................................................................................................4 Using the controls .............................................................................................................4 Charging the battery .........................................................................................................5 Status indicators ...........................................
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 1 Getting Started Carrying and reading your personal documents.......................................................... 15 Reading Kindle documents on other devices ............................................................... 16 Sharing comments via social networks ........................................................................ 16 Lending Kindle books .....................................................................................................
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition 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. 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.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Using the controls You only need to learn a few simple controls to navigate around your Kindle. The Next Page and Previous Page buttons are located on each side of the device so you can hold your Kindle with either hand whilst reading. Back button: Use this button to retrace your steps. For example, you can follow a web link from a book, then use the Back button to return to your place in the book.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 1 Getting Started Menu button: This button displays a menu of options. The menus are contextual, which means they change to offer appropriate options depending on what you are currently doing with the device. For example, on the Home screen, available menu options may include Shop in Kindle Store, View Archived Items, View Special Offers, Search, Create New Collection, Sync & Check for Items, Settings, Experimental, and Screen Rotation.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 1 Getting Started At the top of the Home screen, you'll see indicators that inform you about the status of your Kindle. To view these indicators within a book or document, press the Menu button. Wi-Fi status indicators Your Kindle is connected to Whispernet using Wi-Fi. The more bars that are filled, the stronger the Wi-Fi signal. Your Kindle is checking for available Wi-Fi networks.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 1 Getting Started screen. If it says My Kindle or shows the name of a previous owner, you will need to register it. To register a Kindle that has not yet been previously registered, go to the Home screen now, select Set Up Your Kindle, and follow the onscreen prompts. Once you have completed the setup process, Set Up Your Kindle will no longer appear on your Home screen.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle books Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle books Shop in 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 2nd edition Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle books You'll probably reach a point where you want to group items into categories for easier access. The Collections feature lets you do this. You can add as many items as you like to each collection, and items can be added to more than one collection. Your Kindle will sort your Home page content by "Collections" after you create your first collection. To create a new collection: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 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.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents and fit the image to the screen. To return to your content, press the Back button or the Next Page or Previous Page buttons. You can also use zoom on any web page. Enhanced viewing of images is available for select Kindle books, enabling you to both pan and zoom. First, use the 5-way controller to position the cursor over the image. A magnifying glass with a plus sign will appear on top of the image.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents select button on the 5-way controller. Other options include "create note" and "start highlight". Search: To perform a search, simply press the Keyboard button to display the keyboard. Type the text you want to search for, then press the Done button or use the Keyboard button to dismiss the keyboard.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Viewing locations, page numbers and progress Because Kindle books can be read on devices with different screen sizes, locations identify specific places in a book, just like a page number would for a printed book. Location numbers allow you to direct a friend to exactly the same place in a Kindle book you are reading, and are always displayed. To view page numbers when reading books that have them, use the Menu button.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Customising Your Kindle Settings To go to the Settings page, select Settings from the Home screen menu. Use the Next page are: and Previous Page buttons to view all the options. The available settings Aeroplane Mode: Allows you to disable wireless connectivity. Wi-Fi Networks: The number of detected Wi-Fi networks and the name of the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to, if any.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Dictionaries: Allows you to select which of the installed dictionaries to use for word lookups when there is more than one dictionary for a language. Social Networks: Allows you to link your Kindle to your social network accounts (such as Twitter and Facebook) so that you can share your notes and highlights with your friends. Popular Highlights: Allows you to enable or disable the display of passages highlighted by others.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle You can send Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX), PDF, HTML, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, PRC and MOBI files to your Kindle and read them in Kindle format. You can add notes, highlights and bookmarks, which are synchronised across devices together with the last page you read via our Whispersync technology. Synchronisation of notes, highlights, bookmarks and last page read is available only for personal documents archived in Kindle format.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle You can add content to your Kindle by connecting it to your computer via the supplied USB cable. When you first connect your Kindle to a computer's USB port, it will appear as an external storage drive or volume on the computer's desktop. You will see a directory or folder called "documents." You can add Kindle-compatible files to this directory, and you can copy, move or delete the files that are already there.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Browser settings include Clear History, Clear Cookies, Disable JavaScript, and Disable Images. Note that web pages will load faster if you disable JavaScript. When reading an article, there is also an option to switch to Article Mode which changes the page layout and displays the article in a simple text column, eliminating the surrounding images and adverts. To exit Article Mode, press the Menu button and then select Web Mode.
Kindle 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 User's Guide 2nd edition Appendix A Product Information Appendix A Product Information Safety and Compliance Information Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use to avoid injury. CAUTION! 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 on your Kindle.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Appendix A Product Information 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. Discontinue use of your device and consult a physician if you experience discomfort. To reduce risk of these symptoms avoid prolonged use and take frequent breaks.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Appendix A Product Information 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 two-way radios or mobile 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 User's Guide 2nd edition Appendix A Product Information This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause interference, and this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Appendix A Product Information Model: D01100 Complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directive and the following standards: 1. Health (Article 3.1(a) of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standard(s): EN62311: 2008/ FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C (Edition 01-01) 2. Safety (Article 3.1(a) of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standard(s): EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009 ; IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition) 3. Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Appendix A Product Information http://www.kindle.com/support Recycling Kindle Properly In some areas, the disposal of certain electronic devices is regulated. Make sure you dispose of or recycle Kindle in accordance with your local laws and regulations. For information about recycling Kindle, go to www.kindle.com/support. Product Specifications Model Number — _D01100 Display — 6" diagonal display, 600 x 800 pixel resolution, 16-level grey scale. Size — 6.5 inches by 4.
Kindle User's Guide 2nd edition Appendix A Product Information 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 User's Guide 2nd edition Appendix A Product Information 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.
