Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Table of Contents 2 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ......................................................................................... 5 Setting up your Kindle Oasis ........................................................................... 5 Kindle controls ............................................................................................... 5 Status indicators .........................................................................................
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Table of Contents About This Book ................................................................................. Item menus ....................................................................................... Dictionary .......................................................................................... Search ............................................................................................... Notes and highlights ............................................
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Table of Contents Chapter 9 Finding Additional Assistance ................................................................... Appendix A Product Information .............................................................................. Safety and Compliance Information ............................................................... Maintaining Your Kindle Device ..................................................................... Water Protection .................................
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 5 Chapter 1 Getting Started Welcome to your new Kindle Oasis. 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 available in all countries, including China.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 6 Page Turn buttons: To page forward in a book, press the top button. To go back in a book, press the bottom button. To configure the buttons to match how you hold your Kindle, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then select All Settings. On the Settings page, select Reading Options, then Page Turn Buttons. Note that your settings will apply even if you rotate your Kindle.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Micro-USB/power port: You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your Kindle to a computer for charging the battery. You can also use the USB cable to transfer files to your Kindle. To charge your Kindle from a power outlet, you will need the Amazon 5W charger (sold separately) for the USB cable. When charging, a lightning bolt appears on the battery status indicator at the top of the Home screen.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 8 Audio indicators The Bluetooth indicator appears when your Kindle is on and searching for audio devices in pairing mode or a Bluetooth audio device is paired with your Kindle. A Bluetooth audio device or VoiceView screen reader is connected or playing.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Connecting manually: 1. Tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings. 2. On the Settings page, tap Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, then Wi-Fi Networks. A list of the available Wi-Fi networks will display. If you don't see the network you are looking for, tap the Rescan button to recheck for available Wi-Fi networks. 3. Tap the name of the network that you want to use. 4. Enter the network password if required.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 10 To change your Wi-Fi password in the future, perform the Wi-Fi setup process again from your Kindle. Once reconnected to your Wi-Fi network, your updated Wi-Fi password will be automatically saved to Amazon (if you have not opted out of this feature). To delete any Wi-Fi passwords that you have saved from this device: 1. Tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings. 2.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers For Kindle with Special Offers devices, you will receive Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers that display only on the Home screen or screensaver—not within a book. Note that Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers are not available in all countries. Screensaver When your device is sleeping, a Special Offer will be displayed on your screensaver.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 2 Navigating Your Kindle 12 Chapter 2 Navigating Your Kindle Your Kindle Oasis 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.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 2 Navigating Your Kindle 13 Back: Tap to retrace your steps. For example, you can follow a link from a book, then tap the Back icon to return to your place in the book. Quick Actions: Tap to access screen light and warmth controls, Airplane Mode, Bluetooth, Sync My Kindle, and All Settings. The All Settings option will be replaced with VoiceView Settings when VoiceView is enabled. Brightness: Tap to access screen light controls.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 2 Navigating Your Kindle 14 All Settings: Tap to access settings that will enable you to further customize your Kindle experience. You can also access Settings by tapping the Menu icon, then selecting Settings. Goodreads: Tap to access Goodreads on Kindle. You will be prompted to sign in to Goodreads or create a new account if you did not do so when setting up your Kindle. Store: Tap to go to the Kindle Store and access the Audible Store (not available in all countries).
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 2 Navigating Your Kindle 15 Switch to Listening: If you are reading a Kindle book with Audible and tap to display the Reading Navigation toolbar, a headphone icon will appear on the bottom right of the screen. Tap the icon to switch to the Audible Player to listen to the audiobook version. Periodical toolbar When you're reading a periodical, the toolbars are configured specifically for periodicals. To display the toolbar, tap the top of the screen.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 2 Navigating Your Kindle Portrait Mode Landscape Mode 16
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 2 Navigating Your Kindle 17 If you prefer, you can change pages by swiping the screen with your finger. To go to the next page, 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. You can also turn pages using the controls at the side of the screen.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 3 Acquiring & Managing Content 18 Chapter 3 Acquiring & Managing Content Shop for Kindle and Audible content anytime, anywhere The Kindle and Audible Stores (Audible not available in all countries, including China) offers a wide selection of Kindle books, Audible audiobooks, Kindle Singles, newspapers, magazines, and blogs. To access the store, tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars, then tap the Store icon. You will also find store options in some menus.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 3 Acquiring & Managing Content 19 You can view content on your library screen using the default Grid view, which displays the periodical or book cover, or by List view. To change the appearance, tap All Items or the currently selected filter, then select List or Grid view. To view more information about a specific item and access a menu of applicable options, tap the Menu icon on the item’s cover (or to the right of the item's name if using List view).
