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Kindle User’s Guide, 2nd Edition

Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started ......................................................................................................................... 5

Setting up your Kindle ............................................................................................................................... 5

Kindle controls ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Status indicators .......................................................................................................................................... 7

Wireless status indicators ............................................................................................................................................ 7

Battery status indicator ................................................................................................................................................. 7

VoiceView indicators ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

Activity indicator............................................................................................................................................................... 8

Parental Controls indicator .......................................................................................................................................... 8

Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Network connectivity ................................................................................................................................. 8

Managing your saved Wi-Fi passwords ................................................................................................................. 9

Airplane Mode .................................................................................................................................................................. 10

VoiceView screen reader ........................................................................................................................ 10

Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers.................................................................................... 11

Screensaver ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Special Offer banners .................................................................................................................................................... 11

Chapter 2 Navigating Your Kindle ....................................................................................................... 12

The Kindle Home screen ......................................................................................................................... 12

Toolbars ........................................................................................................................................................ 12

Tap zones ...................................................................................................................................................... 15

Chapter 3 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content ......................................................................... 18

Shop the Kindle Store anytime, anywhere ....................................................................................... 18

Recommended content............................................................................................................................ 18

Device and Cloud storage ....................................................................................................................... 19

Storage space .................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Transferring content from another Kindle ......................................................................................................... 19

Removing items from your Kindle ...................................................................................................... 20

Periodicals .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Managing your Kindle Library ............................................................................................................. 21

Sorting Content ................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Filtering Content ............................................................................................................................................................. 21

Navigating your library ................................................................................................................................................ 22

Cloud Collections ............................................................................................................................................................. 22

Chapter 4 Reading Kindle Documents ............................................................................................... 23

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Understanding Kindle display technology ....................................................................................... 23

Customizing your text display .............................................................................................................. 23

Comic and manga books ......................................................................................................................... 23

Children's books ........................................................................................................................................ 24

Images ............................................................................................................................................................ 24

Tables ............................................................................................................................................................. 24

Interacting with your content ............................................................................................................... 24

About This Book .............................................................................................................................................................. 25

Item menus ........................................................................................................................................................................ 25

Navigating a book ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Page Flip .............................................................................................................................................................................. 25

Go To ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Dictionary ........................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Search ................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Notes and highlights ...................................................................................................................................................... 28

Bookmarks ......................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Footnotes, endnotes, and chapter notes .............................................................................................................. 29

Before you go... ................................................................................................................................................................. 29

Chapter 5 Features .................................................................................................................................... 30

X-Ray .............................................................................................................................................................. 30

Word Wise .................................................................................................................................................... 30

Vocabulary Builder ................................................................................................................................... 30

Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) .................................................................................. 31

Setting up Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) .............................................................................. 31

Using Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) ....................................................................................... 32

Managing your Amazon household .................................................................................................... 32

Goodreads on Kindle ................................................................................................................................ 33

Time to Read ............................................................................................................................................... 34

Chapter 6 Getting More From Your Kindle ..................................................................................... 36

Carrying and reading personal documents ..................................................................................... 36

Reading Kindle content on other devices......................................................................................... 36

Sharing ........................................................................................................................................................... 36

Using your Kindle with your computer ............................................................................................. 37

Using the Experimental Web Browser .............................................................................................. 37

Web browser menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 37

Bookmarks ......................................................................................................................................................................... 38

Downloading files ........................................................................................................................................................... 38

Chapter 7 Settings .................................................................................................................................... 39

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Customizing your Kindle settings ....................................................................................................... 39

My Account ........................................................................................................................................................................ 39

Household & Family Library ..................................................................................................................................... 39

Wireless ............................................................................................................................................................................... 39

Device Options ................................................................................................................................................................. 39

Reading Options .............................................................................................................................................................. 40

Language & Dictionaries ............................................................................................................................................. 41

Accessibility ....................................................................................................................................................................... 41

Parental Controls ............................................................................................................................................................ 41

The Settings contextual menu .............................................................................................................. 42

Chapter 8 Finding Additional Assistance ........................................................................................ 43

Appendix A Product Information ........................................................................................................ 44

Safety and Compliance Information ................................................................................................... 44

Maintaining Your Kindle Device .......................................................................................................... 44

Servicing Your Device .............................................................................................................................. 44

Battery Safety .............................................................................................................................................. 44

Other Safety Considerations .................................................................................................................. 45

Wireless Safety and Compliance .......................................................................................................... 45

Turn Off Wireless When Flying ............................................................................................................ 45

Using Your Kindle Around Other Electronic Devices ................................................................... 45

Steps to Minimize Interference ............................................................................................................ 46

Watch for Signs ........................................................................................................................................... 46

FCC Compliance Statement .................................................................................................................... 46

Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ................................................ 47

Canadian Compliance Statement ......................................................................................................... 47

IEEE 1725 Battery Safety Statement .................................................................................................. 48

EU Conformity ............................................................................................................................................. 48

CE SAR Compliance ................................................................................................................................... 48

Recycling Kindle Properly...................................................................................................................... 49

Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 49

LEGAL TERMS .............................................................................................................................................. 49

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................................................................... 49

Warranty Provider ......................................................................................................................................................... 51

Additional Information ................................................................................................................................................ 51

Patent Notices ............................................................................................................................................. 52

Copyright, Trademark and Other Notices ........................................................................................ 52

Kindle User’s Guide, 2nd Edition

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Welcome to your new Kindle. This short guide will familiarize 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.amazon.com/devicesupport for more

information about specific features.

Setting up your Kindle

Setting up your Kindle takes a few simple steps:

 Select the device language.

 Connect to a wireless network.

 Register your Kindle to your Amazon account.

 Link your Kindle to your social network accounts. (Optional)

To set up a Bluetooth audio device, see VoiceView screen reader.

If you haven't done these steps yet, go to the Home screen now, select Set Up Your Kindle, and

follow the onscreen prompts. If you bought your Kindle online using your Amazon account, it

is already registered to you. To verify, tap the Home icon and look for your Amazon user

name in the upper left corner of the Home screen. If it says My Kindle or shows the name of a

previous owner instead of your own Amazon account name, you'll need to register it.

To register a Kindle that has been previously registered, tap the Quick Actions icon on the

toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap My Account, then Register/Deregister

Device. If you have enabled Sign in Approval, you will need to enter your passcode followed

by the security code sent to your phone when you register the device.

If you have difficulty connecting to your wireless network or need more information, see

Network Connectivity. Once you have completed the setup process, Set Up Your Kindle will no

longer appear on your Home screen.

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Kindle controls

You need to learn only a few controls to use your Kindle.

Power button: To turn your Kindle on, press the Power button located on the bottom edge. If

you need to turn off your Kindle screen, press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until

the Power dialog box displays and then tap Screen Off.

Your Kindle will automatically go into sleep mode after a few minutes of inactivity and a

screensaver displays. This static screensaver 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.

If your Kindle does not power on or is unresponsive during use and you need to restart it,

press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power dialog box displays and then

tap Restart. If the Power dialog box does not display, press and hold the Power button for 30

seconds. After the LED light turns amber and blinks 4 times, you can release the Power

button.

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. To charge your Kindle from a power

outlet, you will need a compatible AC adapter (sold separately) for the USB cable.

When your Kindle is charging, a lightning bolt appears on the battery status indicator at the

top of the Home screen. The indicator light on the bottom edge will turn amber while the

battery is charging and green when it is fully charged. Charging should take less than four

hours using a Kindle AC adapter. Charging using third-party adapters or via USB should take

less than four hours, but may take longer depending on the capability of the hardware.

You can still use your Kindle while it is connected to your computer and charging via USB. To

do so, unmount or eject it so that your Kindle exits USB drive mode.

 Windows: Right-click on the "Safely remove hardware" icon in the task bar and follow the

onscreen instructions to remove your Kindle.

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 Mac OS X: Click the Eject button next to the Kindle in any Finder window, or drag it from the

Desktop to the Trash.

Your Kindle will then exit USB drive mode, but will continue to charge. If the charge indicator

light on the bottom edge of the Kindle does not come on, make sure that the USB cable is fully

inserted into your Kindle and into the USB port of the computer. If your Kindle is still not

charging, try another USB port or power outlet.

Note that if your Kindle is plugged into a low-powered USB port—such as those found on

some keyboards and older computers—it will not receive enough power to charge.

Status indicators

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, tap the top of the screen to

display the toolbars.

Wireless status indicators

The Amazon Whispernet service wirelessly delivers content to your Kindle whenever and

wherever you want it. Your Kindle can connect to Whispernet via its built-in Wi-Fi capability.

The more bars on the Wi-Fi status indicator that are filled, the stronger the signal.

Your Kindle is connected to Whispernet using Wi-Fi.

Your Kindle is in Airplane Mode and you have no wireless or Bluetooth connectivity.

Battery status indicator

The Kindle battery indicator shows the various states of the battery as it discharges. When

your Kindle is charging, a lightning bolt appears on the battery icon. Note that a weak

wireless signal can increase power consumption.

VoiceView indicators

The Bluetooth indicator appears when your Kindle is searching for audio devices in pairing

mode or a Bluetooth audio device is paired with your Kindle. For more information, see

VoiceView screen reader.

VoiceView screen reader is turned on.

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Activity indicator

This indicator appears in the top left corner of your Kindle screen when it is scanning or

connecting to a network, busy downloading new content, syncing and checking for new items,

searching for an item, opening a large PDF file, or loading a web page.

