Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 2 Contents Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ......................................................................................................................... 5 Registering your Kindle ............................................................................................................................ 5 Kindle controls .............................................................................................................................................
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 3 Contents Notes and highlights ...................................................................................................................................................... 19 Bookmarks ......................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Footnotes .......................................................................................................
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 4 Contents FCC Compliance Statement .................................................................................................................... 34 Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ................................................ 35 Canadian Compliance Statement ......................................................................................................... 35 IEEE 1725 Battery Safety Statement ...........................................
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Welcome to your new Kindle Voyage. 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.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 If your Kindle does not power on or is unresponsive during use and you need to restart it, press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power dialog displays and then select Restart. If the Power dialog does not display, press and hold the Power button for 20 seconds. Micro-USB/power port: You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your Kindle to a computer for charging the battery and transferring files.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 7 Chapter 1 Getting Started Your Kindle supports the entry of diacritics and special characters using the keyboard. To display these characters, press and hold the base letter’s key. For example, press and hold the "n" to display ǹ, ñ, or ň. Tap zones The EasyReach feature of your Kindle lets you effortlessly turn pages in a book or periodical while holding the device with just one hand.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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, keep track of what you’ve read and want to read. For more information, see Goodreads on Kindle. The Goodreads button will not display if: It is not available in your country of residence or location.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Share: Tap to share your thoughts with friends on Goodreads on Kindle and other social networks. Bookmarks: Tap to add or delete a bookmark on the current page, and view previously added bookmarks. The Bookmark button on the toolbar changes from white to black on bookmarked pages. A preview pane displays when you tap a bookmark in the list. To go to the selected location, tap the preview pane.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Clip This Article: Tap to clip an entire periodical article to the My Clippings file. The My Clippings file is located on your Home screen and stores your notes, bookmarks, highlights, and clipped articles. Status indicators At the top of the Home screen, you'll see indicators that inform you about the status of your Kindle Voyage. To view these indicators within a book or document, tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started maintaining the network you are trying to access. Once you have completed the setup process, Set Up Your Kindle will no longer appear on your Home screen. To register a Kindle that has been previously registered, from the Home screen tap the Menu button and select Settings. On the Settings page, tap Registration and select the appropriate option to begin the registration process.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Special Offer banners Special Offer banners are displayed at the bottom of the Home screen. To view additional details, tap the banner. To view all available Special Offers: 1. 2. 3. Tap the Home button, then tap the Menu button. Tap View Special Offers. Tap on any available offer to view details about it. Note that if you buy a Special Offer when your Kindle is offline, your order will not be processed immediately.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 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, newspapers, magazines, and blogs. To access the store, tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars, then tap the Shopping Cart button. You can also select Shop Kindle Store from some menus.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 15 Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content The Manage Your Kindle page (accessible from www.kindle.com/support) offers a handy way to view and manage your Kindle content, settings, and account using a web browser. Removing items from your Kindle To free up space on your Kindle, you can remove items by pressing and holding the item's name or cover on the Home screen. When the dialog box displays, tap Remove from Device.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content To jump to a specific title or page, go to the Home screen and tap the page number control. For example, 1/2 indicates you are on page 1 and have 2 pages of content on your Kindle. When the dialog box displays, enter the page number you want to go to or the first letter of the title or author (depending upon your current sort option).
