Kindle User's Guide - University Of Nebraska Omaha

Kindle User’s Guide2ContentsContentsChapter 1 Getting Started . 5Registering your Kindle . 5Kindle controls . 5Touchscreen interface . 6Keyboard . 6Tap zones . 7Toolbars. 8Status indicators . 11Wireless status indicators . 11Battery status indicator . 12Activity indicator. 12Parental Controls indicator. 12Setting up your Kindle Paperwhite . 12Network connectivity . 12Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers. 13Screensaver . 13Special Offer banners . 13Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content . 14Shop the Kindle Store anytime, anywhere . 14Recommended content. 14Device and Cloud storage . 15Removing items from your Kindle . 15Periodicals . 15Managing your Kindle Library . 16Cloud Collections. 17Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents . 18Understanding Kindle display technology. 18Customizing your text display . 18Comic and manga books . 18Children's books . 18Zooming images . 18Panning and zooming tables . 19Interacting with your documents . 19About This Book . 19

Kindle User’s Guide3ContentsDictionary . 19Search . 20Notes and highlights . 21Bookmarks . 21Footnotes . 22Before you go. . 22X-Ray . 22Word Wise . 22Vocabulary Builder . 23Kindle FreeTime . 23Setting up Kindle FreeTime . 23Using Kindle FreeTime . 24Managing your Amazon household . 24Goodreads on Kindle . 25Time to Read . 27Navigating a book . 27Kindle Page Flip . 27Go To button . 28Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite . 29Carrying and reading personal documents . 29Reading Kindle content on other devices. 29Sharing comments via social networks. 29Using your Kindle with your computer . 30Using the Experimental Web Browser . 30Web Browser Menu . 30Bookmarks . 31Downloading files . 31Chapter 5 Settings . 32Customizing your Kindle settings . 32The Settings contextual menu . 34Chapter 6 Finding Additional Assistance . 35Appendix A Product Information . 36Safety and Compliance Information . 36Maintaining Your Kindle Device . 36Servicing Your Device . 36Battery Safety . 36

Kindle User’s Guide4ContentsOther Safety Considerations. 37Wireless Safety and Compliance . 37Turn Off Wireless When Flying . 37Using Your Kindle Around Other Electronic Devices . 37Steps to Minimize Interference . 38Watch for Signs . 38FCC Compliance Statement . 38Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy . 39Canadian Compliance Statement . 39IEEE 1725 Battery Safety Statement . 39EU Conformity . 40CE SAR Compliance . 40Recycling Kindle Properly. 40Product Specifications . 40LEGAL TERMS . 41ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . 41Warranty Provider . 42Additional Information . 43Patent Notices . 43Copyright, Trademark and Other Notices . 43

Kindle User’s Guide5Chapter 1Getting StartedChapter 1Getting StartedWelcome to your new Kindle Paperwhite. This short guide will familiarize you with all of thefeatures and functionality of your Kindle. Some Kindle features may not be available based onyour country of residence or location. Please visit http://www.amazon.com/devicesupportfor more information about specific features.Registering your KindleIf 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 user name in the upper left cornerof the Home screen. If it says My Kindle or shows the name of a previous owner instead ofyour own Amazon account name, you'll need to register it. See Setting up your KindlePaperwhite in this chapter for instructions on setting up and registering your Kindle.Kindle controlsYou need to learn only a few simple controls to use your Kindle Paperwhite.

Kindle User’s Guide6Chapter 1Getting StartedPower button: To turn your Kindle on, press the Power button. If you need to turn off yourKindle screen, press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power dialog displaysand then select Screen Off.Your Kindle will automatically go into sleep mode after a few minutes of inactivity and ascreensaver displays. This static screensaver uses no battery power. To put your Kindle insleep mode, press and release the Power button. To wake up your Kindle, press and releasethe 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 and then selectRestart. If the Power dialog does not display, press and hold the Power button for 20 seconds.Micro-USB/power port: You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your Kindle to acomputer for charging the battery and transferring files. To charge your Kindle from a poweroutlet, you will need a compatible AC adapter (sold separately) for the USB cable.When your Kindle is charging, a lightning bolt appears on the battery icon at the top of theHome screen. The indicator light on the bottom edge will turn amber while the battery ischarging and green when it is fully charged. Charging should take less than four hours using aKindle AC adapter. Charging using 3rd party adapters or via USB should take less than fourhours, but may take longer depending on the capability of the hardware.You can still use your Kindle while it is connected to your computer and charging via USB. Todo so, unmount 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 theDesktop to the Trash.Your Kindle will then exit USB drive mode. Your Kindle will continue to charge in this mode. Ifthe charge indicator light on the bottom edge of the Kindle does not come on, make sure thatthe USB cable is fully inserted into your Kindle and into the USB port of the computer. If yourKindle 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 onsome keyboards and older computers—it will not receive enough power to charge.Touchscreen interfaceYour Kindle Paperwhite features a touchscreen interface that enables you to perform manytasks with just a tap or swipe of a finger. To select an item, simply tap it. For example, tap abook cover or title on your Home screen to open the book, or tap a button to perform thatbutton's action.KeyboardYour Kindle Paperwhite has an onscreen keyboard. When you tap within the Search field orbegin other actions that require you to type in information, the keyboard automaticallydisplays at the bottom of the screen. Tap the keys to enter your selection and use theappropriate buttons to continue on to the next action. As you type, word suggestions basedupon your entries will appear above the keyboard. Tap the word you want to select.

