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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started ......................................................................................................................... 5
Setting up your Kindle Oasis ................................................................................................................... 5
Kindle controls ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Status indicators .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Wireless status indicators ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Battery status indicator ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Activity indicator............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Parental Controls indicator .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Network connectivity ................................................................................................................................. 8
Airplane Mode .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers.................................................................................... 10
Screensaver ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Special Offer banners .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2 Navigating Your Kindle ....................................................................................................... 11
The Kindle Home screen ......................................................................................................................... 11
Toolbars ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Tap zones ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
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
Understanding Kindle display technology ....................................................................................... 24
Customizing your text display .............................................................................................................. 24
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Comic and manga books ......................................................................................................................... 24
Children's books ........................................................................................................................................ 24
Images ............................................................................................................................................................ 25
Tables ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Interacting with your content ............................................................................................................... 25
About This Book .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Item menus ........................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Navigating a book ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Kindle 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 Oasis ......................................................................... 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
Customizing your Kindle settings ....................................................................................................... 40
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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 .................................................................................................. 49
EU Conformity ............................................................................................................................................. 49
CE SAR Compliance ................................................................................................................................... 49
Recycling Kindle Properly...................................................................................................................... 50
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 50
LEGAL TERMS .............................................................................................................................................. 50
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................................................................... 50
Warranty Provider ......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Additional Information ................................................................................................................................................ 53
Patent Notices ............................................................................................................................................. 53
Copyright, Trademark and Other Notices ........................................................................................ 53
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Welcome to your new Kindle Oasis. 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 Oasis
Setting up your Kindle Oasis takes a few simple steps:
Select your 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 Registration and Household, 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.
Kindle controls
You need to learn only a few controls to use your Kindle Oasis.
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Page Turn buttons: To page forward in a book, press the bottom button. To go back in a
book, press the top button. To configure the buttons to match how you hold your Kindle, tap
the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then select All Settings. On the Settings page, select
Reading Options, then Page Turn Buttons. Note that your settings will apply even if you rotate
your Kindle.
Power button: To turn your Kindle on, press the Power button located on the top. 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 stops blinking.
Micro-USB/power port: You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your Kindle to a
computer for charging the battery located in your Kindle and in the charging cover. You can
also use the USB cable to transfer files to your Kindle. To charge your Kindle and cover from a
power outlet, you will need a compatible AC adapter (sold separately) for the USB cable.
When charging, a lightning bolt appears on the battery status indicator at the top of the Home
screen. The indicator light on the top corner will turn amber while the battery is charging and
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green when it is fully charged. Charging should take less than three 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 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.
Status indicators
At the top of the Home screen, you'll see indicators that inform you about the status of your
Kindle Oasis. 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.
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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 Oasis 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 Device Options, Language and 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.
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.
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2. On the Settings page, tap Wi-Fi Networks. 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
Wi-Fi 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. 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 Wi-Fi Networks. 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
Wi-Fi 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. 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 your Kindle offers both Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity, use Wi-Fi whenever possible for faster
downloads.
If you don't remember your network password, check your router and there may be a sticker
displaying the default password.
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).
Kindle Oasis 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.
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.
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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
Device Options, Personalize your Kindle, Advanced Options, then Special Offers.
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Chapter 2
Navigating Your Kindle
Your Kindle Oasis 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.
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.
Search: Tap to initiate a search. To exit search, tap outside of the Search box.
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 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.
Press and hold the sign to select the maximum brightness setting. Press and hold the
sign to choose the minimum brightness setting.
Please note that screen brightness may be limited when your Kindle is cold.
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.
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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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 Web Browser, Settings and Create New Collection.
When you're reading a book, menu options may include Shop Kindle Store, Vocabulary
Builder, Settings, Notes, Portrait or Landscape Mode, 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, and margins.
Share: Tap to share your thoughts with friends using 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 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
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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.
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Portrait Mode
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Landscape Mode
If you prefer, you can change pages by swiping the screen with your finger. To go to the next
page, swipe your finger from 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
the controls at the side of the screen.
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Shop the Kindle Store anytime, anywhere
The Kindle Store offers a wide selection of Kindle books, Kindle Singles, newspapers,
magazines, and blogs. To access the store, tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars,
then tap the Store icon. You can also select Kindle Store from some menus.
To navigate within the Kindle Store, simply tap on any area of interest, then swipe left and
right or up and down to move around pages and lists. You can search for a title, browse by
category, check out the latest best sellers, or view recommendations personalized just for
you. The Kindle Store lets you see details about titles, read customer reviews, and even
download book samples.
When you're ready to make a purchase, the Kindle Store securely uses your Amazon 1-Click
payment method. After you order, the Amazon Whispernet service delivers the item directly
to your Kindle via your wireless connection. Books are downloaded to your Kindle
immediately, generally in less than 60 seconds. The download progress will display below the
book’s cover or title on the Home screen. A New banner on the book indicates when the book
is ready to be opened. Newspapers, magazines, and blogs are sent to your device as soon as
they're published—often even before they're available in print. If your Kindle is in Airplane
Mode when a new issue of a periodical becomes available, the issue will be delivered
automatically the next time you have a wireless connection.
Whispersync synchronizes your Kindle device so that purchases and downloaded book
samples within Kindle apps or other Kindle devices registered to your account are always
available to you. This enables you to read a few pages using the Kindle application on your
iPhone, iPad, or Android device and then pick up right where you left off when you return to
your Kindle device. For more information, see Reading Kindle content on other devices.
Kindle Unlimited (known as Kindle Abonnement in France) is an optional monthly
subscription that enables you to read as much as you want on any device, and choose from
over 1,000,000 titles and thousands of audiobooks. You can freely explore new authors,
books, and genres from mysteries and romance to sci-fi and more. To learn more, visit the
Kindle Store.
Recommended content
Your Kindle Home screen displays recommended content from the Kindle Store, such as
Editors’ Picks. Tapping an item will direct you to the Kindle Store, where you can view
additional details, read customer reviews, and complete purchases. To hide recommended
content, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page,
tap Device Options, Personalize your Kindle, Advanced Options, then Home Screen View.
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Device and Cloud storage
Content that is purchased from the Kindle Store is securely stored and available in the
Amazon Cloud. This includes copies of all your books, along with recent issues of newspapers
and magazines. You can go to the Cloud and select content that you want to download to your
Kindle.
To view your content stored in the Amazon Cloud, tap My Library in the top left of the screen.
On your library page, tap All in the top left of the screen.
To view content downloaded to your Kindle, tap My Library in the top left of the Home
screen. On your library page, tap Downloaded in the top left of the screen.
The Manage Your Content and Devices page, accessible from
www.amazon.com/devicesupport, offers a handy way to view and manage your Kindle
content, settings, and account using a web browser.
Tips:
If you wish to download content that you have in the Cloud, tap All in the top left of your
library screen, then tap on the item(s) you want to download to your Kindle. You can cancel a
download by tapping on the item's title.
Items that have been downloaded to your Kindle display a check mark in the lower left corner
of the cover image when in grid view and on the right side of the screen when in list view.
Once you have downloaded an item, you can either open it from the Home screen or directly
from the Cloud.
Your personal documents are saved in the Cloud if they were emailed to your Kindle and you
have enabled Personal Document Archiving. To manage this setting, go to the Manage Your
Content and Devices page, accessible from www.amazon.com/devicesupport. For information
on personal document management, see Carrying and reading personal documents.
If you are preparing to go offline, tap All in the top left of your library screen and download to
your Kindle any content that you want to have available when offline.
For information on managing your library, including sort and filter options, see Managing
your Kindle Library.
Storage space
To view how much free space your Kindle has available for storing content:
1. Tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings.
2. On the Settings page, tap the Menu icon, then Device Info.
Transferring content from another Kindle
Transferring content from your old Kindle to your new one depends on the source of the
content. Content purchased from the Kindle Store, such as books, periodicals, and magazines,
is securely stored and available in the Amazon Cloud.