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 3 Acquiring & Managing Content 20 Cloud Collections Cloud Collections enable you to organize the content on your Kindle Oasis into customized categories that are stored in the Cloud. Your collections are synced between other devices and reading apps that are registered to the same Amazon account and that support Cloud Collections. You can add as many items as you like to each collection, including books and personal documents.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 3 Acquiring & Managing Content 21 The Manage Your Content and Devices page, accessible from www.amazon.com/devicesupport, offers a handy way to view and manage your Kindle content, settings, and account using a web browser. Tips: • If you wish to download content that you have in the Cloud, tap All in the top left of your library screen, then tap on the item(s) you want to download to your Kindle.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 3 Acquiring & Managing Content 22 To remove individual items, tap the Menu icon on the item's cover when in Grid view or on the right side of the screen when in List view, then tap Remove from Device. You can also view this option by pressing and holding on a collection's name or cover. To change the appearance from Grid to List view, tap All Items or the currently selected filter, then select List or Grid view.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 4 Reading Kindle Documents 23 Chapter 4 Reading Kindle Documents 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.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 4 Reading Kindle Documents 24 Tap the Theme tab to: • Save your current settings for Font, Page and Reading options to a new page display theme that will then be available as a choice in the "Page Display" drop down. • Rename, delete and manage visibility of the reading themes in the "Page Display" drop down menu Page Display settings are device specific. Any changes you make to these settings will apply to all books you read on your Kindle.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 4 Reading Kindle Documents 25 incorrectly, simply long press the cover of the book and select Submit series feedback to let us know what to fix. Children's books Some Kindle children's books feature Kindle Text Pop-Up for reading text over images. You can navigate between Text Pop-Up sections by swiping your finger across the screen or tapping the sides of the screen. Children's books that support this feature will automatically open in this view.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 4 Reading Kindle Documents 26 About This Book Before starting a new book, you can get valuable information and perform actions to improve your reading experience.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 4 Reading Kindle Documents 27 The Smart Lookup feature integrates a full dictionary with X-Ray, Wikipedia, Word Wise, and Bing Translate so you can access definitions, characters, settings, and more without leaving your page. To switch between cards, simply swipe from side to side or select Word Wise or Wikipedia from the dropdown menu. If the selected word is also an X-Ray topic, Smart Lookup will display the X-Ray tab. For more information, see X-Ray.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 4 Reading Kindle Documents 28 To add a note, highlight a single word, multiple words, or a sentence, then tap Note. Additional options include highlighting the selected text, sharing with friends on Goodreads and other social networks, and searching the book, all text, or the Kindle Store. Tap the Menu icon on the options bar to view more options, including opening the dictionary and reporting an error with the content.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 4 Reading Kindle Documents 29 You can learn more about a book mentioned within the book you are reading through this feature. Click on the name of a book that is underlined to learn more about the mentioned book. Note that not all books support this feature. Before you go... The Before you go... dialog box appears when you reach the end of a book, or after you swipe past the final page of a book.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 4 Reading Kindle Documents 30 in your book. The options displayed will vary depending on the content you're reading. Tap the Notes tab to access your notes and highlights. Once you have used the navigation options to go through your book, you can also view your previous reading history. To access this history, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display Page Flip and tap the arrows next to the Location or Page numbers at the bottom of the screen.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 5 Playing Audible books 31 Chapter 5 Playing Audible books 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, tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars, then tap the Store icon. You will also find store options in some menus.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 5 Playing Audible books 32 Using the Audible Player The slider at the top of the Audible Player allows you to navigate to any portion of the audiobook that has been downloaded. The time left in a given chapter displays above the slider, and the current chapter displays below the slider. Rewind button: Tap to rewind thirty seconds in your audiobook. Play/Pause button: Tap to play and pause your audiobook directly from your Kindle.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 5 Playing Audible books 33 Switch to ebook: If you own both the audiobook and Kindle book, this option displays. Use it to switch back to the reading experience and pick up reading your book from the same place you were listening. Audiobook bookmarks For audiobooks, tap the Add Bookmark button at the bottom of the Audible Player. This will add a bookmark at the current location in your audiobook. These are audio-only bookmarks.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 5 Playing Audible books 34 To download an Audible book with a companion Kindle book, open the Kindle book, tap the top of the screen in the book to bring up the toolbars, then tap on the headphone icon to switch to the Audible player. Once in the Audible player, tap the Download button on the Audible cover.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 6 Features 35 Chapter 6 Features 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.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 6 Features 36 Amazon FreeTime (Amazon Fire for Kids in the UK) Amazon FreeTime (known as Amazon Fire for Kids in the UK) lets you create a personalized experience for up to four children, giving you complete control over what content each child can access. Kids earn achievements that help them keep track of their personal reading accomplishments. Access to the Kindle Store, the Experimental Web Browser, Goodreads, and Wikipedia is automatically blocked.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 6 Features 37 Managing your Amazon Household You can now set up a Household with another adult in your family, enabling both of you to jointly manage up to four Amazon FreeTime (Amazon Fire for Kids in the UK) child profiles. Family Library lets you share books with each other across Amazon devices and Kindle apps. This will not impact your annotations, most recent page read, and furthest page read in books.