Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (7th Generation) User Guide

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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started.........................................................................................................................	5
Setting up your Kindle Paperwhite ......................................................................................................	5
Kindle controls .............................................................................................................................................	6
Status indicators ..........................................................................................................................................	7
Wireless status indicators ............................................................................................................................................	7
Battery status indicator.................................................................................................................................................	8
VoiceView indicators ......................................................................................................................................................	8
Activity indicator...............................................................................................................................................................	8
Parental Controls indicator..........................................................................................................................................	8
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................................	8
Network connectivity.................................................................................................................................	9
Managing your saved Wi-Fi passwords...............................................................................................................	10
Airplane Mode..................................................................................................................................................................	10
VoiceView screen reader........................................................................................................................	10
Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers....................................................................................	11
Screensaver .......................................................................................................................................................................	11
Special Offer banners....................................................................................................................................................	11
Chapter 2 Navigating Your Kindle.......................................................................................................	12
The Kindle Home screen.........................................................................................................................	12
Toolbars........................................................................................................................................................	12
Tap zones......................................................................................................................................................	16
Chapter 3 Acquiring & Managing Kindle Content .........................................................................	18
Shop the Kindle Store anytime, anywhere.......................................................................................	18
Recommended content............................................................................................................................	18
Device and Cloud storage .......................................................................................................................	19
Storage space....................................................................................................................................................................	19
Transferring content from another Kindle.........................................................................................................	19
Removing items from your Kindle......................................................................................................	20
Periodicals..........................................................................................................................................................................	20
Managing your Kindle Library .............................................................................................................	21
Sorting Content................................................................................................................................................................	21
Filtering Content .............................................................................................................................................................	21
Navigating your library................................................................................................................................................	22
Cloud Collections.............................................................................................................................................................	22
Chapter 4 Reading Kindle Documents...............................................................................................	24

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Understanding Kindle display technology.......................................................................................	24
Customizing your text display ..............................................................................................................	24
Comic and manga books .........................................................................................................................	24
Children's books ........................................................................................................................................	25
Images............................................................................................................................................................	25
Tables.............................................................................................................................................................	25
Interacting with your content...............................................................................................................	25
About This Book..............................................................................................................................................................	26
Item menus ........................................................................................................................................................................	26
Navigating a book......................................................................................................................................	26
Page Flip..............................................................................................................................................................................	26
Go To.....................................................................................................................................................................................	27
Dictionary...........................................................................................................................................................................	27
Search...................................................................................................................................................................................	28
Notes and highlights......................................................................................................................................................	29
Bookmarks.........................................................................................................................................................................	30
Footnotes, endnotes, and chapter notes..............................................................................................................	30
Before you go....................................................................................................................................................................	30
Chapter 5 Features....................................................................................................................................	31
X-Ray ..............................................................................................................................................................	31
Word Wise....................................................................................................................................................	31
Vocabulary Builder...................................................................................................................................	31
Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK)..................................................................................	32
Setting up Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK)..............................................................................	32
Using Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) .......................................................................................	33
Managing your Amazon household ....................................................................................................	33
Goodreads on Kindle................................................................................................................................	34
Time to Read ...............................................................................................................................................	35
Chapter 6 Getting More From Your Kindle Paperwhite.............................................................	37
Carrying and reading personal documents.....................................................................................	37
Reading Kindle content on other devices.........................................................................................	37
Sharing...........................................................................................................................................................	37
Using your Kindle with your computer.............................................................................................	38
Using the Experimental Web Browser ..............................................................................................	38
Web browser menu .......................................................................................................................................................	38
Bookmarks.........................................................................................................................................................................	39
Downloading files...........................................................................................................................................................	39
Chapter 7 Settings ....................................................................................................................................	40

