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1. pa Kindle User s Guide 35 Appendix A Product Information This device can be used in the following EU Member States Dal Pr er Ro sk si es se cs er 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 In some areas the disposal of certain electronic devices is regulated Make sure you dispose of or recycle Kindle in accordance with your local laws and regulations For information about recycling Kindle go to www kindle com support Product Specifications Display 6 diagonal XGA display 758 x 1 024 pixel resolution 212 dpi resolution 16 level grey scale Size Kindle Paperwhite Wi Fi 169 mm by 117 mm by 9 14 mm 6 7 inches by 4 6 inches by 0 36 inches Kindle Paperwhite 3G Wi Fi 169 mm
2. to IC RSS 102 IEEE 1725 Battery Safety Statement Do not disassemble or open crush bend or deform puncture or shred Do not modify or remanufacture attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery immerse or expose to water or other liquids expose to fire explosion or other hazard Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this standard Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard 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 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 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 A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at www kindle com kindlepaperwhite doc Applicable CE Marking CE 0700
3. Personal Document Archiving is enabled To learn more about this feature and enable the Personal Document Archiving feature go to the Manage Your Kindle 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 format You can add notes highlights and bookmarks which are synchronised across devices together with the last page you read via our Whispersync technology Synchronisation of notes highlights bookmarks and last page read is available only for personal documents archived in Kindle format 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 Sharing comments via social networks Kindle User s Guide 28 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite The share feature enables you to share books Kindle highlights and comments with friends via social networks To lin
4. and highlights from people that you follow on hitps kindle amazon com To turn off this option select Settings from the Home screen menu tap Reading Options Notes 4 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 bookmatk 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 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
5. child select books from your library to share and set daily reading goals whilst automatically blocking access to places you may not want your child to go such as the Kindle Store or the Experimental Web Browser 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 the Manage Your Kindle page on the Amazon website 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 at the top of the screen next to the Wi Fi 3G status indicator and the Deregistration and Reset Device settings will be disabled Device Time Lets you set the current local time to be displayed on your Kindle The time displays at the top of the screen On Kindle models that include 3G you can have your Kindle keep the current time updated by choosing Set Automatically To view the time from within a book tap the top of the screen Personalise your Kindle Lets you manage your device name add personal and contact information manage recommended content and view your Send to
6. 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 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 When you tap the top of the screen the chapter name if available displays at the bottom of the screen Kindle User s Guide 24 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents N CHAPTER 1 AN UNEXPECTED PARTY Loc 3840 of 6437 Time left in chapter 15 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 Fl
7. 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 next to a child s name Options include Edit and Delete Choosing the Delete option will delete the profile permanently including that child s reading statistics and any achievements they may have earned To hide Kindle FreeTime press and hold on the Kindle FreeTime item on the Home screen and select Disable Kindle FreeTime To access Kindle FreeTime or turn it back on tap the Menu button 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 2 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 left corner to view the number of achievements progress towards 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 Ac
8. rated books will be visible to all of your friends You can always remove a shelved book later by tapping the Shelf icon IN and selecting Remove from Shelf Select Skip to go to the Profile screen and view your shelves friends and recent updates There are three tabs located in the top corner Updates View recent updates Tap on a person s name to view their profile My Shelves Select to rate a book update your reading status for a book add Amazon books and filter by shelf type Friends View what your friends are reading and find readers to follow You can also filter by friends people you are following and people following you There is also a profile icon that you can tap to view your Goodreads profile Goodreads on Kindle tips Tap the Shelf icon to mark a book as Read Currently Reading or Want to Read Tap on a book to read reviews and view details in the Kindle Store Search for your friends approve friend requests and view Goodreads book recommendations on www goodreads com You must have a Wi Fi connection to use Goodreads on Kindle Time to Read Your Kindle Paperwhite 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
9. 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 connection 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 Tap links to open a web page Drag your finger left right and up down to navigate a web page Kindle User s Guide 29 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite Tap the Back button in the upper left corner to return to the previous page you were vi