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 6 Features 38 be prompted to sign in to Goodreads or create a new account if you did not do so when setting up your Kindle. When you log in with an existing Goodreads account, your account data will sync with your Kindle, including your Friends list and your Want to Read, Currently Reading, and Read shelves. Keep track of what you're reading by adding books to your Goodreads shelves.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 6 Features • • • • • 39 Location in book Page in book Time left in chapter Time left in book None Note that not all Kindle books include page numbers. To hide reading progress, select the None option. Because Kindle books can be read on devices with different screen sizes, locations identify specific places in a book, just like a page number would for a print book. Location numbers allow you to direct a friend to the exact same place in a Kindle book you are reading.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 7 Getting More from Your Kindle Oasis 40 Chapter 7 Getting More from Your Kindle Oasis 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 Sendto-Kindle email address, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 7 Getting More from Your Kindle Oasis 41 You can install your favorite fonts on your Kindle and choose one of them from the Page Display (Aa), Font & Page Settings menu, to read your eBooks. Connect the Kindle to a computer and refer to the "Read Me" file in the "fonts" folder for more information. Your Kindle is not usable as a reading device while in USB drive mode. To read a book while charging the battery, you must eject the Kindle from your computer's desktop.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 8 Settings 42 Chapter 8 Settings Customizing your Kindle settings To go to the Settings page, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, 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, WiFi & Bluetooth, Device Options, Reading Options, Language & Dictionaries, Accessibility, Parental Controls, and Contact Us.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 8 Settings 43 Device Options Device Info: Displays your device's Wi-Fi MAC address, serial number, network capability, firmware version, and free space available. If your Kindle has been recently updated, tap the What's New button under this setting to find information about the update. Display Size: Enables you to customize your page layout and display preferences. Select Standard to use the default font size and layout.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 8 Settings 44 Privacy: Enable and disable the use of personal data collected by the device’s operating system for marketing and product improvement. Storage Management: Manage items downloaded to your device. Manual Removal: Select items to remove from your Kindle based on content type, including Books, Audiobooks, Periodicals, Docs, Samples, and Others. The items downloaded from the cloud will still be accessible by tapping All on your library page.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 8 Settings 45 Dictionaries: Use to set the default dictionary for each language. Accessibility VoiceView Screen Reader: Allows you to toggle VoiceView on and off. The VoiceView screen reader enables you to navigate your Kindle using special gestures, receive voice guidance when you interact with items on the screen, and listen to millions of books.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 8 Settings 46 Audible Store: Takes you to the Audible Store. 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.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Chapter 9 Finding Additional Assistance 47 Chapter 9 Finding Additional Assistance The Kindle Customer Service website at www.amazon.com/devicesupport has helpful information, including frequently asked questions and how-to videos.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 48 Appendix A Product Information Safety and Compliance Information Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE. Maintaining Your Kindle Device Water Protection Your Kindle has been tested to withstand brief accidental immersion in water under certain conditions.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 49 Don't expose your Kindle to extreme heat or cold. For example, don't leave it in the trunk of your car in sub-zero or high-heat conditions. Use of third-party accessories may impact your Kindle device's performance. In limited circumstances, use of third-party accessories may void your Kindle device's limited warranty. Read all safety instructions for any accessories before using them with your Kindle.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 50 vehicle is allowed, always give full attention to the operation of the vehicle and stop using your Kindle if it becomes a distraction. • Personal medical devices, such as pacemakers, may be sensitive to magnetic and electromagnetic fields. Since Kindle and certain Kindle accessories contain magnets and emit electromagnetic fields, they should be kept at least 6 inches (approximately 15 cm) from any personal medical device.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 51 For U.S. Customers FCC Compliance Statement This device and its related accessories like the adapter (the "Products") comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of each Product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) each Product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) each Product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 52 Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) For European Customers EU Conformity Hereby, Amazon.com Services, Inc., declares that the radio equipment type S8IN4O and S8IN4E are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 53 For Mexico Customers Mexico Compliance La operación de este equipo está sujeta a estas dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencias perjudiciales y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluida la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 54 Wi-Fi Model: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, BT/BLE WAN Model: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, BT/BLE, 2G/3G/4G LEGAL TERMS By registering or using the device, you agree to the Amazon Conditions of Use and all terms found at www.amazon.com/devicesupport. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY If you are a consumer, this One-Year Limited Warranty is provided in addition to, and without prejudice to, your consumer rights.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 55 FOR AUSTRALIAN CONSUMERS: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Kindle Oasis User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 56 Copyright, Trademark and Other Notices Amazon, Kindle, Kindle Oasis, Goodreads, Audible, Sponsored Screensavers, X-Ray, Mobipocket, VoiceView, Whispernet, Whispersync, Person Under Tree logo, 1-Click, and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. © 2019 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates.
