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1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to 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 Kindle User s Guide 38 Appendix A Product Information Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the Product The device meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Guidelines and is certified with the FCC as the FCC ID number found on the back of the device 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 transition fcc gov oet ea fccid Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Oper
2. 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 completed automatically the next time you connect to a network Recommended content When in Cover View your Kindle Home screen displays recommended content from the Kindle Store such as Editors Picks Tapping the item will direct you to the Kindle Store where you can view additional details read customer reviews and complete purchases Swipe or tap to view additional content To hide recommended content tap the Menu button and select Settings On the Settings page tap Device Options Personalise Your Kindle and change the Recommended Content setting Kindle User s Guide 15 Chapter 2 Acquiring amp Managing Kindle Content Chapter 2 Acquiring amp Managing Kindle Content Shop in the Kindle Store anytime anywhere The Kindle Store offers a wide selection of Kindle books Kindle Singles novella length narratives newspapers magazines and blogs To access the store tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars then tap the Shopping Basket button You can also select Shop in Kindle Store from some menus 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 cat
3. 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 Bookmarks To bookmark a web page tap the Menu button and select Bookmark this Page To delete a bookmark tap the Menu button 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 downloading include Kindle content AZW AZW1 AZW23 and AZW3 unprotected Mobipocket books MOBI PRC and text files TXT Kindle User s Guide 34 Chapter 5 Finding Additional Assistance Chapter 5 Finding Additional Assistance The Kindle Customer Service website at www kindle com support has helpful information including frequently asked questions and how to videos Kindle User s Guide 35 Appendix A Product Information Appendix A Product Information Safety and Compliance Information
4. Use Responsibly Read all instructions and safety information before use NY up 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 Menu button select Settings and enable Aeroplane Mode and let the screen revert to the screen saver 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 it to avoid scratches Do not expose your Kindle to extreme heat or cold For example do not leave it in the boot of your car in sub zero or high heat conditions Use of third party accessories may affect your Kindle s performance In limited circumstances use of third party accessories may void your Kindle s limited warranty Read all safety instructions for any accessories before using them with your Kindle Device Service If your device needs service please contact Amazon Customer Service Contact details can be found at www kindle com support I
5. 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 or topics If X Ray is not available for a book the button will be disabled For more information see X Ray Kindle User s Guide 11 Chapter 1 Getting Started Share Tap to share your thoughts with friends on Goodreads on Kindle and other social networks Bookmarks Tap to add or delete a bookmark on the current page and view previously added bookmarks The Bookmark button on the toolbar changes from white to black on bookmarked pages A preview pane displays when you tap a bookmark in the list To go to the selected location tap the preview pane To exit the bookmark feature tap outside the bookmark drop down Reading Navigation toolbar When reading swipe up from the bottom of the page to display the Reading Navigation toolbar Le Chapter 1 Pl Back to loc 280 Forward to loc 73 Use this toolbar to navigate a book and preview a new page or location in the book For more information see Navigating a book Periodicals toolbar When you re reading a periodical the toolbars are configured spe
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7. Use Restrictions to manually block the Experimental Web Browser Kindle Store Cloud and or Goodreads on Kindle When you set up Kindle FreeTime 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 To change the password select Change Password from the Parental Controls screen If you forget your password reset it by visiting www amazon com myk and deregistering your device or by contacting Amazon Customer Service When Restrictions are enabled or a FreeTime profile is active you will see a lock icon A the top of the screen next to the Wi Fi status indicator and the Deregistration and Reset Device options will be disabled Personalise your Kindle Lets you manage your device name add personal and contact information set the device time manage recommended content and view your Send to Kindle E mail address Device Name Allows you to change the name displayed at the top 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 of its being lost Kindle User s Guide 30 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Device Time Lets you set the current local time to be displayed on your Kindle The time is displayed at the top of the screen To view the time from within a book tap the top of the scree
8. all of your back issues regardless of date on the Manage Your Content and Devices page accessible from www kindle com support Managing your Kindle Library Your Kindle can store thousands of books personal documents newspapers blogs and magazines which are referred to collectively as content throughout this guide To display a list of content on your Kindle tap the Home button To view how much free space you Kindle User s Guide 17 Chapter 2 Acquiring amp Managing Kindle Content have available for storing content from the Home screen tap the Menu button and select Settings On the Settings page tap the Menu button and select Device Info You can view content on the Home screen using the default cover view or by the traditional list view To change the appearance of the Home screen tap the Menu button and select List or Cover View 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 on the Home screen tap the name of the existing sort order located under the toolbar You can also sort items that you have stored in the Cloud To filter your content by type on the Home screen tap My Items located under the toolbar Filtering options include All Items Books Periodicals Docs and Collections You can also filter items that you have stored in the Cloud To jump to a specific title or page go to the Home screen a
9. and pinch them together While zoomed in drag your finger across the image to move to the area of interest To return to reading tap the X in the top right corner of the image Panning over and zooming in on 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 Handles only appear when you have selected two or more words for most device languages A dialog box will appear with options to highlight the text add a note share and more To exit panning mode tap the Done button To zoom tap the magnifying glass icon To zoom in further place two fingers close together on the centre of the screen and move them apart To zoom out place two fingers a little apart on the screen and pinch them together While zoomed in drag your finger across the 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 documents Your Kindle giv
