Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 2 Contents Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ..................................................................................................5 Registering your Kindle ....................................................................................................5 Kindle controls ..................................................................................................................5 Onscreen actions .............................................................
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 3 Contents Notes and highlights .......................................................................................................... 22 Bookmarks......................................................................................................................... 23 Footnotes........................................................................................................................... 24 Before You Go... .....................................................
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 4 Contents FCC Compliance Statement ............................................................................................ 39 Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy .................................... 40 Canadian Compliance Statement ................................................................................... 40 IEEE 1725 Battery Safety Statement ................................................................................ 40 EU Conformity ...
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 5 Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Welcome to your new Kindle Voyage. 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/support for more information about specific features. Registering your Kindle If you bought your Kindle online using your Amazon account, it is already registered to you.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started the feedback you receive when a page turns, go to Settings, Reading Options then PagePress. You can also use PagePress to navigate your library on the Home screen. Power button: To turn your Kindle on, press the Power button located on the back. If you need to turn off your Kindle screen, press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power dialogue displays and then select Screen Off.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 7 Chapter 1 Getting Started Onscreen keyboard Your Kindle Voyage has an onscreen keyboard. When you tap within the Search field or begin other actions that require you to type in information, the keyboard automatically displays at the bottom of the screen. Tap the keys to enter your selection and use the appropriate buttons to continue on to the next action. As you type, word suggestions based upon your entries will appear above the keyboard. Tap the word you want to select.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Portrait Mode Landscape Mode 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 PagePress, by squeezing either side of the screen when in Portrait Mode. Use the line to page forward, and the dot to page back.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 9 Chapter 1 Getting Started Toolbars EasyReach also lets you tap the top of the screen to display a toolbar. Toolbar options vary depending on what you are viewing. Standard toolbar Home: Tap to return to the Home screen, where you'll find a list of books and other content stored on your Kindle. Back: Tap to retrace your steps. For example, you can follow a link from a book, then tap the Back button to return to your place in the book.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Kindle Store: Tap to go to the Kindle Store. Your Kindle must have an active Wi-Fi or 3G connection to use this feature. Search: Tap to bring up the search field. To exit search, tap the X on the right side of the search bar. Goodreads on Kindle: Tap to connect to the Goodreads community on your Kindle to see what your friends are reading, find book recommendations and keep track of what you’ve read and want to read.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 11 Chapter 1 Getting Started Go To: The Contents tab displays the book's contents, including Beginning and chapter titles. Use the Page or Location option to further navigate your book. The options displayed will vary depending on the content you're reading. Tap the Notes tab to access your notes and highlights. You can also view Popular highlights and Public notes by selecting the corresponding options under the Notes tab.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Periodical Home: Tap to display highlights of the issue you're reading. Sections and Articles: Tap to go to the content list of sections and articles in a newspaper or magazine. This option is not available in blogs. A secondary toolbar is available when you're reading a periodical and are on the article detail page.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 13 Chapter 1 Getting Started Your Kindle is connected to Whispernet using a 3G mobile network. Alternatively, you may see an icon for an EDGE or GPRS network next to the signal-strength bars (applies only to Kindle 3G). Your Kindle is in Aeroplane Mode and you have no wireless connectivity. Battery status indicator The Kindle battery indicator shows the various states of the battery as it discharges. When your Kindle is charging, a lightning bolt appears on the battery icon.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started To view available Wi-Fi networks, from the Home screen tap the Menu button, then Settings. Select Wi-Fi Networks and the name of the network you want to use. If you see a lock symbol next to the network name, it requires a password. Tap the Rescan button to recheck for available Wi-Fi networks. Please note that your Kindle does not support connecting to ad hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 15 Chapter 1 Getting Started Note that if you buy a Special Offer when your Kindle is offline, your order will not be processed immediately. The purchase will be queued and the transaction will be completed automatically the next time you connect to a network. Recommended content When in Cover View, your Kindle Home screen displays recommended content from the Kindle Store, such as Editors' Picks.