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1. 13 Using Kindle with your computer 14 Kindle User s Guide 3 Contents Chapter 5 Finding Additional Assistance 15 Appendix A Product 16 Safety and Compliance 16 Maintaining Your 16 Servicing Your 16 Battery 16 Wireless Safety and 16 Turn Off Wireless When Flying 17 Using Your Kindle Around Other Electronic Devices 17 Steps to Minimize 17 Watch for Signs 17 FCC Compliance Statement for Model Number D01100 FCC ID ZEG 0725 17 Information regarding Exposure to Radio Fre2. User s Guide Kindle User s Guide 2 Contents Contents Chapter 1 Getting 5 Using the controls 5 Charging the battery 6 Status indicators 6 AOU Urs es MC cay L 6 Battery staus CNC aU METTE LT 6 Activity a gach 7 Setting up your 7 Special Offers amp Sponsored Screensavers 7 CRs Sioa Sl MMNMET A 7 mense 21 E EE A 7 Chapter 2 Acquiring amp Managing Kindle 8 Shop the Kindle Store anytime 8 Managing your Kindle 8 6 n cU 8 ORE ID osse ns iata os Vus quic V
3. OR ANY STATUTORY LIABILITY FOR INTENTIONAL AND GROSS NEGLIGENT ACTS AND OR OMISSIONS SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITATIONS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE EUROPEAN UNION This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights To the extent that such rights cannot be disclaimed under applicable law this limited warranty does not affect such rights Additional Information You can find the Kindle License Agreement and Terms of Use One Year Limited Warranty User s Guide and other limited warranty and Kindle information including in other languages at http www kindle com support Java POWERED Kindle User s Guide 21 Appendix A Product Information Patent Notices The Kindle device and or methods used in association with the Kindle device may be covered by one or more patents or pending patent applications Copyright and Trademark Notices Amazon Kindle device software the Amazon Kindle Quick Start Guide and the Amazon Kindle User s Guide 2004 2011 Amazon com Inc or its affiliates All rights reserved 1 CLICK AMAZON the AMAZON COM LOGO the AMAZONKINDLE LOGO AMAZON KINDLE AUDIBLE KINDLE MOBIPOCKET WHISPERNET AND WHISPERSYNC are trademarks of Amazon com Inc or its a
4. adi edenda scho PRESTO de 8 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 10 Understanding Kindle display technology 10 Customizing your text 10 ZOOMING in on 10 Interacting with your 10 Viewing page numbers and 11 When you re finished 11 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your 12 Customizing your Kindle 65 12 The Settings contextual menu 13 Viewing other types of 13 Reading Kindle documents on other 13 Sharing comments via social 13 Loaning Kindle
5. rain or near sinks or other wet locations care not to spill any food or liquid on your Kindle If your device does get wet unplug all cables turn off the wireless go to Menu and choose Turn Wireless Off and let the screen revert to the screen saver Wait for the device to dry completely before pressing the power button to wake again Do not attempt to dry your Kindle with an external heat source such as a microwave oven or hair dryer Clean the screen with a soft cloth be careful not to wipe it with anything abrasive When carrying your Kindle in a bag or briefcase keep a book cover on to avoid scratches Don t expose your Kindle to extreme heat or cold For example don t leave it in the trunk of your car in sub zero or high heat conditions Servicing Your Device If your device needs service please contact Amazon Customer Support Contact details can be found at www kindle com support Faulty service may void the warranty Battery Safety The rechargeable battery in your Kindle should be replaced only by an authorized service provider For more information about batteries go to www kindle com support Charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32 to 95 Fahrenheit 0 to 35 Celsius Your Kindle is not shipped with an AC adaptor Your Kindle should only be charged using the USB cable included with the device or another USB cable approved for use with your Kindle with a compatible USB charger or USB port
6. t available from the Home screen or book menus Update Your Kindle Installs the latest software for your Kindle If there are currently no software updates available on your Kindle this option is grayed out Restart Restarts your Kindle You will not lose the books clippings or other files stored on the device In the event your Kindle freezes up you can do a hard reset by pressing the power button for 20 seconds Reset to Factory Defaults Resets your Kindle to its original factory settings and restarts it Before you reset your Kindle to factory defaults you must back up any personal documents as well as older issues of periodicals that youd like to keep Once your Kindle restarts you will need to download those items and your Kindle dictionaries from Archived Items on Amazons servers you want to continue to password protect your Kindle you must also set up a password again Legal Provides trademark copyright and other notices about the software installed on your Kindle Viewing other types of files Kindle can display several types of files including PDF and TXT documents You can even highlight and annotate PDF files just like a Kindle book To add a file to your Kindle simply drag the file from your computer to the documents folder on your Kindle via a USB connection or e mail it to your dedicated Kindle e mail address Your converted documents will display on the Home screen Amazon can convert certain other ty
7. Interference If your Kindle does cause interference to radio or television reception which you can determine by turning your Kindle off and on you can try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures increase the separation between the radio or television and your Kindle connect equipment and receivers to different outlets or consult the radio or television manufacturer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 cell phones should be turned off 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 The device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compl
