Amazon Kindle Fire User manual

about your
™
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 1

11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 2

P/N - 3A2200100-G6T-N
© 2007 Amazon Technologies, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Amazon, Amazon.com, Whispernet, Kindle and the AmazonKindle
logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Amazon Technologies, Inc. or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.
ava and all ava based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S.
and other countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
The Kindle device is subject to pending patent protection in the United States and other countries.
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 3

table of contents
IN RODUC ION 01
About this Manual 01
About the Kindle User’s Guide 01
Physical Components and Documentation 02
OUR OF YOUR KINDLE 03
Front View of Kindle 03
Back View of Kindle 05
Bottom View of Kindle 06
Removing the Back Cover 07
Replacing the Back Cover 09
KINDLE ACCESSORIES 10
Charging Your Kindle 10
Using Your Book Cover 12
Connecting to Your Computer 14
Using an SD Memory Card 16
A WORD ABOU WIRELESS 17
Simple Explanation of Wireless Technology 17
Wireless Safety 17
MAIN AINING YOUR KINDLE 19
Caring for Your Kindle 19
Changing the Battery 20
Tips for Conserving Your Battery 22
Battery Safety 22
Recycling Kindle and the Battery Properly 22
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 4

IPS AND ROUBLESHOO ING 23
About the Screen 23
Battery Charging 23
Text Size 23
The Wireless Connection 24
Resetting Your Kindle 24
Security Concerns 24
SD Memory Cards 25
The Kindle Store 25
The USB Connection 26
No Sound 26
Customer Support 27
NO ICES AND CER IFICA IONS 28
Government Standards for Radio Frequency Signals 28
FCC Notice 28
RF Exposure Information (SAR) 29
UL Certification Number 29
PRODUC SPECIFICA IONS 30
Kindle™model number D00111
Kindle™model number D00111
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 5

Introd ction
About his Manual
About Your Kindle 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 License Agreement and Terms of Use
are included in a separate manual.
About he Kindle User’s Guide
The Kindle User’s Guide is an electronic document already on your
Kindle electronic reader that includes explanations and examples for
all of the Kindle features and functions. It is designed to be used as a
reference, and is searchable, like all other content on Kindle.
When you turn on Kindle for the first time, the Kindle User’s Guide
will open automatically.It helps you get started reading immediately,
and also highlights some important features you will want to explore.
01
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 6

Physical Components and Documentation
This is what you will find in your Kindle box:
Kindle electronic reader
Book cover
Power adapter
USB cable
About Your Kindle (you are reading it now)

License Agreement and Terms of Use
02
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 7

To r of Yo r Kindle Electronic Reader
Front View of Kindle
03
C rsor bar
Keyboard
Select wheel
Next page b tton
Back b tton
Previo s page b tton
Next page b tton
™
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 8

Cursor bar Contains the cursor, which is a silver
rectangle that allows you to select
a particular line on 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 move the cursor up and
down the cursor bar. Press it to select a
particular item.
Next page button Takes 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 on Kindle.
Keyboard Use the keyboard to enter search terms,
annotations in content, URLs for web sites,
etc. There are also some special function keys
that are described in the Kindle User’s Guide.
Previous page button Takes you to the previous page in your
reading material.
04
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 9

To r of Yo r Kindle
Back View of Kindle
05
Back cover Slides off to allow you to change the
battery, to insert or remove an SD memory
card, or to reset your Kindle.
Power switch Turns your Kindle on or off.
Wireless switch Turns Amazon Whispernet on or off with
out turning off your Kindle. Whispernet is
Amazon's wireless service that enables you
to discover, purchase, and download content
to your Kindle without a computer.
Speaker Allows you to listen to audiobooks or to
background music.
Speaker
Wireless switch
Power switch
Back cover
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 10

