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  • Page 1 user’s guide 4th edition...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wireless Access with Amazon Whispernet ........15...
  • Page 3 1.1 Views of Kindle DX ........
  • Page 4 3.2 Content Formatting on Kindle ......... . 58 KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4...
  • Page 5 Audiobooks ............92 KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4...
  • Page 6 Adding Items to Your Wish List ........111 KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4...
  • Page 7 Changing Annotations Backup ........134 Linking Your Kindle to Your Social Network Accounts ..... 135 KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Contents •...
  • Page 8 Your Kindle and Amazon 9.1 Shopping for Kindle Content on Amazon....... . 150 Browsing the Kindle Store .
  • Page 9 Safety and Compliance Information ........167 KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4...
  • Page 10 Other Language Versions ..........184 KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4...

  • Page 11: Welcome

    Next Page button . If your Kindle was a gift, you will need to register it to your Amazon account in order to shop in the Kindle Store. Please look at the Getting Started instructions that came with your Kindle for information on registering your device.

  • Page 12: Congratulations

    Tip: The charge indicator light will turn green when the battery is fully charged. If you prefer to read the Kindle DX User’s Guide side-by-side with the device, you can download and print a PDF copy at: http://www.amazon.com/kindledocuments Getting Around You navigate Kindle using the 5-way controller;...
  • Page 13 Use the keyboard to type words or phrases when searching your reading material or items in the Kindle Store. You can also use the keyboard to create notes while reading. All of these are covered in more detail later in this guide. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Welcome...

  • Page 14: Navigating This Guide

    When you go to the Home screen, check the top left corner of the screen to see if your Amazon name (the same one you see when you are shopping on Amazon) is shown. If it says "My Kindle" instead of your Amazon account name, you need to register your Kindle.

  • Page 15: Easy-To-Read Display

    Kindle's battery life. Wireless Access with Amazon Whispernet Using the wireless Amazon Whispernet service, Amazon delivers content to your Kindle whenever and wherever you want it, within the wireless coverage area, using the same technology as a cell phone.

  • Page 16: Your Choice Of Number Of Words Per Line

    Experiment to see what works best for you. Adjust Screen Rotation The Kindle DX screen image can auto-rotate to match the way you are holding your Kindle so you can see the entire width of a web page or magnify the page of a PDF file.

  • Page 17: Read Pdf Files

    Read PDF Files Kindle DX can display a PDF document without losing the formatting of the original file. Just drag PDF files over USB to your Kindle or e-mail them to your dedicated Kindle e-mail address (found on the Settings page on Kindle or the Manage Your Kindle page on Amazon).

  • Page 18: Look It Up

    Whispernet service must be on. From Home, select "Archived Items." This shows all of the content stored at Amazon. Underline the item you want to move back to your Kindle and move the 5-way to the right and then press the 5-way to start the transfer. In under a minute, the item re-downloads into your Kindle and appears in the list of content in Home.

  • Page 19: Shop Anytime, Anywhere

    If you want to buy an item, Kindle uses secure Amazon 1-Click and then Whispernet delivers the item to your Kindle generally in under a minute.

  • Page 20: Collections

    Kindle stores all your bookmarks for the current content in your annotations. You can view them at any time by pressing the Menu button from the book you're reading and selecting "View My Notes & Marks." KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Welcome...

  • Page 21: Add Your Own Notes

    Kindle. Amazon automatically stores all of your book annotations in the "My Clippings" file and backs them up at Amazon so they will not be lost. As an example, this sentence is highlighted and has a note attached as indicated by the superscripted number one to the right of this text.

  • Page 22: Social Networks

    If you e-mail a PDF to your Kindle DX, it will be sent to your device with no conversion. Social Networks Share your notes and highlights with friends using social networks like Twitter and Facebook. Whenever you create a note or a highlight, press the Alt+ENTER keys to share it to your social network.

  • Page 23: Getting Assistance

    You can leave the Kindle DX User’s Guide, or any item you are reading, at any time by pressing the Home button. If you are done reading, you can put your Kindle to sleep by sliding and releasing the power button located at the top of your Kindle (you wake up Kindle the same way).

  • Page 24: Getting Started With Your Kindle

    CHAPTER 1 Getting Started with Your Kindle In the Welcome chapter of the Kindle DX User’s Guide, you read about many of the things you can do with your Kindle. This chapter reviews all of the physical features of Kindle and covers the basics of using the Kindle buttons, menus, and keyboard.
  • Page 25 Previous Page button— takes you to the previous page in your reading material. Next Page button— takes you to the next page in your reading material. Menu button— displays application and navigation choices that are related to the screen you are viewing. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 1 •...
  • Page 26 — adjusts font size and number of words per line to suit your reading preference. Also allows you to turn on/off Text-to-Speech, zoom into PDF documents, and to change the screen rotation settings. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 1...

  • Page 27: Top View

    If your Kindle does not power on or is unresponsive during use, try resetting the device by disconnecting your Kindle from any power source or USB port, and then sliding and holding the power switch for 15 seconds before releasing. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 1...