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Customizing your Kindle settings .......................................................................................................	40
My Account ........................................................................................................................................................................	40
Household & Family Library .....................................................................................................................................	40
Wireless...............................................................................................................................................................................	40
Device Options .................................................................................................................................................................	40
Reading Options ..............................................................................................................................................................	41
Language & Dictionaries .............................................................................................................................................	42
Accessibility.......................................................................................................................................................................	42
Parental Controls............................................................................................................................................................	42
The Settings contextual menu ..............................................................................................................	42
Chapter 8 Finding Additional Assistance ........................................................................................	44
Appendix A Product Information ........................................................................................................	45
Safety and Compliance Information...................................................................................................	45
Maintaining Your Kindle Device ..........................................................................................................	45
Servicing Your Device..............................................................................................................................	45
Battery Safety..............................................................................................................................................	45
Other Safety Considerations..................................................................................................................	46
Wireless Safety and Compliance..........................................................................................................	46
Turn Off Wireless When Flying ............................................................................................................	46
Using Your Kindle Around Other Electronic Devices...................................................................	46
Steps to Minimize Interference............................................................................................................	47
Watch for Signs...........................................................................................................................................	47
FCC Compliance Statement ....................................................................................................................	47
Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ................................................	48
Canadian Compliance Statement.........................................................................................................	48
IEEE 1725 Battery Safety Statement ..................................................................................................	48
EU Conformity.............................................................................................................................................	49
CE SAR Compliance ...................................................................................................................................	49
Recycling Kindle Properly......................................................................................................................	49
Product Specifications.............................................................................................................................	49
LEGAL TERMS..............................................................................................................................................	50
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .........................................................................................................	50
Warranty Provider.........................................................................................................................................................	52
Additional Information ................................................................................................................................................	52
Patent Notices .............................................................................................................................................	53
Copyright, Trademark and Other Notices........................................................................................	53

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Chapter 1
Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Welcome to your new Kindle Paperwhite. This short guide will familiarize you with all of the features and functionality of your Kindle. Some Kindle features may not be available based on your country of residence or location. Please visit www.amazon.com/devicesupport for more information about specific features.

Setting up your Kindle Paperwhite

Setting up your Kindle Paperwhite takes a few simple steps:

Select the device language.

Connect to a wireless network.

Register your Kindle to your Amazon account.

Link your Kindle to your social network accounts. (Optional)

If you haven't done these steps yet, go to the Home screen now, select Set Up Your Kindle, and follow the onscreen prompts. If you bought your Kindle online using your Amazon account, it is already registered to you. To verify, tap the Home icon and look for your Amazon user name in the upper left corner of the Home screen. If it says My Kindle or shows the name of a previous owner instead of your own Amazon account name, you'll need to register it.

To register a Kindle that has been previously registered, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap My Account, then Register/Deregister Device. If you have enabled Sign in Approval, you will need to enter your passcode followed by the security code sent to your phone when you register the device.

If you have difficulty connecting to your wireless network or need more information, see Network Connectivity. Once you have completed the setup process, Set Up Your Kindle will no longer appear on your Home screen.

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Kindle controls

You need to learn only a few controls to use your Kindle Paperwhite.

Power button: To turn your Kindle on, press the Power button located on the bottom edge. If you need to turn off your Kindle screen, press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power dialog box displays and then tap Screen Off.

Your Kindle will automatically go into sleep mode after a few minutes of inactivity and a screensaver displays. This static screensaver uses no battery power. To put your Kindle in sleep mode, press and release the Power button. To wake up your Kindle, press and release the Power button.

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 box displays and then tap Restart. If the Power dialog box does not display, press and hold the Power button for 40 seconds or until the LED light stops blinking.

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. To charge your Kindle from a power outlet, you will need a compatible AC adapter (sold separately) for the USB cable.

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When your Kindle is charging, a lightning bolt appears on the battery status indicator at the top of the Home screen. The indicator light on the bottom edge will turn amber while the battery is charging and green when it is fully charged. Charging should take less than four hours using a Kindle AC adapter. Charging using third-party adapters or via USB should take less than four hours, but may take longer depending on the capability of the hardware.

You can still use your Kindle while it is connected to your computer and charging via USB. To do so, unmount or eject it so that your Kindle exits USB drive mode.

Windows: Right-click on the "Safely remove hardware" icon in the task bar and follow the onscreen instructions to remove your Kindle.

