Kindle User’s Guide 5
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Welcome to your new Kindle Paperwhite. This short guide will familiarize you with all of the
features and functionality of your Kindle. Some Kindle features may not be available based
on your country of residence or location. Please visit www.kindle.com/support for a list of
features by country.
Registering your Kindle
If you bought your Kindle online using your Amazon account, it is already registered to you.
To verify, tap the Home button and look for your Amazon user name in the upper left corner
of the Home screen. If it says My Kindle or shows the name of a previous owner instead of
your own Amazon account name, you’ll need to register it. See Setting up your Kindle in this
chapter for instructions on setting up and registering your device.
Kindle controls
You need to learn only a few simple controls to use your Kindle Paperwhite.
Power button: To turn your Kindle on, press the Power button. If you need to turn off your
Kindle completely, such as when traveling on an airplane, press and hold the Power button for
seven seconds until the screen goes blank, then release the button.
Chapter 1 Getting Started