  • Page 28: Bottom View

    Check to make sure the power adapter is not covered by anything that could cause it to overheat. If the charge indicator light does not light up, make sure that the USB cable KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 1...
  • Page 29 The charge indicator light turns from yellow to green when the battery is fully charged. The charge indicator light surrounds the power switch, on the bottom right edge of your Kindle. * Not all configurations ship with a power adapter. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 1 •...

  • Page 30: Getting Around

    You use the 5-way controller to navigate within the menu and press the 5-way to select an item. The illustration below shows the Home menu; the bold line under "Shop in Kindle Store" indicates that it is ready to be selected. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 1 •...

  • Page 31: The Application Menu

    The sample screen below shows you the screen you would typically see when you press the Menu button from within a book. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 1...
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  • Page 33: Entering Text

    If you need a punctuation mark or a symbol that is not shown, press the Symbol key on the bottom row of the keyboard. You will see a menu of punctuation marks and symbols. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 1 •...
  • Page 34 Use the 5-way controller to choose the character you want and it will appear in your text entry box. Press the Symbol key again to dismiss the Symbol menu. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 1 •...

  • Page 35: Screen Rotation

    1.4 Screen Rotation The Kindle DX screen image can rotate to match the way you are holding your Kindle. The display changes accordingly from portrait to landscape. So you can now magnify the page of a PDF or see the entire width of a web page using only your movements.
  • Page 36 Note - You can view Kindle Store pages only in portrait mode. Tip: Want the Next and Prev Page buttons on the left? Simply rotate the device 180 degrees so that the buttons are on the left. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 1 •...

  • Page 37: Status Indicators

    3G Whispernet service. Your Kindle will automatically switch to the faster 3G network when available. - Kindle DX. The 1X icon indicates that your Kindle is connected to the 1XRTT wireless network. Your Kindle will automatically switch to the faster 3G network when available.

  • Page 38: Battery Status Indicators

    Appears in the top left corner of your Kindle screen when the device is busy downloading new content, checking for new items, searching for an item, opening a large PDF file, or loading a web page. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 1...

  • Page 39: International Wireless Delivery (Kindle Dx With International Wireless Only)

    International Wireless Delivery (Kindle DX with international wireless only) If you wirelessly receive or download content to your Kindle via Whispernet while outside the U.S., additional fees may apply. For further information go to http://www.amazon.com/kindlewhispernetroaming KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4...

  • Page 40: Getting To Know Kindle Content

    Kindle. It shows you what has arrived recently, what you are reading, and where you are in your reading. It also allows you to remove content from your Kindle and to move content from Amazon to your Kindle. Read below for more details. 2.1 The Home Screen Your Home screen displays a list of all of your Kindle reading materials —...

  • Page 41: Collections

    PDF files, text files, Microsoft Word, HTML, or image files) on Kindle. You can attach the files to an e-mail message and send the files to your Kindle e-mail address. Amazon will convert the files if necessary and send them back to your computer for free or via Whispernet to your Kindle for a fee, whichever you prefer.

  • Page 42: Home Screen Features

    Home screen. Device name— the name of your Kindle. You can edit this name on the Settings screen. Sort options— choose the order you want content displayed in Home. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 2 •...

  • Page 43: Sort Options

    Periodicals: Back Issues— stores older issues of newspapers and magazines. Archived Items— items stored at Amazon that you can re-download to your device. Pages — indicates the total number of pages in Home. Use the Next Page or Previous Page button to navigate the pages.
  • Page 44 Collections — sorts your content by first displaying collections that have been most recently used, then by items that have been most recently used but are not assigned to a collection. Items that are assigned to a collection are not displayed. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 2...

  • Page 45: Changing How The Home Screen Is Sorted

    The Home screen menu allows you to navigate to other places in Kindle or to perform specialized tasks. To display the Home screen menu, press the Menu button when your Home screen is displayed. The list below explains the menu. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 2...
  • Page 46 Shop in Kindle Store— takes you to the Kindle Storefront. View Archived Items— takes you to Archived Items where you can view and wirelessly re-download content you are storing at Amazon. Search— brings up the Search text entry page for submitting a word or phrase to search for.
  • Page 47 Sync & Check for Items— connects to Amazon to download any newly available items and sync the furthest page read and annotations for all the books on your device. Settings— takes you to the Settings screen. Experimental— takes you to the Experimental page where you can see and use some of the experimental prototypes we are working on.

  • Page 48: Organizing With Collections

    Use the 5-way to navigate to the item you want to add to a collection. Move the 5-way to the right to view the item's detail page. On the item's detail page, use the 5-way to select "Add to Collection…" KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 2...

  • Page 49: Adding Multiple Items To A Collection

    A screen showing all of your items is displayed. Use the 5-way to select each item you want to add to the collection. If you have many items you can use the Next Page and Prev Page buttons to see them all. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 2...

  • Page 50: Viewing Collection Details

    Move the 5-way to the right to view the collection's detail page. Use the 5-way to select "Rename Collection". Use the keyboard and 5-way to edit the name of your collection. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 2 •...

