Amazon D00111 Searching on Kindle, Introduction to Search, Types of Searches, Performing a Search

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CHAPTER 4

Searching on Kindle

Kindle allows you to take advantage of powerful search capabilities. You can search locally on Kindle or remotely at the Kindle Store, Wikipedia, or the Web.

4.1 Introduction to Search

This section describes the types of searches that you can perform using Kindle and the on-screen features that make searching possible. There is also a list of steps to help you begin your search.

Types of Searches

Kindle supports several types of search and, depending on what you are trying to find, one of the types summarized below should be appropriate for your needs.

Searching Locally

By default, Kindle searches all the reading material that you have stored on Kindle first. This includes occurrences of the search term in the body of the text, in the metadata (for example, the title or author), and in your "My Clippings" file. This search includes all types of content including books, newspapers, magazines, and other items stored on your Kindle. Additionally, Kindle also keeps and searches the metadata for all the items you have stored on Your Media Library.

Searching for Definitions

Kindle searches your default dictionary for definitions of the word you have entered. An example of this type of search is provided in the next section.

Searching Remotely

Kindle can perform remote searches in several different locations using Whispernet. Each of these remote location searches are described in the final section of this chapter. See Searching Wikipedia, or Searching the Web, or Searching the Kindle Store.

Searching for Answers

Kindle provides another type of search that is not related to the search types described above. Kindle NowNow allows you to search for answers to your questions that real people provide. This service is described in more detail in Ask Kindle NowNow.

Performing a Search

To perform a search, you first press the Search key to display the Search line shown below. The Search line provides a text area for you to enter your search criteria. You can enter up to

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Contents Page Table of Contents Reading on Kindle Searching on Kindle Accessing the Web Settings and Experimental Appendix Getting Around You are reading your first Kindle bookChoice of Text Size Easy-to-Read DisplayAutomatic Delivery Search Your World Look It UpTake It All with You Shop Anytime, AnywhereConvert Your Own Documents Keep Track of Your FavoritesAdd Your Thoughts Stay in SyncPage Front View ChapterBack View Page Bottom View Getting AroundUsing the Menus Using the ButtonsOther Menus Using the Special KeysEntering Text Lowercase and Uppercase Letters Numbers, Punctuation, and SymbolsBattery Status Indicators Whispernet Status IndicatorsHome Screen Getting to Know Kindle ContentHome Screen Features Deleting Content From Home Show and Sort Menu Selecting a Different Sort Option Show and Sort OptionsHome Screen Menu Selecting a Different Show OptionContent Manager Moving or Removing Kindle Content Content Manager Menu Show and Sort Menu More about Managing Items Page Reading on Kindle Types of ContentBackground Music Content Formatting on KindleAudiobooks Changing the Text Size Moving from Place to Place Using the Menu to Get AroundPage Zooming Images Selecting Internal LinksReading Across Multiple Kindles Looking Up DefinitionsLookup Feature Placing a Bookmark Using BookmarksBookmarks, Annotations, and Clippings Viewing Your Bookmarks Using HighlightsRemoving a Bookmark Viewing Your Annotations Using NotesHighlighting a Passage Deleting a HighlightMore about My Clippings Using ClippingsListening to Audio Materials Page Playing Background Music Performing a Search Searching on KindleIntroduction to Search Types of SearchesSearch Results Page Dictionary Results Showing a Specific InstanceSearching the Kindle Store Performing Remote SearchesSearching Wikipedia Searching the WebAsk Kindle NowNow Page Kindle Store Pages Connecting to the Kindle StoreKindle Store Getting Started at the StoreStore Menu Browse Listings Sample Browsing the StoreProduct Detail Page Example Getting the DetailsPage Looking Up Reviews Recommendations, Reviews, and RatingsSaving Items for Later Your RecommendationsWriting Your Own Ratings and Reviews Entering a Rating and Review Making PurchasesTrying a Sample Book Buying Your SelectionsReturning an Item Entering a URL Accessing the WebUsing Basic Web Using Next Page and Previous Using Bookmarks and Adding Your OwnSelecting Links, Buttons and Boxes Basic Web Menu Using HistoryDownloading Files Other FeaturesDefault Mode/Advanced Mode see the description below Text SizeBasic Web Settings Adjusting Your Kindle Settings Settings and ExperimentalDeregistering Your Kindle Registering or Deregistering KindleRegistering Your Kindle Viewing Available Memory Changing Automatic BackupPersonalizing Your Kindle Settings Menu Experimental Making the Connection Kindle and Your ComputerGetting Started System RequirementsTransferring Your Clippings Handling Files through USBConverting and Transferring Your Documents Managing Your DocumentsSending Your Documents for Conversion Supported Formats for ConversionActivation, Purchase, Download, and Transfer Audiobooks and MusicAudiobooks from Audible.com Audiobook Formats for KindleTransferring Music Browsing the Kindle Store Managing Your Orders Managing Your Kindle on Amazon.comManaging Your Device Kindle Support Web Address Kindle Support Phone Numbers Contacting Kindle SupportYour Media Library Page Turn Off Wireless When Flying Safety InformationBattery Safety Wireless SafetyWatch for Signs Headphone SafetyRecycling Kindle and the Battery Properly Maintaining Your KindlePage Radio Frequency Exposure Information SAR Government Standards for Radio Frequency SignalsFCC Notice Trademark Notices Patent NoticesCopyright Notices Product Specifications