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 17 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 18 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Zooming 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 center of the screen and moving them apart.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 19 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 4. 5. 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. Use the radio buttons to select the dictionary that you want to use, then tap the OK button.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 20 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents If you select a single word and want to add a note, tap More and select Add Note. Additional options can include highlighting the selected text, sharing with friends on Goodreads on Kindle and other social networks, searching Wikipedia, translating the selected word, searching, or reporting an error with the content. If you select a sentence or multiple words, a dialog box will appear with options to Add Note, Share, Highlight, and More.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 21 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Before you go... The Before you go... dialog appears when you reach the end of a book, or after you swipe past the final page of a book. It allows you to rate the book using stars. X-Ray The X-Ray feature lets you explore the "bones" of a book with a single tap. For example, you can see all of the passages in a book that mention specific ideas, fictional characters, historical figures, places, or topics.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 22 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Setting up Kindle FreeTime Tap the Kindle FreeTime item on the Home screen to get started. You will be prompted to set a Parental Controls password if you do not already have one. To create a profile for your child, enter your child’s first name, date of birth, and gender. Next, a list of the titles in your Kindle Library displays. Tap the checkbox next to an item’s title to add it to your child’s Kindle FreeTime library, then tap OK.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 23 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 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. When you log in with an existing Goodreads account, your account data will sync with your Kindle, including your friend list and your Want to Read, Currently Reading, and Read shelves. When you create a new account, you will have the opportunity to add Facebook friends and choose Readers to Follow.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents 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. Many Kindle books also contain page numbers that correspond to the real page numbers in an actual print book.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 25 Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Press, hold, and drag the circle forward or back, or tap on the progress bar to preview a new page or location in the book. Use the arrows or swipe within the preview pane to flip through your book page-by-page. Navigation tips: To skim through chapters, tap the arrows. To return to your original location, tap the X on the preview pane. To go to the selected location, tap the page you are previewing.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 26 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Voyage Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Voyage Customizing 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: Airplane Mode: Allows you to enable or disable wireless connectivity.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Voyage Device Name: Lets you change the name displayed at the top of the Home screen. Personal Info: Use this field to add personal or contact information, such as an address or phone number, to help identify your Kindle in the event it is lost. Device Time: Lets you set the current local time to be displayed on your Kindle. The time displays at the top of the screen.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Voyage Notes & Highlights: Select to manage annotations, public notes, and popular highlights. Annotations Backup: Allows you to toggle on and off the automatic backup of your annotations, last page read, and collections to Amazon's servers. Popular Highlights: Allows you to toggle on and off the display of passages that are most frequently highlighted by others.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 29 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Voyage our Whispersync technology. Synchronization 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. Reading Kindle content on other devices You can synchronize your Kindle books with other supported devices you own and Kindle reading applications.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Voyage To launch Web Browser, from the Home screen tap the Menu button and select Experimental Browser. The first time you access this page, you will find a list of default bookmarks for commonly used sites. You can access these bookmarks later, by selecting Bookmarks from the Web Browser menu. To enter a URL, tap the search field at the top of the screen. Use the onscreen keyboard to enter the web address. A .
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 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 32 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 Appendix A Product Information 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. Discontinue use of your device and consult a physician if you experience headaches, blackouts, seizures, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movement, disorientation, or other discomfort.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information check with the manufacturer. For personal medical devices (such as pacemakers and hearing aids), consult with your physician or the manufacturer to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 35 Appendix A Product Information 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. Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States (FCC).
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 36 Appendix A Product Information EU Conformity Hereby, Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc., declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of RTTE Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at: www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide 37 Appendix A Product Information Connectivity — USB 2.0 (micro-B connector). 802.11/g/n wireless modem in Kindle. Operating temperature — 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C). Storage temperature — 14°F to 113°F (-10°C to 45°C). Wi-Fi — 802.11b/g/n. LEGAL TERMS Please read the applicable License Agreement and Terms of Use found at: www.kindle.com/support ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Warranty for the Kindle Device (the "Device") is provided by the entity set forth in the table below.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. IN SOME JURISDICTIONS THE FOREGOING LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY TO DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS, OR ANY STATUTORY LIABILITY FOR INTENTIONAL AND GROSS NEGLIGENT ACTS AND/OR OMISSIONS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Kindle Voyage User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information Updates to this table may be posted on www.kindle.com/support. Additional Information You can find the Kindle Terms of Use, Kindle Store Terms of Use, One-Year Limited Warranty, customer service contact information, and other applicable terms, limited warranty and Kindle information at http://www.kindle.com/support.