  • Page 51: Deleting A Collection

    Use the 5-way to select either "ok" or "cancel". Adding Collections from Another Kindle If you have more than one Kindle registered to your Amazon account, you can add the collections from another Kindle and merge them with collections on your current Kindle.
  • Page 52 In the Add Other Device Collections view you will see a list of all Kindles that are associated with your Amazon account. Use the 5-way to select the other Kindle that has the collections you want to add. You can repeat this step for as many devices as you wish to add collections from.

  • Page 53: Managing Your Content

    2.3 Managing Your Content All books you purchase are automatically backed up on Amazon. When you remove a book that you have purchased, it appears in your Archived Items. You access your Archived Items from your Home screen. To move content between Archived Items and Home, Whispernet needs to be on.

  • Page 54: International Wireless Delivery

    Amazon, any annotations you created on Kindle for those items do not get saved. Your "My Clippings" file will still remain as a separate file containing all the clippings you added regardless of whether the content is a book, subscription, or blog or was purchased from Amazon or not.

  • Page 55: Reading On Kindle

    If you want to begin purchasing and downloading reading material, you can learn more in Chapter 5. You can also purchase audiobooks from Audible.com and even have Amazon convert and deliver personal documents to your Kindle. The different types of supported content are described below.

  • Page 56: Magazines

    In addition to purchased content, you can read your personal documents on Kindle. Kindle DX can display a PDF document without losing the formatting of the original file. You can either drag PDF files over USB to your device or e-mail them to your dedicated Kindle e-mail address (found on the Settings page on Kindle or the Manage Your Kindle page on Amazon).

  • Page 57: Audiobooks

    MP3 files to the "music" folder on your Kindle. When you select "play music" from the Experimental page, each of the songs will play in the order they were added to your Kindle. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...

  • Page 58: Content Formatting On Kindle

    If the book has chapters, a preface, an illustrated cover, and so forth, these will be displayed. While you are reading, each page displays a header showing the content title and/or issue date. The top of the page shows the battery and Whispernet status indicators. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...

  • Page 59: Progress Indicator

    Kindle. (You cannot change the text size on menus, in PDF files, or on Kindle screens, such as the Home screen or the Kindle Store.) KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Number Of Words Per Line

    Adjusting the Number of Words per Line You can change the number of words per line in the book, periodical, or personal document you are currently reading to suit your reading preference. Adjusting the KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...

  • Page 61: Increasing The Size Of A Picture

    Press the 5-way to zoom the image. You will see a expanded view of the picture that rotates if necessary to maximize the use of the display. Press the 5-way (or any key or button, except the Home button) to return to your content. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...

  • Page 62: Moving From Place To Place

    Examples of the menu options are described below. If you are reading a Kindle book, the menu shows the following options: KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...
  • Page 63 Sync to Furthest Page Read— connects to Amazon Whispernet and compares your current reading location with the one saved at Amazon. If you are further along in your book using another device, Kindle gives you the choice to go to the furthest page read.
  • Page 64 View Popular Highlights — displays a page containing all of your current item's Popular Highlights. This option is dimmed if you've turned off Popular Highlights in Kindle Settings. If you are reading a newspaper or magazine, you will see the following different options: KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...
  • Page 65 Keep This Issue— designates the newspaper or magazine issue as one to be stored in your Kindle until you remove it. If you are reading a blog, you will see the following options: KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...

  • Page 66: Navigating Within A Periodical

    View Sections List— takes you to the sections list of a newspaper or magazine when you press the 5-way. View Articles List— takes you to the articles list of a blog when you press the 5-way. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...
  • Page 67 To dismiss this view and return to where you were last reading in the magazine or newspaper, select "Close Sections List" located at the bottom of the screen. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...

  • Page 68: Selecting Internal Links

    Links are easy to spot because they are underlined. To select a link: Move the 5-way over the link. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...

  • Page 69: Viewing A Table

    For a complete list of supported devices, visit the Kindle Store on the Amazon website. Whispersync is on by default to ensure a seamless reading experience for a book read across multiple Kindles.
  • Page 70 If you would like to sync the book manually, press the Menu button and select "Sync to Furthest Page Read." KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...

  • Page 71: Looking Up Definitions

    If you want to expand your search beyond the dictionary on your device, you can use the Search feature to look for the word on Wikipedia or the Web. See Chapter 4 for more information. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...

  • Page 72: Annotations And Clippings

    All of your annotations and bookmarks on a Kindle book are backed up on Amazon servers in case you transfer your Kindle to another person or lose or break the device. When you download a previously annotated book from Amazon, your annotations and last location read will come down with it.

  • Page 73: Using Bookmarks

    You can quickly create a bookmark by either holding down the Alt key pressing the "B" key, or by moving the 5-way up or down to go into cursor mode and then pressing the 5-way controller twice. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...

  • Page 74: Viewing Your Bookmarks

    Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have removed all unwanted bookmarks. Move the 5-way down until the "Close Notes & Marks" button is highlighted and press the 5-way to exit. You can also exit this view by pressing the Back button. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...

