Filter
Top Products
Kindle User’s Guide 23
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Kindle
Use the 5-way controller to choose the character you want and it will appear in your text
entry box. You can continue typing on the keyboard while the Symbol menu is displayed.
Press the Symbol key again to dismiss the Symbol menu.
1.4 Screen Rotation
The Kindle screen image can be rotated so you can see the entire width of a page. The
buttons work the same in either rotation, but the 5-way controller movements are switched
to match the rotation.
To lock your screen into portrait or landscape mode, follow these steps:
1. Press the Text key located on the bottom row of the keyboard. Screen Rotation is
displayed at the bottom of the menu.
2. Move the 5-way to select one of the four options to lock the display in a set orientation:
portrait, landscape with the keyboard on the left, portrait with the keyboard at the top, and
landscape with the keyboard on the right.
3. Press the 5-way to confirm your choice.
Note: You can view Kindle Store pages only in portrait mode.
1.5 Status Indicators
At the top of every screen, you see Whispernet and battery life status indicators to keep you
in the know.
Whispernet Status Indicators
The Whispernet status indicator shows you whether the wireless Whispernet service is
turned on or off, the signal strength of your Whispernet service, and the connection type.
Here are the possible indicators and their meanings.
The Whispernet service is active and your Kindle has a strong signal. The more bars that are
filled in with black, the stronger the wireless signal. Note that a weak signal can increase
power consumption.
The bars are filled in grey. This means Whispernet is checking for signal strength. This usually
lasts less than 30 seconds.
The Whispernet service is turned off. You can turn it on by pressing the Menu button, and
using the 5-way controller to navigate to “Turn Wireless On.”