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Your personal documents are saved in the Cloud if they were emailed to your Kindle and you
have enabled Personal Document Archiving. Personal content that was stored on your
previous Kindle, but was not emailed to it, will need to be transferred manually.
To download content stored in the Cloud to your new Kindle:
1. On the Home screen, tap My Library in the top left of the Home screen.
2. On your library page, tap All in the top left of the screen.
To transfer personal content that was stored on your Kindle, but not emailed to it:
1. Connect your Kindle to a computer using the supplied USB cable.
2. Manually transfer the files/folders to the Documents folder.
Removing items from your Kindle
To free up space on your Kindle, you can remove items by tapping the Menu icon on the
item's cover when in grid view or on the right side of the screen when in list view, then
tapping Remove from Device. You can also view this option by pressing and holding on a
collection's name or cover. The remove options are contextual, which means they change
depending on the type of content you are trying to remove. Your content will remain securely
stored in the Cloud for download at a later time. Your personal documents are only saved in
the Cloud if they were emailed to your Kindle and you have enabled Personal Document
Archiving. Note that files transferred to your Kindle using the USB cable will be permanently
deleted when you remove them, because they are not stored in the Cloud.
Periodicals
Newspapers and magazines are stored in folders by periodical name. When you open the
folder, you can select All to view all of the periodicals you have stored in the Cloud or
Downloaded to view just the issues downloaded to your Kindle. Issues that are more than
eight issues old will be automatically deleted from your device to free up space for new
content. Newspapers that are more than 14 issues old, and magazines that are more than 40
issues old, will be automatically deleted from the Cloud. "Expiring" next to an issue indicates
that it will be deleted soon. Press and hold on a periodical folder to view the following
options: Download Latest Issue and Remove All Back Issues.
You can view more options when you tap the Menu icon located on the periodical's cover
when in grid view or on the right side of the screen when in list view. Options include Add to
Collection, Go To First Page, Go To Sections & Articles, Search This Issue, Keep This Issue,
View Notes & Marks, View Back Issues, and Delete This Issue. You can also view these options
by pressing and holding on the name or cover of the issue.
There are two ways to keep a copy of an issue on your device:
On your library screen, tap Downloaded, then tap the Menu icon located on the issue's cover
when in grid view or on the right side of the screen when in list view. Select Keep This Issue
from the options. You can also view this option by pressing and holding on the name or cover
of the issue.
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From within the issue, tap the Menu icon, then Keep This Issue.
You can access all of your back issues, regardless of age, on the Manage Your Content and
Devices page, accessible from www.amazon.com/devicesupport.
Managing your Kindle Library
Your Kindle Oasis can store thousands of books, personal documents, newspapers, blogs, and
magazines, which are referred to collectively as "content" throughout this guide.
To view your content, tap My Library on the Home screen. By default all of your content in the
Cloud and on your device displays. Items that have been downloaded to your Kindle display a
check mark in the lower left corner of the cover image when in grid view and on the right side
of the screen when in list view. To view just the content downloaded to your Kindle, tap
Downloaded in the top left of the screen.
You can view content on your library screen using the default grid view, which displays the
periodical or book cover, or by list view. To change the appearance, tap All Items or the
currently selected filter, then select List or Grid View.
To view more information about a specific item and access a menu of applicable options, tap
the Menu icon on the item’s cover (or to the right of the item's name if using list view).
Menu options vary, but may include Add to FreeTime Library (Add to Kindle for Kids Library
in the UK), Add to Collection, Go To…, Search This Book, View Bookmarks, Remove from
Device, View on Goodreads, and Add to Goodreads Shelf. You can also view these options by
pressing and holding on the item's cover (or name if using list view).
Sorting Content
By default, your content is sorted by Recent, meaning that new items and the content you're
currently reading are at the top. To change the sort option, tap the name of the existing sort
order, located under the toolbar on the right side of the screen. Options include Recent, Title,
Author, and Collection.
Filtering Content
To filter your content by type, on your library screen tap All Items or the currently selected
filter, located under the toolbar. Filtering options include:
All Items
Books
Periodicals
Docs
Collections
If you have set up an Amazon household and enabled sharing, two new filtering options will
appear under Books:
My Books
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Shared Books
To view just your books, tap the My Books filter option. To view just the books that the other
adult in your household has shared, tap the Shared Books filter option.
You can also filter items that you have stored in the Cloud. To view your Cloud content, tap All
in the top left of the screen.
Navigating your library
To navigate your library, you can swipe the screen to go to the next or previous page or use
the page turn buttons located next to the screen. You can also tap the page number control
located in the bottom right of the screen. For example, 1/2 indicates you are on page 1 and
have 2 pages of content on your Kindle. When the dialog box displays, enter the page number
you want to go to or the first letter of the title or author (depending upon your current sort
option).
Cloud Collections
Cloud Collections enable you to organize the content on your Kindle Oasis into customized
categories that are stored in the Cloud. Your collections are synced between other devices
and reading apps that are registered to the same Amazon account and that support Cloud
Collections. You can add as many items as you like to each collection, including books, and
personal documents. Items can also be added to more than one collection. For information on
devices and apps that support Cloud Collections, go to www.amazon.com/devicesupport.
To create a new collection:
1. On the Home screen, tap My Library in the top left of the screen.
2. On your library page, tap the Menu icon.
3. Select Create New Collection.
4. Use the keyboard to type a name for the collection, then tap OK. A list of the items on your
Kindle that can be added to a collection displays.
5. Tap the checkbox next to an item's title to add it to the collection, then tap Done when
finished.
You can add or remove items at a later time. Tap the Menu icon on the collection’s cover when
in grid view or on the right side of the screen when in list view, then tap Add/Remove Items.
You can also view this option by pressing and holding on the collection's name or cover. Other
options include Rename, Remove from device, and Delete. To exit a collection, tap the Home
or Back icon.
To filter the content in your library by collection, tap All Items or the currently selected filter,
then Collections.
Collections downloaded to the device appear in your All Items, Books, Periodicals, and Docs
views. To download a collection, tap the Menu icon on the collection's cover when in grid
view, or on the right side of the screen when in list view, then tap Add to Device. You can also
view this option by pressing and holding on the collection's cover (or name if using list view).
Note that this setting is device-specific and will not be saved when you deregister your
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Kindle. To remove a collection from your device, tap the Menu icon on the collection’s cover
when in grid view or on the right side of the screen when in list view, then tap Remove from
Device. You can also view this option by pressing and holding on the collection's cover or title.
Tips:
Deleting a collection that was created on a device or in a reading app that supports Cloud
Collections, such as your Kindle, will delete it from the Cloud and other devices or reading
apps that support Cloud Collections and are registered to the same Amazon account.
Deleting a collection from your Kindle does not remove the content stored on your device or
in the Cloud. Items previously placed into the collection that are stored on your Kindle will
appear on the Home screen and in the Cloud after the collection is deleted.
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Understanding Kindle display technology
Your Kindle uses a high-resolution display technology called electronic paper. The display is
reflective, which means you can read it clearly even in bright sunlight. Electronic paper uses
ink just like books and newspapers, but it displays the ink particles electronically.
On occasion, your screen may seem to flash. This is part of the process of refreshing the e-
reader page display. By default, your Kindle features fast, smooth page turns, minimizing the
number of flashes. To refresh the page with every page turn, tap the Quick Actions icon on the
toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap Reading Options and use the Page
Refresh setting to set your preference. For manga refresh settings, tap the Menu icon when
reading a manga book, then tap the Page Refresh On/Off setting.