  • Page 75: Using Highlights

    Press Menu and choose “Add a Note or Highlight” . This displays a blinking cursor. Navigate the cursor over the highlight you want to remove. Press the Delete key To remove a highlight from your list of highlights, follow these steps: Press the Menu button. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...

  • Page 76: Displaying Popular Highlights In Your Books

    Press the Menu button. Use the 5-way to underline "Settings" and press to select. Use the 5-way to underline "turn on" or "turn off" next to the "Popular Highlights" setting and press to select. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...

  • Page 77: Viewing Popular Highlights In A Book

    If there are certain passages in the book that you want to be able to refer back to, then highlight those passages yourself. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...

  • Page 78: Updating Popular Highlights In A Book

    Annotations Backup, your annotations and highlights will not be backed up by Amazon, and they will not be displayed on other devices registered to your Amazon account. Also, if you lose or damage your device, there will be no way to retrieve your annotations and highlights.
  • Page 79 Use the 5-way to select the note you want to edit. Press the Return key to edit the note. Use the keyboard to make your changes. Navigate the 5-way over "save note" and press the 5-way. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...

  • Page 80: Viewing Your Annotations

    You can also view the notes and highlights you've created for each of your Kindle books at http://kindle.amazon.com. Viewing Your Annotations To view your bookmarks, highlights, and notes, press the Menu button and select "View My Notes & Marks." KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...

  • Page 81: Using Clippings

    "Using Clippings" for more information. Using Clippings In addition to annotations, you can "clip" an entire periodical article to the "My Clippings" file. The "My Clippings" file contains all of the bookmarks, highlights, notes, KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...

  • Page 82: More About My Clippings

    Open your Kindle. You should see a folder entitled Documents. Transfer the "My Clippings" file out of this folder. Open the "My Clippings" file on your computer using an application that can read or import a .txt file. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...
  • Page 83 The amount of text you can add to the "My Clippings" file from each item may be limited. The "My Clippings" file will include a note informing you if a clipping limit has been reached for a given item. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...

  • Page 84: Sharing Notes And Highlights With Your Social Network

    While reading a book or periodical, press Menu and choose “Add a Note or Highlight” . This displays a blinking cursor. Move the cursor to the location where you want to start highlighting. Press the 5-way. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...
  • Page 85 While reading a book or periodical, press Menu and select "View My Notes & Marks". Use the 5-way to select the note or highlight that you want to share. Press the Alt+Return keys KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...

  • Page 86: Reading Pdf Files

    3.7 Reading PDF Files Your Kindle DX is able to display most PDF documents. (Note that password protected PDF files are not supported.) When your Kindle is held in portrait orientation, PDF documents are displayed in their original layout and fit the entire screen of the device. White margins of PDF documents are automatically cropped to maximize the amount of content shown on the screen.

  • Page 87: Zooming Into Pdf Files

    Zooming into PDF Files Pressing the Text key will let you choose zoom options for a PDF page. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...
  • Page 88 Press the Back button to dismiss the zoomed-in view and return to normal size. Tip: To pan in small increments, hold down the Shift key while using the 5-way. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...

  • Page 89: Using The Pdf Menu

    The options available while reading a PDF file are slightly different than when reading a book or a periodical on Kindle. Options that are not available in PDF files are dimmed in the menu. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...
  • Page 90 Go to …— allows you to move to another location in the PDF document. Choose one of these options: cover— takes you to the cover page of the item you are reading. table of contents— this option is not available for PDF documents. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...
  • Page 91 PDF will be dog-eared and this menu option will change to "Delete Bookmark." My Bookmarks— displays a page containing all of your current item's bookmarks. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...

  • Page 92: Listening To Audio Materials

    "audio" next to the title to indicate that they are audiobooks. To listen to one of your audiobooks, select it from your Home screen. You will see a page similar to the one shown below. Kindle provides a standard set of controls that are explained below. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...
  • Page 93 Beginning— takes you back to the beginning of the audiobook. Previous Section— moves backwards in the audiobook to the previous section. Back 30 Seconds— moves backwards thirty seconds from the current location. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...

  • Page 94: Background Audio

    Use the 5-way to navigate down until "Experimental" is underlined. Press the 5-way to select. Use the 5-way to navigate down until "play music" is underlined. Press the 5-way to select. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3 •...

  • Page 95: Text-To-Speech

    By default, content is spoken with a male voice, but using the 5-way, you can select a female speaking voice. You can also slow down or increase the rate of speech as well as pause or turn off Text-to-Speech. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...
  • Page 96 Sleeping your Kindle while Text-to-Speech is playing allows you to continue listening but locks all of the keys and buttons so you don't inadvertently press one. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 3...

  • Page 97: Searching On Kindle

    "My Clippings" file. For PDFs, Kindle searches for the term in the metadata only (author's name and file name). Additionally, Kindle also keeps and searches the metadata for the content you have stored on Amazon. Searching Remotely Kindle can perform remote searches in several different locations using Whispernet.

  • Page 98: Searching For Definitions

    You can search all your items, the Kindle Store, Google, Wikipedia, or the dictionary. Press the 5-way to submit your search. If you select "Search" from the Home page menu, the screen will display a full Search page. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 4 •...