Parental Controls indicator

This indicator appears when Parental Controls are enabled, either because you have turned

on specific restrictions or because a Kindle FreeTime (known as Kindle for Kids in the UK)

profile is active. For more information, see Parental Controls.

Keyboard

Your Kindle has an onscreen keyboard. When you tap within the Search field or begin other

actions that require you to type in information, the keyboard automatically displays at the

bottom of the screen. Tap the keys to enter your selection and use the appropriate buttons to

continue on to the next action. As you type, word suggestions based upon your entries display

above the keyboard. Tap the word you want to select.

Tips:

 Tap the Number and Symbol key to enter numbers or symbols.

 Tap the Letter key to return to the regular keyboard.

 Tap the Shift key to enter uppercase characters. Tap the Shift key twice to enter all-

cap mode, and tap it once to exit the mode.

 To select a keyboard for a different language, tap the Quick Actions icon, then tap All Settings.

On the Settings page, tap Language & Dictionaries, then Keyboards.

 To enter diacritics and special characters using the keyboard, press and hold the base letter’s

key. For example, press and hold the "n" to display ǹ, ñ, or ň.

 A Globe key is added to your keyboard when you have selected multiple languages. To

select a different keyboard, tap the Globe key.

Network connectivity

Books, magazines, and other materials are delivered directly to your Kindle via its built-in

network connectivity. Your Kindle can connect to your home Wi-Fi network or to hotspots

located around the world, including libraries, coffee shops, and airports.

You can connect your Kindle to a wireless network manually or via a WPS-compatible router.

Please select the appropriate instructions below.

Connecting manually:

1. Tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings.

2. On the Settings page, tap Wireless. A list of the available Wi-Fi networks will display. If you

don't see the network you are looking for, tap the Rescan button to recheck for available Wi-

Fi networks.

3. Tap the name of the network that you want to use.

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4. Enter the network password if required. A lock symbol next to the network name indicates

that it is password protected.

5. Optionally, you can save your Wi-Fi password to Amazon for use later when setting up other

compatible devices. To opt out of this feature, verify that the Save password to Amazon

option is not selected when you enter your network password. For more information, see

Managing your saved Wi-Fi passwords.

6. Tap the Connect button. Once you have successfully connected to a network, the Wi-Fi status

indicator will display the network's signal strength.

Connecting via WPS:

1. Tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings.

2. On the Settings page, tap Wireless. A list of the available Wi-Fi networks will display. If you

don't see the network you are looking for, tap the Rescan button to recheck for available Wi-

Fi networks.

3. Tap the name of the network that you want to use.

4. Press the WPS button on your router.

5. Enter the network password if required. A lock symbol next to the network name indicates

that it is password protected.

6. Optionally, you can save your Wi-Fi password to Amazon for use later when setting up other

compatible devices. To opt out of this feature, verify that the Save password to Amazon

option is not selected when you enter your network password. For more information, see

Managing your saved Wi-Fi passwords.

7. Tap the WPS button. Once you have successfully connected to a network, the Wi-Fi status

indicator will display the network's signal strength.

Tips:

 If you don't remember your network password, check your router and there may be a sticker

displaying the default password.

 For information on deleting your saved Wi-Fi passwords, see Managing your saved Wi-Fi

passwords.

 Please note that your Kindle does not support connecting to ad hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi

networks.

 If you are still having difficulties, please contact your Network Administrator, the individual

responsible for maintaining the network you are trying to access, or your Internet Service

Provider (ISP).

Managing your saved Wi-Fi passwords

When connecting to a Wi-Fi network, you can optionally choose to save your Wi-Fi password

to Amazon. Once saved, we can configure your compatible devices so that you will not need to

re-enter your Wi-Fi passwords for each device. Your Wi-Fi passwords are sent over a secured

connection and are stored in an encrypted file on an Amazon server. Amazon may use your

Wi-Fi passwords to connect your compatible devices but will not share them with any third

party without your permission. Amazon handles any information it receives, including your

Wi-Fi passwords, in accordance with the Amazon.com Privacy Notice.

To opt out of this feature, verify that the Save password to Amazon option is not selected

when you enter your network password.

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To change your Wi-Fi password in the future, perform the Wi-Fi setup process again from

your Kindle. Once reconnected to your Wi-Fi network, your updated Wi-Fi password will be

automatically saved to Amazon (if you have not opted out of this feature).

To delete any Wi-Fi passwords that you have saved from this device:

1. Tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings.

2. On the Settings page, tap Device Options, Advanced Options, then Delete Saved Wi-Fi

Passwords.

3. Tap Delete to confirm.

Airplane Mode

To turn wireless off and enter Airplane Mode, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then

tap Airplane Mode. Any periodical downloads or other pending updates that require a

wireless connection will occur the next time you turn it back on. Turning on Airplane Mode

disables Bluetooth and both 3G and Wi-Fi connections.

VoiceView screen reader

The VoiceView screen reader enables you to navigate your Kindle using special gestures,

receive voice guidance when you interact with items on the screen, and listen to millions of

books. You can pair a Bluetooth audio device for use with the VoiceView screen reader when

setting up your Kindle.

Please read all instructions before starting setup, then reference them as needed. There will

be no audio announcement or feedback until the last step.

1. Press the Power button once to turn on your Kindle. The Power button is located on the

bottom of the device next to the Micro-USB/power port.

2. Wait 45 seconds.

3. Put your Bluetooth audio device into pairing mode.

4. Press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds.

5. Hold two fingers spaced apart on the screen for 1 second, then wait up to 2 minutes to hear

audio.

6. When you hear audio from your Bluetooth device, hold two fingers spaced apart on the

screen.

Troubleshooting: If you do not hear audio from your Bluetooth device within 2 minutes of

completing step 5, confirm your Bluetooth audio device is in pairing mode and repeat steps 4

and 5.

Once your audio device is connected and VoiceView is enabled for the first time, the

VoiceView tutorial will begin. You will also be prompted to complete setup, including

connecting to a wireless network and registering your Kindle.

To turn on VoiceView after setup, hold down the Power button for 7 seconds, then hold two

fingers on the screen. You can also turn VoiceView on and off in Settings. To manage

VoiceView screen reader settings, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All

Settings. On the Settings page, tap Accessibility. If VoiceView is currently enabled the All

Settings option in Quick Actions will change to be VoiceView Settings.

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Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers

For Kindle with Special Offers devices, you will receive Special Offers and Sponsored

Screensavers that display only on the Home screen or screensaver—not within a book. Note

that Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers are not available in all countries.

Screensaver

When your device is sleeping, a Special Offer will be displayed on your screensaver. To see

more details on the offer, wake up your Kindle, then tap the Tap for Details area. To unlock

your Kindle without viewing offer details, swipe your finger to unlock. Special Offers and

Sponsored Screensavers 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. Tap the Home icon, then tap the Menu icon.

2. Tap View Special Offers.

3. Tap on any available offer to view details about it.

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. To manage Special Offers,

tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap My

Account then Special Offers.

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Navigating Your Kindle

Chapter 2

Navigating Your Kindle

Your Kindle features a touchscreen interface that enables you to perform many tasks with

just a tap or swipe of a finger. To select an item, simply tap it. For example, tap a book cover

or title to open the book, or tap the Menu icon on the item's cover to view available options.

The Kindle Home screen

Your Kindle Home screen is organized into three sections: Recently Accessed Items, My

Reading Lists, and Recommended for You.

Recently Accessed Items: The left side of the Home screen shows your three most recently

accessed items. The percentage on the cover of the book indicates how far you have read. Tap

the My Library link on the Home screen to view more of your library.

My Reading Lists: The right side of the Home screen lists books that you have added to your

Amazon Wish List, Goodreads Want to Read shelf, and book samples that are available in the

Cloud.

Recommended for You: The bottom of the Home screen shows book recommendations,

such as Editors’ Picks, and books that your friends on Goodreads have read, are reading, or

want to read. For more information, see Recommended for You.

To access your library, tap My Library in the top left of the Home screen. For information on

managing your library, see Managing your Kindle Library.

Toolbars

EasyReach also lets you tap the top of the screen to display a toolbar. Toolbar options vary

depending on what you are viewing.

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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 icon to return to your place in the book.

Quick Actions: Tap to access Airplane Mode, Sync My Kindle, and All Settings. The All

Settings option will be replaced with VoiceView Settings when VoiceView is enabled.

Airplane Mode: When selected, your Kindle will be placed in Airplane Mode and

you will have no wireless or Bluetooth connectivity.

Sync My Kindle: Tap to synchronize your Kindle with other supported devices you

own and Kindle reading applications.

All Settings: Tap to access settings that will enable you to further customize your

Kindle experience. You can also access Settings by tapping the Menu icon, then

selecting Settings.

Goodreads: Tap to access Goodreads on Kindle. You will be prompted to sign in to Goodreads

or create a new account if you did not do so when setting up your Kindle.

Store: Tap to go to the Kindle Store. Your Kindle must have an active Wi-Fi connection to use

this feature.

Search: Tap to initiate a search. To exit search, tap outside of the Search box.

Menu: Tap to display a list of helpful options, including My Library, My Reading Lists, Kindle

Store, Goodreads, Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK), Vocabulary Builder,

Experimental Browser, Settings, View Special Offers (Kindle with Special Offers devices only),

and Create New Collection.