10. country of residence or location Please visit www kindle com support for more information about specific features Registering your Kindle If you bought your Kindle online using your Amazon account it is already registered to you To verify tap the Home button and look for your Amazon username 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 See Setting up Your Kindle in this chapter for instructions on setting up and registering your Kindle Kindle controls You need to learn only a few simple controls to use your Kindle t o USB CABLE Power button To turn your Kindle on press the Power button If you need to turn off your Kindle screen press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power dialog displays then select Screen Off Kindle User s Guide 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Your Kindle will go into sleep mode automatically after a few minutes of inactivity and a screen saver will display This static screen saver uses no battery power To put your Kindle in sleep mode press and release the Power button To wake up your Kindle press and release the Power button 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 displays then select Restart If the Pow
11. its instructions may cause harmful 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 Kindle User s Guide 37 Appendix A Product Information pacemakers and hearing aids consult your doctor or the manufacturer to determine whether they are adequately shielded from external RF signals Steps to Minimise 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 Look Out For Signs There are some places where RF signals could constitute a hazard such as health care facilities and construction sites If you are not sure look around for signs indicating that two way radios or mobile phones should be turned off In addition turn off and do not charge yo
12. selected multiple keyboards a Globe key e added to your keyboard To select a different keyboard tap the Globe key Your Kindle supports the entry of diacritics and special characters using the keyboard To display these characters press and hold the base letter s key For example press and hold the n to display 7 fi or fi Tap zones The EasyReach feature of your Kindle lets you effortlessly turn pages in a book or periodical whilst 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 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 on the Menu button and selecting Portrait or Landscape Mode Note that the option displayed depends on the current orientation of your Kindle Kindle User s Guide 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Portrait Mode Tap this area to display the toolbar Tap this area to go to the next page Tap this area to go to the previous page Landscape Mode Tap this area to display the toolbar Tap this area to go to the next page Tap this area to go to the previous page Kindle User s Guide 9 Chapter 1 Getting Started If you prefer you can change pages by swip
13. 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 Kindle User s Guide 27 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Your specific reading speed is stored only on your Kindle it is not stored on Amazon servers When reading select Reading Progress from the menu then choose the option you want to display at the bottom of the page when you read Options may include Location in book Page in book Time left in chapter Time left in book None To hide Reading Progress select the None option When you tap the top of the screen the chapter name if available displays at the bottom of the screen Chapter 1 Loc 280 of 6258 Time left in chapter 31 mins Tap the caret to access the Reading Navigation toolbar For more information see Navigating a book On the Home screen dots below the book title indicate how long the book is with bold dots showing how far you have read Navigating a book There are multiple ways to navigate quickly through a book Kindle Page Flip Go To button Kindle Page Flip Kindle Page Flip enables you to preview other pages in a book without leaving your current page or losing your place To navigate through a book quickly swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display the Page Flip toolbar Iq Chapter 1 bl CX Back to loc 280 Forward to loc 73 Kindle User s Guide 28 Chapt
14. H WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SERVICE Kindle User s Guide 41 Appendix A Product Information SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG A STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY 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 ac
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16. Kindle during the Wi Fi setup process Once you have connected to a network successfully the Wi Fi status indicator will display the network s signal strength To turn wireless off from the Home screen tap the Menu button select Settings and enable Aeroplane Mode Turning on Aeroplane Mode disables the Wi Fi connection Any periodical downloads or other pending updates that require a wireless connection will occur the next time you turn it back on Special Offers and Sponsored Screen Savers For Kindle with Special Offers devices you will receive Special Offers and Sponsored Screen Savers that display only on the Home screen or screen saver not within a book Note that Special Offers and Sponsored Screen Savers are not available in all countries Screen Saver When your device is sleeping a Special Offer will be displayed on your screen saver To see more details on the offer wake up your Kindle then tap the Tap for Details area To Kindle User s Guide 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started unlock your Kindle without viewing offer details swipe with your finger to unlock Special Offers and Sponsored Screen Savers are updated regularly when your Kindle is connected to a network Special Offer banners Special Offer banners are displayed at the bottom of the Home screen To view additional details tap the banner To view all available Special Offers Tap the Home button then tap the Menu button Tap View Special Offers
17. 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 for each day Once you have completed the Kindle FreeTime profile setup process simply tap the Kindle FreeTime item on the Home screen to access profiles You can create up to four profiles To manage a profile later tap the profile icon P P to a child s name Options include Progress Library Edit Delete and Subscription Choosing the Delete option will delete the profile permanently including that child s reading statistics and any achievements they may have earned Kindle User s Guide 25 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents To exit Kindle FreeTime tap the Menu button on the Home screen and select Exit FreeTime You will be prompted to enter your Parental Controls password To access Kindle FreeTime or turn it back on tap the Menu button on the Home screen and select Kindle FreeTime To start a session for your child open Kindle FreeTime and tap on your child s name Using Kindle FreeTime To view your child s progress tap the profile icon 5 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 left corner to view the number of achievements progress to
