Amazon Kindle D00111 User manual

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Amazon Kindle - model number D00111
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION v
About This Guide v
Physical Components and Documentation v
Digital Documentation vi
SECTION 1 Getting to Know Your Kindle 1
Front View of Kindle 1
Back View of Kindle 3
Bottom View of Kindle 4
Removing and Replacing the Back Cover 5
SECTION 2 Kindle Accessories 8
Connecting the Power Adapter 8
Using Your Book Cover 10
Using the Kindle Reading Light 12
Connecting to Your Computer 15
Using an SD Card 17
SECTION 3 A Word About Wireless 18
Simple Explanation of Wireless Technology 18
Wireless Safety 19
SECTION 4 Maintaining Your Kindle 21
Caring for Your Kindle 21
Changing the Battery 22
Disposing of the Battery Properly 23
Tips for Conserving Your Battery 24
SECTION 5 Tips and Troubleshooting 25
About the Screen 25
Battery Charging 25
The Wireless Connection 26
Resetting Your Kindle 26
Security Concerns 26
Text Size 26
Using an SD Card 27

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The Kindle Store 27
The USB Connection 28
No Sound 29
Customer Support 29
SECTION 6 Governmental Information 30
Government Standards for RF Signals 30
FCC Notice 30
UL Cert Number 32
SECTION 7 Product Specifications 33
SECTION 8 License Agreement and Warranty 34

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Introduction v
INTRODUCTION
This introduction explains what is in this guide, lists the
contents of your Kindle box, and describes the other
Kindle documentation.
About This Guide
This guide provides a description and illustration for each
of your Kindle components. It also furnishes some
background information about the Kindle wireless
connection, and some safety precautions associated with
this technology.
If you have questions that need answers, you may find the
Tips and Troubleshooting section useful. Your Product
Warranty and the End User License Agreement are
included in the final section of this guide.
Physical Components and Documentation
This is what you will find in your Kindle box:
9Kindle electronic reader
9Book cover for Kindle
9Power adapter
9USB cable
9Reading light (including a protective cover and
three AAA batteries)
9About Your Kindle (this guide)

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Digital Documentation
In addition to the printed guides, there is a digital User
Guide that you can read on your Kindle.
Kindle User’s Guide
When you start Kindle for the first time, you will start in the
Kindle User’s Guide, which helps you get started reading
immediately and highlights some important features you
will want to explore.
Additionally, the book is a comprehensive overview that
includes explanations and examples for all of the Kindle
features and functions. The Kindle User’s Guide is
designed to be used as a reference, and is searchable,
like all other content on Kindle.

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SECTION 1
Getting to Know Your Kindle
This section explains the buttons, keys, and other controls
located on your Kindle. The features are labeled in the
drawings and explained in the tables that follow.
Front View of Kindle
The front of your Kindle contains the display, the keyboard,
and navigational controls.

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Kindle Features – Front View
Feature Purpose
Cursor bar Contains the cursor, which is a silver
rectangle that allows you to select a
particular line in the display. You move the
cursor up and down the right side of this
bar using the select wheel. When the
cursor is lined up with the appropriate
selection point, you press the select wheel
to make your selection.
Select wheel Roll this wheel to scroll the cursor up and
down the cursor bar. Press it to select a
particular item.
Next page
buttons
Take you to the next page in your reading
material. (There is a next page button on
either side of Kindle.)
Back button Like the back button on your web browser,
this button allows you to retrace your
steps. Unlike the previous page button,
which returns you to the previous page in
a particular document, the back button
takes you back to a previous jump point.
Keyboard The keyboard is laid out like other
keyboards you have used, but it has some
special function keys that are described in
the Kindle User’s Guide.
Previous page
button
Takes you to the previous page in
whatever you are reading.

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Back View of Kindle
The back of your Kindle contains the power and wireless
off/on switches, the speaker for audio materials, and a
removable rubber back cover.
Kindle Features – Back View
Feature Purpose
Back cover Slides off to allow you to change the
battery, to insert or remove an SD card, or
to reset your Kindle.
Power switch Controls whether your Kindle is off or on.
Wireless
switch
When your Kindle is on, this switch
controls whether your wireless service is
off or on.
Speaker Allows you to listen to audio books or to
background music.

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Bottom View of Kindle
The bottom of your Kindle contains the jacks and ports that
you use when you plug cables into Kindle, the volume
controls, and the charge indicator light.
Kindle Features – Bottom View
Feature Purpose
Headphone
jack
Plug in headphones (not included) here to
listen to background music or an audio
book. Attaching headphones disables the
speaker.
USB port Plug in the USB cable here to connect to
your computer.
Charge
indicator light
When your Kindle is attached to the power
adapter or a USB port, an amber LED
indicates that the Kindle battery is
charging, while green indicates the battery
is fully charged.
Power adapter
jack
Plug in your power adapter here to
recharge the Kindle battery.
Volume
controls
Controls the headphone or speaker
volume for audio books and background
music.