When you're reading a book, menu options may include Shop Kindle Store, Vocabulary

Builder, Settings, Notes, About This Book, About the Author, Sync to Furthest Page Read,

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Reading Progress, and Word Wise. Note that About the Author is only available for books that

support an author profile.

Reading toolbar

A secondary toolbar displays when you're reading a book and tap the top of the screen.

Go To: The Contents tab displays the book’s contents, including Beginning and chapter titles.

Use the Page or Location option to further navigate your book. The options displayed will

vary depending on the content you're reading. Tap the Notes tab to access your notes and

highlights. You can also view Popular highlights and Public notes by selecting the

corresponding options under the Notes tab.

X-Ray: The X-Ray feature lets you explore the "Bones of the Book" with a single tap. For

example, you can see all of the passages in a book that mention specific ideas, fictional

characters, historical figures, places, topics, and terms. You can also view notable clips and

images from a book in a stack of cards organized on a timeline, enabling you to quickly skim

through the clips and view all of the images in one place. If X-Ray is not available for a book,

the option will not appear. For more information, see X-Ray.

Display Settings (Aa): Tap to display font and text options for your Kindle books, including

font size, typeface, publisher font, line spacing, margins, and orientation. You can also select

your preferred Reading Progress tracking option.

Share: Tap to share your thoughts with friends using 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 icon 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. To exit the bookmark feature, tap outside of the

bookmark dropdown.

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Reading Navigation toolbars

When reading, tap the top of the screen to display the Reading Navigation toolbar. This

toolbar displays the chapter name (if available), reading progress, and options to help you

explore your book. For more information, see Navigating a book.

Periodical toolbar

When you're reading a periodical, the toolbars are configured specifically for periodicals. To

display the toolbar, tap the top of the screen.

Periodical Home: Tap to display highlights of this issue.

Sections and Articles: Tap to go to the hierarchical 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:

Display Settings (Aa): Tap to display font and text options for your periodicals, including

font size, typeface, line spacing, and margins.

Clip This Article: Tap to clip an entire periodical article to the My Clippings file. The My

Clippings file is located in your library and stores your notes, bookmarks, highlights, and

clipped articles.

Tap zones

The EasyReach feature of your Kindle lets you effortlessly turn pages in a book or periodical

while holding the device with just one hand. Tapping almost anywhere in the display area will

take you to the next page; the area is large enough to be tapped whether you hold the device

with your left or right hand. Tap the left side of the screen to go to the previous page. The

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EasyReach tap zones differ depending on whether your Kindle is in portrait or landscape

mode. When reading, you can change the screen orientation by tapping the Menu icon and

selecting Portrait or Landscape Mode. Note that the option displayed depends upon the

current orientation of your Kindle.

Portrait Mode

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Landscape Mode

If you prefer, you can change pages by swiping the screen with your finger. To go to the next

page, swipe your finger from the right to the left across the screen. To go to the previous page,

swipe your finger from the left to the right across the screen.

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Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content

Chapter 3

Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content

Shop the Kindle Store anytime, anywhere

The Kindle Store offers a wide selection of Kindle books, Kindle Singles, newspapers,

magazines, and blogs. To access the store, tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars,

then tap the Store icon. You can also select Kindle Store from some menus.

To navigate within the Kindle Store, simply tap on any area of interest, then swipe left and

right or up and down to move around pages and lists. You can search for a title, browse by

category, check out the latest best sellers, or view recommendations personalized just for

you. The Kindle Store lets you see details about titles, read customer reviews, and even

download book samples.

When you're ready to make a purchase, the Kindle Store securely uses your Amazon 1-Click

payment method. After you order, the Amazon Whispernet service delivers the item directly

to your Kindle via your wireless connection. Books are downloaded to your Kindle

immediately, generally in less than 60 seconds. The download progress will display below the

book’s cover or title on the Home screen. A New banner on the book indicates when the book

is ready to be opened. Newspapers, magazines, and blogs are sent to your device as soon as

they're published—often even before they're available in print. If your Kindle is in Airplane

Mode when a new issue of a periodical becomes available, the issue will be delivered

automatically the next time you have a wireless connection.

Whispersync synchronizes your Kindle device so that purchases and downloaded book

samples within Kindle apps or other Kindle devices registered to your account are always

available to you. This enables you to 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 device. For more information, see Reading Kindle content on other devices.

Kindle Unlimited (known as Abonnement Kindle in France) is an optional monthly

subscription that enables you to read as much as you want on any device, and choose from

over 1,000,000 titles and thousands of audiobooks. You can freely explore new authors,

books, and genres from mysteries and romance to sci-fi and more. To learn more, visit the

Kindle Store.

Recommended content

Your Kindle Home screen displays recommended content from the Kindle Store, such as

Editors’ Picks. Tapping an item will direct you to the Kindle Store, where you can view

additional details, read customer reviews, and complete purchases. To hide recommended

content, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page,

tap Device Options, Advanced Options, then set Home Screen View to Off.

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Device and Cloud storage

Content that is purchased from the Kindle Store is securely stored and available in the

Amazon Cloud. This includes copies of all your books, along with recent issues of newspapers

and magazines. You can go to the Cloud and select content that you want to download to your

Kindle.

To view your content stored in the Amazon Cloud, tap My Library in the top left of the screen.

On your library page, tap All in the top left of the screen.

To view content downloaded to your Kindle, tap My Library in the top left of the Home

screen. On your library page, tap Downloaded in the top left of the screen.

The Manage Your Content and Devices page, accessible from

www.amazon.com/devicesupport, offers a handy way to view and manage your Kindle

content, settings, and account using a web browser.

Tips:

 If you wish to download content that you have in the Cloud, tap All in the top left of your

library screen, then tap on the item(s) you want to download to your Kindle. During the

download process, you can cancel a download by tapping on the item's title.

 To view items that are on your Kindle, tap All in the top left of your library screen and look for

the check mark in the lower left corner of the cover image when in grid view and on the right

side of the screen when in list view.

 Once you have downloaded an item, you can either open it from the Home screen or directly

from the Cloud.

 Your personal documents are saved in the Cloud if they were emailed to your Kindle and you

have enabled Personal Document Archiving. To manage this setting, go to the Manage Your

Content and Devices page, accessible from www.amazon.com/devicesupport. For information

on personal document management, see Carrying and reading personal documents.

 If you are preparing to go offline, tap All in the top left of your library screen and download to

your Kindle any content that you want to have available when offline.

 For information on managing your library, including sort and filter options, see Managing

your Kindle Library.

Storage space

To view how much free space your Kindle has available for storing content:

1. Tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings.

2. On the Settings page, tap the Menu icon, then Device Info.

Transferring content from another Kindle

Transferring content from your old Kindle to your new one depends on the source of the

content. Content purchased from the Kindle Store, such as books, periodicals, and magazines,

is securely stored and available in the Amazon Cloud.

Your personal documents are saved in the Cloud if they were emailed to your Kindle and you

have enabled Personal Document Archiving. Personal content that was transferred directly to

your previous Kindle, but was not emailed to it, will need to be transferred manually.

To download content stored in the Cloud to your new Kindle:

1. On the Home screen, tap My Library in the top left of the Home screen.

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2. On your library page, tap All in the top left of the screen.

To transfer personal content that was stored on your Kindle, but not emailed to it:

1. Connect your Kindle to a computer using the supplied USB cable.

2. Manually transfer the files/folders to the documents folder.

Removing items from your Kindle

To free up space on your Kindle, you can remove items by tapping the Menu icon on the

item's cover when in grid view or on the right side of the screen when in list view, then

tapping Remove from Device. You can also view this option by pressing and holding on a

collection's name or cover. The remove options are contextual, which means they change

depending on the type of content you are trying to remove. Your content will remain securely

stored in the Cloud for download at a later time. Your personal documents are only saved in

the Cloud if they were emailed to your Kindle and you have enabled Personal Document

Archiving. Note that files transferred to your Kindle using the USB cable will be permanently

deleted when you remove them, because they are not stored in the Cloud.

Periodicals

Newspapers and magazines are stored in folders by periodical name. When you open the

folder, you can select All to view all of the periodicals you have stored in the Cloud or

Downloaded to view just the issues downloaded to your Kindle. Issues that are more than

eight issues old will be automatically deleted from your device to free up space for new

content. Newspapers that are more than 14 issues old, and magazines that are more than 40

issues old, will be automatically deleted from the Cloud. "Expiring" next to an issue indicates

that it will be deleted soon. Press and hold on a periodical folder to view the following

options: Download Latest Issue and Remove All Back Issues.

You can view more options when you tap the Menu icon located on the periodical's cover

when in grid view or on the right side of the screen when in list view. Options include Add to

Home, Add to Collection, Go To First Page, Go To Sections & Articles, Search This Issue, Keep

This Issue, View Notes & Marks, View Back Issues, and Delete This Issue. You can also view

these options by pressing and holding on the name or cover of the issue.

There are two ways to keep a copy of an issue on your device:

 On your library screen, tap Downloaded, then tap the Menu icon located on the issue's cover

when in grid view or on the right side of the screen when in list view. Select Keep This Issue

from the options. You can also view this option by pressing and holding on the name or cover

of the issue.

 From within the issue, tap the Menu icon, then Keep This Issue.

You can access all of your back issues, regardless of age, on the Manage Your Content and

Devices page, accessible from www.amazon.com/devicesupport.

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Managing your Kindle Library

Your Kindle can store books, personal documents, newspapers, blogs, and magazines, which

are referred to collectively as "content" throughout this guide.