18. arranty period or for ninety days whichever period is longer All replaced parts and Devices for which a refund is given shall become our property This limited warranty applies only to hardware components of the Device that are not subject to accident misuse neglect fire or other external causes alterations repair or commercial use Instructions For specific instructions about how to obtain warranty service for your Device please contact Customer Service using the contact information provided 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 SUC
19. at You can add notes highlights and bookmarks which are synchronised across devices together with the last page you read via our Whispersync technology Synchronisation of notes highlights bookmarks and last page read is available only for personal documents archived in Kindle format You can also read documents in PDF and TXT format natively Reading Kindle content on other devices You can synchronise your Kindle books with other supported devices you own and Kindle reading applications Amazon s Whispersync technology keeps track of the last reading location in each book For example you can read a few pages using the Kindle application on your iPhone iPad or Android device and then pick up right where you left off when you return to your Kindle For a complete list of supported devices and Device Synchronisation settings go to www kindle com support Kindle User s Guide 32 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Sharing comments via social networks The share feature enables you to share books Kindle highlights and comments with friends via social networks including Goodreads on Kindle To link your Kindle with your social network accounts and enable sharing from the Home screen tap the Menu button and select Settings On the Settings page tap Reading Options then tap Social Networks Once you have set up the sharing feature from within a book you can select Share from the secondary toolbar and enter a message an
20. ately 3 GB available to the user Power AC power adaptor sold separately and rechargeable lithium polymer battery Connectivity USB 2 0 micro B connector 802 ub g n wireless modem in Kindle Operating temperature 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Kindle User s Guide 40 Appendix A Product Information Storage temperature 10 C to 45 C 14 F to 113 F Wi Fi 802 1b g n LEGAL TERMS Please read the applicable Licence Agreement and Terms of Use found at www kindle com support ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Warranty for the Kindle Device the Device is provided by the entity set forth in the table below The provider of this warranty is sometimes referred to herein as we 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 w
21. ation 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 pursuant to IC RSS 102 Battery Safety Statement Do not disassemble or open crush bend or deform puncture or shred Do not modify or remanufacture attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery immerse or expose to water or other liquids expose to fire explosion or other hazard Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals Use of an unqualified battery 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 take it to a service centre for inspection Only connect to CTIA certified adaptors products that bear the USB IF logo or products that have completed the USB IF compliance programme Kindle User s Guide 39 Appendix A Product Information EU Conformity Hereby Amazon Fulfillment Services Inc declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant pro
22. button ZZ from the Home screen and select Settings Your Kindle must be registered to view all settings The available settings are Aeroplane Mode Allows you to enable or disable wireless connectivity Wi Fi Networks 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 Registration Indicates the Amazon account name to which your Kindle is registered Use this option to register and deregister your Kindle Device Options Lets you set a passcode enable Parental Controls personalise the device name add personal info set device time control recommended content display view your Send to Kindle e mail address select a language for your device add keyboards for different languages and select dictionaries Device Passcode Allows 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 Parental Controls Choose between Kindle FreeTime and Restrictions Use Kindle FreeTime to create personalised 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
23. ceptable 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 Warranty Provider If you purchased your Device This Warranty is provided by From Amazon co uk Amazon de Amazon EU S r l 5 rue Plaetis L 2338 Amazon fr Amazon it Amazon es or from 3 33 Luxembourg authorised resellers located in Europe Amazon com ca Inc 410 Terry Ave North F Amazon ca ien Seattle WA 98109 5210 United States Amazon Seller Services Private Limited 8th Floor Brigade Gateway 26 1 Dr Rajkumar From Amazon in or authorised resellers located in Indi OT Road Bangalore Karnataka 560055 India Amazon com Int l Sales Inc 410 Terry Ave North Seattle WA 98109 5210 United States From Amazon co jp or from authorised resellers located in Japan From Amazon cn or from authorised Amazon Joyo Co Ltd 26F Bldg A Ocean China Road Chaoyang District Beijing China Amazon Servicos de Varejo do Brasil Ltda From Amazon com br avenida das Nac es Unidas 14 171 15 andar Kindle User s Guide 42 Appendix A Product Information sala 1538 S o Paulo Brazil 04794 000 From any other Amazon website or from eo Fulfillment Services Inc 410 Terry authorised resellers located in other Ave North Seat
24. cifically for that purpose To display the toolbar tap the top of the screen Tap here to display content lists of the sections and articles in this issue The New York Times 27 Jul 2013 Wi Fi gt 12 00 A CD BH 9 Clip This Article Tap this button to display Tap this button to save highlights of this issue the current article to your My Clippings file Periodical Home Tap to display highlights of the issue you re reading Wi Fi gt Kindle User s Guide 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Sections and Articles Tap to go to the content list of sections and articles in a newspaper or magazine This option is not available in blogs A secondary toolbar is available when you re reading a periodical and are on the article detail page Options include Text Aa Tap to display font and text options for your periodicals including font size typeface line spacing and margins Clip This Article Tap to clip an entire periodical article to the My Clippings file The My Clippings file is located on your Home screen and stores your notes bookmarks highlights and clipped articles 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 delivers content wirelessly to your Kindle whe
25. ctionary are added to Vocabulary Builder automatically To view your word list and quiz yourself with flashcards tap the Vocabulary Builder item on the Home screen or select it from the menu either on the Home screen or whilst 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 Each time you tap the Flashcards option 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 the Learning link on Vocabulary Builder s main screen to see how many words you are currently learning and how many you have already mastered Kindle User s Guide 24 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents To turn Vocabulary Builder off press and hold on the Vocabulary Builder item on the Home screen and select Turn Off Vocabulary Builder You can also turn it off by going to Settings Reading Options and Vocabulary Builder Note that words you look up are not added to Vocabulary Builder when it is off To turn Vocabulary Builder on again go to Settings Reading Options then Vocabulary Builder Kindle FreeTime Kindle FreeTime lets you create a personalised experience for up to four children giving you complete control over what content each child can access Kids earn achievements that help th
