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Appendix ATroubleshooting
I’m unable to download a book even though I see strong wireless signal strength.
Try restarting your Kindle by doing the following:
1.Press the Home button.
2.Press the Menu button.
3.Select “Settings.”
4.Press the Menu button.
5.Select “Restart.”
I only received a partial download of my Kindle content, or my Kindle content seems to be corrupted.
Delete the content and
1.Use the
2.Press the left arrow on the
3.Open Archived Items in Home and select the content.
4.Press the
I’m having problems transferring content from my computer to my Kindle.
Try connecting your Kindle directly to your computer’s USB port instead of a USB hub or keyboard. If your Kindle was already connected directly to your computer’s USB port, then try a different port on your computer. If you have
Text-to-speech sounds distorted.
Try switching between male and female voices and then back again. If that does not resolve the issue then try restarting your Kindle by doing the following:
1.Press the Home button.
2.Press the Menu button.
3.Select “Settings.”
4.Press the Menu button.
5.Select “Restart.”
If that does not solve the issue, play an MP3 or Audible file on your Kindle using the device’s
For instructions on downloading an MP3 or Audible file, see “Transferring MP3s” in Chapter 8.
My Kindle doesn’t charge when using the power adapter.
Check to see if the charging light next to your Kindle’s
1.Press the Home button.
2.Press the Menu button.
3.Select “Settings.”
4.Press the Menu button.
5.Select “Restart.”