To view your content, tap My Library on the Home screen. By default, all of your content in

the Cloud and on your device displays. Items that have been downloaded to your Kindle

display a check mark in the lower left corner of the cover image when in grid view and on the

right side of the screen when in list view. To view just the content downloaded to your Kindle,

tap Downloaded in the top left of the screen.

You can view content on your library screen using the default grid view, which displays the

periodical or book cover, or by list view. To change the appearance, tap All Items or the

currently selected filter, then select List or Grid View.

To view more information about a specific item and access a menu of applicable options, tap

the Menu icon on the item’s cover (or to the right of the item's name if using list view).

Menu options vary, but may include Add to FreeTime Library (Add to Kindle for Kids Library

in the UK), Add to Home, Add to Collection, Go To…, Search This Book, View Bookmarks,

Remove from Device, View on Goodreads, Add to Goodreads Shelf, and Share. You can also

view these options by pressing and holding on the item's cover (or name if using list view).

Sorting Content

By default, your content is sorted by Recent, meaning that new items and the content you're

currently reading are at the top. To change the sort option, tap the name of the existing sort

order, located under the toolbar on the right side of the screen. Options include Recent, Title,

Author, and Collection.

Filtering Content

To filter your content by type, on your library screen tap All Items or the currently selected

filter, located under the toolbar. Filtering options include:

 All Items

 Books

 Periodicals

 Docs

 Collections

If you have set up an Amazon household and enabled sharing, two new filtering options will

appear under Books:

 My Books

 Shared Books

To view just your books, tap the My Books filter option. To view just the books that the other

adult in your household has shared, select the Shared Books filter option.

You can also filter items that you have stored in the Cloud. To view your Cloud content, tap All

in the top left of the screen.

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Navigating your library

To navigate your library, you can swipe the screen to go to the next or previous page. You can

also tap the page number control located in the bottom right of the screen. For example, 1/2

indicates you are on page 1 and have 2 pages of content on your Kindle. When the dialog box

displays, enter the page number you want to go to or the first letter of the title or author

(depending upon your current sort option).

Cloud Collections

Cloud Collections enable you to organize the content on your Kindle into customized

categories that are stored in the Cloud. Your collections are synced between other devices

and reading apps that are registered to the same Amazon account and that support Cloud

Collections. You can add as many items as you like to each collection, including books, and

personal documents. Items can also be added to more than one collection. For information on

devices and apps that support Cloud Collections, go to www.amazon.com/devicesupport.

To create a new collection:

1. On the Home screen, tap My Library in the top left of the screen.

2. On your library page, tap the Menu icon.

3. Select Create New Collection.

4. Use the keyboard to type a name for the collection, then tap OK. A list of the items on your

Kindle that can be added to a collection displays.

5. Tap the checkbox next to an item's title to add it to the collection, then tap Done when

finished.

You can add or remove items at a later time. Tap the Menu icon on the collection’s cover when

in grid view or on the right side of the screen when in list view, then tap Add/Remove Items.

You can also view this option by pressing and holding on the collection's name or cover. Other

options include Rename, Remove from device, and Delete. To exit a collection, tap the Home

or Back icon.

To filter the content in your library by collection, tap All Items or the currently selected filter,

then Collections.

Collections downloaded to the device appear in your All Items, Books, Periodicals, and Docs

views. To download a collection, tap the Menu icon on the collection's cover when in grid

view, or on the right side of the screen when in list view, then tap Add to Device. You can also

view this option by pressing and holding on the collection's cover (or name if using list view).

Note that this setting is device-specific and will not be saved when you deregister your

Kindle. To remove a collection from your device, tap the Menu icon on the collection’s cover

when in grid view or on the right side of the screen when in list view, then tap Remove from

Device. You can also view this option by pressing and holding on the collection's cover or title.

Tips:

 Deleting a collection that was created on a device or in a reading app that supports Cloud

Collections, such as your Kindle, will delete it from the Cloud and other devices or reading

apps that support Cloud Collections and are registered to the same Amazon account.

 Deleting a collection from your Kindle does not remove the content stored on your device or

in the Cloud. Items previously placed into the collection that are stored on your Kindle will

appear on the Home screen and in the Cloud after the collection is deleted.

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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. This is part of the process of refreshing the e-

reader page display. By default, your Kindle features fast, smooth page turns, minimizing the

number of flashes. To refresh the page with every page turn, tap the Quick Actions icon on the

toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap Reading Options and use the Page

Refresh setting to set your preference. For manga refresh settings, tap the Menu icon when

reading a manga book, then tap the Page Refresh On/Off setting.

Customizing your text display

Your Kindle provides a quick way to adjust the appearance of books and periodicals. To

access those settings when reading, tap the top of the screen to bring up the toolbars, then tap

the Display Settings icon (Aa). A dialog box displays that lets you change font size, typeface,

line spacing, margins, and orientation. Font options include Bookerly, created exclusively for

Kindle and designed for digital screens. The Publisher Font option is available on books that

include the ability to view the fonts embedded by the publisher. You may be prompted to

update your Kindle if new fonts are available. Note that your Kindle also applies kerning,

optimizes large fonts, and automatically optimizes line spacing for faster, easier reading

across all fonts. You can also select your preferred Reading Progress tracking option.

Comic and manga books

When reading comic and manga books, use a pinching motion to zoom in and out. You can

navigate through the panels by swiping your finger across the screen or tapping the sides of

the screen.

When reading comic books, you can enter Kindle Panel View by double tapping the screen.

For manga books, you must first enable Kindle Panel View. To do this, tap the Menu item

when reading a manga book, then tap the Virtual Panel setting to On. You can now enter

Kindle Panel View by double tapping the screen. To access manga refresh settings, tap the

Menu item, then tap on the Page Refresh On/Off setting.

An improved manga experience is now available on thousands of books, enabling you to press

and hold for fast, continuous page turns. More books that support this new experience are

being added every day.

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Children's books

Some Kindle children's books feature Kindle Text Pop-Up for reading text over images. You

can navigate between Text Pop-Up sections by swiping your finger across the screen or

tapping the sides of the screen. Children's books that support this feature will automatically

open in this view. To exit Text Pop-Up and return to normal reading, double tap the screen.

Images

You can increase the size of an image in a Kindle book for easier viewing. Simply press and

hold your finger on the image and then release to display a magnifying-glass icon. A series of

options will also display, including Highlight, Note, Share, and Search. Tap the Menu icon on

the options bar to view more options, such as Report Content Error. To return the image to

normal size, tap on the image.

Some Kindle books enable you to zoom in further by placing two fingers close together on the

center of the screen and moving them apart. To zoom out, place two fingers slightly apart on

the screen and pinch them together. While zoomed, 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.

Tables

Enhanced viewing is available for tables that are interactive, enabling you to both pan and

zoom. Tap on the table to display the panning and magnifying-glass icons.

To pan, tap the panning icon and then drag your finger across the screen in the direction you

want to pan. You can select text in the table by pressing and holding on the text, then dragging

your finger across the screen to select it. 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. For most device languages, handles only

appear when you have selected two or more words. A series of options also display, including

Highlight, Note, Share, and Search. Tap the Menu icon on the options bar to view more

options, such as Report Content Error. You can also swipe through the cards to view the X-

Ray topic (if available), dictionary definition, Wikipedia entry, and if applicable an option to

translate the selected word. To exit panning mode, tap the table.

To zoom, tap the magnifying-glass icon. To zoom in further, place two fingers close together

on the center of the screen and move them apart. To zoom out, place two fingers slightly apart

on the screen and pinch them together. While zoomed, drag your finger across the table to

move to the area of interest. To return to reading, tap the X in the top right corner of the table.

Interacting with your content

Your Kindle gives you access to features that are not available with printed materials, such as

instantly viewing word definitions, easy access to footnotes, and end-of-book actions. Just as

with a traditional book, you can also highlight favorite passages, add notes, and create

bookmarks. Smart Lookup enables you to select a word or multiple words and view a number

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of options, such as Highlight, Note, Share, and Search. A series of cards display available

information, and may include X-Ray, Wikipedia, dictionary definitions, and translation

options. To switch between cards, simply swipe from side to side.

About This Book

Before starting a new book, you can get valuable information and perform actions to improve

your reading experience. Options vary by book, but may include:

 Typical time to read

 About the series

 Mark as currently reading on Goodreads

 About the author

 More by the author

 X-Ray

 See All Images

 Popular Highlights

 Mentioned in this book

 Customers who read this book also bought

 Settings

 Send us feedback

To enable or disable this feature, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All

Settings. On the Settings page, tap Reading Options, Notes & About This Book, then About This

Book.

Item menus

To view more information about a specific item and access a menu of applicable options, tap

the Menu icon on an item’s cover when in grid view or on the right side of the screen when

in list view. You can also view these options by pressing and holding on the item's name or

cover. The available options are contextual, which means they change depending on what

you're currently doing with the device and your services and subscriptions. Actions may

include Add to Goodreads Shelf, Add to FreeTime Library (Add to Kindle for Kids Library in

the UK), Return Kindle Unlimited Book (known as Return Abonnement Kindle Book in

France), Add to Home, Add to Collection, Go To..., Book Description, Search This Book, View

Bookmarks, Remove from Device, View on Goodreads, and Share. Note that About the Author

is only available for books that support author profile.