10. the Home screen after the collection is deleted Kindle User s Guide 17 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 select books that include the ability to view the fonts embedded by the publisher You
11. 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 then Personalise Your Kindle and change the Recommended Content setting Kindle User s Guide 14 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 category 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 W
12. 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 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 To share that you ve finished the book tap the Share button 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 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 Kindle User s Guide 21 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 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 als
13. to the Device that is to be replaced or iii refund to you all or part of the purchase price of the Device This limited warranty applies to the extent permitted by law to any repair replacement part or replacement device for the remainder of the original warranty period or for ninety days whichever period is longer All replaced parts and Devices for which a refund is given shall become our property This limited warranty applies only to hardware components of the Device that are not subject to accident misuse neglect fire or other external causes alterations repair or commercial use Instructions For specific instructions about how to obtain warranty service for your Device please contact Customer Service using the contact information provided 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
14. 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 Paperwhite 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 whenever and wherever you want it Your Kindle can connect to Whispernet via its built in Wi Fi capability some models also include free 3G wireless connectivity to Whispernet The more bars on the Wi Fi or 3G status indicator that are filled the stronger the signal Your Kindle is connected to Whispernet using Wi Fi Your Kindle is connected to Whispernet using a 3G mobile network Alternatively you may see an icon for an EDGE or GPRS network next to the signal strength bars applies only to Kindle 3G Kindle User s Guide 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 bus
15. 0 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 31 Appendix A Product Information Appendix A Product Information Safety and Compliance Information Use Responsibly Read all instructions and safety information before use BN 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 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 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 affec
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18. Kindle E mail address Kindle User s Guide 26 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite 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 Recommended Content 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 ba is 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 annotations popular highlights public notes Vocabulary Builder page refreshes and social networks Vocabu
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21. To change your default dictionary On the Home screen 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 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 The Smart Lookup feature integrates a full dictionary with X Ray and Wikipedia so you can access definitions characters Kindle User s Guide 19 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 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 Kin
22. by 117 mm by 9 14 mm 6 7 inches by 4 6 inches by 0 36 inches Weight Kindle Paperwhite Wi Fi 207 8 g 7 3 ounces Kindle Paperwhite 3G Wi Fi 215 5 g 7 6 ounces Storage 2 GB internal storage with approximately 1 25 GB available to the user May vary by country Power AC power adaptor sold separately and rechargeable lithium polymer battery Connectivity USB 2 0 micro B connector 802 11b g n wireless modem in Kindle Operating temperature 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Storage temperature 10 C to 45 C 14 F to 113 F Kindle User s Guide 36 Appendix A Product Information Wi Fi 802 11b 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
23. ch the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications to a Product by the user that are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could cause the Product to no longer comply with the FCC Rules 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 under the Display Kindle User s Guide 34 Appendix A Product Information Grant section of http transition fcc gov oet ea after searching for the FCC ID for your Device which can be found on the back of the Device Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications 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 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 pursuant
24. 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 Kindle User s Guide 16 Chapter 2 Acquiring amp Managing Kindle Content 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 Active Content 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 and 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
25. d include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine FCC Compliance Statement This device and its related accessories such as 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 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 whi
26. 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 comput
27. dle 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 drop down If a match is found for a book it will take you to the last page read 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 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 display all of the search filter options which are the same as the ones on the Home screen plus This Book 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 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 y