26. d Cloud storage Content that is purchased from the Kindle Store is stored securely and available in the Cloud This includes copies of all your books along with recent issues of newspapers and magazines To view your Cloud content tap Cloud in the top left of the Home screen Your personal documents are also saved in the Cloud if they have been e mailed to your Kindle and if you have enabled Personal Document Archiving on the Manage Your Content and Devices page To view content stored on your Kindle tap On Device If you are preparing to go offline tap Cloud and download to your Kindle any content that you want to have available when offline Kindle User s Guide 16 Chapter 2 Acquiring amp Managing Kindle Content If you wish to download content that you have in the Cloud tap Cloud on the Home screen then tap on the item s you want to download to your Kindle You can cancel a download by tapping on the item s title Cloud items that have been downloaded on your Kindle display a tick mark on the upper right corner of the cover image when in Cover View and on the right side of the screen when in List View Once you have downloaded an item you can either open it from the Home screen or directly from the Cloud The Manage Your Content and Devices page accessible from www kindle com support offers a handy way to view and manage your Kindle content settings and account using a web browser Removing items from your Kindl
27. d share it with your social network To access the sharing feature when you select text press and hold on text then drag your finger across the screen to select it If you select a sentence or multiple words a dialog box will appear with an option to share If you select a single word a definition of the word displays and options include Search and More Tap the More button to share the selected text 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 kindle com support 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 whilst 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 Web Browser supports JavaScript SSL and cookies but does not support media plug ins You must have a Wi Fi connectio
28. e To free up space on your Kindle you can remove items by pressing and holding the item s name or cover on the Home screen When the dialog box displays tap Remove from Device Your content will remain stored securely in the Cloud for downloading at a later time Note that files transferred to your Kindle using the USB cable will be deleted permanently when you remove them because they are not stored in the Cloud Your personal documents are saved in the Cloud if they have been e mailed to your Kindle and if you have enabled Personal Document Archiving on the Manage Your Content and Devices page accessible from www kindle com support For information on personal document management see Carrying and reading personal documents Periodicals Older issues of newspapers and magazines are stored on the Home screen in a collection titled Periodicals Back Issues Issues that are more than eight issues old will be automatically deleted from your device to free up space for new content Issues that are more than 14 issues old will be deleted automatically from the Cloud The word Expiring next to an issue indicates that it will be deleted soon There are two ways to keep a copy of an issue on your device On the Home screen tap On Device then press and hold on the name or cover of the issue you wish to keep Select Keep This Issue from the options From within the issue tap the Menu button and select Keep This Issue You can access
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30. e screen menu tap Reading Options Notes amp Highlights and change the Public Notes setting The Popular Highlights and Public Notes features are not supported in all countries Notes and highlights are added to a file on the Home screen called My Clippings When Annotations Backup is set to On these items are stored in the Cloud for you so they won t be lost Bookmarks Amazon s Whispersync technology automatically saves your place in whatever content you are reading To bookmark a page tap the Bookmark button on the reading toolbar and tap the plus sign next to the location or page information A black bookmark will appear in the top right corner of the page The Bookmark button on the toolbar changes from white to black on bookmarked pages You can view a list of all of your bookmarks within a book by tapping the Bookmark button 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 the preview pane Kindle User s Guide 23 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents To delete a bookmark tap the Bookmark button on the reading toolbar find the bookmark you want to delete in the list tap the bookmark to select it then tap the X next to it Bookmarks are added to a file on the Home screen called My Clippings When Anno
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32. efore you reset your Kindle to default settings 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 Legal Provides trademark copyright and notices about the software installed on your Kindle Sync and Check for Items Tap to sync your Kindle with your online content 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 e mail documents to your Kindle To locate your Send to Kindle E mail address from the Home screen tap the Menu button and select Settings On the Settings page tap Device Options and select Personalise Your Kindle Your e mailed personal documents will be backed up in your Kindle Library and ready to download at any time when Personal Document Archiving is enabled To learn more about this feature and enable the Personal Document Archiving feature go to the Manage Your Content and Devices page accessible from www kindle com support 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 form
33. egory check out the latest bestsellers or view recommendations personalised 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 uses your Amazon 1 Click payment method securely 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 be displayed below the book s cover or title on the Home screen indicating the download status 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 Aeroplane 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 synchronises your Kindle device so that purchases and book samples downloaded in Kindle apps or on other Kindle devices registered with 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 exactly where you left off when you return to your Kindle device For more information see Reading Kindle content on other devices Device an
34. em keep track of their personal reading accomplishments Kindle FreeTime automatically blocks access to the Kindle Store the Experimental Web Browser Goodreads and Wikipedia Children can only read books that you have added to their library Kindle FreeTime Unlimited is an optional monthly subscription that offers thousands of books apps films and TV shows for children aged three to eight years old Tap the Characters button on the toolbar to view content categories Apps Films and TV shows are not available on your Kindle E reader but can be accessed at no additional charge on your Fire tablet or Amazon Fire TV Not all books included in Kindle FreeTime Unlimited are supported on your Kindle E Reader due to publisher exclusions but can be viewed on your Fire tablet Setting up Kindle FreeTime Tap the Kindle FreeTime item on the Home screen to 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 A Kindle FreeTime Unlimited page will display Next a list of the titles in your Kindle Library displays Tap the checkbox next to an item s title to add it to your child s Kindle FreeTime library then tap OK To add or remove books from your child s reading list later tap the profile icon einext to your child s name on the main Kindle FreeTime screen then select Library Set Access Achievements to
