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Kindle User’s Guide 20
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Kindle
Bottom View
The bottom of your Kindle contains the volume controls, headphone jack, micro-USB/power
port, power switch, microphone, and charge indicator light.
Volume controls — controls the headphone or speaker volume for audiobooks, background
music, Text-to-Speech, and Voice Guide. The volume controls are located on the bottom left
edge.
Headphone jack — plug in headphones to listen to an audiobook, background music, or
content read aloud through text-to-speech. Attaching headphones turns off the built-in
speakers. The headphone jack is located just to the right of the volume controls.
Microphone — the microphone is not currently enabled but is provided for future use.
Micro-USB/power port — attach the USB cord that came with your Kindle into the
micro-USB/power port and into the Kindle power adapter. (Note that not all configurations
ship with a power adapter.) The micro-USB/power port is located just to the right of the
headphone jack. Plug the adapter into a U.S.-compatible electrical outlet to charge the Kindle
battery. You can also charge your Kindle by detaching the USB cord from the power adapter
and connecting it to a computer’s USB port or powered USB hub. The charging status light
will turn yellow, indicating that the battery is charging; you can continue to use your Kindle
while it charges. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged.
Check to make sure the power adapter is not covered by anything that could cause it to
overheat. If the charge indicator light does not light up, make sure that the USB cable is fully
inserted into your Kindle and the power adapter or USB port. If Kindle still is not charging, try
another electrical outlet or USB port.
To transfer content between your computer and your Kindle, connect the provided USB cable
to the Kindle and to the computer’s USB port.
Power switch — puts your Kindle to sleep, wakes it up, and turns your Kindle on or off. The
power switch is located just to the right of the micro-USB/power port. To put your Kindle to
sleep, slide and release the power switch; the screensaver appears on the display. While your
Kindle is asleep, other keys and buttons are locked so that you don’t accidentally change the
place in your reading. For Kindle with Special Offers, the center of the 5-way controller is not
locked while your Kindle is asleep. To turn your Kindle off, slide and hold the power switch
for seven seconds until the screen goes blank and then release. To wake up or turn on your
Kindle, slide and release the power switch again. If you have set up a device password, you
will be prompted to enter the password after turning on your Kindle or waking it from sleep.
If your Kindle does not power on or is unresponsive during use, try resetting the device by
sliding and holding the power switch for 15 seconds before releasing.
Tip: Your Kindle will also go to sleep by itself after ten minutes if you are not using
it. If your Kindle had wireless on prior to going to sleep, it will continue to receive
your regularly scheduled subscriptions while in sleep.
Charge indicator light — indicates the battery status while your Kindle is charging. The
charge indicator light turns from yellow to green when the battery is fully charged. The charge
indicator light surrounds the power switch, on the bottom right edge of your Kindle.