Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ....................................................................................................... 6
Dedication.................................................................................................................... 6
About the Author......................................................................................................... 6
Welcome to the Kindle................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 1: Getting Started with the Kindle......................................................................... 8
The Amazing Kindle ................................................................................................... 8
The Kindle's Unique Features.................................................................................. 8
The Kindle Home Screen ............................................................................................ 9
Sorting and Filtering the Home Screen.................................................................. 11
Items Available on the Home Screen Menu .......................................................... 13
Configuring Your Settings ........................................................................................ 16
Account Name ....................................................................................................... 16
Device Name.......................................................................................................... 17
Personal Info .......................................................................................................... 17
Primary Dictionary................................................................................................. 17
Annotations............................................................................................................ 18
Available Memory and Kindle Version................................................................. 18
Chapter 2: Reading Content.............................................................................................. 19
Reading on the Kindle ............................................................................................... 19
Keyboard Shortcuts While Reading....................................................................... 20
Using the Progress Indicator.................................................................................. 21
Using the Reader Menu ............................................................................................. 22
Using the Dictionary.................................................................................................. 24
Using Bookmarks, Notes, Clippings, and Highlights................................................ 25
Kindle Bookmarks ................................................................................................. 25
Using Notes............................................................................................................ 26
Clippings................................................................................................................ 27
Highlights............................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 3: Finding Content............................................................................................... 30
Using Amazon's Kindle Store ................................................................................... 30
Accessing the Kindle Store........................................................................................ 30
The Kindle and Digital Rights Management (DRM) ............................................ 33
Finding Books from Other Sources........................................................................... 33
Project Gutenberg .................................................................................................. 34
manybooks.net ....................................................................................................... 34
MobileRead............................................................................................................ 34
Planet eBook .......................................................................................................... 34
Baen Free Library .................................................................................................. 34
Feedbooks .............................................................................................................. 35
Fictionwise............................................................................................................. 35
FreeTechBooks ...................................................................................................... 35
Other Sources......................................................................................................... 35
Creating Your Own Kindle Content.......................................................................... 36
Address Book......................................................................................................... 36
Shopping Lists ....................................................................................................... 36
Your Medications................................................................................................... 37
Your Travel Itinerary ............................................................................................. 37
Study Notes............................................................................................................ 37
Meeting Notes........................................................................................................ 37
Inventory List......................................................................................................... 37
Using Search on the Kindle ....................................................................................... 38
Faster Internet Searching ....................................................................................... 41
Chapter 4: Managing Your Kindle Content...................................................................... 42
Using the Content Manager....................................................................................... 42
Accessing the Content Manager ............................................................................ 42
Using Amazon's "Your Media Library" .................................................................... 46
Transferring Items from Your Media Library ....................................................... 48
Using Amazon's "Manage Your Kindle"................................................................... 49
Your Kindle(s) ....................................................................................................... 50
Your Kindle-Approved Email List ........................................................................ 50
Your Default 1-Click Payment Method................................................................. 50
Your Active Kindle Subscriptions......................................................................... 51
Your Recent Orders and Individual Charges ......................................................... 51
Converting Files and Changing the Title or Author of a Book ................................. 51
Using Mobipocket Reader ..................................................................................... 51
Transferring Files To and From Your Kindle ........................................................... 54
Chapter 5: Internet and Email on the Kindle .................................................................... 56
Browsing the Web on the Kindle .............................................................................. 56
Basic Web Basics................................................................................................... 57
Navigating the Web with Basic Web..................................................................... 57
Basic Web Settings ................................................................................................ 59
Using the Kindle on the Web .................................................................................... 60
Reading Blogs on the Kindle ................................................................................. 61
Reading News on the Kindle ................................................................................. 63
Checking Movie Show Times................................................................................ 64
Checking Flight Status and Airport Information ................................................... 64
Accessing Traffic Information............................................................................... 64
Find Recipes........................................................................................................... 65
Browse and Bid on eBay Auctions ........................................................................ 65
Manage Your Netflix Movie Queue ...................................................................... 65