Customizing your text display
Your Kindle provides a quick way to adjust the appearance of books and periodicals. To
access those settings when reading, tap the top of the screen to bring up the toolbars, then tap
the Display Settings icon (Aa). A dialog box displays that lets you change the font size,
typeface, line spacing, and margins of the content on the Kindle screen. Font options include
Bookerly, created exclusively for Kindle and designed for digital screens. The Publisher Font
option is available on select books that include the ability to view the fonts embedded by the
publisher. You may be prompted to update your Kindle if new fonts are available. Note that
your Kindle also applies kerning, optimizes large fonts, and automatically optimizes line
spacing for faster, easier reading across all fonts.
Comic and manga books
Comic and manga books come alive with Kindle Panel View. To enter Kindle Panel View,
double tap the screen. To navigate through the panels, swipe your finger across the screen or
tap the sides of the screen. To exit Kindle Panel View, double tap the screen again. For manga
refresh settings, tap the Menu item when reading a manga book, then tap the Page Refresh
On/Off setting.
Children's books
Some Kindle children's books feature Kindle Text Pop-Up for reading text over images. You
can navigate between Text Pop-Up sections by swiping your finger across the screen or
tapping the sides of the screen. Select children's books will automatically open in this view.
To exit Text Pop-Up and return to normal reading, double tap the screen.
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Images
You can increase the size of an image in a Kindle book for easier viewing. Simply press and
hold your finger on the image and then release to display a magnifying-glass icon. A series of
options will also display, including Highlight, Note, Share, and Search. Tap the Menu icon on
the options bar to view more options, such as Report Content Error. To return the image to
normal size, tap on the image.
For select Kindle books, you can zoom in further by placing two fingers close together on the
center of the screen and moving them apart. To zoom out, place two fingers slightly apart on
the screen and pinch them together. While zoomed, drag your finger across the image to
move to the area of interest. To return to reading, tap the X in the top right corner of the
image.
Tables
Enhanced viewing is available for tables that are interactive, enabling you to both pan and
zoom. Tap on the table to display the panning and magnifying-glass icons.
To pan, tap the panning icon and then drag your finger across the screen in the direction you
want to pan. You can select text in the table by pressing and holding on the text, then dragging
your finger across the screen to select it. To edit the range of your highlight after you have
selected it, press and hold on the handle at the start or end of the highlight and drag your
finger across the screen to the desired location. For most device languages, handles only
appear when you have selected two or more words. A series of options also display, including
Highlight, Note, Share, and Search. Tap the Menu icon on the options bar to view more
options, such as Report Content Error. You can also swipe through the cards to view the X-
Ray topic (if available), dictionary definition, Wikipedia entry, and if applicable an option to
translate the selected word. To exit panning mode, tap the table.
To zoom, tap the magnifying-glass icon. To zoom in further, place two fingers close together
on the center of the screen and move them apart. To zoom out, place two fingers slightly apart
on the screen and pinch them together. While zoomed, drag your finger across the table to
move to the area of interest. To return to reading, tap the X in the top right corner of the table.
Interacting with your content
Your Kindle gives you access to features that are not available with printed materials, such as
instantly viewing word definitions, easy access to footnotes, and end-of-book actions. Just as
with a traditional book, you can also highlight favorite passages, add notes, and create
bookmarks. Smart Lookup enables you to select a word or multiple words and view a number
of options, such as Highlight, Note, Share, and Search. A series of cards display available
information, and may include X-Ray, Wikipedia, dictionary definitions, and translation
options. To switch between cards, simply swipe from side to side.
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About This Book
Before starting a new book, you can get valuable information and perform actions to improve
your reading experience. Options vary by book, but may include:
Typical time to read
Mark as currently reading on Goodreads
About the author
More by author
Popular Highlights
Mentioned in this book
Customers who read this book also bought
Manage this feature in Settings
Send us feedback
To enable or disable this feature, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All
Settings. On the Settings page, tap Reading Options, Notes & About This Book, then About This
Book.
Item menus
To view more information about a specific item and access a menu of applicable options, tap
the Menu icon on an item’s cover when in grid view or on the right side of the screen
when in list view. You can also view these options by pressing and holding on the item's name
or cover. The available options are contextual, which means they change depending on what
you're currently doing with the device and your services and subscriptions. Actions may
include Add to Goodreads Shelf, Add to FreeTime Library (Add to Kindle for Kids Library in
the UK), Return Kindle Unlimited Book (known as Return Kindle Abonnement Book in
France), Add to Collection, Go To..., Book Description, Search This Book, View Bookmarks,
Remove from Device and View on Goodreads. Note that About the Author is only available for
books that support author profile.
Navigating a book
There are multiple ways to quickly navigate through a book:
Kindle Page Flip
Go To
Kindle Page Flip
Kindle Page Flip enables you to preview other pages in a book without leaving your current
page or losing your place. To navigate a book quickly, tap the top of the screen to display the
Reading Navigation toolbar, then tap the Page Flip icon.
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Press, hold, and drag the circle forward or back, or tap on the progress bar to preview a new
page or location in the book. Use the arrows or swipe within the preview pane to flip through
your book page by page. Navigation tips:
To skim through chapters, tap the arrows.
To return to your original location, tap the X on the preview pane.
To go to the selected location, tap the page you are previewing.
Go To
You can also navigate through your book using the Go To icon on the reading toolbar,
accessible by tapping the top of the screen. The Contents tab displays the book’s contents,
including Beginning, End, and Chapters. Use the Page or Location option to further navigate to
a specific page or location in your book. The options displayed will vary depending on the
content you're reading. Tap the Notes tab to access your notes and highlights.
Once you have used the navigation options to go through your book, you can also view your
previous reading history. To access this history, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to
display Page Flip and tap the arrows next to the Location or Page numbers at the bottom of
the screen. Note that this history is cleared when you exit the book.
Dictionary
Your Kindle includes one or more dictionaries for each supported language. After you have
successfully registered your Kindle, all of your dictionaries will be available in the
Dictionaries collection either on the Home screen or in the Cloud. Available dictionaries will
differ depending on the language you select.
To change your default dictionary:
1. On the Home screen or when reading, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All
Settings.
2. On the Settings page, tap Device Options and then Language and Dictionaries.
3. Tap the Dictionaries option.
4. The currently selected dictionary displays below the dictionary language. An arrow to the
right of the language indicates that there are multiple dictionary options for that language.
Tap the dictionary language to view all of the available dictionaries for that language.
5. Use the radio buttons to select the dictionary that you want to use, then tap the OK button.
To look up the definition of a word while reading, press and hold to select the word. A card
displays with the definition of the word. You can change your dictionary by tapping on the
name of the current dictionary. An option to select a new dictionary will display.
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The Smart Lookup feature integrates a full dictionary with X-Ray, Wikipedia, Word Wise, and
Bing Translate so you can access definitions, characters, settings, and more without leaving
your page. To switch between cards, simply swipe from side to side or select Word Wise or
Wikipedia from the dropdown menu. If the selected word is also an X-Ray topic, Smart
Lookup will display the X-Ray tab. For more information, see X-Ray.
Search
To perform a search, tap the Search icon to initiate a search and display the onscreen
keyboard. When you search from the Home screen, the default search is your library and the
Kindle Store. To initiate a full search and view results from your library, Kindle Store,
Goodreads, Text in Books, Dictionary, and Wikipedia, tap the Search Everywhere option that
appears as you type in the search criteria.
To search within a book or document when reading, tap the top of the screen to bring up the
toolbars, then tap the Search icon and enter the text you want to search for.
Tips:
For results from All Items, your Kindle will actively display title/author matches in a
dropdown menu as you type in the search criteria. To go directly to an item, tap the match in
the dropdown. If a match is found for a book, it will take you to the most recent page read or
download the book if you have it in the Cloud.
For results from the Kindle Store, your Kindle will actively display the suggestions in a
dropdown menu as you type in the search criteria. When you tap a match in the dropdown, it
shows the results in the Kindle Store. Tap the Search Everywhere option to broaden your
search.