8. cted to Wi Fi Home screen Special Offers will be displayed at the bottom of the Home screen This feature is only available for Kindle with Special Offers To view additional details navigate to the banner and press the center of the 5 controller All available Special Offers and sponsored Screensavers are saved on your Kindle To view all available special offers Press the Home button then press the Menu button Navigate to View Special Offers by moving the 5 way controller down then press the 5 way controller to select Navigate to the item you want to view by moving the 5 controller down then press the 5 way controller to view details Note that if you buy a special offer when your Kindle is offline your order will not be processed immediately The purchase will be queued and the transaction will be automatically completed the next time you connect to a network Kindle User s Guide 8 Chapter 2 Acquiring amp Managing Kindle Books Chapter 2 Acquiring amp Managing Kindle Books Shop the Kindle Store anytime anywhere The Kindle Store offers a wide selection of reading material including books newspapers and magazines To access the store select Shop in Kindle Store from any menu make sure you have turned wireless on Use the 5 way controller to navigate through the store You can search for a title browse by category check out the latest bestsellers or view recommendations personal
9. currently reading are at the top You can change how the Home screen is sorted by pressing the Up Arrow on the 5 way controller until the sort options are underlined then pressing the Right Arrow on the 5b way to display the sort options If your Home screen is sorted alphabetically by either title or author you can press a letter key and then the center button of the 5 way to go to the first item starting with that letter The Manage Your Kindle page on Amazon offers a handy way to view and manage your Kindle content settings and account using a web browser To learn more go to www kindle com support Creating collections You ll probably reach a point where you want to group items for easier access The Collections feature lets you do this Create a new collection by pressing the Menu button while on the Home screen Select Create New Collection then use the onscreen keyboard to type a name for the collection You can add as many items as you like to each collection and you can add an item to more than one collection Removing content To delete an item from your Kindle underline its name on the Home screen and press the Left Arrow on the 5 way controller When a warning displays press the center button of the 5 way to confirm the deletion Kindle User s Guide 9 Chapter 2 Acquiring amp Managing Kindle Books Copies of all your books recent issues of newspapers and magazines and personal documents are archived on Amazons server
10. display the search results You can also search other content on your Kindle the Kindle Store Google Wikipedia or the built in dictionary by using the Right Arrow on the 5 way controller to scroll past find and choosing the type of search you want Highlights Place the cursor where you want to start the highlight Press the center of the 5 way controller and select the start highlight option Scroll the cursor to the end of the text you want to highlight and press the center button again and select the end highlight option The highlighted text is underlined It is also added to a file on the Home screen called My Clippings If several other Kindle users have highlighted a particular passage in the Kindle User s Guide 11 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents book you re reading you ll see that passage underlined with a note giving the number of highlighters You can view these popular highlights by pressing the Menu button and selecting View Popular Highlights You can also hide the display of Popular Highlights 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 Press the keyboard button and begin typing your note When you highlight the save note option and press the 5 way to select it Notes are added to the My Clippings file on your Home screen Notes appear as superscripted numbers within the te
11. e 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 gray scale Size 6 5 inches by 4 5 inches by 0 34 inches 165 75 mm by 114 5 mm by 8 7 mm Weight 6 ounces 170 g Storage 2GB internal storage with approximately 1GB available to the user Power AC power adapter sold separately and rechargeable lithium polymer battery Connectivity USB 2 0 micro B connector 802 11b g n wireless modem in Kindle with international wireless Operating temperature 32 F to 95 F 0 C to 35 C Storage temperature 14 F to 113 F 10 C to 45 C Wi Fi 802 11b g n KINDLE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF USE Please read the applicable License 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 Amazon Fulfillment Services Inc 410 Terry Ave North Seattle WA 98109 5210 United States However if this Device was sold by Amazon EU S r l or an authorized reseller of Amazon EU S r l then this Warranty is provided by Amazon EU S r l a soci t responsabilit limit e duly incorporated and validly existing under the law of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg having its registered office at 5 rue Plaetis L2338 Luxembourg RCS Luxemb