  • Page 99: Search Results Page

    The list is ordered by the number of occurrences of the search term in each item. If the term appears in a title of an archived item, then that item is listed first and does not include the number of occurrences. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 4...

  • Page 100: Search Results For A Specific Item

    A page appears showing all instances of the search term in that particular title. Each occurrence lists its location number and is shown in context so you can see how the search term is used. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 4...

  • Page 101: Search Results For A Definition

    Kindle searches your default dictionary for definitions of the word you enter. To find a definition, follow these steps: Type in the word you want defined. Navigate right with the 5-way to highlight "dictionary." Press the 5-way to submit your search. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 4 •...
  • Page 102 You will see a complete definition of the word. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 4 •...

  • Page 103: Performing Remote Searches

    Kindle connects to the Kindle Store and displays the search results page for the store sorted by relevance, as shown in the example below. You can page through the results just like you would do in the content on your Kindle. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 4...
  • Page 104 "@author" followed by the author's name. For example, to search the Kindle Store for books by Agatha Christie, enter "@author Agatha Christie" in the Search line. This will narrow your Kindle Store search to find only books written by Agatha Christie. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 4...

  • Page 105: The Kindle Store

    Amazon automatically backs up all of your purchases and the most recent issues of your periodicals in case you lose your Kindle or want to download a title again. To help other Amazon users decide what to buy, you can also add your own ratings and reviews.

  • Page 106: Kindle Store

    When you select "Shop in Kindle Store" from any menu, you will be taken to the Kindle Storefront. An example is shown below, but the storefront you see may be different since we update it often. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 5...

  • Page 107: The Store Menu

    Turn Wireless Off— turns the Whispernet connection off. If you turn wireless off, you will not be able to access the Kindle Store. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 5...

  • Page 108: Browsing The Store

    Magazines— displays the magazines currently available in the Kindle Store. Blogs— displays the blogs currently available in the Kindle Store. Top Sellers— displays a list of Amazon best sellers. Outside the U.S., Kindle DX with international wireless will display Kindle Best Sellers instead.

  • Page 109: Getting The Details

    The product detail page for books and periodicals provides the most pertinent information about an item. To get to the product detail page for a particular item, use the 5-way controller to select it. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 5...

  • Page 110: Product Detail Page Example

    Store. The features on this page are explained in the list below. Author— searches the Kindle Store for other books by the author when selected. Buy— purchases the item using your default Amazon 1-Click payment method and sends it wirelessly to your Kindle.

  • Page 111: Additional Details For Periodicals

    Manage Your Kindle page on Amazon at any time during this period. After the trial period, your subscription will automatically be delivered at the regular monthly price.
  • Page 112 To see your wish list, select "Your Wish List" from the Store menu. To remove the item from your wish list, select "Delete" for that item. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 5 •...

  • Page 113: Recommendations, Reviews, And Ratings

    The Recommendations page provides a list of things that you might enjoy based on the types of materials (digital and printed) you have purchased in the past either on Kindle or on Amazon. To get to this page, select "Recommended for You" from the Kindle Storefront or from the Kindle Store menu.

  • Page 114: Writing Your Own Ratings And Reviews

    To get to this page, select "Customer Reviews" from the product detail page for the item you want to critique, and then select "Write a Review." The sample screen below shows you the type of information you can enter. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 5...

  • Page 115: Entering A Rating And Review

    Select "Review" and type your review on the lines provided. Select "ok." To submit your rating and review, select "Submit." If you want to close this page without submitting your rating or review, select "Cancel." KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 5...

  • Page 116: Making Purchases

    Your item will be auto-delivered wirelessly to your Kindle and also added to the Manage Your Kindle page on Amazon. You will see an "items downloaded" message at the top of the screen when your item has arrived on your Kindle.
  • Page 117 If you prefer, you can also contact Kindle Support using Amazon's Click-to-Call service on the Web at: http://www.amazon.com/kindlesupport For customers outside the U.S., Kindle Support can be reached via e-mail at kindle-cs-support@amazon.com or by phone at 1-206-266-0927 (charges will apply).

  • Page 118: Accessing The Web

    It supports JavaScript, SSL and cookies but does not support media plug-ins (Flash, Shockwave, etc.) or Java applets. You can also rotate your Kindle DX from portrait to landscape to see the entire width of a web page.

  • Page 119: Using Basic Web

    If you want to enter a secure site with an "https" address, use the Delete key to delete the automatically entered "://" and type the address you want. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 6 •...

  • Page 120: Using Bookmarks And Adding Your Own

    You can remove a bookmark by going to your Bookmarks list and using the 5-way controller to navigate to the item that you want to delete. Navigate the 5-way left to display "delete bookmark." Press the 5-way and the site will be deleted from your KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 6...

  • Page 121: Using Next Page And Previous Page

    Below is a web page with multiple selectable links. Using the 5-way controller, highlight the link you want to go to and press the 5-way. The browser will open that page. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 6 •...

