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Amazon Kindle Voyage Operating Instructions

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Welcome to your new Kindle Voyage. This short guide will familiarize you with all of the
features and functionality of your Kindle. Some Kindle features may not be available based on
your country of residence or location. Please visit www.kindle.com/support for more
information about specific features.
Registering your Kindle
If you bought your Kindle online using your Amazon account, it is already registered to you.
To verify, tap the Home button 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. See Setting up your Kindle Voyage
in this chapter for instructions on setting up and registering your Kindle.
Kindle controls
You need to learn only a few simple controls to use your Kindle Voyage.
PagePress: To page forward or back in a book, squeeze either side of the screen. Use the line
to page forward, and the dot to page back. You can keep your right or left thumb resting on
the pressure-sensitive controls. To adjust the pressure required to turn a page, or the
feedback you receive when a page turns, go to Settings, Reading Options, then PagePress. You
can also use PagePress to navigate your library on the Home screen.
Power button: To turn your Kindle on, press the Power button located on the back. If you
need to turn off your Kindle screen, press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the
Power dialog displays and then select 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.
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If your Kindle does not power on or is unresponsive during use and you need to restart it,
press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds until the Power dialog displays and then select
Restart. If the Power dialog does not display, press and hold the Power button for 20 seconds.
Micro-USB/power port: You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your Kindle to a
computer for charging the battery and transferring files. To charge your Kindle from a power
outlet, you will need a compatible AC adapter (sold separately) for the USB cable.
When your Kindle is charging, a lightning bolt appears on the battery icon 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 3rd 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 lower right-hand corner of
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. Your Kindle will continue to charge in this mode. 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 electrical 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.
Onscreen actions
Your Kindle Voyage features a touchscreen interface that allows 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 on your Home screen to open the book, or tap a button to perform that button's
action.
Onscreen keyboard
Your Kindle Voyage has an onscreen keyboard. When you tap within the Search field or begin
other actions that require you to type in information, the keyboard automatically displays at
the bottom of the screen. Tap the keys to enter your selection and use the appropriate
buttons to continue on to the next action. As you type, word suggestions based upon your
entries will appear above the keyboard. Tap the word you want to select. Tap the key
to enter numbers or symbols. Tap the 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, on the Settings
page select Device Options, then Language and Dictionaries. Select the Keyboards option. If
you have selected multiple keyboards, a Globe key is added to your keyboard. To select a
different keyboard, tap the Globe key.
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Your Kindle supports the entry of diacritics and special characters using the keyboard. To
display these characters, press and hold the base letter’s key. For example, press and hold the
"n" to display ǹ, ñ, or ň.
Tap zones
The EasyReach feature of your Kindle lets you effortlessly turn pages in a book or periodical
while holding the device with just one hand. 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 on the Menu button
and selecting Portrait or Landscape Mode. Note that the option displayed depends upon the
current orientation of your Kindle.
Portrait Mode
Landscape Mode
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If you prefer, you can change pages by swiping the screen with your finger. To go to the next
page, swipe your finger from the right to the left across the screen. To go to the previous page,
swipe your finger from the left to the right across the screen.
You can also turn pages using PagePress, by squeezing either side of the screen when in
Portrait Mode. Use the line to page forward, and the dot to page back.
Toolbars
EasyReach also lets you tap the top of the screen to display a toolbar. Toolbar options vary
depending on what you are viewing.
Standard toolbar
Home: Tap to return to the Home screen, where you'll find a list of books and other content
stored on your Kindle.
Back: Tap to retrace your steps. For example, you can follow a link from a book, then tap the
Back button to return to your place in the book.
Screen Light: Tap to access screen light controls. There are several 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 "+" sign to use a higher light setting, and tap the "-" sign 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.
Select Auto Brightness to enable the screen light to automatically adjust based on
surrounding light. When Auto Brightness is enabled, you can still adjust the light using the
slider and your Kindle uses that adjustment in the future. When reading or using your Kindle
in the dark, use the Nightlight feature to gradually reduce the screen brightness over time as
your eyes adjust. To enable Nightlight, go to Settings, Device Options, then Screen Light.
Kindle Store: Tap to go to the Kindle Store. Your Kindle must have an active Wi-Fi or 3G
connection to use this feature.
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Search: Tap to bring up the search field. To exit search, tap the X on the right side of the
search bar.