12. evice to keep reading To leave this guide press the Home button If you want to read this guide again look for Kindle User s Guide on your Home screen Kindle User s Guide 5 Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Using the controls You need to learn only a few simple controls to navigate around your Kindle to download and read books magazines and newspapers bird Le PREVIOUS PAGE PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE NEXT PAGE HOME BACK MENU KEYBOARD 5 WAY CONTROLLER USB CABLE To the sides of the screen are the Next Page gt and Previous lt buttons Both buttons are available on each side so you can hold your Kindle with either hand while reading Your Kindle has the following buttons and a micro USB port Back button Use this button to retrace your steps For example you can follow a link from a book then press the Back button to return to your place in the book Keyboard button This button brings up an onscreen keyboard for entering text Use the 5 way controller to navigate the keyboard You can dismiss the keyboard by pressing the keyboard button When searching for a title or author press the keyboard button enter your search string and select the return key on the onscreen keyboard to initiate the search 5 way controller The 5 way controller enables you to quickly perform many common tasks on your Kindle It has a center select button plus four arrows To scroll up or down on a
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14. for 20 seconds Micro USB power port You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your Kindle to a computer for charging the battery and transferring files including personal documents to your Kindle Charging the battery Charge your Kindle by plugging the supplied USB cable into a power source such as a computer or the Kindle power adapter sold separately A lightning bolt should appear on the battery icon at the top of the Home screen The indicator light on the bottom edge of the device will turn amber while charging and green when the battery is fully charged Charging should take less than three hours You can use your Kindle while it is connected via USB and charging from your computer by unmounting or ejecting it so that Kindle exits USB drive mode Windows Vista and 7 Click the Start button select Computer from the options right click on the Kindle drive icon and select Eject from the pop up menu Windows XP Right click on the Safely remove hardware icon in the lower right hand corner of the task bar and follow the on screen instructions to remove Kindle OS Ctrl click on the Kindle device icon and choose Eject Your Kindle will then exit USB drive mode and display the Home screen You ll see a lightning bolt on the battery status icon that indicates your Kindle is still charging If the charge indicator light does not come on make sure that the USB cable is fully inserted into your Kindle and in
15. iance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Kindle User s Guide 18 Appendix A Product Information Information regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy for Model Number D01100 FCC ID ZEG 0725 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Kindle is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States FCC regulating entities of the European Union and other countries Information on your Kindle is on file with the FCC and be found under the Display Grant section of http wvvw fcc gov oet ea after searching on the FCC ID for your Kindle which can be found on the back of the device Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 EU Declaration of Conformity Amazon Fulfillment Services Inc 410 Terry Avenue North Seattle WA 98109 5210 United States Declaration of Conformity May 24 2011 We Amazon Fulfillment Services Inc declare under our own responsibility that the product Product Name Electronic Display Device Product Spec WLAN 802 11 b g Model 001100 Com
16. ivered directly to your Kindle via its built in Wi Fi connectivity You can connect to networks at home or at Wi Fi hotspots around the world To view available Wi Fi networks from the Home screen press the Menu button and select Settings On the Settings page select view next to Wi Fi Network Identify the network you want to use then select connect If you see a lock symbol next to connect the network requires a password About registration f you bought your Kindle online using your Amazon account or you ve already gone through the Kindle setup process the device is registered and ready to use To verify this press the Home button and check whether your Amazon user name is in the upper left corner of the Home screen If it says My Kindle your device is not registered Special Offers amp Sponsored Screensavers For Kindle with Special Offers you will receive special offers and sponsored screensavers that only display on Kindle s home screen or screensaver not within a book Note that special offers amp sponsored screensavers are not available in all countries Screensaver When your device is sleeping Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers will be displayed on your screensaver wake your Kindle simply press the power button or to see more details on the special offer press and hold the center of the 5 way controller Special Offers amp Sponsored Screensavers are updated regularly when your Kindle is conne
17. ized just for you The Kindle Store lets you see details about titles read customer reviews and even download book samples When you decide to make a purchase the Kindle Store uses the secure Amazon 1 Click payment method To learn more about setting up your 1 Click payment method on your Manage Your Kindle page go to www kindle com support After you order the Amazon Whispernet service delivers the item directly to your Kindle via your Wi Fi connection Books are downloaded to your Kindle immediately generally in less than 60 seconds Newspapers and magazines are sent to your device as soon as they re published often even before they re available in print If your Kindle had wireless on prior to going to sleep it will continue to receive your regularly scheduled subscriptions while in sleep mode If your Kindle is not connected to a Wi Fi network when a new issue of a periodical becomes available that issue will be delivered automatically the next time you connect Managing your Kindle library Kindle can store thousands of digital books personal documents newspapers blogs and magazines which are referred to collectively as content throughout this guide To display a list of content on your Kindle press the Home button Pressing Menu from the Home screen displays how much free space you have available for storing content By default your content is sorted by most recent first meaning all of the new items and the content you are