From the Experimental Web Browser, tap to the left of the address field to display all of the
search filter options: Web Address, Google, and Kindle Search.
Searching will be limited if Parental Controls are enabled, and will not include results from
the Kindle Store, Goodreads, and Wikipedia.
Tap the Clear History link to delete your search history.
When searching while using Goodreads on Kindle, the default search is by title and author
within the Goodreads catalog. To add a book to your Goodreads shelves, tap Want to Read or
the Shelf icon next to the book in the search results. Tap on a book cover to read
reviews and view details in the Kindle Store. For more information, see Goodreads on Kindle.
The Search option also displays when you select a table or image and highlight a word or
passage.
To exit search, tap the X on the right side of the search bar.
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Notes and highlights
You can add notes and highlights by pressing and holding on text, then dragging your finger
across the screen to select it.
Highlighting Tips:
To highlight to the next page, drag your finger to the bottom right corner of the screen and
the page will turn. You can highlight across multiple pages by continuing to drag your finger
to the bottom right corner of the screen.
To highlight to the previous page, drag your finger to the top left corner of the screen and the
page will turn. You can highlight across multiple pages by continuing to drag your finger to
the top left corner of the screen.
To edit the range of your highlight after you have selected it, press and hold on the handle at
the start or end of the highlight and drag your finger across the screen to the desired location.
For most device languages, handles only appear when you have selected two or more words.
To add a note, highlight a single word, multiple words, or a sentence, then tap Note.
Additional options include highlighting the selected text, sharing with friends on Goodreads
and other social networks, and searching the book, all text, or the Kindle Store. Tap the Menu
icon on the options bar to view more options, including opening the dictionary and reporting
an error with the content. You can also swipe through the different cards to view the X-Ray
topic (if available), dictionary definition, Wikipedia entry, and an option to translate the
selected word.
Notes will appear as superscripted numbers within the text. To view a note the next time you
visit that page, simply tap on the number. You can view all of your notes and highlights by
tapping the Go To option on the secondary toolbar when reading and tapping the Notes tab.
The notes and highlights closest to your current reading location will display first in the list.
You can also view notes by tapping the Menu icon and selecting Notes.
If several other Kindle users have highlighted a particular passage in the book you are
reading, you will see that passage underlined. To turn off these highlights, tap the Quick
Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap Reading Options,
Notes & About This Book, and change the Popular Highlights setting. You can also display
notes and highlights from people that you follow on https://kindle.amazon.com. To turn off
this option, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings
page, tap Reading Options, Notes & About This Book, and change the Public Notes setting. The
Popular Highlights and Public Notes features are not supported in all countries.
Notes and highlights are added to a file in your library called My Clippings. When
Whispersync for Books is set to Enabled, these items are stored in the Cloud for you so they
won't be lost. To manage the Whispersync for Books setting, tap the Quick Actions icon on the
toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap Device Options, Personalize your
Kindle, Advanced Options, then Whispersync for Books.
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Bookmarks
Amazon's Whispersync technology automatically saves your place in whatever content you
are reading. To bookmark a page, tap the Bookmark icon on the reading toolbar and tap the
plus sign next to the location or page information. A black bookmark will appear in the top
right corner of the page. The Bookmark icon on the toolbar changes from white to black on
bookmarked pages.
Tips:
You can view a list of all of your bookmarks within a book by tapping the Bookmark icon on
the reading toolbar or by tapping the top right corner of the page.
To preview a bookmarked page or location, tap any bookmark in the list. To go to the selected
location, tap inside the preview pane. To remain on the current page and exit the bookmark
feature, tap outside of the preview pane.
To delete a bookmark, tap the Bookmark icon on the reading toolbar, find the bookmark you
want to delete in the list, tap the bookmark to select it, then tap the X next to it.
Bookmarks are added to a file in your library called My Clippings. When Whispersync for
Books is set to Enabled, these items are stored in the Cloud for you so they won't be lost.
Footnotes, endnotes, and chapter notes
To quickly preview a footnote, endnote, or chapter note without losing your place in the book,
tap the note. These notes are displayed in a pop-up panel, either at the bottom of the page
when the note will fit in the bottom-third of the page, or full screen if the note will not fit in
the bottom-third of the page. To go to the selected location, scroll to the bottom of the
preview pane and tap the "Go to" option. To return to your original location, tap the preview
pane. Note that not all books support this feature.
Before you go...
The Before you go... dialog box appears when you reach the end of a book, or after you swipe
past the final page of a book. It enables you to rate the book using stars, find more about the
author, and purchase the next book if in a series.
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X-Ray
The X-Ray feature lets you explore the "Bones of the Book" with a single tap, enabling you to
see all of the passages in a book that mention specific ideas, fictional characters, historical
figures, places, topics, and terms. X-Ray also extracts notable clips, people, terms, and images
from a book and presents them 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.
When you're reading a book, press and hold on a character’s name or a place mentioned in
the book to view the corresponding X-Ray topic. Tap the card to view the full X-Ray topic. You
can also tap the top of the screen to display the secondary reading toolbar, then tap X-Ray. If
X-Ray is not available for a book, the option will not appear. X-Ray will scan your entire book
and a dialog box will display. Tap the timeline to view notable clips in other parts of the book.
Additional excerpts beyond your furthest page read are hidden until you tap to show all
excerpts. Note that X-Ray is not available for all Kindle books or in all countries. Look for X-
Ray Enabled in the Kindle Store description of the book to find out if a book has X-Ray.
Word Wise
Word Wise, available on many popular English-language titles, makes it easier for readers
learning English and kids reading their first chapter books to understand challenging books
more quickly. When Word Wise is on for an enabled title, short and simple definitions
automatically display above difficult words so you can keep reading without the need to look
words up. To learn more or see the various meanings the same word can have in a different
context, tap the word to display a card with definitions, synonyms, and more. Tap Word Wise
in the bottom right corner of the screen and use the slider to adjust the number of hints you
see. To turn on Word Wise, tap the Menu icon and select Word Wise.
You may also see multiple-choice hints for words with more than one possible meaning when
we’re not quite sure which is the right one. For those words, we show you our best guess
above the word. When you tap the hint, all possible meanings of the word display and you can
let us know which one is most helpful in the given sentence. To turn off multiple-choice hints,
tap the Menu icon and select Word Wise, then disable Show Multiple-Choice Hints.
Vocabulary Builder
Words you look up in the dictionary are automatically added to Vocabulary Builder. To view
your word list and quiz yourself with flashcards, select Vocabulary Builder from the menu on
the Home screen or while reading a book.
To view your word list, tap Words in the top left of the screen. Tap a specific word to view its
definition and a usage example. To view your words by book, tap the Books link.
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When you tap Flashcards at the bottom of the screen, Vocabulary Builder selects a set of
words from the current list and displays them as flashcards. To view a word’s definition, tap
See Definition in the top left corner of the flashcard. Tap Exit Flashcards to return to the
Vocabulary Builder feature. Tap the Learning link on the Vocabulary Builder main screen to
see how many words you are currently learning and how many you have already mastered.
To turn Vocabulary Builder off, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings.
On the Settings page, tap Reading Options, Language Learning, then from Vocabulary Builder
tap the On/Off toggle to Off mode. Note that words you look up are not added to Vocabulary
Builder when it is off.
Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK)
Kindle FreeTime (known as Kindle for Kids in the UK) lets you create a personalized
experience for up to four children, giving you complete control over what content each child
can access. Kids earn achievements that help them keep track of their personal reading
accomplishments. Access to the Kindle Store, the Experimental Web Browser, Goodreads, and
Wikipedia is automatically blocked. Children can only read books that you have added to their
library.
Setting up Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK)
To get started, tap the Menu icon, then tap Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK). After
tapping Get Started, you will be prompted to set a Parental Controls password if you do not
already have one. To create a profile for your child, enter your child’s first name, date of birth,
and gender. An introduction page displays with details on how to sign up for Kindle FreeTime
Unlimited.