06
Bottom View of Kindle
Headphone jack Plug in headphones to listen to background
music or an audiobook. Attaching head
phones disables the speaker.
USB port Plug in the included USB cable to transfer
content between your computer and
your Kindle.
Charge indicator light When your Kindle is attached to the power
adapter, a lit LED indicates that the Kindle
battery is charging.
Power adapter jack Plug in your power adapter here to
recharge the Kindle battery.
Volume controls Controls the headphone or speaker volume
for audiobooks and background music.
VOLUME
+
Headphone jack
USB port
Charge indicator light
Power adapter jack
Vol me controls
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 11

To r of Yo r Kindle
Removing the Back Cover
You will need to remove the back cover to:
Insert or remove an SD memory card
Reset your Kindle
Replace the Kindle battery
07
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 12

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 as shown in the previous illustration.
4. The illustration below shows you where the internal features are
located once you have the cover off.
08
SD memory card slot
Battery compartment
Reset b tton
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 13

To r of Yo r Kindle
Replacing the Back Cover
To replace the back cover, follow these steps:
1. Lay the cover flat on the back of the Kindle, and slide it to the left
until it clicks into place.
2. Make certain that all of the tabs on the cover are properly seated.
There are three tabs on top, and four tabs underneath.
3. Turn your Kindle back on by sliding the power switch to the
ON position.
09
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 14

Kindle Accessories
Your Kindle comes with a power adapter, a book cover, and a USB cable.
In addition, you can purchase a reading light designed for your Kindle as
well as replacements or spares for any of these accessories at the Kindle
Store on Amazon.com.
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. Plug the adapter into the bottom of your Kindle.
3. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Check to make
sure the power adapter is not covered by anything that could cause
it to overheat.
4. Check to make sure that the charge indicator light has turned on to
indicate charging.
Go ahead and get started. It is okay to use your Kindle while it is charging.
10
-
+
Charge indicator light
Power adapter jack
Power adapter tip
Power adapter
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 15

11
Kindle Accessories
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 a country
approved physical plug adapter (not included) for the country that
you are in.
HELPFUL HIN : 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.
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 16

12
section 2 Kindle Accessories
Using Your Book Cover
Your Kindle comes with a protective book cover and is designed to be used
with the cover on. The cover protects your Kindle when you slip it into your
purse, briefcase, or other carrying case. It also helps position the device for
use when the wireless service is on (see page 29 for more information).
Reading with the Cover On
The illustration below shows Kindle in the protective book cover in its
recommended configuration for reading with the front cover folded
behind the Kindle. The cover has a small clip that fits into the cutout on
the back of the Kindle to keep the device in place even when tilted.
To insert your Kindle into the book cover, insert the left side onto the
corner pockets of the book cover and tilt the right side down. To remove,
lift the right side of your Kindle up until the device clears the clip and
remove the Kindle.
Corner pockets
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 17

Kindle Accessories
Protecting Your Kindle
The cover helps protect your Kindle display and controls from scratches
or impacts. To secure the book cover when closed, wrap the elastic band
(located on the back cover) around the top cover as shown below.
13
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 18

Connecting to Your Computer
When you connect Kindle to your computer you can transfer Kindle
books, newspapers, music, and other files.
Your Kindle electronic reader comes with a USB cable to attach Kindle
to your Windows or Macintosh computer. When attached to your
computer, your Kindle screen displays a message that you are in USB
Drive Mode. The wireless service is off, and you cannot use your Kindle
for reading until you disconnect the USB cable. To disconnect your
Kindle, use the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray if you
are using Windows or if you are using a Macintosh, eject your Kindle
by dragging it to the eject icon in the Finder.
NO E: Although you need to connect to your computer to transfer
MP3 and Audible files, all other files will be transferred wirelessly
without connecting to your computer. For a complete list of the things
that you can do when you connect Kindle to your computer, refer to
the Kindle User’s Guide on your Kindle.
14
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 19

Kindle Accessories
Attaching the USB Cable
To connect Kindle to your computer, follow these steps:
1. Plug the USB cable into an available USB port or a powered USB hub
on your computer.
2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port at the bottom of your Kindle.
(See “Bottom View of Kindle,” earlier in this manual.)
15
USB port
USB cable
USB port
11_14_R_Man alMECH_v8.qxd:Layo t 1 11/14/07 5:05 PM Page 20