Navigating a book

There are multiple ways to quickly navigate through a book:

 Page Flip

 Go To

Page Flip

Page Flip lets you preview other pages in a book without leaving your current page or losing

your place. To open Page Flip, tap the top of the screen to display the Reading Navigation

toolbar, then tap one of the Page Flip icons at the bottom of the screen.

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The first icon allows you to preview one page at a time. The second icon lets you preview nine

pages at a time (only available in select books). You can also swipe from the bottom of the

screen while reading to jump right into Page Flip.

Once in Page Flip, press, hold, and drag the circle forward 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.

Tips:

 To skim through chapters, tap the arrows.

 To return to your original location, tap the X on the preview pane.

 To re-center Page Flip on the page you were reading, tap "< Page #" or "< Loc #" at the

bottom of the screen.

 To go to the selected location, tap the page you are previewing.

Go To

You can also navigate through your book using the Go To item on the reading toolbar,

accessible by tapping the top of the screen. The Contents tab displays the book’s contents,

including Beginning, End, and Chapters. Use the Page or Location option to further navigate to

a specific page or location in your book. The options displayed will vary depending on the

content you're reading. Tap the Notes tab to access your notes and highlights.

Once you have used the navigation options to go through your book, you can also view your

previous reading history. To access this history, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to

display Page Flip and tap the arrows next to the Location or Page numbers at the bottom of

the screen. Note that this history is cleared when you exit the book.

Dictionary

Your Kindle includes one or more dictionaries for each supported language. After you have

successfully registered your Kindle, all of your dictionaries will be available in the

Dictionaries collection either on the Home screen or in the Cloud. Available dictionaries will

differ depending on the language you select.

To change your default dictionary:

1. On the Home screen or when reading, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap

All Settings.

2. On the Settings page, tap Language & Dictionaries.

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3. Tap the Dictionaries option.

4. The currently selected dictionary displays below the dictionary language. An arrow to the

right of the language indicates that there are multiple dictionary options for that language.

Tap the dictionary language to view all of the available dictionaries for that language.

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 while reading, press and hold to select the word. A card

displays with the definition of the word. You can change your dictionary by tapping on the

name of the current dictionary. An option to select a new dictionary will display.

The Smart Lookup feature integrates a full dictionary with X-Ray, Wikipedia, Word Wise, and

Bing Translate so you can access definitions, characters, settings, and more without leaving

your page. To switch between cards, simply swipe from side to side or select Word Wise or

Wikipedia from the dropdown menu. If the selected word is also an X-Ray topic, Smart

Lookup will display the X-Ray tab. For more information, see X-Ray.

Tap the Search icon to initiate a search and display the onscreen keyboard. When you

search from the Home screen, the default search is your library and the Kindle Store. To

initiate a full search and view results from your library, Kindle Store, Goodreads, Text in

Books, Dictionary, and Wikipedia, tap the Search Everywhere option that appears as you type

in the search criteria.

To search within a book or document when reading, tap the top of the screen to bring up the

toolbars, then tap the Search icon and enter the text you want to search for.

Tips:

 For results from All Items, your Kindle will actively display title/author matches in a

dropdown menu as you type in the search criteria. To go directly to an item, tap the match in

the dropdown. If a match is found for a book, it will take you to the most recent page read or

download the book if you have it in the Cloud.

 For results from the Kindle Store, your Kindle will actively display the suggestions in a

dropdown menu as you type in the search criteria. When you tap a match in the dropdown, it

shows the results in the Kindle Store. Tap the Search Everywhere option to broaden your

search.

 From the Experimental Web Browser, tap to the left of the address field to display all of the

search filter options: Web Address, Google, and Kindle Search.

 Searching will be limited if Parental Controls are enabled, and will not include results from

the Kindle Store, Goodreads, and Wikipedia.

 Tap the Clear History link to delete your search history.

 When searching while using Goodreads on Kindle, the default search is by title and author

within the Goodreads catalog. To add a book to your Goodreads shelves, tap Want to Read or

the Shelf icon next to the book in the search results. Tap on a book cover to read

reviews and view details in the Kindle Store. For more information, see Goodreads on Kindle.

The Search option also displays when you select a table or image and highlight a word or

passage.

To exit search, tap the X on the right side of the search bar.

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Notes and highlights

You can add notes and highlights by pressing and holding on text, then dragging your finger

across the screen to select it.

Tips:

 To highlight to the next page, drag your finger to the bottom right corner of the screen and

the page will turn. You can highlight across multiple pages by continuing to drag your finger

to the bottom right corner of the screen.

 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.

For most device languages, handles only appear when you have selected two or more words.

To add a note, highlight a single word, multiple words, or a sentence, then tap Note.

Additional options include highlighting the selected text, sharing with friends on Goodreads

and other social networks, and searching the book, all text, or the Kindle Store. Tap the Menu

icon on the options bar to view more options, including opening the dictionary and reporting

an error with the content. You can also swipe through the different cards to view the X-Ray

topic (if available), dictionary definition, Wikipedia entry, and an option to translate the

selected word.

Notes will appear as superscripted numbers within the text. To view a note the next time you

visit that page, simply tap on the number. You can view all of your notes and highlights by

tapping the Go To option on the secondary toolbar when reading and tapping the Notes tab.

The notes and highlights closest to your current reading location will display first in the list.

You can also view notes by tapping the Menu icon and selecting Notes.

If several other Kindle users have highlighted a particular passage in the book you are

reading, you will see that passage underlined. To turn off these highlights, tap the Quick

Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap Reading Options,

Notes & About This Book, and change the Popular Highlights setting. You can also display

notes and highlights from people that you follow on https://kindle.amazon.com. To turn off

this option, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings

page, tap Reading Options, Notes & About This Book, and change the Public Notes setting. The

Popular Highlights and Public Notes features are not supported in all countries.

To export your notes and highlights, open your Kindle book, tap the Menu icon, then select

Notes. All of the notes for that particular book will be displayed. Tap the Export Notes button.

To send your notes and highlights to the email address associated with your Amazon account,

tap the Send button.

Notes and highlights are added to a file in your library called My Clippings. When

Whispersync for Books is set to Enabled, these items are stored in the Cloud for you so they

won't be lost. To manage the Whispersync for Books setting, tap the Quick Actions icon on the

toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap Device Options, Advanced Options,

then Whispersync for Books.

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Bookmarks

Amazon's Whispersync technology automatically saves your place in whatever content you

are reading. To bookmark a page, tap the Bookmark icon on the reading toolbar and tap the

plus sign next to the location or page information. You can also add a bookmark by tapping

the top right corner of the screen. A black bookmark will appear in the top right corner of the

page and the location and chapter will be displayed. The Bookmark icon on the toolbar

changes from white to black on bookmarked pages.

Tips:

 You can view a list of all of your bookmarks within a book by tapping the Bookmark icon on

the reading toolbar or by tapping the top right corner of the page.

 To preview a bookmarked page or location, tap any bookmark in the list. To go to the selected

location, tap inside the preview pane. To remain on the current page and exit the bookmark

feature, tap outside of the preview pane.

 To delete a bookmark, tap the Bookmark icon 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 in your library called My Clippings. When Whispersync for

Books is set to Enabled, these items are stored in the Cloud for you so they won't be lost.

Footnotes, endnotes, and chapter notes

To quickly preview a footnote, endnote, or chapter note without losing your place in the book,

tap the note. These notes are displayed in a pop-up panel, either at the bottom of the page

when the note will fit in the bottom-third of the page, or full screen if the note will not fit in

the bottom-third of the page. To go to the selected location, scroll to the bottom of the

preview pane and tap the "Go to" option. To return to your original location, tap the preview

pane. Note that not all books support this feature.

Before you go...

The Before you go... dialog box appears when you reach the end of a book, or after you swipe

past the final page of a book. It enables you to rate the book using stars, find more about the

author, and purchase the next book if in a series.

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X-Ray

The X-Ray feature lets you explore the "Bones of the Book" with a single tap, enabling you to

see all of the passages in a book that mention specific ideas, fictional characters, historical

figures, places, topics, and terms. X-Ray also extracts notable clips, people, terms, and images

from a book and presents them in a stack of cards organized on a timeline so you can quickly

skim through the clips and view all of the images in one place.

When you're reading a book, press and hold on a character’s name or a place mentioned in

the book to view the corresponding X-Ray topic. Tap the card to view the full X-Ray topic. You

can also tap the top of the screen to display the secondary reading toolbar, then tap X-Ray. If

X-Ray is not available for a book, the option will not appear. X-Ray will scan your entire book

and a dialog box will display. Tap the timeline to view notable clips in other parts of the book.

Additional excerpts beyond your furthest page read are hidden until you tap to show all

excerpts. Note that X-Ray is not available for all Kindle books or in all countries. Look for X-

Ray Enabled in the Kindle Store description of the book to find out if a book has X-Ray.

Word Wise

Word Wise, available on many popular English-language titles, makes it easier for readers

learning English and kids reading their first chapter books to understand challenging books

more quickly. When Word Wise is on for an enabled title, short and simple definitions

automatically display above difficult words so you can keep reading without the need to look

words up. To learn more or see the various meanings the same word can have in a different

context, tap the word to display a card with definitions, synonyms, and more. Tap Word Wise

in the bottom right corner of the screen and use the slider to adjust the number of hints you

see. To turn on Word Wise, tap the Menu icon and select Word Wise.