Next, a list of the titles in your library displays. Tap the checkbox next to an item’s title to add
it to your child’s Kindle FreeTime library (Kindle for Kids library in the UK), then tap OK.
Set Access to Achievements to On to enable your child to view earned achievements. Use the
Daily Reading Goal option to specify the number of minutes your child should read each day.
Then tap Finish to complete the profile setup.
To add or remove books from your child’s reading list later, tap the profile icon next to
your child’s name on the Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) main screen, then tap
Library.
You can create up to four Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) profiles. Once you have
completed the profile setup process, tap the Menu icon, then tap Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for
Kids in the UK) to access profiles. To manage a profile later, tap the profile icon next to a
child’s name. Options include Progress, Library, Edit, Delete, and Subscription. Choosing the
Delete option will permanently delete the profile, including that child's reading statistics and
any achievements they may have earned.
To exit, tap the Back button in Chrome. To access it again, tap the Menu icon and select Kindle
FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK). To start a session for your child, tap on your child’s
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name. To end a child’s session, tap the Menu icon and select Exit FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in
the UK). You will be prompted to enter your Parental Controls password.
Using Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK)
To view your child’s progress, tap the profile icon next to their name, then select
Progress. Tap the Books link in the top left of the screen to view the percentage of each book
read, total reading time, average reading time per session, and the number of words that your
child looked up in the dictionary.
Tap the Activity link in the top middle tab to view the number of achievements, progress
towards the daily reading goal, pages read, minutes read, books finished, and the total
number of looked-up words. Use the arrows to view progress within the last week. Tap the
date to view achievements by day, month, and total. Tap the Achievements link in the top
right tab to see which achievements your child has earned.
Your child will see a customized Home screen, including the books you selected and a new
Progress icon on the toolbar. Tapping the Progress icon displays the same Book and
Activity links that you see, and the Achievements link if you elected to turn on the Access to
Achievements option.
Managing your Amazon household
You can now set up a household with another adult in your family, enabling both of you to
jointly manage up to four Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) child profiles. Family
Library lets you share books with each other across Amazon devices and Kindle apps. This
will not impact your annotations, most recent page read, and last page read in books. Please
read this section prior to creating a household to familiarize yourself with the process and
terms.
To add a second adult to your household:
1. Tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap
Registration and Household, then Household and Family Library.
2. Tap Add a New Person, then Add Adult. You will be prompted to pass your Kindle to the adult
you would like to add to your household.
3. The second adult must enter a unique Amazon account ID and password. If they do not have
one, they can follow the link to create one.
4. The second adult will be given the opportunity to enable sharing. They can choose if they
want to share all of their purchased books or just individual books with you. By choosing to
enable sharing, they are authorizing you to use credit cards associated with their Amazon
account for purchases on Amazon.
5. The second adult will be prompted to pass your Kindle back to you.
6. You will also be given the opportunity to enable sharing. You can choose if you want to share
all of your purchased books or just individual books with the second adult. By choosing to
enable sharing, you are authorizing the second adult to use credit cards associated with your
Amazon account for purchases on Amazon.
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To add a child to your household:
1. You will be prompted to set a Parental Controls password if you do not already have one.
2. To create a profile for your child, enter your child’s first name, date of birth, and gender. This
will create a Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) profile for your child. For more
information on setting up and managing this profile, see Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in
the UK).
To edit attributes associated with adults in your household, tap the Quick Actions icon on the
toolbar, then tap All Settings. On the Settings page, tap Registration and Household, then
Household and Family Library. Tap the name of the individual to:
Manage Family Library
Manage Share All Books
Select devices that show shared content
Manage payment methods
Remove that individual from the household on all devices
Note that leaving a household will result in both adults not being allowed to join or start a
household for 180 days, and the household cannot have another adult added for 180 days.
Your digital content and payment methods will no longer be shared with the other adult in
the household. You will also no longer be able to administer child accounts that are part of the
household. You can manage individual books for sharing on the Manage Your Content and
Devices page, accessible from www.amazon.com/devicesupport.
Goodreads on Kindle
Connect to the world's largest community of readers with Goodreads on Kindle, where you
can find personalized book recommendations, keep track of what you've read and want to
read, and see what your friends are reading. Tap the Goodreads icon on the
toolbar to get started. You will be prompted to sign in to Goodreads or create a new account if
you did not do so when setting up your Kindle.
When you create a new account, you will have the opportunity to add Facebook friends. If you
connect using your Facebook account, any Facebook friends who are also on Goodreads will
be automatically added to your Goodreads friend list. The more friends and readers you
follow, the more book recommendations you will see in your Updates.
When you log in with an existing Goodreads account, your account data will sync with your
Kindle, including your Friends list and your Want to Read, Currently Reading, and Read
shelves.
Keep track of what you're reading by adding books to your Goodreads shelves. When setting
up your account, you will be directed to a list of your Amazon book purchases, both digital
and physical. You can rate books you've read from one to five stars. Rating a book adds it to
your Read shelf. You can also tap the Shelf icon to shelve the book as Currently Reading
or Want to Read. Shelved and rated books are publicly visible on your Goodreads profile. You
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can always remove a shelved book later by tapping the Shelf icon and selecting Remove
from Shelf.
You can also add a book to your Goodreads shelves from the Home screen of your Kindle. Tap
the Menu icon on the item’s cover when in grid view or on the right side of the screen when in
list view, then tap Add to Goodreads Shelf. You can also view this option by pressing and
holding on the book's name or cover. Then from the Select Goodreads Shelf pane, you can
shelve the book as Read, Currently Reading, or Want to Read.
Goodreads on Kindle has four tabs located in the top corner:
Updates: View recent updates from friends and readers you follow, including book reviews
and what they're currently reading. You can like and comment on any review. You can also
rate and shelve books in your Updates feed. Tap on a book cover to read more reviews. Tap
on a reader's name to view their Goodreads profile and more books on their shelves.
Shelves: View all books on your shelves. You can filter by shelf type (Read, Currently Reading,
and Want to Read), move books to different shelves, and add Amazon books to your shelves.
Recommendations: View personalized recommendations based on favorite genres and
books that you have rated. You can mark books as Want To Read or rate them. The more
books you rate, the better recommendations you will get.
Friends: View all readers in your Goodreads network. You can filter by friends, readers you
follow, and readers following you. You can also select Find Readers to Follow to expand your
network. Tap on a reader's name to view their Goodreads profile and books on their shelves.
There is also a profile icon that you can tap to view your Goodreads profile, including your
shelved books, friends, and recent updates.
Tips:
Tap Want to Read when you find a book that interests you. You can also tap the Shelf icon
to mark a book as Read, Currently Reading, or Want to Read.
Tap stars to rate a book from one to five stars.
Tap on a book cover to read reviews, make a 1-Click purchase for select popular titles, and
view details in the Kindle Store.
Search for your friends, approve friend requests, and view personalized book
recommendations on www.goodreads.com.
You must have a Wi-Fi connection to use most Goodreads on Kindle features. Note that
Goodreads is not available in all countries.
Time to Read
Your Kindle includes Time to Read, a feature that helps you know how long it will take to
finish a chapter or book and displays that information on the Reading Navigation toolbar
located at the bottom of the screen. You can customize this feature to display location
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numbers, time left in chapter, time left in book, percentage of content read, or actual page
numbers. (Not all Kindle books include page numbers.)
Because Kindle books can be read on devices with different screen sizes, locations identify
specific places in a book, just like a page number would for a print book. Location numbers
allow you to direct a friend to the exact same place in a Kindle book you are reading. Many
Kindle books also contain page numbers that correspond to the real page numbers in an
actual print book.
The Time to Read feature uses a unique algorithm to estimate the amount of time it will take
you to complete the chapter or book based on your past and current reading speed. Your
specific reading speed is stored only on your Kindle; it is not stored on Amazon servers.