28. e Manage Your Kindle 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 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 to your Kindle display a tick mark on the upper right corner of the cover image when in cover Kindle User s Guide 15 Chapter 2 Acquiring 4 Managing Kindle Content 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 Kindle 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 Kindle 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 Clo
29. e 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 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 its instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications and electronic equipment External RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic ope
30. er 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 Paperwhite features a touchscreen interface that allows 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 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 continue on to the next action As you type word suggestions based zan 23 entries will appear above the keyboard Tap the word you want to select Tap the key to enter numbers or symbols Tap the AS to return to the regular keyboard Tap Ce the Shift key to enter uppercase characters Tap the Shift key twice to enter caps lock mode and tap it once to exit the mode To select a keyboard for a different language on the Settings page select Device Options then Language and Dictionaries Kindle User s Guide 7 Chapter 1 Getting Started Select the Keyboards option If you have
31. ewing 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 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 AZW2 and AZW3 unprotected Mobipocket books MOBI PRC and text files TXT Kindle User s Guide 3
32. f your Kindle offers both Wi Fi and 3G connectivity use Wi Fi whenever possible for faster downloads 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 Kindle during the Wi Fi setup Kindle User s Guide 13 Chapter 1 Getting Started process Once you have connected to a network successfully the Wi Fi status indicator will display the network s signal strength Kindle Paperwhite 3G models use the same technology as mobile phones so they are dependent on mobile coverage areas By default a 3G device will connect to a 3G network automatically If there isn t sufficient 3G signal strength it will connect to a slower GPRS or EDGE network Your Kindle turns off 3G automatically when you connect using Wi Fi If you disconnect from a Wi Fi network or move out of Wi Fi range your Kindle will switch back t
33. g C llecti ns u seem area aan a ala 16 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents uuureanssennnnennsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennannnnn 17 Understanding Kindle display technology uuussrssnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 17 Customising your text display ak ANAN GRAN ALINA AA 17 Comic and manga books aaa maam A NAAN 17 Children s DOOKS ZPPHRRRUBEEPREREREENEEREEERREERPEREFERREEEREEEREEENERENEEHEEEEREEEEEEENLEEEEERFEEREEEREEEEEHEEEREFEEREEEERER 17 Zooming in on images uunsnnnnnnnsnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnensnnnnnnnsnnennnsnnnnensnnnnnnnnnn 17 Panning over tables aa 18 Enhanced viewing mode na 18 Interacting with your documents masa 18 DIGUOMGNY manga Rear NA ks 18 Kindle User s Guide 3 Chapter 1 Getting Started Notes nd highlights e 4 u ee euren 19 leet 20 FOOUMOTCS a GAD BAGU EL REENEN EEN 20 Before E e DEE 20 L 20 Vocabulary Butler seet eueeREESSKEAEEERSEEEESEESEEESKEESEEEEEEEEAEKEEEECEEREOEREEKEREEEREEEEEEEEKSEEECERSENEE KEE 21 Kindle Free Hl E EA Setting up Kindle Free TIME La ern een nn 21 Using Kindle Free Time ve ma ika een a a a nen 22 Goodreads on Kindle nA ANAN NINA BARAN SEENEN 22 Time t 3 ROA TT 23 Navigating a book EEN 24 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite uunuunnsnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnn 25 Customising your Kindle settings uunrssnsnennenennnnnnnnnnnnnn
34. he 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 la CHAPTER 1 AN UNEXPECTED PARTY gt Back to loc 247 Forward to loc 45 Use this toolbar to navigate a book and preview a new page or location in the book For more information see Navigating a book Wi Fi D 3G ll Kindle User s Guide 11 Chapter 1 Getting Started Periodicals toolbar When you re reading a periodical the toolbars are configured specifically 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 Clip This Article Tap this button to display Top 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 Sections and Articles Tap to go to the content list of sections and articles ina 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
35. hen 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 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 within Kindle apps or 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 right where you left off when you return to your Kindle device For more information see Reading Kindle content on other devices Device and 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 th
36. hievements 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 on 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 Goodreads on Kindle lets you connect with the Goodreads community see what your friends are reading and share and rate books Tap the Goodreads button G 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 you are able to see what your friends are reading and see your Want to Read Currently Reading and Read shelves When you create a new account you will have the opportunity to 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 automatically Kindle User s Guide 23 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Next you will be directed to a list of your Amazon book purchases both digital and physical Tap the Shelf icon IN to shelve the book You can also rate a book on this screen Note that rating a book automatically adds it to your Read shelf if it is not already there Shelved and
37. ip 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 la CHAPTER 1 AN UNEXPECTED PARTY KM Wm TH Back to loc 247 Forward to loc 45 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
38. k your Kindle to 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 and 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 novella length narratives blogs and active content 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