Social Networking on the Kindle........................................................................... 65
Email on the Kindle................................................................................................... 66
Google Gmail......................................................................................................... 66
Windows Live Mail (Hotmail)............................................................................... 66
Yahoo! Mail........................................................................................................... 67
Chapter 6: Pictures, Music, Audio Books, and More ....................................................... 68
Pictures on the Kindle................................................................................................ 68
Converting Pictures for the Kindle ........................................................................ 68
Adding Pictures to Your Kindle ............................................................................ 69
Using Your Own Pictures for the Screensaver ...................................................... 70
Reverting to the Kindle's Built-in Screensaver...................................................... 70
Playing Music............................................................................................................ 71
Listening to Audio Books.......................................................................................... 72
Playing Minesweeper ................................................................................................ 73
Using Google Maps with "GPS" Location ................................................................ 74
Taking Screenshots.................................................................................................... 74
Chapter 7: Kindle Resources and Accessories.................................................................. 76
Kindle Resources....................................................................................................... 76
Amazon's Kindle Page: www.kindle.com ............................................................. 76
The Amazon Kindle Guide, Free Books & Resources: thekindle.wordpress.com 76
Blog Kindle: www.blogkindle.com ....................................................................... 76
The Book of Kindle: thebookofkindle.com ........................................................... 76
Kindle e Reader: kindleereader.com...................................................................... 76
The Kindle Chronicles: www.thekindlechronicles.com ........................................ 76
Kindle Tank: www.kindletank.com....................................................................... 77
KindleOwner.com: www.kindleowner.com .......................................................... 77
Light My Kindle: www.lightmykindle.com .......................................................... 77
Kindlerama: www.kindlerama.com....................................................................... 77
Kindle Accessories .................................................................................................... 77
Kingston 1GB SD Card ......................................................................................... 77
Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Light.............................................................................. 77
Amazon Kindle Replacement Battery ................................................................... 78
iGo Everywhere PS00252-0003 ............................................................................ 78
iGo A00 Power Tip................................................................................................ 78
M-edge Genuine Leather Executive Case.............................................................. 78
M-edge eMotion Leisure Jacket for the Kindle ..................................................... 79
Monster ScreenClean Display Cleaning Kit .......................................................... 79
Amazon Kindle Sleeve Case from Vizu ................................................................ 79
Waterfield Designs Kindle Cases .......................................................................... 79
miniSync Retractable Kindle USB Cable .............................................................. 79
Chapter 8: Kindle FAQ..................................................................................................... 80
Frequently Asked Questions About the Kindle......................................................... 80
Are Kindle books the same as the hard-cover or paperback versions?.................. 80
Why doesn't the Kindle have a backlight?............................................................. 80
Why does the screen flash when I turn pages? ...................................................... 80
How long should the battery last between charges? .............................................. 81
Can someone else buy a Kindle book for me as a gift? ......................................... 81
I received a Kindle as a gift, but it's registered in that person's name. Can I fix
that?........................................................................................................................ 81
My Kindle locked up and when I turn it off, it stays on. What can I do?.............. 81
Can I create folders to organize my content?......................................................... 81
Can I take screenshots on my Kindle screen to post on a blog, a web page, or to
send them to someone? .......................................................................................... 82
What happens if I delete a book from my Kindle? ................................................ 82
If I subscribe to a newspaper, magazine, or blog on my Kindle, do I have to leave
the Kindle's power switch turned on for my subscription to be automatically
delivered?............................................................................................................... 82
Is it true that I need a credit card issued in the United States to be able to buy
content from Amazon's Kindle store?.................................................................... 82
Do I need a computer to use a Kindle? .................................................................. 82
Do I have to pay for wireless service to be able to use Whispernet on the Kindle?
......................................................................................................................... 83
Can I read a Kindle book I bought from Amazon on my computer? What about a
book I downloaded from somewhere else on the Internet? ................................... 83
If a book is not currently available in Kindle format, is there a way that I can
request that it be made available? .......................................................................... 83
Can I be notified when a book is made available in Kindle format?..................... 83
Is there any way that I can create my own Kindle books from a paper book that
I've purchased?....................................................................................................... 83
Is there any way to speed up the Kindle and its menu system?............................. 83
Should I turn off wireless when I'm not using it? .................................................. 84
How should I clean the Kindle screen?.................................................................. 84
How should I clean the Kindle?............................................................................. 84
Should I charge my Kindle after each use? ........................................................... 84
What if my family has more than one Kindle? ...................................................... 84
Can I use my Kindle outside the United States while traveling?........................... 84
Is there a way to see page numbers on a Kindle? What if I need to provide a page
number reference for a Kindle book citation? ....................................................... 85
Can I share a book I bought with another Kindle user?......................................... 85
Is it possible for a Kindle screen to get burn-in? ................................................... 85
If I have purchased a traditional book from Amazon, can I get a Kindle version
free?........................................................................................................................ 85
Is it possible to zoom in on images if they appear too small? ............................... 85
Does Amazon ever add new features to the Kindle? ............................................. 85
Is it true that I must have wireless access to Whispernet in order to read Kindle
content? .................................................................................................................. 85
I've heard that the Kindle cannot read PDF files. Is that true? .............................. 86
Index ................................................................................................................................ 87