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

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