39. lary 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 your 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 last page read and collections 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 Kindle User s Guide 27 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite 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 Restart Restarts your Kindle You will not lose the books clippings or other files stored on your Kindle In the eve
40. luded 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 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 authorised resellers located in Europe Amazon EU S r l 5 rue Plaetis L 2338 Luxembourg Amazon com ca Inc 410 Terry Ave North From Amazonica Seattle WA 98109 5210 United States Amazon Seller Services Private Limited Brigade World Trade Center 8th Floor 26 1 Dr Rajkumar Road Malleshwaram West Bangalore 560 055 Karnataka India From Amazon in or authorised resellers located in India From Amazon co jp or from authorised f Ave North Seattle WA 98109 5210 United resellers located in Japan States From Amazon cn or from authorised 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
41. 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 Pensa Kindle User s Guide 18 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents You can increase the size of an image in a Kindle book for easier viewing Press and hold your finger on the image and release to display a magnifying glass icon then tap on the icon To return the image to normal size tap on the image again Panning over tables To pan over a table press and hold your finger on the table to display a panning icon Tap the icon then drag your finger across the screen in the direction you want to pan You can select text in a table by pressing and holding on the text then dragging
42. 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 adjust Tap to display screen brightness menu options Tap to go to Tap to search your Home screen content Marianne s Kindle m 12 00 Tap to go back Tap to access Goodreads on Kindle Tap to go to the Kindle Store 8 Kindle User s Guide 9 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 Screen Light Tap to access screen light controls There are several ways to adjust screen brightness Slide your finger along the scale until you reach the desired setting Tap anywhere on the light scale to select a specific setting Tap the sign to use a higher light setting and tap the sign to use a lower light setting Press and hold the sign to select the standard maximum brightness setting Tap the Max button to temporarily increase the screen brightness even further Press the sign to decrease the brightness setting Press and hold the sign to choose the minimum brightness set
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44. nt 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 Before 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
45. o 3G automatically To turn off wireless from the Home screen tap the Menu button select Settings and enable Aeroplane 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 Aeroplane Mode disables both 3G and Wi Fi connections 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 with 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 Tap the Home button then tap the Menu button Tap View Special Offers 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
46. o tap the top of the screen to display the secondary reading toolbar and 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 It can also provide detailed information from Wikipedia and Shelfari Amazon s community powered encyclopaedia for book lovers 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 dictionary 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 To turn off Vocabulary Builder press and hold on the Vocabulary Builder item on the Home screen and select Turn Off Vocabulary Builder You can also tu
47. or froni an Servicos de Varejo do SE Ltda authorised resellers located in Brazil CNPJ 15 436 940 0001 03 Avenida das Amazon com Int l Sales Inc 410 Terry Nacoes Unidas 14 171 Marble Tower Kindle User s Guide 38 Appendix A Product Information 15 andar Sao Paulo SP 04794 000 Brazil From any other Amazon website or Amazon Fulfillment Services Inc 410 Terry from authorised resellers located in Ave North Seattle WA 98109 5210 United other 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 2013 Amazon com Inc or its affiliates All rights reserved 1 CLICK AMAZON the AMAZON logo the AMAZONKINDLE logo KINDLE PAPERWHITE KINDLE SINGLES KINDLE FREETIME GOODREADS SPONSORED SCREENSAVERS X RAY MOBIPOCKET WHISPER
48. ou 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 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 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 and tapping the Notes tab The notes and highlights closest to your current reading location will display first in the list Kindle User s Guide 20 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 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
49. rating 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 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 Kindle User s Guide 33 Appendix A Product Information 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 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 an
50. rn 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 and 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 them keep track of their personal reading accomplishments Kindle FreeTime automatically blocks access to the Kindle Store the Experimental Web Browser and Wikipedia Children can only read books that you have added to their library 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 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 Kindle User s Guide 22 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents from your child s reading list later tap the profile icon 2 next to your child s name on the main Kindle FreeTime screen then select Library Set Access Achievements to On to enable your child to view earned achievements Use the Daily Reading Goal