  • Page 122: Using History

    The Basic Web menu contains other items you can select, many of which also appear in the Browser's navigation bar. To view the menu, press the Menu button when the Basic Web browser is on the screen. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 6...
  • Page 123 Bookmarks— displays your list of Web bookmarks. Bookmark This Page— adds the current page to the bottom of your list of bookmarks. History— displays your History page, which keeps track of the sites you have visited. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 6 •...
  • Page 124 Use Desktop Mode— for complex websites. This mode displays web pages like your desktop computer. In this mode, you may want to rotate your Kindle DX from portrait to landscape to see the entire width of a web page. JavaScript can also be enabled from the Settings page.

  • Page 125: Other Features

    You can modify the default browser behaviors and perform simple maintenance procedures using Basic Web Settings. To display the Settings screen, press the Menu button while in the browser and then use the 5-way to select "Settings." KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 6...
  • Page 126 "Clear Cookies" and press the 5-way to remove the cookies. Enable Javascript— enables or disables Javascript to be executed on the pages you visit. Note that if Javascript is disabled, web pages will load faster. If you enable KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 6...
  • Page 127 Javascript while in Basic Mode, the current page will automatically be shown in Desktop Mode. Disable Images— select whether you want images to appear when you load a web page. Note that if you do not show images, web pages will load faster. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 6 •...

  • Page 128: Settings And Experimental

    The Settings page is shown below and the features are explained in the list that follows. To go to the Settings page, press the Menu button while on your Home screen. Use the 5-way controller to underline "Settings" and press to select. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 7...
  • Page 129 Registration— this is the Amazon account name to which your Kindle is registered. All Kindle Store and other charges will be applied to the credit card associated with your 1-Click account. Popular Highlights— allows you to turn on or off the display of popular passages highlighted by others in the books you are reading.

  • Page 130: Registering Or Deregistering Kindle

    Device E-mail— this is the e-mail address of your Kindle. You and your friends can send documents to this address and they will be converted by Amazon and sent to your Kindle. To edit this e-mail address, go to http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle.

  • Page 131: Deregistering Your Kindle

    Press the 5-way to select "register." You will see a text entry box at the bottom of the screen to enter your Amazon user name and password (the e-mail address and password associated with your Amazon account). Use the keyboard to enter in your information. Press the Symbol to see a menu of additional characters so you can select the character you need.

  • Page 132: Password Protecting Your Kindle

    To create a password for your Kindle, follow these steps: If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button. Press the Menu button. Use the 5-way to underline "Settings" and press to select. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 7 •...
  • Page 133 Navigate down using the 5-way and type in your new password again to confirm. Navigate down using the 5-way and type in a hint. This hint can be displayed on the password entry screen to help you remember your password. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 7...

  • Page 134: Choosing Your Primary Dictionary

    Annotations Backup will backup your last location read, all of your notes, and bookmarks you make to Amazon on any of your purchased content. If you delete an item from your Kindle or if you buy a new Kindle, you can automatically restore an KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4...

  • Page 135: Linking Your Kindle To Your Social Network Accounts

    If you turn off annotations backup, then your annotations will not be backed up at Amazon and they will not be included in Popular Highlights. Linking Your Kindle to Your Social Network Accounts If you are not yet a member of social networks such as Twitter or Facebook, visit their website and create an account with them before you link your Kindle to them.

  • Page 136: The Settings Menu

    The Settings menu allows you to go to other places on your Kindle, as well as update your software or restart your device. These menu options are defined below. To display the Settings menu, press the Menu button while you are on the Settings screen. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 7...
  • Page 137 Update Your Kindle— installs the latest software for your Kindle. When an update is loaded on your device, this menu option becomes available; otherwise it is dimmed. Restart— restarts your Kindle. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 7 •...
  • Page 138 Legal— provides trademark, copyright, and other notices about the software installed on your Kindle. Sync & Check for Items— connects to Amazon.com to download any newly available items and sync the furthest page read and annotations for all the books on your device.

  • Page 139: Experimental

    To give us feedback on items on the Experimental page, send an e-mail to kindledx-feedback@amazon.com. We are really interested in hearing what you have to say, so type as much as you want. Based on your feedback, we may add or remove content from the Experimental page, so let your thoughts be known.

  • Page 140: Kindle And Your Computer

    Connect the other end of the USB cable to the micro-USB port on the bottom of your Kindle. The illustration below shows a Kindle and a laptop computer connected through the USB cable. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 8 •...
  • Page 141 If you'd like to continue reading your Kindle while its battery is being charged by the computer, you will need to release it from USB drive mode by ejecting the Kindle from the computer. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 8...

  • Page 142: Transferring Files From Your Computer

    Your clippings are stored in a file called "My Clippings.txt," which is located in the "documents" directory. If you want to copy the clippings from your Kindle to your computer so you can edit them, e-mail a passage to a friend, or just archive your KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 8...
  • Page 143 "My Clippings.txt" file onto your computer. Clippings and other annotations are described in more detail in Chapter 3. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 8 •...

  • Page 144: Converting And Transferring Your Documents

    8.3 Converting and Transferring Your Documents In addition to reading commercially available materials, you can have Amazon convert your personal documents into a Kindle-compatible format for reading on your Kindle. You can have the converted files sent wirelessly to your Kindle via Whispernet for a fee or to the e-mail address associated with your Amazon account for free.

