Amazon KNDKYBRD3G manual Setting the Device Time, Changing Annotations Backup

Kindle User’s Guide

Chapter 7 Settings and Experimental

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Setting the Device Time

You can set the device time on your Kindle to match your local time.

Tip: On Kindle models that include 3G, you can have Kindle automatically set the device time to the correct local time by choosing “set automatically.”

To set the device time, follow these steps:

1.If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.

2.Press the Menu button.

3.Move the 5-way to underline “Settings” and press to select.

4.Press Next Page to go to Page 2 of Settings.

5.Move the 5-way to underline “set“ (Kindle Wi-Fi models) or “set manually” (Kindle 3G+Wi-Fi models) next to the “Device Time” setting and press to select.

6.Use the 5-way controller to adjust the hour, minutes, and am/pm setting.

7.Navigate to “save” and press to select.

On Kindle models that include 3G, after you set the time manually, you can select “edit” to change the device time.

Tip: Pressing Menu from any Kindle screen will display the device time at the top of the screen.

Choosing Your Primary Dictionary

You can choose the dictionary you want to use when you look up words while you are reading. The default is The New Oxford American Dictionary. You can change the default dictionary choice by following these steps:

1.If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.

2.Press the Menu button.

3.Use the 5-way to underline “Settings” and press to select.

4.Press the Menu button.

5.Use the 5-way to underline “Change Primary Dictionary” and press to select. This option is only available if there is more than one dictionary available on your Kindle.

6.Use the 5-way to underline the dictionary you want to use and press to select.

Changing Annotations Backup

Annotations Backup will back up your last location read, all of your notes, collections, and bookmarks you make to Amazon on any of your purchased content. If you delete an item from your Kindle or if you buy a new Kindle, you can automatically restore an item’s annotations, bookmarks, and the last location you read by downloading the item again from the Manage Your Kindle page on Amazon.

You can enable or disable annotations backup by following the steps below:

1.If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.

2.Press the Menu button.

3.Use the 5-way to underline “Settings” and press to select.