Amazon D00111 manual Kindle and Your Computer, Getting Started, System Requirements

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CHAPTER 8

Kindle and Your Computer

You can download and read text-based content to your Kindle without using your computer. However, if you want to access audiobooks and MP3 ﬁles, you need to transfer them by connecting Kindle to your computer over USB or use an SD memory card. In addition, there are other tasks you can accomplish using your computer as described in this chapter.

8.1 Getting Started

This section lists the requirements for connecting Kindle to your computer. A USB cable was included in your Kindle box, so there is nothing additional to buy.

System Requirements

If your computer is Windows-based, you need to be using Windows 2000 or later. If your computer is a Macintosh, you should be using Mac OS X 10.2 or later. With either computer, you must have an available USB port or an attached USB hub with an available port.

Making the Connection

To connect Kindle to your computer, follow these steps:

1.Plug the USB cable into an available USB port or a powered USB hub connected to your computer.

2.Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the bottom of your Kindle.

The illustration below shows a Kindle and a laptop computer connected through the USB cable.

When you are connected to your PC, the Kindle screen will change to show the USB drive mode screen. Your Whispernet service is temporarily shut off and you will not receive any of your subscriptions while in this mode. Also, your Kindle is not usable as a reading device while you are

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Contents Page Table of Contents Reading on Kindle Searching on Kindle Accessing the Web Settings and Experimental Appendix You are reading your ﬁrst Kindle book Getting AroundEasy-to-Read Display Choice of Text SizeShop Anytime, Anywhere Look It UpTake It All with You Automatic Delivery Search Your WorldStay in Sync Keep Track of Your FavoritesAdd Your Thoughts Convert Your Own DocumentsPage Chapter Front ViewBack View Page Getting Around Bottom ViewUsing the Buttons Using the MenusUsing the Special Keys Other MenusEntering Text Numbers, Punctuation, and Symbols Lowercase and Uppercase LettersWhispernet Status Indicators Battery Status IndicatorsGetting to Know Kindle Content Home ScreenHome Screen Features Deleting Content From Home Show and Sort Menu Selecting a Different Show Option Show and Sort OptionsHome Screen Menu Selecting a Different Sort OptionContent Manager Moving or Removing Kindle Content Content Manager Menu Show and Sort Menu More about Managing Items Page Types of Content Reading on KindleBackground Music Content Formatting on KindleAudiobooks Changing the Text Size Using the Menu to Get Around Moving from Place to PlacePage Selecting Internal Links Zooming ImagesLooking Up Deﬁnitions Reading Across Multiple KindlesLookup Feature Placing a Bookmark Using BookmarksBookmarks, Annotations, and Clippings Viewing Your Bookmarks Using HighlightsRemoving a Bookmark Deleting a Highlight Using NotesHighlighting a Passage Viewing Your AnnotationsMore about My Clippings Using ClippingsListening to Audio Materials Page Playing Background Music Types of Searches Searching on KindleIntroduction to Search Performing a SearchSearch Results Page Showing a Speciﬁc Instance Dictionary ResultsSearching the Web Performing Remote SearchesSearching Wikipedia Searching the Kindle StoreAsk Kindle NowNow Page Getting Started at the Store Connecting to the Kindle StoreKindle Store Kindle Store PagesStore Menu Browsing the Store Browse Listings SampleGetting the Details Product Detail Page ExamplePage Your Recommendations Recommendations, Reviews, and RatingsSaving Items for Later Looking Up ReviewsWriting Your Own Ratings and Reviews Buying Your Selections Making PurchasesTrying a Sample Book Entering a Rating and ReviewReturning an Item Entering a URL Accessing the WebUsing Basic Web Using Bookmarks and Adding Your Own Using Next Page and PreviousSelecting Links, Buttons and Boxes Using History Basic Web MenuText Size Other FeaturesDefault Mode/Advanced Mode see the description below Downloading FilesBasic Web Settings Settings and Experimental Adjusting Your Kindle SettingsDeregistering Your Kindle Registering or Deregistering KindleRegistering Your Kindle Viewing Available Memory Changing Automatic BackupPersonalizing Your Kindle Settings Menu Experimental System Requirements Kindle and Your ComputerGetting Started Making the ConnectionManaging Your Documents Handling Files through USBConverting and Transferring Your Documents Transferring Your ClippingsSupported Formats for Conversion Sending Your Documents for ConversionAudiobook Formats for Kindle Audiobooks and MusicAudiobooks from Audible.com Activation, Purchase, Download, and TransferTransferring 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 Wireless Safety Safety InformationBattery Safety Turn Off Wireless When FlyingMaintaining Your Kindle Headphone SafetyRecycling Kindle and the Battery Properly Watch for SignsPage Radio Frequency Exposure Information SAR Government Standards for Radio Frequency SignalsFCC Notice Patent Notices Trademark NoticesProduct Speciﬁcations Copyright Notices