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 16 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content Shop in the Kindle Store anytime, anywhere The Kindle Store offers a wide selection of Kindle books, Kindle Singles (novella-length narratives), newspapers, magazines and blogs. To access the store, tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars, then tap the Shopping Basket button. You can also select Shop in Kindle Store from some menus.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 17 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content If you wish to download content that you have in the Cloud, tap Cloud on the Home screen, then tap on the item(s) you want to download to your Kindle. You can cancel a download by tapping on the item's title. Cloud items that have been downloaded on your Kindle display a tick mark on the upper right corner of the cover image when in Cover View, and on the right side of the screen when in List View.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 18 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content button, and select Settings. On the Settings page, tap the Menu button and select Device Info. You can view content on the Home screen using the default cover view or by the traditional list view. To change the appearance of the Home screen, tap the Menu button and select List or Cover View. By default, your content is sorted by Recent, meaning that new items and the content you're currently reading are at the top.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 19 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content To filter the content on your Home screen by collection, tap My Items and select Collections. To set a collection so that it appears in all views, press and hold a collection cover or collection title, then tap Show in All Views. Note that this setting is device-specific. To change this setting, press and hold on the collection cover or collection title, then tap Show Only in Collections View.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 20 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Chapter 3 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 Voyage User’s Guide 21 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Zooming in on images You can increase the size of an image in a Kindle book for easier viewing. Press and hold your finger on the image and then release to display a magnifying glass icon, then tap on the icon. To return the image to normal size, tap on the image again. For select Kindle books, you can zoom in further by placing two fingers close together on the centre of the screen and moving them apart.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 22 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 2. 3. 4. 5. On the Settings page, select Device Options, then Language and Dictionaries. Select the Dictionaries option. The currently selected dictionary displays below the dictionary language. An arrow to the right of the language indicates that there are multiple dictionary options for that language. Tap the dictionary language to view all of the available dictionaries for that language.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 23 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents To highlight to the previous page, drag your finger to the top left corner of the screen and the page will turn. You can highlight across multiple pages by continuing to drag your finger to the top left corner of the screen. To edit the range of your highlight after you have selected it, press and hold on the handle at the start or end of the highlight and drag your finger across the screen to the desired location.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 24 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents To delete a bookmark, tap the Bookmark button on the reading toolbar, find the bookmark you want to delete in the list, tap the bookmark to select it, then tap the X next to it. Bookmarks are added to a file on the Home screen called My Clippings. When Annotations Backup is set to On, these items are stored in the Cloud for you so they won't be lost.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 25 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents To turn Vocabulary Builder off, press and hold on the Vocabulary Builder item on the Home screen and select Turn Off Vocabulary Builder. You can also turn it off by going to Settings, Reading Options, and Vocabulary Builder. Note that words you look up are not added to Vocabulary Builder when it is off. To turn Vocabulary Builder on again, go to Settings, Reading Options, then Vocabulary Builder.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 26 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents book read, total reading time, average reading time per session and the number of words that your child looked up in the dictionary. Tap the Activity link in the top left corner to view the number of achievements, progress towards the daily reading goal, pages read, hours read, books finished and the total number of looked-up words. Use the arrows to view progress within the last week.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 27 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents My Shelves: View all books on your shelves. You can filter by shelf type (Read, Currently Reading and Want to Read) and add Amazon books to your shelves. Friends: View all readers in your Goodreads network. You can filter by friends, readers you follow and readers following you. You can also select Find Readers to Follow to expand your network. Tap on a reader's name to view their Goodreads profile and books on their shelves.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 28 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents To hide Reading Progress, select the None option. When you tap the top of the screen, the chapter name (if available) displays at the bottom of the screen. Tap the caret to access the Reading Navigation toolbar. For more information, see Navigating a book. On the Home screen, dots below the book title indicate how long the book is, with bold dots showing how far you have read.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 29 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents including Beginning, End, and Chapters. Use the Page or Location option to further navigate to a specific page or location 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 progress bar or the Go To button to navigate through your book, you can also navigate through your previous reading history.