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You can zoom in to any web page to magnify the page. Additionally, if you see a magnifying glass displayed on a web page, you can use it to magnify a specific area of a web page.
To zoom in to any web page, follow these steps:
While viewing a web page, press Menu.
Choose Zoom In or Zoom Out.
To zoom in using the magnifying glass, follow these steps:
Use the 5-way controller to position the magnifying glass over the area that you want to magnify. (The magnifying glass is only available in portrait screen rotation.)
Press the 5-way to zoom into the web page.
To see more zoom options, press the Text key .
fit-to-width — displays the web page by matching the width of the page to the width of your Kindle's screen; this is the default (normal) size. Pressing the Back button while zoomed in returns the view to normal size.
150% — displays the web page at one and one half times the normal size.
200% — displays the web page at twice the normal size.
300% — displays the web page at three times the normal size.
actual size — displays the web page at 100% zoom as it would appear if printed.
Once you are zoomed in, you can use the Next Page and Previous Page buttons to move up or down within the web page. You can also use the 5-way to move left, right, up and down within the web page. The black bars at the right and bottom of the display indicate which portion of the overall page you are viewing. Press the Back button to return the view to the normal size.
Tip: To view web pages in landscape orientation, press the Text key and change the screen rotation.
Optimizing the Web Browser for Reading Articles
While viewing articles on a web page, you can switch to Article Mode to make the text on the page easier to read. Article Mode makes reading articles more enjoyable by allowing you to focus on the main text on the page.
To switch to Article Mode, follow these steps:
While viewing articles on a web page, press Menu.
Choose “Article Mode”. The view switches to display the main article (including the article's text and images) on the page.
Use the Next Page and Previous Page buttons to scroll up or down on the page.
To return to the standard Web Browser view, press Menu and choose “Web Mode”.
Using History
You can easily return to websites you recently viewed by pressing the Menu button and selecting "History." You will then see a list of recently visited websites to select from. You can add a site to your Bookmarks by using the 5-way to navigate to the right and choosing “add to bookmarks”.
The Web Browser Menu
The Web Browser menu contains other items you can select, many of which also appear in the Browser's navigation bar. To view the menu, press the Menu button when the Web Browser is on the screen.
Turn Wireless Off — turns the Whispernet connection off. If you turn the wireless off, you will not be able to use the browser.
Shop in Kindle Store — takes you to the Kindle Storefront.
Enter URL — takes you directly to the URL field where you can enter a web address to visit.
Zoom In — magnifies the web page view. Choose this menu item again (up to three times) to magnify the view up to three times the normal size. Once you are zoomed in, you can use the 5-way to pan left, right, up, and down to see different parts of the page. You can also use the Next Page and Previous Page buttons to pan up or down while zoomed in. The black bars on the right side and bottom of the page indicates which portion of the overall page you are viewing.
Zoom Out — zooms out the web page view. Choose this menu item again (up to three times) to return the view to normal size. Pressing the Back button while zoomed in returns the view to normal size.
Article Mode — Article Mode makes reading articles more enjoyable by allowing you to focus on the main text on the page. When you're using Article Mode, this menu item changes to “Web Mode”. Choose “Web Mode” to return to the standard Web Browser page view.
Bookmarks — displays your list of Web bookmarks.
Bookmark This Page — adds the current page to the bottom of your list of bookmarks.
History — displays your History page, which keeps track of the sites you have visited.
Browser Settings — displays your list of settings where you can change the options for Web Browser.
6.2 Other Features
As you become more familiar with the Web Browser browser, the following topics may be of interest to you.
Downloading Files
Some websites may have books or documents you can download and read on your Kindle. When you select these books or documents using Web Browser, you will be asked to confirm if you want to download these to your Kindle Home. The types of files you can download include Kindle content (.AZW, .AZW1), unprotected Mobipocket books (.MOBI, .PRC) and text files (.TXT). Wait until the file finishes downloading before leaving the browser window. Kindle notifies you when the file finishes downloading.
Web Browser Settings
You can modify the default browser behaviors and perform simple maintenance procedures using Web Browser Settings. To display the Settings screen, press the Menu button while in the browser and then use the 5-way to select "Settings."
Clear History — removes cached Internet address entries from your Kindle. Move the on-screen highlight to "Clear History" and press the 5-way to clear this list.
Clear Cookies — removes cookies from your Kindle. Move the on-screen highlight to "Clear Cookies" and press the 5-way to remove the cookies.
Disable Javascript — enables or disables Javascript to be executed on the pages you visit. Note that if Javascript is disabled, web pages will load faster.
Disable Images — select whether you want images to appear when you load a web page. Note that if you do not show images, web pages will load faster.
CHAPTER 7
Settings and Experimental
Use the Kindle Settings page to set up a Wi-Fi network, create a device password, enable Voice Guide, link to your social networks, and set other Kindle preferences. The Settings page also provides information about your Kindle, such as the serial number and network capability (Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi and 3G). The Experimental page contains a number of prototype features that you may find useful.
7.1 Adjusting Your Kindle Settings
The Settings page is shown below and the features are explained in the list that follows. To go to the Settings page, press the Menu button while on your Home screen. Use the 5-way controller to underline "Settings" and press to select.
Registration — this is the Amazon account name to which your Kindle is registered. All Kindle Store and other charges will be applied to the credit card associated with your 1-Click account.
Device Name — lets you personalize your Kindle by giving it a name. This name shows at the top of the Home screen.
