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Amazon KINDLE - User Manual

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KINDLE USER’S GUIDE 5
th
EDITION

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Amazon KINDLE - Specifications

Display IconDisplay
display size6 inches
display resolution600 x 800 pixels
pixel density167 pixels per inch
gray scale levels16 levels
Storage IconStorage
internal storage2GB
user available storage1.4GB
Audio IconAudio
headphone jack3.5mm stereo
speakersbuilt-in stereo
Power IconPower
power adapterAC power adapter
battery typerechargeable lithium polymer
Connectivity IconConnectivity
USB versionUSB 2.0
USB connector typemicro-B connector
wireless modemEVDO/CDMA
Operating Environment IconOperating Environment
operating temperature32°F to 95°F
operating temperature (metric)0°C to 35°C
storage temperature14°F to 113°F
storage temperature (metric)-10°C to 45°C
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
size8 inches by 5.3 inches by 0.36 inches
weight10.2 ounces
size (metric)203.2mm x 134.6mm x 9.1mm
weight (metric)289.2g

Summary

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Your Kindle

Views of Kindle

Describes the physical components of the Kindle device, including front, back, and top views.

Getting Around

Explains navigation using the 5-way controller, buttons, menus, and keyboard for device interaction.

Entering Text

Details how to use the Kindle keyboard for typing, including uppercase and symbol entry.

Screen Rotation

Instructions on how to rotate the Kindle screen for portrait or landscape viewing.

Status Indicators

Explains the meaning of Whispernet, battery, and activity status icons on the Kindle screen.

Chapter 2: Getting to Know Kindle Content

The Home Screen

Provides an overview of the Kindle Home screen, listing content types and features.

Organizing With Collections

Guides on creating, adding items to, renaming, and deleting collections on Kindle.

Managing Your Content

Instructions for removing Kindle content and managing items from Amazon.com.

Chapter 3: Reading on Kindle

Types of Content

Details the various types of reading materials supported by Kindle, including books, periodicals, and personal documents.

Content Formatting on Kindle

Explains how content is displayed, including progress indicators and header information.

Moving from Place to Place

Covers navigation techniques within reading material using menus, links, and page turns.

Looking Up Definitions

Describes how to use the Kindle's lookup feature to find word definitions.

Annotations and Clippings

How to add notes, highlights, and bookmarks to content and manage them.

Sharing Notes and Highlights with Your Social Network

Instructions for linking Kindle to social media for sharing notes.

Reading PDF Files

Guide on displaying and reading PDF documents on Kindle, including zoom options.

Listening to Audio Materials

Information on audiobooks, MP3s, and using Text-to-Speech.

Chapter 4: Searching on Kindle

Introduction to Search

Outlines the search capabilities available on Kindle, including local and remote searches.

Search Results Page

Explains how search results are displayed and navigated.

Performing Remote Searches

Details on searching Wikipedia, the Web, and the Kindle Store remotely.

Chapter 5: The Kindle Store

Getting Started at the Store

Instructions for connecting to and navigating the Kindle Store.

Kindle Store Pages

Describes different pages within the Kindle Store, like storefront and browse pages.

Recommendations, Reviews, and Ratings

Features to help users choose reading materials, including reviews and recommendations.

Making Purchases

Explains the process of buying items from the Kindle Store, including samples and returns.

Chapter 6: Accessing the Web

Using Basic Web

Guide on operating the Kindle's Basic Web browser, including entering URLs and using bookmarks.

Other Features

Discusses text size adjustment and downloading files via the web browser.

Chapter 7: Settings and Experimental

Adjusting Your Kindle Settings

Covers personalization options like device name, password, and annotations backup.

Experimental

Information on trying out and providing feedback on new Kindle features.

Chapter 8: Kindle and Your Computer

Getting Started

Details system requirements and connection procedures for linking Kindle to a computer.

Transferring Files from Your Computer

Managing documents and clippings via USB connection.

Converting and Transferring Your Documents

Lists supported formats and how to convert personal documents.

Audiobooks and MP3s

Instructions for transferring and playing audio content from Audible and MP3s.

Chapter 9: Your Kindle and Amazon.com

Shopping for Kindle Content on Amazon.com

How to purchase Kindle content through the Amazon website.

Managing Your Kindle on Amazon.com

Using the 'Manage Your Kindle' page for device and account management.

Contacting Kindle Support

Information on how to get assistance from Kindle customer support.

Chapter 10: Transferring Content to Your New Kindle

Transferring Books

Steps to transfer Kindle books to a new device wirelessly or via USB.

Transferring Periodical Subscriptions

How to move periodical subscriptions to another Kindle.

Transferring Personal Documents

Methods for transferring personal documents between Kindles.

Transferring Audiobooks

Process for moving audiobooks to a new Kindle.

Transferring MP3s

Steps to transfer MP3 files to another Kindle.

Chapter 11: Troubleshooting

Appendix

Safety and Compliance Information

Important safety instructions, maintenance, RF exposure, and FCC compliance details.

Product Specifications

Technical details of the Kindle device, including display, size, weight, and connectivity.

Kindle License Agreement and Terms of Use

The legal agreement governing the use of the Kindle device and services.

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