Mac OS X: Click the Eject button next to the Kindle in any Finder window, or drag it from the Desktop to the Trash.

Your Kindle will then exit USB drive mode, but will continue to charge. If the charge indicator light on the bottom edge of the Kindle does not come on, make sure that the USB cable is fully inserted into your Kindle and into the USB port of the computer. If your Kindle is still not charging, try another USB port or power outlet.

Note that if your Kindle is plugged into a low-powered USB port—such as those found on some keyboards and older computers—it will not receive enough power to charge.

Status indicators

At the top of the Home screen, you'll see indicators that inform you about the status of your Kindle Paperwhite. To view these indicators within a book or document, tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars.

Wireless status indicators

The Amazon Whispernet service wirelessly delivers content to your Kindle whenever and wherever you want it. Your Kindle can connect to Whispernet via its built-in Wi-Fi capability; some models also include free 3G wireless connectivity to Whispernet. The more bars on the Wi-Fi or 3G status indicator that are filled, the stronger the signal.

Your Kindle is connected to Whispernet using Wi-Fi.

Your Kindle is connected to Whispernet using a 3G cellular 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 Airplane Mode and you have no wireless connectivity.

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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. Note that a weak wireless signal can increase power consumption.

VoiceView indicators

VoiceView screen reader is turned on.

Activity indicator

This indicator appears in the top left corner of your Kindle screen when it is scanning or connecting to a network, busy downloading new content, syncing and checking for new items, searching for an item, opening a large PDF file, or loading a web page.

Parental Controls indicator

This indicator appears when Parental Controls are enabled, either because you have turned on specific restrictions or because a Kindle FreeTime (known as Kindle for Kids in the UK) profile is active. For more information, see Parental Controls.

Keyboard

Your Kindle Paperwhite 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 display above the keyboard. Tap the word you want to select.

Tips:

Tap the Number and Symbol key to enter numbers or symbols.

Tap the Letter key to return to the regular keyboard.

Tap the Shift key to enter uppercase characters. Tap the Shift key twice to enter all-cap mode, and tap it once to exit the mode.

To select a keyboard for a different language, tap the Quick Actions icon, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap Language & Dictionaries, then Keyboards.

To enter diacritics and special characters using the keyboard, press and hold the base letter’s key. For example, press and hold the "n" to display ǹ, ñ, or ň.

A Globe key is added to your keyboard when you have selected multiple languages. To select a different keyboard, tap the Globe key.

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Network connectivity

Books, magazines, and other materials are delivered directly to your Kindle via its built-in network connectivity. Your Kindle can connect to your home Wi-Fi network or to hotspots located around the world, including libraries, coffee shops, and airports.

You can connect your Kindle to a wireless network manually or via a WPS-compatible router. Please select the appropriate instructions below.

Connecting manually:

1.Tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings.

2.On the Settings page, tap Wireless. A list of the available Wi-Fi networks will display. If you don't see the network you are looking for, tap the Rescan button to recheck for available WiFi networks.

3.Tap the name of the network that you want to use.

4.Enter the network password if required. A lock symbol next to the network name indicates that it is password protected.

5.Optionally, you can save your Wi-Fi password to Amazon for use later when setting up other compatible devices. To opt out of this feature, verify that the Save password to Amazon option is not selected when you enter your network password. For more information, see Managing your saved Wi-Fi passwords.

6.Tap the Connect button. Once you have successfully connected to a network, the Wi-Fi status indicator will display the network's signal strength.

Connecting via WPS:

1.Tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings.

2.On the Settings page, tap Wireless. A list of the available Wi-Fi networks will display. If you don't see the network you are looking for, tap the Rescan button to recheck for available WiFi networks.

3.Tap the name of the network that you want to use.

4.Press the WPS button on your router.

5.Enter the network password if required. A lock symbol next to the network name indicates that it is password protected.

6.Optionally, you can save your Wi-Fi password to Amazon for use later when setting up other compatible devices. To opt out of this feature, verify that the Save password to Amazon option is not selected when you enter your network password. For more information, see Managing your saved Wi-Fi passwords.