18. ourg no B 101818 share capital EUR 37500 Irading authorization no 104408 The provider of this warranty is sometimes referred to herein as we Kindle User s Guide 20 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 During this warranty period if a defect arises in the Device and you follow the instructions for returning the Device we will at our option to the extent permitted by law either i repair the Device using either new or refurbished parts ii replace the Device with a new or refurbished Device that is equivalent to the Device that is to be replaced or iii refund to you all or part of the purchase price of the Device This limited warranty applies to the extent permitted by law to any repair replacement part or replacement device for the remainder of the original warranty period or for ninety days whichever period is longer All replaced parts and Devices for which a refund is given shall become our property This limited warranty applies only to hardware components of the Device that are not subject to accident misuse neglect fire or other external causes alterations repair or commercial use Instructions For specific instructions about how to obtain warranty service for your Device please contact Customer Service using the contact information provided in this guide In gene
19. page use the Up and Down arrows When reading a book with chapters you can use the Left and Right arrows to skip through chapter by chapter You can also use the Left and Right arrows to move the cursor along a line of text To select a menu item press the Up or Down Arrow until the item you want is underlined then press the center button to select it 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 re currently doing with the device For example when you re reading a book the menu lets you go to another part of the book search its contents add a bookmark etc On the Home screen menu options include viewing archived items and organizing your Kindle materials into groups collections Kindle User s Guide 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 turn your Kindle on press the power button Io put your Kindle in sleep mode press and release the power button the screensaver appears on the display To wake up your Kindle press the power button To turn off your Kindle press and hold the power button for seven seconds until the screen goes blank If your Kindle does not power on or Is unresponsive during use you can restart your device by pressing and holding the power button
20. pes of files into a Kindle compatible format and e mail them to your Kindle Reading Kindle documents on other devices You can synchronize your Kindle books with other supported devices you own Amazon s Whispersync technology keeps track of your last reading location in each book For example you can read a few pages using the Kindle application on your iPhone iPad or Android device and then pick up right where you left off when you return to your Kindle To learn more about supported devices go to www kindle com support Sharing comments via social networks You can share your Kindle notes and highlights with friends using social networks such as Twitter and Facebook To link your Kindle to your social network accounts from the Home screen press the Menu button and select Settings On the Settings page select manage next to Social Networks This feature is not available in all countries 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 com support Kindle User s Guide 14 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Using Kindle with your comp
21. plies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R amp TTE 1999 5 EC Directive and the following standards Health Article 3 1 a of the R amp TTE Directive Applied Standard s EN62311 2008 FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C Edition 01 01 Safety Article 3 1 a of the R amp TTE Directive Applied Standard s EN 60950 1 2006 11 2009 IEC 60950 1 2005 2nd Edition Electromagnetic compatibility Article 3 1 b of the R amp TTE Directive Applied Standard s EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 17 V1 3 2 Radio frequency spectrum usage Article 3 2 of the R amp TTE Directive Applied Standard s EN 300 328 V1 71 All test reports have been reviewed and approved with a Positive Opinion from the following Notified Body PHOENIX TESTLAB Konigswinkel 10 D 32825 Blomberg Germany 0700 Identification mark 0700 Notified Body CE 59 Kindle User s Guide 19 Appendix A Product Information The technical documentation relevant to the above equipment will be held at Amazon EU Sarl 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 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 accordanc
