Chapter 1
Getting Started
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Welcome to your new Kindle Paperwhite. This short guide will familiarise you with all of
the features and functionality of your Kindle. Some Kindle features may not be available
based on your country of residence or location. Please visit www.kindle.com/supportfor
more information about specific features..
Registering your Kindle
If you bought your Kindle online using your Amazon account, it is already registered to
you. To verify, tap the Home button and look for your Amazon username in the upper left
corner of the Home screen. If it says My Kindle or shows the name of a previous owner
instead of your own Amazon account name, you'll need to register it. See Setting up your
Kindle 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.
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
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