Chapter 1 · 26KINDLE DX USER’S GUIDE 2nd EDITION
LOWERCASE AND UPPERCASE LETTERS
To enter lowercase letters, press the appropriate letter key. To enter uppercase letters,
hold down the Shift key , and then press the desired letter key like you do on
your computer keyboard. Alternatively, you can press and release the Shift key
and then press the desired letter. Only the next letter will be capitalized.
NUMBERS, PUNCTUATION, AND SYMBOLS
To enter a number, hold down the ALT key and press the appropriate letter in
the top row of the keyboard to select the desired number. If you need a punctuation
mark or a symbol that is not shown, press the Symbol key on the bottom row
of the keyboard. You will see a menu of punctuation marks and symbols.
1.3 Entering Text
To use the Kindle keyboard, most people find it easiest to place the device flat
on a table and use the tips of their fingers to press the keys.
Shift
Key
ALT
Key
Text
Key
Symbol
Key
Return/Enter
Delete/
Backspace