22. press the power button If you need to turn off the Kindle completely such as when traveling on an airplane press and hold the power button for several seconds until the screen goes blank then release the button When the Kindle is turned off the screen will be blank Kindle User s Guide 12 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle 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 lt buttons to view all the options The available settings Registration Indicates the Amazon account name to which your Kindle is registered Use this option to register and deregister the device Device Name Lets you change the name displayed at the top of the Home screen Wi Fi Networks The number of detected Wi Fi networks and the name of the Wi Fi network you re currently connected to if any Device Info The Wi Fi MAC Address device serial number and network capability of your device Device Language Shows the current language for menus alerts and dialog boxes and allows you to change to a different language Send to Kindle E mail You can send documents to your Kindle by using this e mail address Your document will also be added to your Archived Items To learn more go to www kindle com support Device Password Allows you to restrict access to your Kindle by setting a password You ll sub
23. quency Energy for Model Number D01100 FCC ID ZEG 0725 18 Canadian Compliance 18 EU Declaration of Conformity siege caus ees beth oe Ceca ce xh Reda ob SD RR c X a Cd d hd 18 Additional Information for Kindle 0 2 19 UTITUR 19 dud AN ACRI ances SV IR x RUM dU 19 KINDLE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF 19 ONE YEAR EIMITED WARRANTY em 19 Additional 22222222222222 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 20 Patent 21 Copyright and Trademark 21 indle gt i 4 a LEN BE Rc E a LUE T d This short informative guide will familiarize you with many Kindle features and can generally be read in less than 10 minutes Additional help is available on the Kindle Support website www kindle com support including a printable PDF version of this guide Press the Next Page button D on the sides of the d
24. ral you will need to deliver your Device in either its original packaging or in equally protective packaging to the address specified by Customer Service Before you deliver your Device for warranty service it is your responsibility to back up any data software or other materials you may have stored or preserved on your Device It is possible that such data software or other materials will be lost or reformatted during service and we will not be responsible for any such damage or loss Limitations TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES AND WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS IF WE CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SERVICE 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 IN SOME JURISDICTIONS THE FOREGOING LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY TO DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS
25. s you wish to retrieve content that you ve removed select Archived Items from the Home screen then choose the item s you want to restore to your Kindle Use this same method to download previously purchased content to a new Kindle Amazon does not store older issues of periodicals If you want to back up those items you ll need to do so manually See Using Kindle with your computer for more information Kindle User s Guide 10 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Understanding Kindle display technology Kindle uses a high resolution display technology called electronic paper It works using ink just like books and newspapers but it displays the ink particles electronically You may see a flash when turning pages This is part of the process of updating the electronic ink that Kindle uses to display text and graphics Customizing your text display Kindle provides a quick way to adjust the appearance of books and periodicals To access those settings press the Menu button when you re reading a document and select Change Font Size A dialog box will appear that lets you change the font size typeface line spacing number of words per line and orientation of the content on the Kindle screen You can also change the orientation when you aren t reading a document such as on the Home screen Simply press the Menu button and select Screen Rotation Zooming in on images You can increase the si
26. sequently be prompted to enter the password whenever you turn on the device or wake it from sleep If you forget your password try looking at the hint you entered when you created it If you still don t remember your password you must contact Kindle Customer Service Device Time Lets you set the current local time to be displayed on your Kindle Pressing the Menu button from any Kindle screen will display the time at the top of the screen Dictionaries Lets you choose which of the installed dictionaries to use for word lookups Social Networks Allows you to link your Kindle to your social network accounts Such as Twitter and Facebook so 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 Public Notes Allows you to toggle the display of notes and highlights made by people you follow on kindle amazon com Annotations Backup Allows you to toggle the automatic backup on Amazon s servers your annotations last page read and collections Disable this feature if you do not want your annotations backed up or shared in Popular Highlights Personal Info Lets you enter contact information such as an address or phone number in case you lose your Kindle Kindle User s Guide 13 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle The Settings contextual menu When you re on the Settings page the menu offers some important functions that aren