51. selected multiple keyboards a Globe key Le is 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 n fi or A 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 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 Kindle User s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 If you prefer you can change pages by swiping the screen with your finger To go to the
52. sidence or location Please visit http www kindle com support for a list of features by country 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 Paperwhite 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 Paperwhite Tt USB CABLE Power button To turn on your Kindle 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 Your Kindle will go into sleep mode automatically after a few minutes of inactivity and a screensaver will display This static screensaver uses no battery power To put your Kindle User s Guide 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 Power
53. t 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 Improper 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 with a compatible USB charger or USB port that meets the following requirements USB IF Battery Charging Spec Rev 1 2 Other Safety Considerations Kindle User s Guide 32 Appendix A Product Information 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 the risk of these symptoms avoid prolonged use hold your devic
54. tarted The Hobbit wi ml 12 00 A lt H wag Aa Go To X Ray Share L Tap to enter comments Tap to navigate your book 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 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 Share Tap to share your thoughts with other readers 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 t
55. ting Kindle Store Tap to go to the Kindle Store Your Kindle must have an active Wi Fi or 3G 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 and to share and rate books 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 Your device 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 List or Cover View Create New Collection Sync and Check for Items and Settings 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 items specific to that task may include Book Description Portrait or Landscape Mode 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 Kindle User s Guide Chapter 1 Getting S
56. to page loc x Forward to page loc x Note that this history is cleared when you exit the book Kindle User s Guide 25 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite Customising your Kindle settings To go to the Settings page tap the Menu button 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 Displays the number of detected Wi Fi networks and 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 set the time select a language for your device personalise the device name add personal info view your Send to Kindle e mail address 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
57. ud if they have been e mailed to your Kindle and if you have enabled Personal Document Archiving on the Manage Your Kindle 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 deleted automatically from your device to free up space for new content Issues that are more than 12 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 all of your back issues regardless of date on the Manage Your Kindle page accessible from www kindle com support Managing your Kindle Library Your Kindle Paperwhite can store over one thousand books personal documents newspapers blogs magazines and active content which are referred to collectively as content throughout this guide To display a list of content on your Kindle Paperwhite tap the Home button To view how much free space you have available for storing
58. vary but may include Add to Collection Go To Book Description Search This Book View Bookmarks and Remove from Device Using collections If you store a lot of content on your Kindle you can create collections for easier access You can add as many items as you like to each collection including books active content and personal documents Items can also be added to more than one collection When you add or edit a collection it is synced with the Cloud and available on supported devices and applications Your Kindle will sort your Home screen content by collections after you create your first collection 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 Note that periodicals and blogs cannot be put into collections 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 by tapping on the Menu button when in a collection and selecting Add Remove Items Other options include Rename Collection and Delete Collection To exit a collection tap the Home or Back button Note that deleting a collection from your Kindle does not remove the content stored on your device Items stored on your Kindle that were previously placed into that collection will appear on
59. y 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 Setting up your Kindle Paperwhite 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 haven 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 content are delivered directly to your Kindle via its built in network connectivity I
60. your finger across the screen to select it A dialog box will appear with options to highlight the text add a note and share To exit this mode tap the Done button Enhanced viewing mode Enhanced viewing of images and tables is available for select Kindle books enabling you to both pan and zoom Press and hold your finger on the image or table and then release to display a magnifying glass icon Tap the icon to enter enhanced viewing mode To zoom in further place two fingers close together on the centre of the screen and move them apart While zoomed drag your finger across the image or table to move to the area of interest To zoom out place two fingers a little apart on the screen and pinch them together To return to reading tap the X in the top right corner of the table or image Interacting with your documents 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 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

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