Kindle User’s Guide Contents Contents Tips & Tricks ......................................................................................................................5 Chapter 1 Getting Started .................................................................................................9 Registering your Kindle Touch ........................................................................................9 Kindle Touch controls ........................................................................
Kindle User’s Guide Contents Text-to-Speech ................................................................................................................ 24 Viewing reading progress .............................................................................................. 24 Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Touch ....................................................... 25 Customising your Kindle settings .................................................................................
Kindle User’s Guide Contents Copyright, Trademark and Other Notices .....................................................................
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Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started This short guide will familiarise you with all of the features and functionality of your Kindle Touch. Some Kindle features may not be available based on your country of residence or location. Please visit the Manage Your Kindle page, accessible from www.kindle.com/support. Registering your Kindle Touch If you bought your Kindle Touch online using your Amazon account, it is already registered to you.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Power button: To turn on your Kindle, press the Power button. If you need to turn off your Kindle completely, such as when travelling on an aeroplane, press and hold the Power button for seven seconds until the screen goes blank, then release the button. Your Kindle will go into sleep mode automatically after a few minutes of inactivity and a screensaver will appear on the display. This static screensaver uses no battery power.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started keyboard. Tap the Shift key to enter uppercase characters. To select a keyboard for a different language, on the Settings page select Device Options, then Language and Dictionaries, then select the Keyboards option. If you have selected multiple keyboards, a Globe key key. is added to your keyboard. To select a different keyboard, tap the Globe Your Kindle supports the entry of diacritics and special characters using the keyboard.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 right to left across the screen. To go to the previous page, swipe your finger from left to right across the screen. Toolbars EasyReach also lets you tap the top of the screen to display a toolbar containing the following options: Back button: Use this button to retrace your steps.
Kindle User’s Guide 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 field: Tap in this field to display the onscreen keyboard. Tap to the left of the Search field to display search targets: This Book (not available when searching from the Home screen), My Items (searches your Cloud items as well as the ones on this Kindle by title and author), Kindle Store, Dictionary, and Wikipedia.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Share button: Tap this button to share your thoughts with other readers. Periodicals toolbar When you're reading a periodical, the toolbars are configured specifically for that purpose. To display the main toolbar, tap the top of the screen. Periodical Home button: Tap to display highlights of the issue you're reading. Sections and Articles button: Tap to go to the content list of sections and articles in a newspaper or magazine.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Progress Bar: Displays your progress within chapters, time elapsed, and the time remaining for the book. Previous and Next Chapter buttons: Tap to navigate between chapters. 30-second buttons: Tap to jump forward or back in 30-second increments from your current position. Undo button: Tap to revert to your last position in the book. Play and Pause buttons: Tap to play and pause the audiobook.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting up your Kindle Touch If you're reading this guide, you've probably completed the Kindle Touch setup process. To register a Kindle that has been registered previously, 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 User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Special Offer banners are displayed at the bottom of the Home screen. To view additional details, tap the banner. All available Special Offers are saved on your Kindle. 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 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 (novella-length narratives), newspapers, magazines, blogs and Audible audiobooks, as well as popular games and active content. To access the store, tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars, then tap the Shopping Basket button.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content Device and Cloud storage Content that is not downloaded to your device is stored securely and available in the Cloud (previously referred to as Archived Items). This includes copies of all your books, along with recent issues of newspapers and magazines. To view your Cloud content, tap Cloud in the top left of the Home screen.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 2 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content storing content, from the Home screen tap the Menu button and select Settings. On the Settings page, tap the Menu button and select Device Info. By default, your content is sorted by Recent, meaning that new items and the content you're currently reading are at the top. You can change the sort option by tapping on the name of the existing sort order in the header to display other available sort options.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Understanding Kindle Touch display technology Your Kindle uses a high-resolution display technology called electronic ink (E Ink). The display is reflective, which means you can read it clearly even in bright sunlight. E Ink uses ink just like books and newspapers, but it displays the ink particles electronically. A "flash" may appear when you turn pages. This is part of the process of updating the E Ink.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Panning over tables To pan over a table, press and hold your finger on the table to display a panning icon. Tap the icon, then drag your finger across the screen in the direction you want to pan. You can select text in a table by pressing and holding on the text, then dragging your finger across the screen to select it. A dialog box will appear with options to highlight the text, add a note, and share. To exit this mode, tap the Done button.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents the left of the Search field to display search targets, including My Items, Kindle Store, Dictionary, and Wikipedia. Highlights and notes: You can add highlights and notes by pressing and holding on text, then dragging your finger across the screen to select it. To highlight across pages, drag your finger to the bottom corner of the screen and the page will turn.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 3 Reading Kindle Documents Text-to-Speech Your Kindle can read aloud your books, newspapers, magazines, blogs and personal documents using Text-to-Speech. This feature is available only for English content, and where allowed by the rights holder. To turn on Text-to-Speech, tap Menu from within the content, then tap Turn On Text-toSpeech. While Text-to-Speech is playing, your Kindle Touch will turn the pages automatically so you can follow along in the text.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Touch Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Touch 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: Registration: Indicates the Amazon account name to which your Kindle is registered. Use this option to register and deregister the device.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Touch Recommended Content: Use this field to display recommended content from the Kindle Store when in Cover View. Send-to-Kindle E-mail: Indicates the address to which documents should be e-mailed so that they can be sent to your Kindle. Document formats supported by the conversion service will be converted to Kindle format (charges may apply). To learn more about this feature, go to www.kindle.com/support.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Touch issues of periodicals that you'd like to keep. Once your Kindle restarts, you will need to register and download your items from the Cloud. If you want to continue to passcodeprotect your Kindle, you must also set up a passcode again. Device Info: Displays your device's Wi-Fi MAC address, serial number, network capability, firmware version and free space available.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Touch Sharing comments via social networks You can share your Kindle highlights with friends using social networks. To link your Kindle to your social network accounts and enable sharing, from the Home screen tap the Menu button and select Settings. On the Settings page, tap Reading Options, then tap Social Networks.
Kindle User’s Guide Chapter 4 Getting More From Your Kindle Touch To zoom in on a web page or image, place two fingers close together on the centre of the screen and move them apart. To zoom out, place two fingers a little apart on the screen and pinch them together. Tap links to open a web page. Drag your finger left/right and up/down to navigate a web page. Tap the Back button in the upper left corner to return to the previous page you were viewing.
Kindle 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 User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information Appendix A Product Information Safety and Compliance Information Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use. CAUTION! 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 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 doctor if you experience discomfort. To reduce the risk of these symptoms avoid prolonged use and take frequent breaks.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information Look Out For Signs There are some places where RF signals could constitute a hazard, such as health-care facilities, and construction sites. If you are not sure, look around for signs indicating that two-way radios or mobile phones should be turned off. In addition, turn off and do not charge your device if you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, as sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 1. 2. this device may not cause interference; and this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device is compliant with general population/uncontrolled RF exposure limits in IC RSS-102. IEEE 1725 Battery Safety Statement Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information 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 with international wireless. Operating temperature — 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F). Storage temperature — -10 °C to 45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F). Wi-Fi — 802.11b/g/n.
Kindle User’s Guide Appendix A Product Information Limitations. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES, AND WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS.
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