When reading, select Reading Progress from the menu, then choose the option you want to
display. Options may include:
Location in book
Page in book
Time left in chapter
Time left in book
None
To hide Reading Progress, select the None option.
When you tap the top of the screen, the chapter name (if available) also displays on the
Reading Navigation toolbar.
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Carrying and reading personal documents
Your Kindle makes it easy to take your personal documents with you, eliminating the need to
print them. You and your approved contacts can email documents to your Kindle. To locate
your Send-to-Kindle email address, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All
Settings. On the Settings page, tap Device Options and select Personalize Your Kindle. Your
emailed personal documents will be backed up in your library and ready to download at any
time when Personal Document Archiving is enabled. To learn more about this feature and
enable Personal Document Archiving, go to the Manage Your Content and Devices page
(accessible from www.amazon.com/devicesupport).
You can send Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX), PDF, HTML, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, PRC,
and MOBI files to your Kindle and read them in Kindle format. You can add notes, highlights,
and bookmarks, which are synchronized across devices along with the last page you read via
our Whispersync technology. Synchronization of notes, highlights, bookmarks, and last page
read is available only for personal documents archived in Kindle format. You can also read
documents in PDF and TXT format natively.
Reading Kindle content on other devices
You can synchronize your Kindle books with other supported devices you own and Kindle
reading applications. Amazon's Whispersync technology synchronizes your last page read,
notes, highlights, and bookmarks. For example, you can read a few pages using the Kindle
application on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device and then pick up right where you left off
when you return to your Kindle. For a complete list of supported devices and Device
Synchronization settings, go to www.amazon.com/devicesupport.
Sharing
The sharing feature enables you to share books, Kindle highlights, and comments with friends
via social networks, including Goodreads on Kindle. To link your Kindle to your social
network accounts and enable sharing, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All
Settings. On the Settings page, tap Reading Options, then Social Networks.
To access the sharing feature from within a book, tap the Share icon on the Reading toolbar.
To share an excerpt from a book, simply press, hold, and drag your finger across the screen to
select the desired text, then tap Share. Select the sharing option you want to use from the list.
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Using your Kindle with your computer
Your Kindle uses Amazon Whispernet to deliver books, periodicals, personal documents,
Kindle Singles, and blogs to your Kindle without the need for a computer.
When you first connect the Kindle to a computer's USB port, it will appear as an external
storage drive or volume on the computer's desktop. You'll see a directory or folder called
"documents." You can add Kindle-compatible files to this directory, and you can copy, move,
or delete the files that are already there. See the Kindle Support website
(www.amazon.com/devicesupport) for more information on supported file types.
Your Kindle is not usable as a reading device while in USB drive mode. To read a book while
charging the battery, you must eject the Kindle from your computer's desktop.
Using the Experimental Web Browser
Your Kindle includes an experimental web browser that enables you to surf the web and view
most Amazon web pages. The Experimental Web Browser supports JavaScript, SSL, and
cookies, but does not support media plug-ins. You must have a Wi-Fi connection to access
most websites.
To launch the Experimental Web Browser, tap the Menu icon, then select Experimental
Browser. The first time you access this page, you will find a list of default bookmarks for
commonly used sites. You can access these bookmarks later, by selecting Bookmarks from the
web browser menu.
To enter a URL, tap the search field at the top of the screen. Use the onscreen keyboard to
enter the web address. A ".com" key is added to the keyboard when you are entering URLs.
The address field will retain the last URL you entered.
Tips:
To zoom in on a web page or image, place two fingers close together on the center of the
screen and move them apart. To zoom out, place two fingers slightly apart on the screen and
pinch them together.
Tap links to open a web page.
Drag your finger left/right and up/down to navigate a web page.
Tap the Back icon in the upper left corner to return to the previous page you were viewing.
Scroll down a web page by dragging your finger up the screen.
To enter information in a field on a web page, select the field and the onscreen keyboard will
display.
To return to previously viewed web pages, tap the Menu icon and select History.
Web browser menu
From within Experimental Web Browser, tap the Menu icon to view other options, including
Article Mode, Bookmarks, Bookmark this Page, History, and Browser Settings. Browser
Settings include Clear History, Clear Cookies, Disable JavaScript, and Disable Images. Note
that web pages will load faster if you disable JavaScript.
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When reading an article, there is also an option to switch to Article Mode which changes the
page layout and displays the article in a simple text column eliminating surrounding images
and ads.
Bookmarks
To bookmark a web page, tap the Menu icon and select Bookmark this Page. To delete a
bookmark, tap the Menu icon and select Bookmarks. Tap the Remove button at the bottom of
the page, tap to select the checkbox next to the URL(s) you want to remove, then tap the
Remove button.
Downloading files
Some websites may have books or documents that you want to download and read on your
Kindle. You will be asked to confirm if you want to download these items to your Kindle
Home screen. Supported file types for download include Kindle content (.AZW, .AZW1, .AZW2,
and .AZW3), unprotected Mobipocket books (.MOBI, .PRC), and text files (.TXT).
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Customizing your Kindle settings
To go to the Settings page, tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings.
You can also tap the Menu icon and select Settings. Your Kindle must be registered to view
all settings. The available settings are:
Airplane Mode: Allows you to enable or disable wireless connectivity.
Wi-Fi Networks: Use this option to connect to a Wi-Fi network, display a list of available
networks, and view the name of the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to, if any.
Registration and Household: Enables you to manage your household and displays the
Amazon account name to which your Kindle is registered. Use this option to register and
deregister your Kindle.
Household and Family Library: Add individuals to your household to share
content. For more information, see Managing your Amazon household. This feature
is not available in all countries.
Register/Deregister Device: Use this option to register and deregister your device.
Device Options: Lets you set a passcode, enable Parental Controls, personalize your Kindle,
and select languages and dictionaries.
Device Passcode: Enables you to restrict access to your Kindle by setting a
passcode. You'll subsequently be prompted to enter the passcode whenever you
turn on the device or wake it from sleep. If you don't remember your passcode, you
must contact Kindle Customer Service.
Parental Controls: Lets you set up Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) and
restrict access to Experimental Web Browser, Kindle Store, Cloud, and Goodreads on
Kindle.
Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK): Use Kindle FreeTime
(Kindle for Kids in the UK) to create personalized profiles for your child,
select books from your library to share, and set daily reading goals while
automatically blocking access to places you may not want your child to go,
such as the Kindle Store, Goodreads on Kindle, or the Experimental Web
Browser. When a Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in the UK) profile is
active, you will see a lock icon at the top of the screen next to the Wi-
Fi/3G status indicator, and the Deregistration and Reset Device options
will be disabled.
Restrictions: Use Restrictions to manually block the Experimental Web
Browser, Kindle Store, Amazon Cloud, and/or Goodreads on Kindle. When
restrictions are enabled, you will see a lock icon at the top of the
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screen next to the Wi-Fi/3G status indicator, and the Deregistration and
Reset Device options will be disabled.
Change Password: When you set up Kindle FreeTime (Kindle for Kids in
the UK) or turn on a restriction for the first time, you will be prompted to
create a password. Note that this password will be required to make
changes to settings within Parental Controls. If you forget your password,
reset it by visiting www.amazon.com/devicesupport and deregistering
your device, or by contacting Kindle Customer Service.
Personalize your Kindle: Lets you manage your device name, add personal and
contact information, set the device time, manage recommended content, change the
next in series option, manage Whispersync for Books, and view your Send-to-Kindle
email address.
Device Name and Personal Info: Use this setting to give your device a
name and other personal information.
Device Name: Use this setting to change the name displayed at
the top of the Home screen.
Personal Info: Use this field to add personal or contact
information, such as an address or phone number, to help
identify your Kindle in the event it is lost.