7.Tap the WPS button. Once you have successfully connected to a network, the Wi-Fi status indicator will display the network's signal strength.

Tips:

If you don't remember your network password, check your router and there may be a sticker displaying the default password.

For information on deleting your saved Wi-Fi passwords, see Managing your saved Wi-Fi passwords.

Please note that your Kindle does not support connecting to ad hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.

If you are still having difficulties, please contact your Network Administrator, the individual responsible for maintaining the network you are trying to access, or your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

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Managing your saved Wi-Fi passwords

When connecting to a Wi-Fi network, you can optionally choose to save your Wi-Fi password to Amazon. Once saved, we can configure your compatible devices so that you will not need to re-enter your Wi-Fi passwords for each device. Your Wi-Fi passwords are sent over a secured connection and are stored in an encrypted file on an Amazon server. Amazon may use your Wi-Fi passwords to connect your compatible devices but will not share them with any third party without your permission. Amazon handles any information it receives, including your Wi-Fi passwords, in accordance with the Amazon.com Privacy Notice.

To opt out of this feature, verify that the Save password to Amazon option is not selected when you enter your network password.

To change your Wi-Fi password in the future, perform the Wi-Fi setup process again from your Kindle. Once reconnected to your Wi-Fi network, your updated Wi-Fi password will be automatically saved to Amazon (if you have not opted out of this feature).

To delete any Wi-Fi passwords that you have saved from this device:

1.Tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings.

2.On the Settings page, tap Device Options, Advanced Options, then Delete Saved Wi-Fi Passwords.

3.Tap Delete to confirm.

Airplane Mode

To turn wireless off and enter Airplane Mode, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap Airplane Mode. Any periodical downloads or other pending updates that require a wireless connection will occur the next time you turn it back on. Turning on Airplane Mode disables both 3G and Wi-Fi connections.

VoiceView screen reader

The VoiceView screen reader enables you to navigate your Kindle using special gestures, receive voice guidance when you interact with items on the screen, and listen to millions of books. The Kindle Audio Adapter activates VoiceView on your Kindle Paperwhite when plugged into the Micro-USB port. Just plug your headphones or speakers into the audio jack on the Kindle Audio Adapter to use your Kindle with an audio interface. Some Kindle devices require that a software update and voice files be installed (www.amazon.com/help/kindlevoicefiles) to make them compatible with the Kindle Audio Adapter.

When VoiceView is enabled for the first time, the VoiceView tutorial will begin. You will also be prompted to complete setup, including connecting to a wireless network and registering your Kindle.

To manage VoiceView screen reader settings, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap Accessibility. If VoiceView is currently enabled the All Settings option in Quick Actions will change to be VoiceView Settings.

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Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers

For Kindle with Special Offers devices, you will receive Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers that display only on the Home screen or screensaver—not within a book. Note that Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers are not available in all countries.

Screensaver

When your device is sleeping, a Special Offer will be displayed on your screensaver. To see more details on the offer, wake up your Kindle, then tap the Tap for Details area. To unlock your Kindle without viewing offer details, swipe your finger to unlock. Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers are updated regularly when your Kindle is connected to a network.

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.Tap the Home icon, then tap the Menu icon.

2.Tap View Special Offers.

3.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. The purchase will be queued and the transaction will be automatically completed the next time you connect to a network. To manage Special Offers, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap My Account then Special Offers.

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Navigating Your Kindle
Chapter 2
Navigating Your Kindle

Your Kindle Paperwhite features a touchscreen interface that enables you to perform many tasks with just a tap or swipe of a finger. To select an item, simply tap it. For example, tap a book cover or title to open the book, or tap the Menu icon on the item's cover to view available options.

The Kindle Home screen

Your Kindle Home screen is organized into three sections: Recently Accessed Items, My Reading Lists, and Recommended for You.

Recently Accessed Items: The left side of the Home screen shows your three most recently accessed items. The percentage on the cover of the book indicates how far you have read. Tap the My Library link on the Home screen to view more of your library.

My Reading Lists: The right side of the Home screen lists books that you have added to your Amazon Wish List, Goodreads Want to Read shelf, and book samples that are available in the Cloud.