Goodreads on Kindle: Tap to connect to the Goodreads community on your Kindle to see
what your friends are reading, find book recommendations, keep track of what you’ve read
and want to read. For more information, see Goodreads on Kindle. The Goodreads button will
not display if:
It is not available in your country of residence or location. Your device is not yet registered.
Menu: Tap to display a list of options. The menus are contextual, which means they change to
offer appropriate options depending on what you're currently doing with the device. For
example, on the Home screen of a Kindle with Special Offers, menu options may include Shop
Kindle Store, View Special Offers, Kindle FreeTime, Vocabulary Builder, Experimental
Browser, Settings, List or Cover View, Create New Collection, and Sync and Check for Items.
Note that you can view content on the Home screen using the default cover view or by list
view.
When you're reading a book, menu items may include Notes, Portrait or Landscape Mode,
Book Description, About the Author, Reading Progress, and Vocabulary Builder. Note that
About the Author is only available for books that support author profile.
Reading toolbar
A secondary toolbar displays when you're reading a book and tap the top of the screen.
Text (Aa): Tap to display font and text options for your Kindle books, including font size,
typeface, publisher font, line spacing, and margins.
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, or topics. If X-Ray is not available for a book, the button
will be disabled. For more information, see X-Ray.
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Share: Tap to share your thoughts with friends on Goodreads on Kindle and other social
networks.
Bookmarks: Tap to add or delete a bookmark on the current page, and view previously
added bookmarks. The Bookmark button on the toolbar changes from white to black on
bookmarked pages. A preview pane displays when you tap a bookmark in the list. To go to the
selected location, tap the preview pane. To exit the bookmark feature, tap outside of the
bookmark dropdown.
Reading Navigation toolbar
When reading, swipe up from the bottom of the page to display the reading navigation
toolbar.
Use this toolbar to navigate a book and preview a new page or location in the book. For more
information, see Navigating a book.
Periodicals 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:
Text (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 on your Home screen and stores your notes, bookmarks, highlights,
and clipped articles.
Status indicators
At the top of the Home screen, you'll see indicators that inform you about the status of your
Kindle Voyage. To view these indicators within a book or document, tap the top of the screen
to display the toolbars.
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.
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.
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 profile is active. For more information,
see Parental Controls.
Setting up your Kindle Voyage
If you're reading this guide, you've probably completed the Kindle setup process, which
includes selecting your device language, connecting to a wireless network, registering your
Kindle to your Amazon account, and optionally linking your Kindle to your social network
accounts. 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 have difficulty connecting to your wireless
network, please contact your Network Administrator or the individual responsible for
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maintaining the network you are trying to access. Once you have completed the setup
process, Set Up Your Kindle will no longer appear on your Home screen.
To register a Kindle that has been previously registered, from the Home screen tap the Menu
button and select Settings. On the Settings page, tap Registration and select the appropriate
option to begin the registration process.
Network connectivity
Books, magazines, and other materials are delivered directly to your Kindle via its built-in
network connectivity. If your Kindle offers both Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity, use Wi-Fi
whenever possible for faster downloads. You can connect to a Wi-Fi network at home or at
hotspots around the world.
To view available Wi-Fi networks, from the Home screen tap the Menu button and then
Settings. Select Wi-Fi Networks and the name of the network you want to use. If you see a lock
symbol next to the network name, it requires a password. Tap the Rescan button to recheck
for available Wi-Fi networks. Please note that your Kindle does not support connecting to ad
hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
Your Kindle will recognize Wi-Fi networks with a WPS compatible router. To connect via
WPS, from your Kindle select the wireless network you want to use. Next, press the WPS
button on your router, then select the WPS button on your Kindle during the Wi-Fi setup
process. Once you have successfully connected to a network, the Wi-Fi status indicator will
display the network's signal strength.
Kindle Voyage 3G models use the same technology as cell phones, so they are dependent on
cellular coverage areas. By default, a 3G device will automatically connect to a 3G network. If
there isn't sufficient 3G signal strength, it will connect to a slower GPRS or EDGE network.
Your Kindle automatically turns off 3G when you connect using Wi-Fi. If you disconnect from
a Wi-Fi network or move out of Wi-Fi range, your Kindle will automatically switch back to 3G.
To turn wireless off, from the Home screen tap the Menu button, select Settings, and enable
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.
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 with your finger to unlock. Special Offers and
Sponsored Screensavers are updated regularly when your Kindle is connected to a network.
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