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Removing and Replacing the Back Cover
This section explains how to remove and replace the back
cover on your Kindle.
Removing the Back Cover
You will need to remove the back cover to:
•Insert or remove an SD card
•Reset your Kindle
•Replace the Kindle battery
To remove the cover, follow these steps:
1. Turn your Kindle over so that the back cover is
facing you, as shown in the illustration.
2. Turn the power off.
3. Slide the back cover off by pressing the cover
firmly with your thumbs and pushing it away from
you.

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4. The illustration below shows you where the
internal features are located once you have the
cover off.

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Replacing the Back Cover
To replace the back cover, follow these steps:
1. Slide the back cover onto the back of the device.
2. Lay the cover flat on the back of the Kindle, and
slide it to the left until it clicks into place.
3. Make certain that all of the tabs on the cover are
properly seated. There are three tabs on top, and
four tabs underneath.
4. You can now turn your Kindle back on by sliding
the power switch to the ON position.

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SECTION 2
Kindle Accessories
In addition to the electronic reader itself, your Kindle
comes with several accessories. These include a power
adapter, a book cover, a reading light, and a USB cable.
Helpful Hint: You can buy replacements (or spares) fo
any of these accessories at the Kindle Store on
Amazon.com.
Connecting the Power Adapter
The power adapter allows you to keep the internal battery
charged and ready to go. How frequently you need to
charge your Kindle battery will depend on how often you
use your Kindle, and how often you turn on the wireless
connection.
Charging Your Kindle
To charge your Kindle, follow these steps.
1. If you haven’t already done so, remove the power
adapter from the left-hand side of the Kindle box.
2. Insert the adapter cable tip into the bottom of your
Kindle. (For the location of the power adapter jack,
see the illustration in the previous section.)
3. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.
4. Check to make sure that the charge indicator light
has turned amber to indicate charging.

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Helpful Hint: If the charge indicator light doesn’t
light up, make sure that the power adapter tip is
fully inserted. If Kindle still isn’t charging, try
another electrical outlet.
5. Go ahead and get started. It is okay to use your
Kindle while it is charging.
When your device is fully charged, the charge indicator
light will turn solid green. This may take up to two hours.
Recharging While Abroad
The Kindle power adapter is a universal power adapter
and will work worldwide. If you are traveling outside the
United States, and want to recharge your Kindle, simply
connect the power adapter to an approved physical plug
adapter (not included) for the country that you are in.

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Using Your Book Cover
Your Kindle comes with a protective cover. When you are
using your Kindle, you can have the cover off or on,
whichever is convenient. However, we recommend that
you put the book cover on before slipping Kindle into your
purse, briefcase, or other carrying case.
Protecting Your Kindle
When you close the cover, it protects the Kindle display
screen and controls from scratches or impacts. To secure
the case, wrap the elastic band (located on the back cover)
around the top cover.

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Reading with the Cover On
The illustration below shows the Kindle in the protective
case, with the front cover open to display the Kindle
screen. Notice how the device fits into the corner pockets
of the case. The cover is also magnetized to keep the
device in place even when tilted.
You can also bend the book cover back behind the unit so
you can hold your Kindle in one hand while reading with
the cover on.

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Using the Kindle Reading Light
Your Kindle comes with an attachable reading light for
reading in low light conditions.
Using the Reading Light
To use your reading light, follow these steps:
1. Remove the light and the batteries from the left-
hand side of your Kindle box.
2. Remove the battery cover from the reading light,
and insert the three AAA.
3. Turn your Kindle over, and attach the light (still
folded) to the left side. The raised bar on the
reading light will fit into the slot on the back of the
device.

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4. Check to make certain that the device is
positioned correctly. Magnets will secure the light
in place when you let go of it.
5. Turn the device over so that the screen is facing
up, and unfold the extension arm of the reading
light by lifting it upwards as shown in “A” below.
The light will turn on automatically.
6. Unfold the light shade so that it is at right angles
with the extension arm as shown in “B” below.
7. Rotate the light shade until it shines directly on the
Kindle screen as shown in “C” below.

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Storing Your Reading Light
When you are not using your light, especially when you
are carrying it around, it is a good idea to keep the case on
to help protect the light from scratches and other damage.
Helpful Hint: If you keep your Fiona light in its case,
then you insulate the magnets so that they do not
attract metal objects stored in the same place.
Although magnetic fields can potentially damage
some magnetic striped media, the magnetic field
created by the reading light is minimal, and shouldn’
t
pose any problems.