35. er 3 Reading Kindle Documents Press hold and drag the circle forwards or back or tap on the progress bar to preview a new page or location in the book Use the arrows or swipe within the preview pane to flip through your book page by page Navigation tips To skim through chapters tap the arrows To return to your original location tap the X on the preview pane To go to the selected location tap the page you are previewing Go To button You can also navigate through your book using the Go To button 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 progress bar or the Go To button to navigate through your book you can also navigate through your previous reading history To access this history swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display the Reading Navigation toolbar Options include Back to page loc x Forward to page loc x Note that this history is cleared when you exit the book Kindle User s Guide 29 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Customising your Kindle settings To go to the Settings page tap the Menu
36. er dialog does not display press and hold the Power button for 20 seconds Micro USB power port You can use the USB cable supplied 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 adaptor sold separately for the USB cable When your Kindle is charging a lightning bolt appears on the battery icon 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 adaptor Charging using 3rd 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 whilst it is connected to your computer and charging via USB To do so dismount or eject it so that your Kindle exits USB drive mode Windows Right click on the Safely remove hardware icon in the lower right hand corner of the task bar and follow the onscreen instructions to remove your Kindle 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 c
37. es 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 favourite passages add notes and create bookmarks Dictionary Your Kindle includes one or more dictionaries for each supported language After you have registered your Kindle successfully all of your dictionaries will be available in the Dictionaries collection either on the Home screen or in the Cloud The dictionaries available will differ depending on the language you select To change your default dictionary On the Home screen or when reading tap the Menu button and select Settings On the Settings page select Device Options then Language and Dictionaries Select the Dictionaries option 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 Kindle User s Guide 21 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Use the radio buttons to select the dictionary that you want to use then tap the OK button To look up the definition of a word whilst reading press and hold to select the word A dialog box displays with the definition of the word You can change your dictionary by tapping on the name of the c
38. ice is not yet registered Menu Tap to display a list of options The menus are contextual which means they change to offer appropriate options depending on what you re currently doing with the device For example on the Home screen of a Kindle with Special Offers menu options may include Shop in Kindle Store View Special Offers Kindle FreeTime Vocabulary Builder Experimental Browser Settings List or Cover View Create New Collection and Sync and Check for Items Note that you can view content on the Home screen using the default cover view or by list view When you re reading a book menu options may include Notes Portrait or Landscape Mode Book Description About the Author Reading Progress and Vocabulary Builder Note that About the Author is only available for books that support author profiles Reading toolbar A secondary toolbar displays when you re reading a book and tap the top of the screen Wi Fi D 12 00 a 29 ee Aa Go To X Ray Share JN Tap to navigate Tap to enter your book comments Tap to customise Tap to explore Tap to add or your text display your book view bookmarks Text Aa Tap to display font and text options for your Kindle books including font size typeface publisher font line spacing and margins 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
39. ing the screen with your finger To go to the next page swipe your finger from right to left across the screen To go to the previous page swipe your finger from left to right across the screen Toolbars EasyReach also lets you tap the top of the screen to display a toolbar Toolbar options vary depending on what you are viewing Standard toolbar Tap to go to the Kindle Store Tap to go to Tap to access your Home screen Goodreads on Kindle Marianne s Kindle Tap to go back Tap to display menu options Tap to search content 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 button to return to your place in the book 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 bring up the search field To exit search tap the X on the right side of the search bar Goodreads on Kindle Tap to connect to the Goodreads community on your Kindle to see what your friends are reading find book recommendations and keep track of what you ve read and want to read For more information see Goodreads on Kindle The Goodreads button will not display if It is not available in your country of residence or location Kindle User s Guide 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Your dev
40. isplay all of the search filter options which are the same as the ones on the Home screen plus This Book ih YWhen you search while using Goodreads on Kindle the default search is by title and author within the Goodreads catalogue To add a book to your Goodreads shelves tap Want to Read or the Shelf icon next to the book in search results Tap on a book cover to read reviews and view details in the Kindle Store For more information see Goodreads on Kindle To exit search tap the X on the right side of the search bar 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 Highlighting tips To highlight over 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 Kindle User s Guide 22 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents To highlight to the previous page drag your finger to the top left corner of the screen and the page will turn You can highlight across multiple pages by continuing to drag your finger to the top left corner of the screen To edit the range of your highlight after you have selected it press and hold on the handle at the start or end of the highlight and drag your finger across the screen to the desired location Handles only appear when you have selected two or more w
41. llow 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 Goodreads on Kindle tips Tap Want to Read when you find a book that interests you You can also tap the Shelf icon ih 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 and view details in the Kindle Store Search for your friends approve friend requests and view personalised book recommendations on www goodreads com You must have a Wi Fi connection to use Goodreads on Kindle 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 You can customise 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 As 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
