Amazon Kindle Fire Manuals

ICICS/Computer Science Reading Room Basic Kindle Guide Navigation 5‐Way Controller Basic Kindle Guide Finding Books Use the Home Button to view a list of titles. You may also search our online catalogue, using the keywords ebook and Kindle. Using the Kindle The full Kindle User’s Guide is available as one of the eBook titles, if you would like to learn more about the features. You may not access the Kindle store or download/upload/transfer anything with this Kindle. You may not (yet) borrow books from this Kindle. Please ask Reading Room staff about other options, or if you have any questions. Selecting Text size, Screen rotation and more With the book or document open, press the Text Key (Aa). Use the 5‐Way Controller to make your selection.

Page 1 of 6 AMAZON KINDLE FIRES --- TIPS FOR BEGINNERS May 3, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. WHAT IS A KINDLE FIRE? Tablet: The Kindle Fire is a tablet computer. “Tablets are the perfect choice for a take-it-with you, do- all, device, good for e-mail, Web surfing, action games and more. Displays are crisp and bright enough for you to enjoy movies, books, magazines, etc.” (Consumer Reports, August 2012, page 38.) Compare Kindle Fires: Go to Exhibit A for detailed information. Wi-Fi: All Kindle Fires access information via "wireless fidelity". The term refers to certain kinds of wireless local area networks, or WLAN (as opposed to LAN, or computers that are networked together with wires). At home, you will need a modem to update information. WI-Fi is available free at most public buildings, hotels and restaurants. 4G: Some Kindle Fires are available with 4G LTE capability. This refers to the fourth generation of mobile telephony (that is, cellular) technology. 4G requires an extra charge subscription from AT&T or Verizon. 2. WHERE CAN I GET HELP? Kindle Fire Device: Tap the Help icon(?) for Mayday, Wireless, User Guide and Phone & Email info. Amazon: www.amazon.com/kindlesupport . Select your device and find 64 Help topics in 14 categories.. … Note: There are 23 Help Videos under Kindle Fire Basics. Computer Club of Hot Springs Village: www.cchsv.org/sig See Section 8 for more information. e-Books: Go to Books, Store and search on “Kindle Fire HDX”. The last time I checked, I found 88 matching titles. You may want to “Refine” this by Customer Reviews, Price, etc. Almost all can be borrowed for free with a Prime membership (see Section 5). Section Title 1 What Is A Kindle Fire? 2 Where Can I Get Help? 3 Content 3.1 Apps (Applications) 3.2 Books 3.3 Music 3.4 Videos 3.5 E-mail & Social Networks 3.6 Photos 4 Buy HD or HDX? 5 Amazon Prime 6 Amazon Customer Service Answers 7 Trivia: Why Is It Called A Kindle? 8 Computer Club of Hot Springs Village Exhibit A Compare 7” Kindle Fires (9/25/2013) Exhibit B Tablet Comparison (11/2/2012)

Kindle Fire Typical Guide For Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD Quick Reference Guide Charging Your Kindle 1. Note* Turn off programs you are not using to save battery life. Connecting To WIFI 1. Connect your USB cable to a compatible power adapter and your Kindle Fire. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet. 2. On your Kindle Fire, swipe down from the top of the screen to show Quick Settings, and then tap More. 3. Tap Device. 4. Next to Battery Remaining, you should see (Charging) if your Kindle Fire is charging properly 5. You can also charge using your computer 6. In Quick Settings you can see battery Percentage 1. Tap the Quick Settings icon in the top right hand corner of the Home screen. Or Swipe down from the top. 2. Select Wi-Fi. 3. Ensure Wireless Networking switch is in the on position. 4. Tap the name of the network you wish to connect to from the list of available networks. Downloading Apps Notifications 1. You'll find the Free App of the Day, best sellers and other featured apps on the Amazon Appstore home page. You can search for apps by entering a search term in the search bar. 2. Once you've found the app you'd like to purchase, tap the orange price button and select Buy App or Get App. Your default 1-Click payment method will be charged automatically (unless the app is free). Tap Open to launch the app after downloading it. 3. Check the Carousal for your download and maintains apps from there also Your Kindle Fire uses the notification indicator to inform you of the status of background tasks and let you know when you've received e-mail. When you see the notification indicator, you can tap it to get more information. 1. Swipe the status bar downward to open the notifications. 2. Tap a notification for more information or additional options The set-up for your Kindle depending upon the version of Kindle you have may vary. Buttons, style, features, and Icons may look different. Kindle is an Android Tablet with Kindle software preinstalled on the tablet.

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Charge your Kindle by plugging it into a U.S.-compatible electrical outlet. You can also detach the USB cord from the power adapter* and connect it to a computer to charge your Kindle or to transfer data. The charge indicator light will turn yellow indicating that the battery is charging; you can continue to use your Kindle while it charges. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. Power on the device by sliding and releasing the power switch. After the Kindle starts up, the Kindle User’s Guide will open automatically to help familiarize you with your Kindle’s capabilities. *not all configurations ship with a power adapter page 1 pa

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getting to know your kindle HEADPHONE INPUT slide to unlock POWER CABLE POWER BUTTON To charge your Kindle, connect it to the power cable as shown. Then connect the power adapter at the opposite end of the power cable into a wall outlet. To start your Kindle, press the power button To unlock your Kindle, press on the yellow arrow. Drag the arrow across the screen to the left. To learn more about your Kindle, select Kindle User’s Guide on the Home screen. For Kindle customer support, visit www.amazon.com/kindlesupport.