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Kindle User’s Guide 30
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Kindle Content
Audible Audiobooks
Audible audiobooks look similar to books, but they will be labeled in the Home screen as
Audible content. Like regular books, they have a progress indicator that shows where you
are in the audiobook.
PDF Files
PDF files also look similar to books, but they will be labeled in the Home screen as “pdf.”
Like regular books, they have a progress indicator that shows where you are in the file.
Personal Documents
In addition to purchased content, you can read your personal documents (for example, PDF
files, text files, Microsoft Word, HTML, or image files) on Kindle. You can attach the files to
an e-mail message and send the files to your Kindle e-mail address. Amazon will convert
the files if necessary and send them back to your computer or to your Kindle, whichever
you prefer. You can also transfer your personal documents to your Kindle by attaching your
Kindle to your computer. For more information on transferring, converting, and e-mailing
your personal documents, see Chapter 8.
Home Screen Features
What you see on your Home screen varies depending on what reading materials you have
purchased, and how you choose to sort this list. The screen sample and list below explain
the features that you may find on your Home screen.
Device name — the name of your Kindle. You can edit this name on the Settings screen.
Special offers and sponsored screensavers — updated regularly when your Kindle is
connected to Whispernet. This offer is only available for Kindle with Special Offers.
Sort options — choose the order you want content displayed in Home.
New title — the “new” label indicates the item has never been opened and is less than
24 hours old. Once you open a new document or more than 24 hours has passed since
the item arrived on your Kindle, the “new” label is removed.
Title — the title of the item.
Progress indicator — the series of dots below the item shows how long the book is and
bold dots show how far you have read in a particular item.
PDF title — the “pdf” label indicates the file is a PDF.