42. mproper service may void the warranty Battery Safety The rechargeable battery in your Kindle should be replaced only by an authorised service provider For more information about batteries go to www kindle com support Your Kindle is not shipped with an AC adaptor Your Kindle should only be charged using the USB cable included with the device or another USB cable approved for use with your Kindle User s Guide 36 Appendix A Product Information Kindle with a compatible USB charger or USB port that meets the following requirements USB IF Battery Charging Spec Rev 1 2 Other Safety Considerations Engaging in repetitive motions such as pressing keys or playing some games may cause you to experience occasional discomfort in your hands arms shoulders neck or other parts of your body Stop using your device and consult a doctor if you experience headaches blackouts seizures convulsion eye or muscle twitching loss of awareness involuntary movement disorientation or other discomfort To reduce the 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 pose 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 ope
43. n Recommendations and Offers When in cover view this option allows you to display or hide recommended content from the Kindle Store on your Home screen Send to Kindle E mail Indicates the address to which documents should be e mailed 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 kindle com support Language and Dictionaries Lets you select a language for your Kindle add keyboards for different languages and select default dictionaries Language Displays the current language for menus alerts and dialog boxes and lets you change to a different language Keyboards Allows you to add keyboards for different languages If you have selected multiple keyboards a Globe key le added to your keyboard Simply tap it to select a different keyboard Dictionaries Use to set the default dictionary for each language Reading Options Lets you manage Vocabulary Builder page refresh social networks annotations public notes and popular highlights Vocabulary Builder Allows you to toggle on and off Vocabulary Builder Selecting Off will remove Vocabulary Builder from the Home screen Note that words you look up are not added to Vocabulary Builder when it is off Page Refresh Use to set your Kindle to refresh the display every time you turn the page Social Networks Allows you to link y
44. n finished You can add or remove items at a later time by tapping on the Menu button when in a collection and selecting Add Remove Items Other options include Rename Collection Delete Collection and visibility settings To exit a collection tap the Home or Back button To filter the content on your Home screen by collection tap My Items and select Collections Kindle User s Guide Chapter 2 Acquiring amp Managing Kindle Content To set a collection so that it appears in all views press and hold a collection cover or collection title then tap Show in All Views Note that this setting is device specific To change this setting press and hold on the collection cover or collection title then tap Show Only in Collections View Tips for using Cloud Collections 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 with the same Amazon account Deleting a collection that was imported from a device or reading app that does not support Cloud Collections will not affect the original collection on other devices or reading apps Deleting a collection from your Kindle does not remove the content stored on your device or in the Cloud Items stored on your Kindle that were previously placed into the collection will appear on the Home screen and in the Cloud after
45. n t done these steps yet go to the Home screen now select Set Up Your Kindle and follow the onscreen prompts If you have difficulty connecting to your wireless network please contact your Network Administrator or the individual responsible for maintaining the network you are trying to access Once you have completed the setup process Set Up Your Kindle will no longer appear on your Home screen To register a Kindle that has been registered previously from the Home screen tap the Menu button and select Settings On the Settings page tap Registration and select the appropriate option to begin the registration process Network connectivity Books magazines and other materials are delivered directly to your Kindle via its built in Wi Fi connectivity You can connect to a Wi Fi network at home or at hotspots around the world To view available Wi Fi networks from the Home screen tap the Menu button then Settings Select Wi Fi Networks and the name of the network you want to use If you see a lock symbol next to the network name it requires a password Tap the Rescan button to recheck for available Wi Fi networks Please note that your Kindle does not support connecting to ad hoc or peer to peer Wi Fi networks Your Kindle will recognise Wi Fi networks with a WPS compatible router To connect via WPS from your Kindle select the wireless network you want to use Next press the WPS button on your router then select the WPS button on your
46. n to access most websites To launch Web Browser from the Home screen tap the Menu button and 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 co uk key is added to the keyboard when you are entering URLs The address field will retain the last URL you entered The following tips will help you get the most out of the Kindle Web Browser To zoom in on a web page or image place two fingers close together on the centre of the screen and move them apart To zoom out place two fingers a little apart on the screen and pinch them together Kindle User s Guide 33 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Tap links to open a web page Drag your finger left right and up down to navigate a web page Tap the Back button in the upper left corner to return to the previous page you were viewing Scroll down a web page by dragging your finger up the screen To enter information in a field on a web page select the field and the onscreen keyboard will display To return to previously viewed web pages tap the Menu button and select History Web Browser Menu From within Web Browser tap the Menu button to view other options including Article Mode Bookmarks
47. nd tap the page number control 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 on your current sort option To view more information about an item and access a menu of applicable options go to the Home screen and press and hold on the item s cover or name if using list view Menu options vary but may include Add to Collection Go To Book Description Search This Book View Bookmarks and Remove from Device Using collections Cloud Collections enable you to organise the content on your Kindle into customised categories that are stored in the Cloud Your collections are synced between other devices and reading apps that are registered with 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 kindle com support To create a new collection On the Home screen tap the Menu button Select Create New Collection 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 is displayed Tap the checkbox next to an item s title to add it to the collection then tap Done whe