Device Time: Lets you set the current local time to be displayed on your
Kindle. The time displays at the top of the screen. On Kindle models that
include 3G, you can have your Kindle keep the current time updated by
choosing Set Automatically. To view the time from within a book, tap the
top of the screen.
Advanced Options: Lets you manage the Home screen view, Next in Series
options, Whispersync for Books, and Special Offers.
Home Screen View: This option allows you to display or hide
recommended content from the Kindle Store and reading lists.
Next in Series: Select to display an option to buy the next title in
the series when nearing the end of a book.
Whispersync for Books: Enable and disable the automatic
backup of your annotations, most recent page read, last page
read, and collections to Amazon’s servers.
Special Offers: Manage how Special Offers appear on your
Kindle.
Send-to-Kindle E-mail: Indicates the address to which documents should
be emailed so that they can be sent to your Kindle. Document formats
supported by the conversion service will be converted to Kindle format.
(Charges may apply.) To learn more about this feature, go to
www.amazon.com/devicesupport.
Language and Dictionaries: Lets you select a language for your Kindle, add
keyboards for different languages, and select default dictionaries.
Language: Displays the current language for menus, alerts, and dialog
boxes, and lets you change to a different language.
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Keyboards: Enables you to add keyboards for different languages. If you
have multiple keyboards, a Globe key is added to your keyboard.
Simply tap to select a different keyboard.
Dictionaries: Use to set the default dictionary for each language.
Reading Options: Lets you manage Word Wise, Vocabulary Builder, page refresh, Page Turn
buttons, social networks, annotations, public notes, and popular highlights.
Language Learning: Enable Word Wise word hints in books and Vocabulary
Builder.
Word Wise: Display hints above challenging words in many popular
English-language titles. To turn off multiple hints for a word, disable the
Show Multiple-Choice Hints option.
Vocabulary Builder: Allows you to toggle Vocabulary Builder on and off.
Note that words you look up are not added to Vocabulary Builder when it
is off.
Page Refresh: Set your Kindle to refresh the display every time you turn the page.
Page Turn Buttons: Allows you to configure the buttons at the side of the screen to
match how you hold your Kindle. Note that your settings will apply even if you
rotate your Kindle.
Social Networks: Allows you to link your Kindle to your social network accounts so
you can share highlights with your friends.
Notes & About This Book: Select to manage public notes, popular highlights, and
About This Book.
Popular Highlights: Toggle on and off the display of passages that are
most frequently highlighted by others.
Public Notes: Toggle on and off the display of notes and highlights made
by people you follow on https://kindle.amazon.com.
About This Book: Toggle on or off the display of information about the
book when you open it.
The Settings contextual menu
When you're on the Settings page, tapping the Menu icon displays additional options:
Kindle Store: Takes you to the Kindle Store.
Update Your Kindle: Installs the latest software for your Kindle. This option is disabled if
there are currently no software updates available on your Kindle.
Restart: Restarts your Kindle. You will not lose the books, clippings, or other files stored on
your Kindle. In the event your Kindle freezes up, press and hold the Power button for 7
seconds until the Power dialog box displays and then select Restart. If the Power dialog box
does not display, press and hold for 40 seconds or until the LED stops blinking.
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Reset Device: Resets your Kindle to its original settings and restarts it. You should select this
action only if instructed to do so by Kindle Customer Service. Before you reset your Kindle to
its defaults, you must back up any personal documents that you'd like to keep. Once your
Kindle restarts, you will need to register and download your items from the Cloud. If you
want to passcode-protect your Kindle, you must also set up a passcode again.
Device Info: Displays your device's Wi-Fi MAC address, serial number, network capability,
firmware version, and free space available.
Legal: Provides trademark, copyright, and notices about the software installed on your
Kindle.
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Chapter 8
Finding Additional Assistance
The Kindle Customer Service website at www.amazon.com/devicesupport has helpful
information, including frequently asked questions and how-to videos.
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Appendix A
Product Information
Safety and Compliance Information
Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE.
Maintaining Your Kindle Device
Do not use your Kindle device or its accessories in rain, or near sinks or other wet locations.
Take care not to spill any food or liquid on your Kindle. If your device does get wet, unplug all
cables, turn off the wireless (tap the Quick Actions icon and enable Airplane Mode) and let the
screen revert to the screensaver. Wait for the device to dry completely before pressing the
Power button to wake again. Do not attempt to dry your Kindle with an external heat source,
such as a microwave oven or hair dryer. Clean the screen with a soft cloth; be careful not to
wipe it with anything abrasive. When carrying your Kindle in a bag or briefcase, keep a cover
on to avoid scratches.
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.
Use of third-party accessories may impact your Kindle device's performance. In limited
circumstances, use of third-party accessories may void your Kindle device's limited warranty.
Read all safety instructions for any accessories before using them with your Kindle.
Servicing Your Device
If your device needs service, please contact Amazon Customer Support. Contact details can be
found at www.amazon.com/devicesupport.
Faulty service may void the warranty.
Battery Safety
The rechargeable battery in your Kindle should not be repaired or replaced except by
qualified personnel. For more information about batteries, go to
www.amazon.com/devicesupport. Your Kindle should only be charged using the USB cable
included with the device, or another USB cable approved for use with your Kindle, with a
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compatible USB charger or USB port that meets the following requirements: USB-IF Battery
Charging Spec, Rev 1.2.
Other Safety Considerations
Engaging in repetitive motions such as pressing keys or playing some games may cause you
to experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of
your body. Discontinue use of your device and consult a physician if you experience
headaches, blackouts, seizures, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness,
involuntary movement, disorientation, or other discomfort. To reduce risk of these symptoms
avoid prolonged use, hold your device some distance from your eyes, use your device in a
well-lit room, and take frequent breaks.
Small parts contained in your device and its accessories may present a choking hazard to
small children.
Using your Kindle while operating a vehicle is not recommended and may be prohibited or
restricted in some areas. If you are in an area where using your Kindle while operating a
vehicle is allowed, always give full attention to the operation of the vehicle and stop using
your Kindle if it becomes a distraction.
Personal medical devices, such as pacemakers, may be sensitive to magnetic and
electromagnetic fields. Since Kindle and certain Kindle accessories contain magnets and emit
electromagnetic fields, they should be kept at least 6 inches (approximately 15 cm) from any
personal medical device. If any interference is observed, consult with your physician before
resuming use. Items with magnetically-stored data, such as credit cards and hard drives, may
also be sensitive to magnetic or electromagnetic fields, and should not be placed near these
Kindle products.
Wireless Safety and Compliance
Turn your wireless connection 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 your wireless connection turned on any place you are not
allowed to use a cellular device.
Turn Off Wireless When Flying
To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration regulations and many other aviation agencies require you to have permission
from a crewmember to use your device's wireless service.
Using Your Kindle Around Other Electronic Devices
Kindle generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and, if not used in
accordance with its instructions, may cause interference to radio communications and
electronic equipment. External RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic operating systems, entertainment systems, and personal medical devices.
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While most modern electronic equipment is shielded from external RF signals, if in doubt,
check with the manufacturer. For personal medical devices (such as pacemakers and hearing
aids), consult with your physician or the manufacturer to determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF signals.
Steps to Minimize Interference
If your Kindle does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can
determine by turning your Kindle off and on), you can try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures: reorient or relocate the receiving antenna for the radio or
television; increase the separation between the radio or television and your Kindle; connect
equipment and receivers to different outlets; or consult the radio or television manufacturer
or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Watch for Signs
There are some places where RF signals could constitute a hazard, such as health care
facilities, and construction sites. If you are not sure, look around for signs indicating that two-
way radios or cell phones should be turned off.
In addition, turn off and do not charge your device if you are in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere, as sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire. Such areas are
usually, but not always, clearly identified, and include areas where you would normally be
advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device and its related accessories like the adaptor (the "Products") comply with part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation of each Product is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
each Product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) each Product must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: The Products have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device or external switching power supply, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. The Products generate, use and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If a Product does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the Product off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the Product.