27. that meets the following requirements USB IF Battery Charging Spec Rev 1 2 Wireless Safety and Compliance Turn your wireless connection off in areas where wireless use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger Some specific situations are described below In general you should not use your Kindle with your wireless connection turned on any place you are not allowed to use a cellular device Kindle User s Guide 17 Appendix A Product Information Turn Off Wireless When Flying To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems the U S Federal Aviation Administration regulations and many other aviation agencies require you to have permission from a crewmember to use your device s wireless service Using Your Kindle Around Other Electronic Devices Kindle generates uses can radiate radio frequency RF energy and if not used in accordance with its instructions may cause interference to radio communications and electronic equipment External RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems entertainment systems and personal medical devices While most modern electronic equipment is shielded from external RF signals if in doubt check with the manufacturer For personal medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing aids consult with your physician or the manufacturer to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals Steps to Minimize
28. to the USB port Status indicators At the top of every screen you ll see indicators that inform you about the status of various Kindle services Wi Fi status indicators Your Kindle has a strong Wi Fi signal and the Whispernet service is active The more bars that are filled in with black the stronger the Wi Fi signal Your Kindle is checking for available Wi Fi networks Battery status indicators The Kindle battery indicator shows the various states of the battery as it discharges Note that subscribing to multiple blogs that update frequently may increase power consumption and decrease the battery life A weak Wi Fi signal can also increase power consumption Kindle User s Guide 7 Chapter 1 Getting Started Activity indicator This indicator appears in the top left corner of your Kindle screen when the device is busy downloading new content checking for new items searching for an item opening a large PDF file or loading a web page Setting up your Kindle If you re reading this guide you ve probably completed the Kindle setup process which includes connecting to a Wi Fi network and registering your Kindle to an Amazon account If you haven t done these steps yet 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 About Wi Fi connections Books magazines and other materials are del
29. uter By connecting your Kindle to your computer via the supplied USB cable you can add content to the Kindle without a Wi Fi connection When you first connect the Kindle to a computer s USB port it will appear as an external storage drive or volume on the computer s desktop You ll 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 For more information about supported file types go to www kindle com support Kindle is not usable as a reading device while in USB drive mode To read a book while charging the battery you must eject the Kindle from your computer s desktop The battery icon on the Kindle will have a lightning bolt to indicate that Its battery is still being charged Kindle User s Guide 15 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 16 Appendix A Product Information Appendix A Product Information Safety and Compliance Information Use Responsibly Read all instructions and safety information before use X J 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
30. xt To view a note use the b way controller to move the cursor over the notation number Bookmarks Amazon s Whispersync technology automatically saves your place in whatever content you re reading You can add a permanent bookmark by pressing the Menu button and selecting Add a Bookmark The upper right corner of the page will appear folded down You can view and delete your highlights notes and bookmarks at any time by pressing the Menu button from the book you re reading and selecting View Notes amp Marks They are also archived at Amazon so they won t be lost at kindle amazon com Viewing page numbers and progress To view page numbers when reading books that have them press the Menu button The current page and total number of pages will be displayed above the progress bar at the bottom of the screen Note that not all Kindle books include page numbers On the Home screen a series of dots display below the book title indicating how long the book is with bold dots showing how far you have read In a book with chapters the tick marks in the progress bar indicate the start of each chapter When you re finished reading Your Kindle will automatically go into sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity You can further conserve its battery life by turning off the wireless connection when you aren t using it When your Kindle is asleep you ll see an image on the screen this static screensaver uses no battery power To wake your Kindle up
31. ze of an image in a Kindle book for easier viewing 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 it Press the 5 way controller to zoom in To return to your content press the 5 way controller or any key or button except the Home button You can also use zoom on any web page Interacting with your documents Your Kindle gives you access to features that aren t available with printed materials such as instantly viewing word definitions and searching for specific content Just as with a traditional book you can also highlight favorite passages add notes and create bookmarks Dictionary Your Kindle includes two dictionaries The New Oxford American Dictionary the default and Oxford Dictionary of English Simply place the cursor in front of any word you want defined To see a longer definition press the center button of the 5 way controller and select full definition from the displayed options and press the center button of the 5 way controller To change the default dictionary use the menu on the Settings page Your dictionaries may differ depending upon the language you select Search Press the Keyboard button to display the keyboard and type the text you want to search for then press the keyboard button to dismiss the keyboard Right click the 5 way controller to select the find option then press the center select button of the b way controller to
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