48. never 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 Aeroplane Mode and you have no wireless 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 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 profile is active For more information see Parental Controls Kindle User s Guide 13 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting up Your Kindle If you re reading this guide you ve probably completed the Kindle setup process which includes selecting your device language connecting to a wireless network registering your Kindle with your Amazon account and optionally linking your Kindle to your social network accounts If you have
49. omputer If your Kindle is still not charging try another USB port or electrical 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 Onscreen actions Your Kindle features a touchscreen interface that allows you to perform many tasks with just a tap or swipe of your finger To select an item simply tap it For example tap a book cover or title on your Home screen to open the book or tap a button to perform that button s action Onscreen 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 displays automatically at the bottom of the screen Tap the keys to enter your selection and use the appropriate buttons to proceed to the next action As you type word suggestions based upon your entries will Kindle User s Guide 7 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 appear above the keyboard Tap the word you want to select Tap the 230 to enter numbers or symbols Tap the SE key to return to the regular keyboard Tap the Shift key to enter uppercase characters Tap the Shift key twice to activate caps lock and tap it once more to deactivate it To select a keyboard for a different language on the Settings page select Device Options then Language and Dictionaries Select the Keyboards option If you have
50. ords for most device languages If you select a single word and want to add a note tap More and select Add Note Additional options can include highlighting the selected text sharing with friends on Goodreads on Kindle and other social networks searching Wikipedia translating the selected word searching or reporting an error with the content If you select a sentence or multiple words a dialog box will appear with options to Add Note Share Highlight and More Tap More for other options including Wikipedia Translation and Report Content Error 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 then 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 button 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 select Settings from the Home screen menu then tap Reading Options Notes amp Highlights 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 select Settings from the Hom
51. our Kindle to your social network accounts so you can share highlights with your friends Notes amp Highlights Select to manage annotations public notes and popular highlights Annotations Backup Allows you to toggle on and off the automatic backup of your annotations and last page read on Amazon s servers Popular Highlights Allows you to toggle on and off the display of passages that are most frequently highlighted by others Public Notes Allows you to toggle on and off the display of notes and highlights made by people you follow on https kindle amazon com The Settings contextual menu When you re on the Settings page tapping the Menu button displays additional options Shop in Kindle Store Takes you to the Kindle Store Update Your Kindle Installs the latest software for your Kindle This option is disabled if there aren t currently any software updates available on your Kindle Kindle User s Guide 31 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Restart Restarts your Kindle You will not lose the books clippings or other files stored on your Kindle In the event of your Kindle freezing up press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power dialog displays then select Restart If the Power dialog does not display press and hold for 20 seconds Reset Device Resets your Kindle to its original settings and restarts it You should select this action only if instructed to do so by Kindle Customer Service B
52. rating 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 doctor 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 off your wireless connection 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 anywhere where you are not allowed to use a mobile 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
53. sing Your Kindle Around Other Electronic Devices EEN 36 Steps to Minimise Intertference ENEE esee einen enne nnn n nnn ntn a sna nhan nant nan 37 Look Out For Sigs m 37 Kindle User s Guide 4 Contents FCC Compliance Statement c ccsccessseesceesseeseeeceeescnescnsecaseceseseseeseneseesseeusneuenasenasenasnss 37 Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy e 38 Canadian Compliance Statement esee iiie ener enn nnn tnn tn anna a ana anna annua 38 Battery Safety Statement 38 FU Cpa E 39 CESAR Coin plage 39 Recycling Kindle Properly ccccsccsscsssseesseessesceeccaceesscasecaseceseeseeseaeseassneueneuenauenauenasenss 39 Product Specifications ccccccccceseeseeeseesseesseeeceesceascnascasecaseceseeseneseaeseasseeuseuenaseeasenssenss 39 Buc UU ic 40 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY serene nn natn natn tnn tna tn natn sata aaa sana sana annua 40 Warranty EE 41 Additional Kr EE 42 Patent NOUC S f 42 Copyright Trademark and Other Notices eeeeeee eese sienne einen nennt nnn nnn 42 Kindle User s Guide 5 Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Welcome to your new Kindle This short guide will familiarise you with all of the features and functionality of your Kindle Some Kindle features may not be available based on your
54. t 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 Comic and manga books Comic and manga books come alive with Kindle Panel View To enter Kindle Panel View double tap the screen To navigate through the panels swipe your finger across the screen or tap the sides of the screen To exit Kindle Panel View double tap the screen again For manga refresh settings tap the Menu item when reading a manga book and select the Page Refresh On Off setting Children s books Some Kindle books for children 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 Select children s books will open in this view automatically To exit Text Pop Up and return to normal reading double tap the screen Zooming in on images You can increase the size of an image in a Kindle book for easier viewing Press and hold your finger on the image and then release to display a magnifying glass icon then tap on the SW HP Kindle User s Guide 20 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents icon To return the image to normal size tap on the image again For select Kindle books you can zoom in further by placing two fingers close together on the centre of the screen and moving them apart To zoom out place two fingers a little apart on the screen
55. tations Backup is set to On these items are stored in the Cloud for you so they won t be lost Footnotes To quickly preview a footnote without losing your place in the book tap the footnote To go to the selected footnote location scroll to the bottom of the footnote preview pane and tap Go to Footnotes To return to your original location tap the X on the preview pane Note that not all books support the Footnotes feature Before You Go The Before You Go dialog appears when you reach the end of a book or after you swipe past the final page of a book It allows you to rate the book using stars X Ray The X Ray feature lets you explore the bones of a 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 or topics Note that X Ray is not available for all Kindle books nor in all countries 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 You can also tap the top of the screen to display the secondary reading toolbar then tap the X Ray button If X Ray is not available for a book the button will be disabled X Ray scans your entire book for characters historical figures and terms To find out if a book has X Ray look for X Ray Enabled in the Kindle Store description of the book Vocabulary Builder Words you look up in the di