You may also see multiple-choice hints for words with more than one possible meaning when

we’re not quite sure which is the right one. For those words, we show you our best guess

above the word. When you tap the hint, all possible meanings of the word display and you can

let us know which one is most helpful in the given sentence. To turn off multiple-choice hints,

tap the Menu icon and select Word Wise, then disable Show Multiple-Choice Hints.

Vocabulary Builder

Words you look up in the dictionary are automatically added to Vocabulary Builder. To view

your word list and quiz yourself with flashcards, select Vocabulary Builder from the menu on

the Home screen or while reading a book.

To view your word list, tap Words in the top left of the screen. Tap a specific word to view its

definition and a usage example. To view your words by book, tap the Books link.

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When you tap Flashcards at the bottom of the screen, Vocabulary Builder selects a set of

words from the current list and displays them as flashcards. To view a word’s definition, tap

See Definition in the top left corner of the flashcard. Tap Exit Flashcards to return to the

Vocabulary Builder feature. Tap the Learning link on the Vocabulary Builder main screen to

see how many words you are currently learning and how many you have already mastered.

To turn Vocabulary Builder off, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings.

On the Settings page, tap Reading Options, Language Learning, then from Vocabulary Builder

tap the On/Off toggle to Off mode. Note that words you look up are not added to Vocabulary

Builder when it is off.

Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK)

Kindle FreeTime (known as Kindle for Kids in the UK) lets you create a personalized

experience for up to four children, giving you complete control over what content each child

can access. Kids earn achievements that help them keep track of their personal reading

accomplishments. Access to the Kindle Store, the Experimental Web Browser, Goodreads, and

Wikipedia is automatically blocked. Children can only read books that you have added to their

library.

Setting up Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK)

To get started, tap the Menu icon, then tap Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK). After

tapping Get Started, you will be prompted to set a Parental Controls password if you do not

already have one. To create a profile for your child, enter your child’s first name, date of birth,

and gender. An introduction page displays with details on how to sign up for Kindle FreeTime

Unlimited (Kindle for Kids Unlimited in the UK).

Next, a list of the titles in your library displays. Tap the checkbox next to an item’s title to add

it to your child’s Kindle FreeTime library (Kindle for Kids library in the UK), then tap OK.

Set Access to Achievements to On to enable your child to view earned achievements. Use the

Daily Reading Goal option to specify the number of minutes your child should read each day.

Then tap Finish to complete the profile setup.

To add or remove books from your child’s reading list later, tap the profile icon next to

your child’s name on the Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) main screen, then tap

Library.

You can create up to four Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) profiles. Once you have

completed the profile setup process, tap the Menu icon, then tap Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for

Kids in the UK) to access profiles. To manage a profile later, tap the profile icon next to a

child’s name. Options include Progress, Library, Edit, Delete, and Subscription. Choosing the

Delete option will permanently delete the profile, including that child's reading statistics and

any achievements they may have earned.

To exit, tap the Back button on the toolbar. To access it again, tap the Menu icon and select

Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK). To start a session for your child, tap on your

child’s name. To end a child’s session, tap the Menu icon and select Exit FreeTime (Kindle for

Kids in the UK). You will be prompted to enter your Parental Controls password.

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To view your child’s progress, tap the profile icon next to their name, then select

Progress. Tap the Books link in the top left of the screen to view the percentage of each book

read, total reading time, average reading time per session, and the number of words that your

child looked up in the dictionary.

Tap the Activity link in the top middle tab to view the number of achievements, progress

towards the daily reading goal, pages read, minutes read, books finished, and the total

number of looked-up words. Use the arrows to view progress within the last week. Tap the

date to view achievements by day, month, and total. Tap the Achievements link in the top

right tab to see which achievements your child has earned.

Your child will see a customized Home screen, including the books you selected and a new

Progress icon on the toolbar. Tapping the Progress icon displays the same Book and

Activity links that you see, and the Achievements link if you elected to turn on the Access to

Achievements option.

Managing your Amazon household

You can now set up a household with another adult in your family, enabling both of you to

jointly manage up to four Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) child profiles. Family

Library lets you share books with each other across Amazon devices and Kindle apps. This

will not impact your annotations, most recent page read, and furthest page read in books.

Please read this section prior to creating a household to familiarize yourself with the process

and terms.

To add a second adult to your household:

1. Tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap

Household & Family Library.

2. Tap Add a New Person, then Add Adult. You will be prompted to pass your Kindle to the adult

you would like to add to your household.

3. The second adult must enter a unique Amazon account ID and password. If they do not have

one, they can follow the link to create one.

4. The second adult will be given the opportunity to enable sharing. They can choose if they

want to share all of their purchased books or just individual books with you. By choosing to

enable sharing, they are authorizing you to use credit cards associated with their Amazon

account for purchases on Amazon.

5. The second adult will be prompted to pass your Kindle back to you.

6. You will also be given the opportunity to enable sharing. You can choose if you want to share

all of your purchased books or just individual books with the second adult. By choosing to

enable sharing, you are authorizing the second adult to use credit cards associated with your

Amazon account for purchases on Amazon.

To add a child to your household:

1. You will be prompted to set a Parental Controls password if you do not already have one.

2. To create a profile for your child, enter your child’s first name, date of birth, and gender. This

will create a Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) profile for your child. For more

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information on setting up and managing this profile, see Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in

the UK).

To edit attributes associated with adults in your household, tap the Quick Actions icon on the

toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap Household & Family Library. Tap the

name of the individual to:

 Manage Family Library

 Manage Share All Books

 Select devices that show shared content

 Manage payment methods

 Remove that individual from the household on all devices

Note that leaving a household will result in both adults not being allowed to join or start a

household for 180 days, and the household cannot have another adult added for 180 days.

Your digital content and payment methods will no longer be shared with the other adult in

the household. You will also no longer be able to administer child accounts that are part of the

household. You can manage individual books for sharing on the Manage Your Content and

Devices page, accessible from www.amazon.com/devicesupport.

Goodreads on Kindle

Connect to the world's largest community of readers with Goodreads on Kindle, where you

can find personalized book recommendations, keep track of what you've read and want to

read, and see what your friends are reading. Tap the Goodreads icon on the toolbar to

get started. You will be prompted to sign in to Goodreads or create a new account if you did

not do so when setting up your Kindle.

When you create a new account, you will have the opportunity to add Facebook friends. If you

connect using your Facebook account, any Facebook friends who are also on Goodreads will

be automatically added to your Goodreads friend list. The more friends and readers you

follow, the more book recommendations you will see in your Updates.

When you log in with an existing Goodreads account, your account data will sync with your

Kindle, including your Friends list and your Want to Read, Currently Reading, and Read

shelves.

Keep track of what you're reading by adding books to your Goodreads shelves. When setting

up your account, you will be directed to a list of your Amazon book purchases, both digital

and physical. You can rate books you've read from one to five stars. Rating a book adds it to

your Read shelf. You can also tap the Shelf icon to shelve the book as Currently Reading

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 and selecting

Remove from Shelf.

You can also add a book to your Goodreads shelves from the Home screen of your Kindle. Tap

the Menu icon on the item’s cover when in grid view or on the right side of the screen when in

list view, then tap Add to Goodreads Shelf. You can also view this option by pressing and

holding on the book's name or cover. Then from the Select Goodreads Shelf pane, you can

shelve the book as Read, Currently Reading, or Want to Read.

Goodreads on Kindle has four tabs located in the top corner:

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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. You can also

rate and shelve books in your Updates feed. Tap on a book cover to read more reviews. Tap

on a reader's name to view their Goodreads profile and more books on their shelves.

Shelves: View all books on your shelves. You can filter by shelf type (Read, Currently Reading,

and Want to Read), move books to different shelves, and add Amazon books to your shelves.

Recommendations: View personalized recommendations based on favorite genres and

books that you have rated. You can mark books as Want To Read or rate them. The more

books you rate, the better the recommendations you will get.

Friends: View all readers in your Goodreads network. You can filter by friends, readers you

follow, and readers following you. You can also select Find Readers to Follow to expand your

network. Tap on a reader's name to view their Goodreads profile and books on their shelves.

There is also a profile icon that you can tap to view your Goodreads profile, including your

shelved books, friends, and recent updates.

Tips:

 Tap Want to Read when you find a book that interests you. You can also tap the Shelf icon

to mark a book as Read, Currently Reading, or Want to Read.

 Tap stars to rate a book from one to five stars.

 Tap on a book cover to read reviews, purchase some titles with 1-Click, and view book details

in the Kindle Store.

 Search for your friends, approve friend requests, and view personalized book

recommendations on www.goodreads.com.

You must have a Wi-Fi connection to use most Goodreads on Kindle features. Note that

Goodreads is not available in all countries.

Time to Read

Your Kindle includes Time to Read, a feature that helps you know how long it will take to

finish a chapter or book and displays that information on the Reading Navigation toolbar

located at the bottom of the screen. You can customize this feature to display location

numbers, time left in chapter, time left in book, percentage of content read, or actual page

numbers. (Not all Kindle books include page numbers.)

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 print book. Location numbers

allow you to direct a friend to the exact same place in a Kindle book you are reading. Many

Kindle books also contain page numbers that correspond to the real page numbers in an

actual print book.

The Time to Read feature uses a unique algorithm to estimate the amount of time it will take

you to complete the chapter or book based on your past and current reading speed. 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 tracking option you

want to display. Options may include:

 Location in book

 Page in book

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 Time left in chapter

 Time left in book

 None

To hide Reading Progress, select the None option.