The device meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Guidelines and is certified with the FCC
as the FCC ID number found on the back of the device.
Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Your Device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to
RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States (FCC).
Information on your Device is on file with the FCC and can be found by inputting your
Device’s FCC ID (which can be found on the back of your Device) into the FCC ID Search form
available at transition.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. CAN ICES-3(B)/
NMB-3(B)
This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing
equipment regulations.
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This device is compliant with general population/uncontrolled RF exposure limits in IC RSS-
102.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CAN
ICES-3(B)/ NMB-3(B)
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interférences et
2. cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un
fonctionnement non souhaité de l'appareil.
Cet appareil est conciliant avec les limites d'exposition de RF population/non contenu
générales dans IC RSS-102.
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IEEE 1725 Battery Safety Statement
Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse
or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per CTIA
Certification Requirements for Battery System Compliance to IEEE 1725. Use of an
unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Avoid dropping the device or battery. If the device or battery is dropped, especially on a hard
surface, and the user suspects damage, do not attempt repair. Contact Amazon Customer
Service for assistance.
The host device shall only be connected to CTIA certified adapters.
Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery
terminals.
Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this
standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire,
explosion, leakage or other hazard.
EU Conformity
Hereby, Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc., declares that this device is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of RTTE Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of
the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at:
www.amazon.com/kindle_eu_compliance
Applicable CE Marking:
CE SAR Compliance
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the
general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public.
These recommendations have been developed and checked by independent scientific
organizations through regular and thorough evaluations of scientific studies. The unit of
measurement for the European Council's recommended limit for mobile devices is the
"Specific Absorption Rate" (SAR), and the SAR limit is 2.0 W/ kg averaged over 10 gram of
tissue. It meets the requirements of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP).
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Recycling Kindle Properly
In some areas, the disposal of certain electronic devices is regulated. Make sure you
dispose of or recycle Kindle in accordance with your local laws and regulations. For
information about recycling Kindle, go to www.amazon.com/devicesupport.
Product Specifications
Display — 6" diagonal display, 1448 x 1072 pixels, 300 dpi resolution, 16-level gray scale.
Size — Kindle Wi-Fi: 5.6 inches by 4.8 inches by 0.34 inches (142 mm by 122 mm by 8.6 mm).
Kindle Oasis 3G+Wi-Fi: 5.6 inches by 4.8 inches by 0.34 inches (142 mm by 122 mm by 8.6
mm).
Weight — Kindle Oasis Wi-Fi: 4.6 ounces (131 g).
Kindle Oasis 3G+Wi-Fi: 4.7 ounces (133 g).
Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
Storage — 4 GB internal storage, with approximately 3 GB available to the user.
Power — AC power adapter (sold separately) and rechargeable lithium polymer battery.
Connectivity — USB 2.0 (micro-B connector). 802.11b/g/n wireless modem in Kindle.
Operating temperature — 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C).
Storage temperature — 14°F to 113°F (-10°C to 45°C).
Wi-Fi — 802.11b/g/n.
LEGAL TERMS
Please read the applicable License Agreement and Terms of Use found at:
www.amazon.com/devicesupport
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This Warranty for the Kindle Device (the "Device") is provided by the entity set forth in the
table below. The provider of this warranty is sometimes referred to herein as "we".
We warrant the Device against defects in materials and workmanship under ordinary
consumer use for one year from the date of original retail purchase. During this warranty
period, if a defect arises in the Device, and you follow the instructions for returning the
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Device, we will, at our option, to the extent permitted by law, either (i) repair the Device using
either new or refurbished parts, (ii) replace the Device with a new or refurbished Device that
is equivalent to the Device to be replaced, or (iii) refund to you all or part of the purchase
price of the Device. This limited warranty applies, to the extent permitted by law, to any
repair, replacement part or replacement device for the remainder of the original warranty
period or for ninety days, whichever period is longer. All replaced parts and Devices for
which a refund is given shall become our property. This limited warranty applies only to
hardware components of the Device that are not subject to accident, misuse, neglect, fire or
other external causes, alterations, repair, or commercial use.
Instructions. For specific instructions about how to obtain warranty service for your Device,
please contact Customer Service using the contact information provided below. In general,
you will need to deliver your Device in either its original packaging or in equally protective
packaging to the address specified by Customer Service. Before you deliver your Device for
warranty service, it is your responsibility to back up any data, software, or other materials
you may have stored or preserved on your Device. It is possible that such data, software or
other materials will be lost or reformatted during service, and we will not be responsible for
any such damage or loss.
Limitations. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET
FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES,
AND WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF WE CANNOT LAWFULLY
DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF
THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SERVICE.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG A STATUTORY OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. WE ARE
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. IN
SOME JURISDICTIONS THE FOREGOING LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY TO DEATH OR
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS, OR ANY STATUTORY LIABILITY FOR INTENTIONAL AND GROSS
NEGLIGENT ACTS AND/OR OMISSIONS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS "LIMITATIONS" SECTION DOES
NOT APPLY TO CUSTOMERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION.
This limited warranty gives you specific rights. You may have additional rights under
applicable law, and this limited warranty does not affect such rights.
FOR AUSTRALIAN CONSUMERS: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded
under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major
failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are
also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Goods presented for repair may be
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replaced by refurbished goods of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts
may be used to repair the goods.
Warranty Provider
If you purchased your Device:
This Warranty is provided by:
From Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr,
Amazon.it, Amazon.es, or from authorised resellers
located in Europe
Amazon EU S.à r.l., 5 rue Plaetis, L-2338,
Luxembourg
From Amazon.ca
Amazon.com.ca, Inc., 410 Terry Ave.
North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210, United
States
From Amazon.in or authorised resellers located in
India
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited,
8th Floor, Brigade Gateway, 26/1 Dr.
Rajkumar Road, Bangalore, Karnataka-
560055, India
From Amazon.co.jp or from authorised resellers
located in Japan
Amazon.com Int’l Sales, Inc., 410 Terry
Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210,
United States
From Amazon.cn or from authorised resellers
located in the People’s Republic of China
Amazon Joyo Co. Ltd., 26F, Bldg A, Ocean
International Center, No. 56 East 4th Ring
Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
From Amazon.com.br
Amazon Serviços de Varejo do Brasil
Ltda., Av. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek,
2041 - Torre E - 18º andar, São Paulo - SP,
04543-000, Brazil
From Amazon.com.mx
Servicios Comerciales Amazon México S.
de R.L. de C.V., Boulevard Manuel Avila
Camacho #36 Piso 10 y 12, Colonia Lomas
De Chapultepec, Seccion Delegacion
Miguel Hidalgo, Distrito Federal, 1100,
Mexico
From any other Amazon website or from authorized
resellers located in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, or other
countries not listed above
Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc., 410
Terry Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109-
5210, United States
Updates to this table may be posted on www.amazon.com/devicesupport.
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Additional Information
You can find the Kindle Terms of Use, Kindle Store Terms of Use, One-Year Limited Warranty,
customer service contact information, and other applicable terms and Kindle information at
http://www.amazon.com/devicesupport.
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.
Copyright, Trademark and Other Notices
Amazon, Kindle, Kindle Oasis, Kindle FreeTime, Goodreads, Sponsored Screensavers, X-Ray,
Mobipocket, Whispernet, Whispersync, Person Under Tree logo and 1-Click are trademarks of
Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
XT9 Smart Input © 2008 Nuance Communications, Inc. XT9 and Nuance are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. and/or its licensors and are used
under license.
Contains iType from Monotype Imaging Inc. “Monotype” is a trademark of Monotype Imaging
Inc. registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and may be registered in certain
jurisdictions. Monotype The Monotype Corporation.
All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks, and service marks are the
properties of their respective owners.
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