56. the collection is deleted When you deregister your Kindle the settings for viewing Cloud Collections will not be saved 18 Kindle User s Guide 19 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Understanding Kindle display technology Your Kindle uses a high resolution display technology called electronic paper The display is reflective which means you can read it clearly even in bright sunlight Electronic paper uses ink just like books and newspapers but it displays the ink particles electronically On occasion your screen may seem to flash This is part of the process of updating the e reader display By default your Kindle features fast smooth page turns minimising the number of flashes To refresh the page with every page turn from the Home screen tap the Menu button and select Settings Tap Reading Options and use the Page Refresh setting to set your preference For manga refresh settings tap the Menu button when reading a manga book and select the Page Refresh On Off setting Customising 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 Text button Aa A dialog box will appear that lets you change the font size typeface line spacing and margins of the content on the Kindle screen The Publisher Font option is available in selec
57. tle WA 98109 5210 United countries States Updates to this table may be posted on www kindle com support 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 limited warranty and Kindle information at http www kindle com support Patent Notices The Kindle device and or methods used in association with the Kindle device may be covered by one or more patents or patents pending Copyright Trademark and Other Notices Amazon Kindle device software the Amazon Kindle Quick Start Guide and the Amazon Kindle User s Guide 2004 2014 Amazon com Inc or its affiliates All rights reserved 1 CLICK AMAZON the AMAZON logo KINDLE KINDLE SINGLES KINDLE FREETIME GOODREADS SPONSORED SCREEN SAVERS X RAY MOBIPOCKET WHISPERNET and WHISPERSYNC 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 XT9 Smart Input 2008 Nuance Communications Inc XT9 and Nuance are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications Inc and or its licensors and are used under licence Contains iType from Monotype Imaging Inc Monotype is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc registered in the U S Patent amp Trademark Office and may b
58. ur 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 adaptor 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
59. urrent dictionary in the dialog box An option to select a new dictionary will display The Smart Lookup feature integrates a full dictionary with X Ray and Wikipedia so you can access definitions characters settings and more without leaving your page If the selected word is also an X Ray topic Smart Lookup will display the X Ray tab For more information see X Ray Search To perform a search tap the Search button to display the search field and onscreen keyboard When reading tap the top of the screen to bring up the toolbars then tap the Search button and enter the text you want to search for When you search from the Home screen the default search is by title and author within My Items which includes your Cloud items as well as the ones on your Kindle Your Kindle will actively display title author matches in a drop down 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 Tap the Arrow button to the right of the Search bar or the Return key on the keyboard to initiate a full search Tap to the left of the Search field to display all of the search filter options My Items All Text Kindle Store Goodreads Dictionary and Wikipedia When you search whilst reading the default search is within the current book document Tap to the left of the Search field to d
60. visions of RTTE Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at www amazon com kindle eu compliance Applicable CE Marking C 0700 CE SAR Compliance This device meets the EU requirements 1999 519 EC on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public These recommendations have been developed and checked by independent scientific organisations 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 grams of tissue It meets the requirements of the International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP Recycling Kindle Properly Lg mmm n some areas the disposal of certain electronic devices is regulated Make sure you dispose of or recycle Kindle in accordance with your local laws and regulations For information about recycling Kindle go to www kindle com support Product Specifications Display 6 diagonal display 800 x 600 pixels 167 ppi resolution 16 level gray scale Size 6 7 inches by 4 7 inches by 0 40 inches 169 mm by u9 mm by 10 15 mm Weight 6 9 ounces 195 g Storage 4 GB internal storage with approxim
61. wards the daily reading goal pages read hours 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 left corner to see which achievements your child has earned Your child will see a customised Home screen including the books you selected and a new Progress button e the toolbar Tapping the Progress button displays the same Book and Activity links that you can see and the Achievements link if you elected to turn on the Access Achievements option Goodreads on Kindle Connect to the world s largest community of readers with Goodreads on Kindle where you can see what your friends are reading find book recommendations and keep track of what you ve read and want to read Tap the Goodreads button Q 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 log in with an existing Goodreads account your account data will sync with your Kindle including your friend list and your Want to Read Currently Reading and Read shelves When you create a new account you will have the opportunity to add Facebook friends and choose Readers to Follow If you connect using your Facebook account any Facebook friends who are also on Goodreads will be added to your Goodreads friend list automaticall
62. y The more friends and readers you follow the more book recommendations you will see in your Updates 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 Ih to shelve the book as Currently Reading Kindle User s Guide 26 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents or Want to Read Shelved and rated books are publicly visible on your Goodreads profile You can always remove a shelved book later by tapping the Shelf iconl and selecting Remove from Shelf Goodreads on Kindle has three tabs located in the top corner Updates View recent updates from friends and readers you follow including book reviews and what they re currently reading You can like and comment on any review 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 My Shelves View all books on your shelves You can filter by shelf type Read Currently Reading and Want to Read and add Amazon books to your shelves 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 Fo

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