Kindle User’s Guide7Chapter 1Getting StartedKeyboard tips: Tap thekey to enter numbers or symbols. Tap theto return to the regular keyboard. Tap the Shift key to enter uppercase characters. Tap the Shift keytwice to enterall-cap mode, and tap it once to exit the mode.To select a keyboard for a different language, tap the Menu button and select Settings. On theSettings page, select Device Options, Language and Dictionaries, then Keyboards.To enter diacritics and special characters using the keyboard, press and hold the base letter’skey. For example, press and hold the "n" to display ǹ, ñ, or ň. A Globe keyis added to your keyboard when you have selected multiple languages. Toselect a different keyboard, tap the Globe key.Tap zonesThe EasyReach feature of your Kindle lets you effortlessly turn pages in a book or periodicalwhile holding the device with just one hand. Tapping almost anywhere in the display area willtake you to the next page; the area is large enough to be tapped whether you hold the devicewith your left or right hand. Tap the left side of the screen to go to the previous page. TheEasyReach tap zones differ depending on whether your Kindle is in portrait or landscapemode. When reading, you can change the screen orientation by tapping on the Menu buttonand selecting Portrait or Landscape Mode. Note that the option displayed depends upon thecurrent orientation of your Kindle.Portrait Mode

Kindle User’s Guide8Chapter 1Getting StartedLandscape ModeIf you prefer, you can change pages by swiping the screen with your finger. To go to the nextpage, swipe your finger from the right to the left across the screen. To go to the previous page,swipe your finger from the left to the right across the screen.ToolbarsEasyReach also lets you tap the top of the screen to display a toolbar. Toolbar options varydepending on what you are viewing.Standard toolbarHome: Tap to return to the Home screen, where you'll find a list of books and other contentstored on your Kindle.Back: Tap to retrace your steps. For example, you can follow a link from a book, then tap theBack button to return to your place in the book.

Kindle User’s Guide9Chapter 1Getting StartedScreen Light: Tap to access screen light controls. There are several ways to adjust screenbrightness: Drag your finger along the slider until you reach the desired setting. Tap anywhere on the slider 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 Maxbutton to temporarily increase the screen brightness even further. Press the "-" sign todecrease the brightness setting. Press and hold the "-" sign to choose the minimum brightnesssetting.Kindle Store: Tap to go to the Kindle Store. Your Kindle must have an active Wi-Fi or 3Gconnection to use this feature.Search: Tap to bring up the search field. To exit search, tap the X on the right side of thesearch bar.Goodreads on Kindle: Tap to connect to the Goodreads community on your Kindle to seewhat your friends are reading, find book recommendations, and keep track of what you’veread and want to read. For more information, see Goodreads on Kindle. The Goodreadsbuttonwill 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 tooffer appropriate options depending on what you're currently doing with the device. Forexample, on the Home screen of a Kindle with Special Offers, menu options may include ShopKindle Store, View Special Offers, Kindle FreeTime, Vocabulary Builder, ExperimentalBrowser, Settings, List or Cover View, Create New Collection, Sync and Check for Items, andAbout Collections. Note that you can view content on the Home screen using the default coverview or by list view.When you're reading a book, menu options may include Shop Kindle Store, VocabularyBuilder, Settings, Notes, Portrait or Landscape Mode, About This Book, About the Author,Sync to Furthest Page Read, Reading Progress, and Word Wise. Note that About the Author isonly available for books that support author profile.Reading toolbarA secondary toolbar displays when you're reading a book and tap the top of the screen.