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Oct 2, 2024 · 10. Browse the Web (at a Glacial Pace) (Credit: Amazon) The Kindle has a web browser. It's rudimentary, but it can be useful in a pinch when you have Wi-Fi connectivity but low battery life on ...
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Apr 11, 2024 · The Kindle app is very similar to the Kindle e-reader, so if you have one of those, you’ll feel right at home here. Even if you don’t own a Kindle, though, getting around the app is easy. The Home tab at the bottom of the page takes you to the Kindle’s main screen, where you’ll find the From Your Library section—these are the books ...
Feb 10, 2023 · This is probably the most popular Kindle ereader. The screen is a little bigger (6.8″ instead of 6.0″ and is waterproof. The screen is also a flush front screen and has warm light options, plus the battery lasts up to 10 weeks instead of the 6 weeks of the basic Kindle. The page turns are also 20% faster.
- Getting Started
- Navigating Your Kindle
- Acquiring & Managing Content
- Reading Kindle Documents
- Playing Audible Books
- Features
- Getting More from Your Kindle
- Settings
- Finding Additional Assistance
Welcome to your new Kindle. This short guide will familiarize 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.amazon.com/devicesupport for more information about specific features. Note that Audible-enabled devices are not avail...
Your Kindle features a touchscreen interface that enables 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 to open the book, or tap the Menu icon on the item’s cover to view available options. The Home and the Library can be accessed by the bottom navigation bar...
Shop for content anytime, anywhere
The Kindle and Audible Stores (Audible is only available in US, UK, and DE) offers a wide selection of Kindle books, Audible audiobooks, Kindle Singles, newspapers, magazines, and blogs. To access the store, tap the Store icon on the home screen. You will also find store options in some menus. To navigate within the Kindle and Audible stores, 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, ch...
Recommended content
Your Kindle Home screen displays recommended content from the Kindle and Audible stores, Kindle e-reader tips, fun facts, and more. Tapping on a recommended item will direct you to the Kindle Store, where you can view additional details, read customer reviews, and complete purchases.
Managing your Kindle Library
Your Kindle can store books, audiobooks, personal documents, newspapers, blogs, and magazines, which are referred to collectively as “content” throughout this guide. To view your content, tap Your Library on the Home screen. By default, all of your content in the Cloud and on your device displays. Items that have been downloaded to your Kindle display a check mark in the lower left corner of the cover image when in Grid view and on the right side of the screen when in List view. To view just...
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 refreshing the e-reader page display. By default, your Kindle features fast, smooth page turns, minimizing the number of page refreshes. To refresh...
Customizing 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 Page Display (Aa) icon. The dropdown menu offers different reading personalization settings to customize your book display. These settings make it easy to customize your book for your reading preference and situations – such as font, boldness, line spacing and more into a simple choice. You can select the “F...
Comic books
When reading comic books, use a pinching motion to zoom in and out. You can navigate through the panels by swiping your finger across the screen or tapping the sides of the screen. To enter Kindle Panel View when reading a comic book, double tap the screen. For manga books, you must first enable Kindle Panel View by tapping the Menu item and then tapping the Virtual Panel setting to On. You can now enter Kindle Panel View by double tapping the screen. To access page refresh settings, tap the...
Your Kindle lets you shop for, purchase, and listen to Audible books. To purchase audio content directly from your device, go to the Audible Store or purchase the audiobook and Kindle book versions as a pair from the Kindle Store. To access the Kindle and Audible Stores (Audible is not available in all countries), tap the top of the screen to displ...
X-Ray
The X-Ray feature lets you explore the “Bones of the Book” with a single tap, enabling you to see all of the passages in a book that mention specific ideas, fictional characters, historical figures, places, topics, and terms. X-Ray also extracts notable clips, people, terms, and images from a book and presents them in a stack of cards organized on a timeline so you can quickly skim through the clips and view all of the images in one place. When you’re reading a book, press and hold on a chara...
Word Wise
Word Wise, available on many popular English-language titles, makes it easier for readers learning English and kids reading their first chapter books to understand challenging books more quickly. When Word Wise is on for an enabled title, short and simple definitions automatically display above difficult words so you can keep reading without the need to look words up. To learn more or see the various meanings the same word can have in a different context, tap the word to display a card with d...
Vocabulary Builder
Words you look up in the dictionary are automatically added to Vocabulary Builder. To view your word list and quiz yourself with flashcards, select Vocabulary Builder from the menu on the Home screen or while 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. When you tap Flashcards at the bottom of the screen, Vocabulary Builder selects a set of words...
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 email documents to your Kindle. To locate your Send-to-Kindle email address, open the Quick Actions menu, then tap All Settings . On the All Settings page, tap Your Account and find the email address under Send-to Kindle Email. Your emailed personal documents will be backed up in your library and ready to download at any time when Personal Document Archivi...
Reading Kindle content on other devices
You can synchronize your Kindle books with other supported devices you own and Kindle reading applications. Amazon’s Whispersync technology synchronizes your last page read, notes, highlights, and bookmarks. 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 Synchronization settings, go to www.amazon.com/devicesup...
Sharing
The sharing feature enables you to share books, Kindle highlights, and comments with friends via social networks. This feature is not available in all countries. Using Goodreads on Kindle, you can rate and shelve books and connect with prominent writers. To link your Kindle to your social network accounts and enable sharing, open the Quick Actions menu, then tap All Settings . On the All Settings page, tap Your Account, then Social Networks. To access the sharing feature from within a book, t...
Customizing your Kindle settings
To go to the Settings page, open the Quick Actions menu, then tap All Settings . You can also tap the Menu icon and select Settings. Your Kindle must be registered to view all settings. Settings are grouped into categories: Your Account, Household & Family Library, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, Device Options, Reading Options, Language & Dictionaries, Accessibility, Parental Controls, and Legal.
The Settings contextual menu
When you’re on the Settings page, tapping the Menu icon displays additional options: Update Your Kindle: Installs the latest software for your Kindle. This option is disabled if there are currently no 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 event your Kindle freezes, press and hold the Power button for 9 seconds until the Power dialog box displays and then select Restart. If...
The Kindle Customer Service website at www.amazon.com/devicesupport has helpful information, including frequently asked questions and how-to videos. KD20200606-A
Feb 14, 2024 · The basic Kindle is the cheapest, and it's the easiest e-reader to pick up and start using. It's also the least expensive, coming in at $99.99. It has an adjustable front light, a 6-inch display ...
Oct 9, 2023 · If you belong to a U.S. library, you can send a book to your Kindle by tapping Read With… next to the loan on your Shelf, then selecting Kindle. You’ll then be taken to Amazon’s website to sign into your Amazon account and finish the delivery. There’s lots of good info in the Kindle Books section of Libby Help.
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Jul 12, 2023 · Here are the cons of Kindles that you should know before you get your own: 1. Kindles aren’t a physical book. Let’s be real, you can’t get around it—Kindles simply aren’t physical books. When it comes to the advantages and disadvantages of Amazon Kindle devices, this is the biggest hurdle for many book lovers.