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 30 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Voyage Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Voyage Customising your Kindle settings To go to the Settings page, tap the Menu button from the Home screen and select Settings. Your Kindle must be registered to view all settings. The available settings are: Aeroplane Mode: Allows you to enable or disable wireless connectivity.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 31 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Voyage Personalise your Kindle: Lets you manage your device name, add personal and contact information, set the device time, manage recommended content and view your Send-toKindle E-mail address. Device Name: Allows you to change the name displayed at the top of the Home screen.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 32 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Voyage Annotations Backup: Allows you to toggle on and off the automatic backup of your annotations, last page read and collections on Amazon's servers. Popular Highlights: Allows you to toggle on and off the display of passages that are most frequently highlighted by others. Public Notes: Allows you to toggle on and off the display of notes and highlights made by people you follow on https://kindle.amazon.com.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 33 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Voyage notes, highlights and bookmarks, which are synchronised across devices, together with the last page you read, via our Whispersync technology. Synchronisation of notes, highlights, bookmarks and last page read is available only for personal documents archived in Kindle format. You can also read documents in PDF and TXT format natively.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 34 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Voyage Using the Experimental Web Browser Your Kindle includes an experimental web browser that enables you to surf the web and view most Amazon web pages. Web Browser supports JavaScript, SSL and cookies, but does not support media plug-ins. You must have a Wi-Fi connection to access most websites. To launch Web Browser, from the Home screen tap the Menu button and select Experimental Browser.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 35 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Voyage Downloading files Some websites may have books or documents that you want to download and read on your Kindle. You will be asked to confirm if you want to download these items to your Kindle Home screen. Supported file types for downloading include Kindle content (.AZW, .AZW1, AZW2, and AZW3), unprotected Mobipocket books (.MOBI, .PRC), and text files (.TXT).
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 36 Chapter 5 Finding Additional Assistance Chapter 5 Finding Additional Assistance The Kindle Customer Service website at www.kindle.com/support has helpful information, including frequently asked questions and how-to videos.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 37 Appendix A Product Information 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 Do not use your Kindle device or its accessories in rain, or near sinks or other wet locations. Take care not to spill any food or liquid on your Kindle.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 38 Appendix A Product Information Kindle, with a compatible USB charger or USB port that meets the following requirements: USB-IF Battery Charging Spec, Rev 1.2. Other Safety Considerations Engaging in repetitive motions such as pressing keys or playing some games may cause you to experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 39 Appendix A Product Information medical devices. While most modern electronic equipment is shielded from external RF signals, if in doubt, check with the manufacturer. For personal medical devices (such as pacemakers and hearing aids), consult your doctor or the manufacturer to determine whether they are adequately shielded from external RF signals.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 40 Appendix A Product Information Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the Product. The device meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Guidelines and is certified with the FCC as the FCC ID number found on the back of the device.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 41 Appendix A Product Information Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Avoid dropping the device or battery. If the device or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service centre for inspection. Only connect to CTIA certified adaptors, products that bear the USB-IF logo or products that have completed the USB-IF compliance programme.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 42 Appendix A Product Information Kindle Voyage 3G+Wi-Fi: 6.4 inches by 4.5 inches by 0.30 inches (162 mm by 115 mm by 7.6 mm). Weight — Kindle Voyage Wi-Fi: 6.4 ounces (181 g); Kindle Voyage 3G+Wi-Fi: 6.7 ounces (190 g). Storage — 4 GB internal storage, with approximately 3 GB available to the user. Power — AC power adaptor (sold separately) and rechargeable lithium polymer battery. Connectivity — USB 2.0 (micro-B connector). 802.11b/g/n wireless modem in Kindle.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 43 Appendix A Product Information software or other materials will be lost or reformatted during service, and we will not be responsible for any such damage or loss. Limitations.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 44 Appendix A Product Information From Amazon.in or authorised resellers located in India Amazon Seller Services Private Limited, 8th Floor, Brigade Gateway, 26/1 Dr. Rajkumar Road, Bangalore, Karnataka-560055, India From Amazon.co.jp or from authorised resellers located in Japan Amazon.com Int’l Sales, Inc., 410 Terry Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210, United States From Amazon.cn or from authorised resellers located in the People’s Republic of China Amazon Joyo Co. Ltd.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 45 Appendix A Product Information Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. XT9® Smart Input © 2008 Nuance Communications, Inc. XT9® and Nuance® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. and/or its licensors and are used under licence. Contains iType™ from Monotype Imaging Inc. “Monotype” is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc. registered in the U.