  • Page 145: Sending Your Documents For Conversion

    Your Kindle will only receive converted files from e-mail addresses you have authorized on the Manage Your Kindle page to help prevent spam. The default setting dictates that only items sent from your Amazon account e-mail address will be forwarded. You can add e-mail addresses to the list by visiting http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle.
  • Page 146 Kindle e-mail address is @free.kindle.com. After sending to the @free.kindle.com address, a link to the converted file will be e-mailed to your Amazon e-mail address. You can then download the file to your Kindle's documents folder via USB using your computer.

  • Page 147: Audiobooks And Mp3S

    The first time you play an Audible audiobook, you will be prompted to register your Kindle with Audible.com. Make sure you register with your Audible account name and password, not your Amazon account credentials. For more information on Audible, go to http://www.audible.com.

  • Page 148: Transferring Mp3S

    Open your Kindle. You should see a folder entitled "music." Drag any MP3s you'd like to play on your Kindle, into this folder. Using your computer, eject your Kindle from your computer. For more information on playing background music, see Chapter 3. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 8 •...
  • Page 149 While there is no limit to the number of MP3 files and audiobooks that you can transfer to your Kindle, keep in mind that these files are larger, and space may become a consideration. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 8...

  • Page 150: Your Kindle And Amazon

    Amazon to manage your Kindle account, change or cancel a subscription, or look up a past Kindle order. If you need help, Kindle Support on Amazon gives you information, e-mail, and phone access to dedicated customer service representatives.

  • Page 151: Getting The Details

    Kindle. You can read the beginning of the book for free. If you enjoy it, you can make a purchase directly from your Kindle or return to the Kindle Store on Amazon if you prefer to purchase from your computer.

  • Page 152: Managing Your Kindle On Amazon

    Kindle’s name and e-mail address. • review the list of computers or other mobile devices registered to your Amazon account, so you can automatically sync your library of Kindle books with your computer or other devices such as iPhone.

  • Page 153: Downloading Content From Your Computer

    Downloading Content from Your Computer To transfer content to your Kindle that you downloaded from Amazon, follow these steps: Connect the USB cable (provided with your Kindle) to the Kindle and your computer. Your Kindle should appear on your computer in the same location you would normally find an external USB drive.

  • Page 154: Contacting Kindle Support

    Kindle Support E-mail Address kindle-cs-support@amazon.com Kindle Support Phone Numbers If you are calling from inside the U.S., call toll free: 1-866-321-8851 If you are calling from outside the US, call: 1-206-266-0927 (charges will apply) KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 9 •...

  • Page 155: Transferring Content To Your New Kindle

    If you already own another Kindle, this section will help you understand how to transfer your content to your new device. Copies of all your books and recent issues of newspapers and magazines purchased from the Kindle Store are kept in your Amazon account.
  • Page 156 Open your Kindle. You should see a folder entitled "documents." Copy the downloaded files into the "documents" folder of your Kindle. Using your computer, eject your Kindle from your computer. The content you transferred should now appear in Home. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 10 •...

  • Page 157: Transferring Periodical Subscriptions

    Under "Deliver future editions to," select the Kindle to which you'd like the subscription to be transferred and select "Save." Upon the next delivery of your subscription, the periodical will appear in the designated Kindle. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 10 •...

  • Page 158: Transferring Personal Documents

    Open your Kindle. Transfer your personal documents from your computer desktop to your Kindle's "documents" folder. Using your computer, eject your Kindle from your computer. The content you transferred should now appear in Home. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 10 •...

  • Page 159: Transferring Audiobooks

    The first time you play an Audible audiobook on your new Kindle, you will be prompted to register the device with Audible.com. Make sure you register with your Audible.com account name and password, not your Amazon account credentials. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4...

  • Page 160: Transferring Mp3S

    Kindle. You may receive a message asking if you want to replace the folder already on the Kindle. Select “Yes” to replace the content. Using your computer, eject your Kindle from your computer. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Chapter 10...

  • Page 161: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    "My Kindle doesn't charge when using the power adapter." • "I can't open any of my books and receive an error message instead." • "None of my problems are listed above. What should I do?" KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Appendix A •...

  • Page 162: My Kindle Won't Turn On/My Kindle Is Unresponsive Or Appears Frozen

    If turning wireless off then back on doesn’t work, then try restarting your Kindle by doing the following: Press the Home button. Press the Menu button. Select "Settings." Press the Menu button. Select "Restart." KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Appendix A •...

  • Page 163: I'm Unable To Download A Book Even Though I See Strong Wireless Signal Strength

    If you have anti-virus software installed on your computer, turn it off temporarily prior to transferring content from your computer to your Kindle. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Appendix A...

  • Page 164: Text-To-Speech Sounds Distorted

    AC outlet. If the charging light still does not come on, then try restarting your Kindle by doing the following: Press the Home button. Press the Menu button. Select "Settings." Press the Menu button. Select "Restart." KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Appendix A •...

