Setting up your Kindle

Kindle User’s Guide

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Activity indicator

This indicator appears in the top left corner of your Kindle screen when the device is busy downloading new content, checking for new items, searching for an item, opening a large PDF file, or loading a web page.

If you’re reading this guide, you’ve probably completed the Kindle setup process, which includes connecting to a Wi-Fi network and registering your Kindle to an Amazon account. If you haven’t done these steps yet, go to the Home screen now, select Set Up Your Kindle, and follow the onscreen prompts. Once you have completed the setup process, Set Up Your Kindle will no longer appear on your Home screen.

About Wi-Fi connections: Books, magazines, and other materials are delivered directly to your Kindle via its built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. You can connect to networks at home or at Wi-Fi hotspots around the world. To view available Wi-Fi networks, from the Home screen, press the Menu button and select Settings. On the Settings page, select “view” next to Wi-Fi Network. Identify the network you want to use, then select “connect.” If you see a lock symbol next to “connect,” the network requires a password.

About registration: If you bought your Kindle online using your Amazon account, or you’ve already gone through the Kindle setup process, the device is registered and ready to use. To verify this, press the Home button and check whether your Amazon user name is in the upper left corner of the Home screen. If it says “My Kindle” your device is not registered.

Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers

For Kindle with Special Offers, you will receive special offers and sponsored screensavers that only display on Kindle’s home screen or screensaver—not within a book. Note that special offers & sponsored screensavers are not available in all countries.

Screensaver

When your device is sleeping, Special Offers and Sponsored Screensavers will be displayed on your screensaver. To wake your Kindle, simply press the power button or, to see more details on the special offer, press and hold the center of the 5-way controller. Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers are updated regularly when your Kindle is connected to Wi-Fi.

Home screen

Special Offers will be displayed at the bottom of the Home screen. This feature is only available for Kindle with Special Offers. To view additional details, navigate to the banner and press the center of the 5-way controller. All available Special Offers and sponsored Screensavers are saved on your Kindle.

To view all available special offers:

1.Press the Home button, then press the Menu button.

2.Navigate to “View Special Offers” by moving the 5-way controller down, then press the 5-way controller to select.

3.Navigate to the item you want to view by moving the 5-way controller down, then press the 5-way controller to view details.

Note that if you buy a special offer when your Kindle is offline, your order will not be processed immediately.

The purchase will be queued and the transaction will be automatically completed the next time you connect to a network.