Recommended for You: The bottom of the Home screen shows book recommendations, such as Editors’ Picks, and books that your friends on Goodreads have read, are reading, or want to read. For more information, see Recommended for You.

To access your library, tap My Library in the top left of the Home screen. For information on managing your library, see Managing your Kindle Library.

Toolbars

EasyReach also lets you tap the top of the screen to display a toolbar. Toolbar options vary depending on what you are viewing.

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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 icon to return to your place in the book.

Quick Actions: Tap to access screen light controls, Airplane Mode, Sync My Kindle, and All Settings.

Screen Light: Tap to access screen light controls. There are a number of ways to adjust screen brightness:

Drag your finger along the slider until you reach the desired setting.

Tap anywhere on the slider to select a specific setting.

Tap the icon to use a higher light setting, and tap the icon to use a lower light setting.

Press and hold the sign to select the maximum brightness setting. Press and hold the sign to choose the minimum brightness setting.

Airplane Mode: When selected, your Kindle will be placed in Airplane Mode and you will have no wireless connectivity.

Sync My Kindle: Tap to synchronize your Kindle with other supported devices you own and Kindle reading applications.

All Settings: Tap to access settings that will enable you to further customize your Kindle experience. You can also access Settings by tapping the Menu icon, then selecting Settings.

Goodreads: Tap to access Goodreads on Kindle. You will be prompted to sign in to Goodreads or create a new account if you did not do so when setting up your Kindle.

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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 initiate a search. To exit search, tap outside of the Search box.

Menu: Tap to display a list of helpful options, including My Library, My Reading Lists, Kindle Store, Goodreads, Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK), Vocabulary Builder, Experimental Browser, Settings, View Special Offers (Kindle with Special Offers devices only), and Create New Collection.

When you're reading a book, menu options may include Shop Kindle Store, Vocabulary Builder, Settings, Notes, About This Book, About the Author, Sync to Furthest Page Read, Reading Progress, and Word Wise. Note that About the Author is only available for books that support an author profile.

Reading toolbar

A secondary toolbar displays when you're reading a book and tap the top of the screen.

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.

X-Ray: The X-Ray feature lets you explore the "Bones of the 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, topics, and terms. You can also view notable clips and images from a book in a stack of cards organized on a timeline, enabling you to quickly skim through the clips and view all of the images in one place. If X-Ray is not available for a book, the option will not appear. For more information, see X-Ray.

Display Settings (Aa): Tap to display font and text options for your Kindle books, including font size, typeface, publisher font, line spacing, margins, and orientation. You can also select your preferred Reading Progress tracking option.

Share: Tap to share your thoughts with friends using Goodreads on Kindle and other social networks.

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Bookmarks: Tap to add or delete a bookmark on the current page, and view previously added bookmarks. The Bookmark icon 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. To exit the bookmark feature, tap outside of the bookmark dropdown.

Reading Navigation toolbars

When reading, tap the top of the screen to display the Reading Navigation toolbar. This toolbar displays the chapter name (if available), reading progress, and options to help you explore your book. For more information, see Navigating a book.

Periodical toolbar

When you're reading a periodical, the toolbars are configured specifically for periodicals. To display the toolbar, tap the top of the screen.

Periodical Home: Tap to display highlights of this issue.

Sections and Articles: Tap to go to the hierarchical 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. Options include:

Display Settings (Aa): Tap to display font and text options for your periodicals, including font size, typeface, line spacing, and margins.

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Clip This Article: Tap to clip an entire periodical article to the My Clippings file. The My
Clippings file is located in your library and stores your notes, bookmarks, highlights, and
clipped articles.
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. Tapping almost anywhere in the display area will take you to the next page; the area is large enough to be tapped whether you hold the device with your left or right hand. Tap the left side of the screen to go to the previous page. The EasyReach tap zones differ depending on whether your Kindle is in portrait or landscape mode. When reading, you can change the screen orientation by tapping the Menu icon and selecting Portrait or Landscape Mode. Note that the option displayed depends upon the current orientation of your Kindle.

Portrait Mode