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How to Navigate This Book
This icon means that you tap and hold an object on the screen.
This icon means that you drag an item on the screen.
This icon indicates that you pinch on the screen.
This icon means that you spread your thumb and finger on the screen.
This icon indicates that you swipe on the screen.
Along the way, I add plenty of tips that help you better understand a feature
or task. If you want to dig deeper, you’ll appreciate the Go Further sidebars
that provide a more in-depth look at certain features. I also warn you of prob-
lems and pitfalls with particular tasks with It’s Not All Good sidebars.
How to Navigate This Book
There is a lot to discover about your Kindle Fire. The major functions might
be visible to the naked eye, but a lot more hides beneath the surface. As
you read this book, you might be surprised to find that your Kindle Fire does
more than you ever imagined.
Here are the topics we’ll cover in this book.
• Chapter 1, “Getting Started with the Kindle Fire,” explains how to set up
your device and access the most common settings. You also learn how to
operate your Kindle Fire and use the onscreen keyboard. Set up external
devices, such as a Bluetooth keyboard, and share your screen with an
external display. Finally, learn how to access the new Mayday feature,
providing 24/7 personal support for your device.