When you tap the top of the screen, the chapter name (if available) also displays on the

Reading Navigation toolbar.

On your library page, dots below the book title indicate how long the book is, with bold dots

showing how far you have read.

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Getting More From Your Kindle

Chapter 6

Getting More From Your Kindle

Carrying and reading personal documents

Your Kindle makes it easy to take your personal documents with you, eliminating the need to

print them. You and your approved contacts can email documents to your Kindle. To locate

your Send-to-Kindle email address, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All

Settings. On the Settings page, tap My Account and find the email address under Send-to

Kindle Email. Your emailed personal documents will be backed up in your library and ready

to download at any time when Personal Document Archiving is enabled. To learn more about

this feature and enable Personal Document Archiving, go to the Manage Your Content and

Devices page (accessible from www.amazon.com/devicesupport).

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 synchronized across devices along with the last page you read via

our Whispersync technology. Synchronization of notes, highlights, bookmarks, and last page

read is available only for personal documents archived in Kindle format. You can also read

documents in PDF and TXT format natively.

Reading Kindle content on other devices

You can synchronize your Kindle books with other supported devices you own and Kindle

reading applications. Amazon's Whispersync technology synchronizes your last page read,

notes, highlights, and bookmarks. 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. For a complete list of supported devices and Device

Synchronization settings, go to www.amazon.com/devicesupport.

Sharing

The sharing feature enables you to share books, Kindle highlights, and comments with friends

via social networks. Using Goodreads on Kindle, you can rate and shelve books and connect

with prominent writers. To link your Kindle to your social network accounts and enable

sharing, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page,

tap My Account, then Social Networks.

To access the sharing feature from within a book, tap the Share icon on the Reading toolbar.

To share an excerpt from a book, simply press, hold, and drag your finger across the screen to

select the desired text, then tap Share. Select the sharing option you want to use from the list.

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Using your Kindle with your computer

Your Kindle uses Amazon Whispernet to deliver books, periodicals, personal documents,

Kindle Singles, and blogs to your Kindle without the need for a computer.

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. See the Kindle Support website

(www.amazon.com/devicesupport) for more information on supported file types.

Your 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.

Using the Experimental Web Browser

Your Kindle includes an experimental web browser that enables you to surf the web and view

most Amazon web pages. The Experimental Web Browser supports JavaScript, SSL, and

cookies, but does not support media plug-ins. You must have a Wi-Fi connection to access

most websites.

To launch the Experimental Web Browser, tap the Menu icon, then select Experimental

Browser. The first time you access this page, you will find a list of default bookmarks for

commonly used sites. You can access these bookmarks later, by selecting Bookmarks from the

web browser menu.

To enter a URL, tap the search field at the top of the screen. Use the onscreen keyboard to

enter the web address. A ".com" key is added to the keyboard when you are entering URLs.

The address field will retain the last URL you entered.

Tips:

 To zoom in on a web page or image, place two fingers close together on the center of the

screen and move them apart. To zoom out, place two fingers slightly apart on the screen and

pinch them together.

 Tap links to open a web page.

 Drag your finger left/right and up/down to navigate a web page.

 Tap the Back icon 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.

 To return to previously viewed web pages, tap the Menu icon and select History.

Web browser menu

From within Experimental Web Browser, tap the Menu icon to view other options, including

Article Mode, Bookmarks, Bookmark this Page, History, and Browser Settings. 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 surrounding images

and ads.

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Bookmarks

To bookmark a web page, tap the Menu icon and select Bookmark this Page. To delete a

bookmark, tap the Menu icon and select Bookmarks. Tap the Remove button at the bottom of

the page, tap to select the checkbox next to the URL(s) you want to remove, then tap the

Remove button.

Downloading files

Some websites may have books or documents that you want to download and read on your

Kindle. You will be asked to confirm if you want to download these items to your Kindle

Home screen. Supported file types for download include Kindle content (.AZW, .AZW1, .AZW3,

and .KFX), unprotected Mobipocket books (.MOBI, .PRC), and text files (.TXT).

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Settings

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Settings

Customizing your Kindle settings

To go to the Settings page, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All

Settings. You can also tap the Menu icon and select Settings. Your Kindle must be

registered to view all settings. Settings are grouped into categories: My Account, Household &

Family Library, Wireless, Device Options, Reading Options, Language & Dictionaries,

Accessibility, Parental Controls, and Legal.

My Account

Device Name: Use this setting to change the name displayed in the upper left corner of the

Home screen.

Personal Info: Use this field to add personal or contact information, such as an address or

phone number, to help identify your Kindle in the event it is lost.

Social Networks: Allows you to link your Kindle to your social network accounts so you can

share highlights with your friends.

Deregister Device: Use this option to deregister your Kindle.

Special Offers: Manage how Special Offers appear on your Kindle. For Kindle with Special

Offers devices only.

Send-to-Kindle Email: Indicates the address to which documents should be emailed so that

they can be sent to your Kindle. Document formats supported by the conversion service will

be converted to Kindle format. (Charges may apply.) To learn more about this feature, go to

www.amazon.com/devicesupport.

Household & Family Library

Add individuals to your household to share content. For more information, see Managing

your Amazon household. This feature is not available in all countries.

Wireless

Use this option to connect to a Wi-Fi network, display a list of available networks, and view

the name of the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to, if any. To access Airplane

Mode, tap the Quick Actions icon on the Standard toolbar.

Device Options

Device Passcode: Enables you to restrict access to your Kindle by setting a passcode. You'll

subsequently be prompted to enter the passcode whenever you turn on the device or wake it

from sleep. If you don't remember your passcode, you must contact Kindle Customer Service.

Device Time: Use this setting to change the current local time displayed in the top right

corner of the screen. To view the time from within a book, tap the top of the screen.

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Device Info: Displays your device's Wi-Fi MAC address, serial number, network capability,

firmware version, and free space available. If your Kindle has been recently updated, you will

find information about the update under this setting.

Update Your Kindle: Installs the latest software for your Kindle. This option is disabled if

there are currently no software updates available on your Kindle.

Restart: Restarts your Kindle. You will not lose the books, clippings, or other files stored on

your Kindle. In the event your Kindle freezes up, press and hold the Power button for 7

seconds until the Power dialog box displays and then select Restart. If the Power dialog box

does not display, press and hold the Power button for 30 seconds. After the LED light turns

amber and blinks 4 times, you can release the Power button.

Reset Device: Resets your Kindle to its original settings and restarts it. You should select this

action only if instructed to do so by Kindle Customer Service. Before you reset your Kindle to

its defaults, you must back up any personal documents that you'd like to keep. Once your

Kindle restarts, you will need to register and download your items from the Cloud. If you

want to passcode-protect your Kindle, you must also set up a passcode again.

Advanced Options: Lets you manage the Home screen view, Whispersync for Books, and

Special Offers.

Home Screen View: This option allows you to display or hide recommended

content from the Kindle Store and to enable/disable reading lists.

Whispersync for Books: Enable and disable the automatic backup of your

annotations, most recent page read, furthest page read, and collections to Amazon’s

servers.

Delete Saved Wi-Fi Passwords: Delete Wi-Fi passwords saved to Amazon from this

device. For more information, see Managing your saved Wi-Fi passwords.

Reading Options

Page Refresh: Set your Kindle to refresh the display every time you turn the page.

Next in Series: Select to display an option to buy the next title in the series when nearing the

end of a book.

Language Learning: Lets you manage Word Wise and Vocabulary Builder preferences.

Word Wise: Display hints above challenging words in many popular English-

language titles. To turn off multiple hints for a word, disable the Show Multiple-

Choice Hints option. Use the Language option to choose between English and

Simplified Chinese Word Wise hints.

Vocabulary Builder: Use to toggle Vocabulary Builder on and off. When turned on,

words that you look up are added to Vocabulary Builder.

Notes & About This Book: Lets you manage popular highlights, public notes, and About This

Book.

Popular Highlights: Toggle on to display passages that are most frequently

highlighted by others.

Public Notes: Toggle on to display notes and highlights made by people you follow

on https://kindle.amazon.com.

About This Book: Toggle on to display information about the book when you open

it.

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Language & Dictionaries

Language: Displays the current language for menus, alerts, and dialog boxes, and lets you

change to a different language.

Keyboards: Enables you to add keyboards for different languages. If you have multiple

keyboards, a Globe key is added to your keyboard. Simply tap to select a different keyboard.

Dictionaries: Use to set the default dictionary for each language.

Accessibility

VoiceView Screen Reader: Allows you to toggle VoiceView on and off.

Tutorial: This tutorial contains helpful information on using your Kindle when VoiceView is

enabled, including gestures, text entry, and usage tips. You can exit the tutorial at any time

using the Exit button at the bottom of the screen.

Speech Rate: Adjust the speed of VoiceView spoken feedback.

Volume: Adjust the volume of the VoiceView spoken feedback.

Bluetooth: Use this option to place your Kindle into pairing mode. Your Kindle can be paired

with many Bluetooth enabled devices, including headphones and speakers.

Parental Controls

Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK): Use Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the

UK) to create personalized profiles for your child, select books from your library to share, and

set daily reading goals while automatically blocking access to places you may not want your

child to go, such as the Kindle Store, Goodreads on Kindle, or the Experimental Web Browser.

When a Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) profile is active, you will see a lock icon

at the top of the screen next to the Wi-Fi status indicator, and the Deregistration and Reset

Device options will be disabled.