  • Page 165: I Can't Open Any Of My Books And Receive An Error Message Instead

    None of my problems are listed above. What should I do? Many issues can be resolved by restarting your Kindle. Try the following: Press the Home button. Press the Menu button. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Appendix A •...
  • Page 166 Disconnect your Kindle from any power source. Slide and hold the power switch for 15 seconds before releasing. Note that the screen will be blank for approximately 30 seconds while your Kindle restarts. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Appendix A •...

  • Page 167: Appendix B Product Information

    Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use to avoid injury. CAUTION! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Appendix B •...

  • Page 168: Maintaining Your Kindle

    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. Servicing Your Device If your device needs service, consult only Amazon.com authorized personnel by contacting us through Customer Support. E-mail: kindle-cs-support@amazon.com Phone: within the U.S.: 1-866-321-8851 (toll free) outside the U.S.: 1-206-266-0927...

  • Page 169: Headphone Safety

    Wear headphones that isolate the wanted audio from background noise. Wireless Safety and Compliance Turn Amazon Whispernet off in areas where wireless use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. Some specific situations are described below. In general, you should not use your Kindle with Whispernet turned on any place you are not allowed to use a cellular device.

  • Page 170: Steps To Minimize Interference

    However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This 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 DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Appendix B •...

  • Page 171: Information Regarding Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy For Model Number

    Kindle in accordance with your local laws and regulations. For information about recycling Kindle, go to: http://www.amazon.com/kindle-recycling UL Certification Number The UL Certification Number for this Kindle can be found on the back of the device. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Appendix B •...

  • Page 172: Product Specifications

    Storage temperature— 14°F to 113°F (-10°C to 45°C). KINDLE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF USE THIS IS AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND AMAZON DIGITAL SERVICES, INC. (WITH ITS AFFILIATES, "AMAZON" OR "WE"). PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF USE, AND ALL RULES AND POLICIES FOR THE KINDLE DEVICE AND SERVICES RELATED TO THE DEVICE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY RULES OR USAGE PROVISIONS SPECIFIED ON THE AMAZON.COM WEBSITE OR...

  • Page 173: Wireless Connectivity

    We will maintain a list of current fees for such services in the Kindle Store. Amazon reserves the right to discontinue wireless connectivity at any time or to otherwise change the terms for...

  • Page 174: Digital Content

    Digital Content and to view, use, and display such Digital Content an unlimited number of times, solely on the Device or as authorized by Amazon as part of the Service and solely for your personal, non-commercial use. Digital Content will be deemed licensed to you by Amazon under this Agreement unless otherwise expressly provided by Amazon.

  • Page 175: Software

    Definitions. The following terms apply to the Device and to (a) all software (and the media on which such software is distributed) of Amazon or third parties that is pre-installed on the Device at time of purchase or that Amazon provides as updates/upgrades to the pre-installed software (collectively, the "Device Software"),...

  • Page 176: General

    Digital Content for any illegal purpose. You acknowledge that the sale of the Device to you does not transfer to you title to or ownership of any intellectual property rights of Amazon or its suppliers. All of the Software is licensed, not sold, and such license is non-exclusive.
  • Page 177 Changes to Service. Amazon reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time, and Amazon will not be liable to you should it exercise such right.
  • Page 178 Amendment. Amazon reserves the right to amend any of the terms of this Agreement at its sole discretion by posting the revised terms on the Kindle Store or the KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4...
  • Page 179 Amazon.com website. Your continued use of the Device and Software after the effective date of any such amendment shall be deemed your agreement to be bound by such amendment. Contact Information. For communications concerning this Agreement, you may contact Amazon by writing to Amazon.com, Attn: Legal Department, 1200 12th Avenue South, Suite 1200, Seattle, WA, 98144-2734.

  • Page 180: Warranty Information For Model Number D00801

    WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR MODEL NUMBER D00801 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR MODEL NUMBER D00801 This Warranty is provided by Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc., 1200 12th Ave South, Suite 1200, Seattle, WA 98144-2734, United States, for the Kindle Device Model Number D00801 (the "Device").
  • Page 181 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Appendix B •...

  • Page 182: Patent Notices

    The Kindle device and/or methods used in association with the Kindle device may be covered by one or more patents or pending patent applications. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Appendix B...

  • Page 183: Copyright And Trademark Notices

    Copyright and Trademark Notices Amazon Kindle DX device software, the Amazon Kindle DX Quick Start Guide, and the Amazon Kindle DX User’s Guide © 2004 - 2010 Amazon Technologies, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. 1-CLICK, AMAZON, the AMAZON.COM LOGO, the AMAZONKINDLE LOGO, AMAZON KINDLE DX, AUDIBLE, KINDLE, MOBIPOCKET, WHISPERNET AND WHISPERSYNC are trademarks of Amazon Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 184: Other Language Versions

    Other Language Versions You can see a version of the Kindle License Agreement and Terms of Use, One-Year Limited Warranty and other Kindle information in other languages by clicking on this link: www.amazon.com/kindletermsandconditions. KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 4 EDITION Appendix B •...

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