Restrictions: Use Restrictions to manually block the Experimental Web Browser, Kindle

Store, Amazon Cloud, and/or Goodreads on Kindle. When restrictions are enabled, you will

see a lock icon at the top of the screen next to the Wi-Fi/3G status indicator, and the

Deregistration and Reset Device options will be disabled.

Change Password: When you set up Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) or turn on a

restriction for the first time, you will be prompted to create a password. Note that this

password will be required to make changes to settings within Parental Controls. If you forget

your password, reset it by visiting www.amazon.com/devicesupport and deregistering your

device, or by contacting Kindle Customer Service.

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The Settings contextual menu

When you're on the Settings page, tapping the Menu icon displays additional options:

Kindle Store: Takes you to the Kindle Store.

Update Your Kindle: Installs the latest software for your Kindle. This option is disabled if

there are currently no software updates available on your Kindle.

Restart: Restarts your Kindle. You will not lose the books, clippings, or other files stored on

your Kindle. In the event your Kindle freezes up, press and hold the Power button for 7

seconds until the Power dialog box displays and then select Restart. If the Power dialog box

does not display, press and hold the Power button for 30 seconds. After the LED light turns

amber and blinks 4 times, you can release the Power button.

Reset Device: Resets your Kindle to its original settings and restarts it. You should select this

action only if instructed to do so by Kindle Customer Service. Before you reset your Kindle to

its defaults, you must back up any personal documents that you'd like to keep. Once your

Kindle restarts, you will need to register and download your items from the Cloud. If you

want to passcode-protect your Kindle, you must also set up a passcode again.

Device Info: Displays your device's Wi-Fi MAC address, serial number, network capability,

firmware version, and free space available. If your Kindle has been recently updated, you will

find information about the update under this setting.

Legal: Provides trademark, copyright, and notices about the software installed on your

Kindle.

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Finding Additional Assistance

Chapter 8

Finding Additional Assistance

The Kindle Customer Service website at www.amazon.com/devicesupport has helpful

information, including frequently asked questions and how-to videos.

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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. If your device does get wet, unplug all

cables, turn off the wireless (tap the Quick Actions icon and enable Airplane Mode) and let the

screen revert to the screensaver. Wait for the device to dry completely before pressing the

Power button to wake it 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

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.

Use of third-party accessories may impact your Kindle device's performance. In limited

circumstances, use of third-party accessories may void your Kindle device's limited warranty.

Read all safety instructions for any accessories before using them with your Kindle.

Servicing Your Device

If your device needs service, please contact Amazon Customer Support. Contact details can be

found at www.amazon.com/devicesupport.

Faulty service may void the warranty.

Battery Safety

The rechargeable battery in your Kindle should not be repaired or replaced except by

qualified personnel. For more information about batteries, go to

www.amazon.com/devicesupport. 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 that meets the following requirements: USB-IF Battery

Charging Spec, Rev 1.2.

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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

headaches, blackouts, seizures, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness,

involuntary movement, disorientation, or other discomfort. To reduce risk of these symptoms

avoid prolonged use, hold your device some distance from your eyes, use your device in a

well-lit room, and take frequent breaks.

 Small parts contained in your device and its accessories may present a choking hazard to

small children.

 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.

 Personal medical devices, such as pacemakers, may be sensitive to magnetic and

electromagnetic fields. Since Kindle and certain Kindle accessories contain magnets and emit

electromagnetic fields, they should be kept at least 6 inches (approximately 15 cm) from any

personal medical device. If any interference is observed, consult with your physician before

resuming use. Items with magnetically-stored data, such as credit cards and hard drives, may

also be sensitive to magnetic or electromagnetic fields, and should not be placed near these

Kindle products.

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.

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 crew member to use your device's wireless service.

Using Your Kindle Around Other Electronic Devices

Kindle generates, uses, and 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.

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Steps to Minimize 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: reorient or relocate the receiving antenna for the radio or

television; 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.

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. Such areas are

usually, but not always, clearly identified, and include areas where you would normally be

advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

FCC Compliance Statement

This device and its related accessories like the adapter (the "Products") comply with part 15

of the FCC Rules. Operation of each Product is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

each Product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) each Product must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: The Products have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device or external switching power supply, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. The Products generate, use and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If a Product does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the Product off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

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Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

Your Device 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).

Information on your Device is on file with the FCC and can be found by inputting your

Device’s FCC ID (which can be found on the back of your Device) into the FCC ID Search form

available at www.fcc.gov/general/fcc-id-search-page.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. CAN ICES-3(B)/

NMB-3(B)

This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing

equipment regulations.

This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause interference, and

2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

This device is compliant with general population/uncontrolled RF exposure limits in IC RSS-

102.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CAN

ICES-3(B)/ NMB-3(B)

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le

matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada. Le

fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :

1. cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interférences et

2. cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un

fonctionnement non souhaité de l'appareil.

Cet appareil est conciliant avec les limites d'exposition de RF population/non contenu

générales dans IC RSS-102.

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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 with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per CTIA

Certification Requirements for Battery System Compliance to IEEE 1725. Use of an

unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.

 Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

 Avoid dropping the device or battery. If the device or battery is dropped, especially on a hard

surface, and the user suspects damage, do not attempt repair. Contact Amazon Customer

Service for assistance.

 The host device shall only be connected to CTIA certified adapters.

 Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery

terminals.

 Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this

standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire,

explosion, leakage, or other hazard.

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. The

declaration of conformity may be consulted at www.amazon.com/device_eu_compliance.

Applicable CE Marking:

CE SAR Compliance

In order to protect human health, this device meets the thresholds for exposure of the general

public to electromagnetic fields according to Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC.

The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public.

These recommendations have been developed and checked by independent scientific

organizations through regular and thorough evaluations of scientific studies. The unit of

measurement for the European Council's recommended limit for mobile devices is the

"Specific Absorption Rate" (SAR), and the SAR limit is 2.0 W/ kg averaged over 10 gram of

tissue. It meets the requirements of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation

Protection (ICNIRP).

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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.amazon.com/devicesupport.

Product Specifications

Display: 6" diagonal display, 800 x 600 pixels, 167 ppi resolution, 16-level gray scale.

Size: 6.3 inches by 4.5 inches by 0.35 inches (160 mm by 115 mm by 9.0 mm).

Weight: 5.7 ounces (161 g).

Storage: 4 GB internal storage, with approximately 3 GB available to the user.

Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

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.

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.

LEGAL TERMS

Please read the applicable License Agreement and Terms of Use found at:

www.amazon.com/devicesupport

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

If you are a consumer, this One-Year Limited Warranty is provided in addition to, and without

prejudice to, your consumer rights.

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."

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 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

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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 below. In general,

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, 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 EUROPEAN UNION.

This limited warranty gives you specific rights. You may have additional rights under

applicable law, and this limited warranty does not affect such rights.

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. Goods presented for repair may be

replaced by refurbished goods of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts

may be used to repair the goods.

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Warranty Provider

If you purchased your Device:

This Warranty is provided by:

From Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de,

Amazon.fr, Amazon.it, Amazon.es, or

from authorized resellers located in

Europe

Amazon EU S.à r.l., 5 rue Plaetis, L-2338,

Luxembourg

From Amazon.ca

Amazon.com.ca, Inc., 410 Terry Ave.

North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210, United

States

From Amazon.in or authorized resellers

located in India

Amazon Seller Services Private Limited,

8th Floor, Brigade Gateway, 26/1 Dr.

Rajkumar Road, Bangalore, Karnataka-

560055, India

From Amazon.co.jp or from authorized

resellers located in Japan

Amazon Japan G.K., 1-8-1 Shimomeguro

Meguroku, Tokyo 153-0064, Japan

From Amazon.cn or from authorized

resellers located in the People’s Republic

of China

Amazon Joyo Co. Ltd., 26F, Bldg A, Ocean

International Center, No. 56 East 4th Ring

Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

From Amazon.com.br

Amazon Serviços de Varejo do Brasil

Ltda., Av. Presidente Juscelino

Kubitschek, 2041 - Torre E - 18º andar,

São Paulo - SP, 04543-000, Brazil

From Amazon.com.mx

Servicios Comerciales Amazon México S.

de R.L. de C.V., Boulevard Manuel Avila

Camacho #36 Piso 10 y 12, Colonia

Lomas De Chapultepec, Seccion

Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo, Distrito

Federal, 1100, Mexico

From any other Amazon website or from

authorized resellers located in Canada,

Brazil, Mexico, or other countries not

listed above

Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc., 410

Terry Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109-

5210, United States

Updates to this table may be posted on www.amazon.com/devicesupport.

Additional Information

You can find the Kindle Terms of Use, Kindle Store Terms of Use, One-Year Limited Warranty,

customer service contact information, and other applicable terms and Kindle information at

http://www.amazon.com/devicesupport.

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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.

Amazon, Kindle, Kindle FreeTime, Goodreads, Sponsored Screensavers, X-Ray, Mobipocket,

VoiceView, Whispernet, Whispersync, Person Under Tree logo and 1-Click are trademarks of

Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun

Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. and/or its licensors and are used

under license.

Contains iType from Monotype Imaging Inc. “Monotype” is a trademark of Monotype Imaging

Inc. registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and may be registered in certain

jurisdictions. Monotype The Monotype Corporation.

All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks, and service marks are the

properties of their respective owners.

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