Wi-Fi Settings — Displays the number of available (detected) Wi-Fi networks, and shows the name of the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to. If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network, the “Network” field displays “not connected”. Select “view” to view detected Wi-Fi networks or set up a new Wi-Fi network.
Device Info — displays the Wi-Fi MAC Address, serial number, and network capability (Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi and 3G) of your device.
Voice Guide — Lets you navigate your Kindle with spoken menus, selectable items, and descriptions.
Device Email — this is the e-mail address of your Kindle. You and your friends can send documents to this address and they will be converted by Amazon and sent to your Kindle. To edit this e-mail address, go to:
http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle (U.S. and other countries)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/manageyourkindle (U.K. customers)
Device Password — Secure your Kindle and restrict access to your content by setting a password. If you set a password, you will be promp
ted to enter it when you turn your Kindle on or wake it from sleep. If your Kindle is sleeping when you attach it to a computer using the USB cable, you will also be prompted to enter your password in order to attach your Kindle to your computer.
Device Time — Lets you set the current local time on your Kindle. On Kindle models that include 3G, you can have Kindle automatically set the device time.
Annotations Backup — allows you to turn on or off the automatic backup of your annotations, last page read, and collections at Amazon. Disable this feature if you do not want your annotations backed up or shared in Popular Highlights.
Popular Highlights — allows you to turn on or off the display of popular passages highlighted by others in the books you are reading.
Social Networks — allows you to link your Kindle to your social network accounts so that you can share your notes and highlights with others in your social network.
Personal Info — enter your contact information here such as an address or phone number, in case you lose your Kindle. Press the Symbol key to enter numbers or symbols not present on the Kindle keyboard.
Registering or Deregistering Kindle
Your Kindle needs to be registered with your Amazon account information to use many of the Kindle features such as purchasing content. If your Kindle is lost or transferred to another user, you should deregister your Kindle from your account. The process to register or deregister is described below. You can also register or deregister your Kindle on the Manage Your Kindle page on:
http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle (U.S. and other countries)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/manageyourkindle (U.K. customers)
Registering Your Kindle
If you bought your Kindle with your Amazon account, it is already registered with your account information and you are ready to go. When you go to the Home screen, check the top left corner of the screen to see if your Amazon name (the same one you see when you are shopping on Amazon) is shown. If it says "My Kindle" instead of your Amazon account name, you need to register your Kindle.
If you don't yet have an Amazon account, you will need to create one before you register the Kindle. You can easily create an Amazon account on your computer. Go to www.Amazon.com/sign-in if you are in the USA or countries other than the UK, or to www.Amazon.co.uk/sign-in if you are in the UK.
You can also create an Amazon account directly on your Kindle, which will also conveniently register your Kindle during the process. Press the Home button and then press the Menu button. Select "Settings" and then select "register." The screen will then show the Register Your Kindle display (see below). Select "create account" and follow the instructions on the screen. When you have finished, you will have a new Amazon account and your Kindle will be registered to it.
If you have an Amazon account but haven't yet registered your Kindle, press the Home button and then press the Menu button. Select "Settings" and then select "register," and then fill in your e-mail address and password on the Register Your Kindle display, and select "submit."
If your Amazon user name or password contains characters not present on the Kindle keyboard, press the Sym key to see a menu of characters and numbers and use the 5-way to select the character you require. Alternatively, you can register your Kindle by visiting the Manage Your Kindle page on Amazon at:
http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle (USA and countries other than the UK)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/manageyourkindle (UK customers)
Once registered, you can make purchases on the Kindle Store, convert personal documents on Amazon, use Web Browser, and take advantage of other Amazon-sponsored services. If your Kindle has incorrect registration information, deregister the device and then reregister it.
Deregistering Your Kindle
If you want to transfer ownership of your Kindle or return it for service or recycling, you should deregister it to prevent unauthorized purchases. The process is similar to the registration process described above. Make sure Wireless is turned on and select "deregister" from the Registration section and select "deregister" to confirm. Note that you will not be able to buy or download samples from the store, or use Web Browser if your Kindle is not registered. Any content already on your Kindle can still be read.
You can also deregister your Kindle from the Manage Your Kindle page.
Wi-Fi Network Settings
Wi-Fi Network settings let you join a Wi-Fi network to connect to Amazon Whispernet. Connecting to Whispernet through a Wi-Fi network offers fast downloads, free delivery of your personal documents, and allows your Audible audiobook purchases to be delivered wirelessly to your Kindle, with no computer required.
To join a Wi-Fi network, select “view” next to “Wi-Fi Settings” to display a list of available networks. If a networks requires you to enter a password, a lock is displayed next to “connect”. Select “connect” to join a network. If prompted, enter the network password, and click “submit”. Kindle does not connect to enterprise networks or peer-to-peer networks.
Once you join a Wi-Fi network, Kindle automatically connects to it whenever that network is in range. If more than one previous network is in range, Kindle joins the one most recently used.
When Kindle joins a Wi-Fi network, you will see a Wi-Fi indicator at the top right corner of the screen.
To join a Wi-Fi network that isn't shown in the list of networks, select “Enter other Wi-Fi network”. Enter the network name and password (if required), and select “submit”. Press the Symbol key to enter numbers or symbols not present on the Kindle keyboard.
Entering Network Information
If you manage a Wi-Fi network and know the network information, you can manually enter the network information so that Kindle can try to connect to the new Wi-Fi network. You must be within range of the network that you want to add. When entering network information, press the Symbol key to enter numbers or symbols not present on the Kindle keyboard.
To enter network information manually, follow these steps:
Make sure you are within range of the network you want to add.
Press the Home button, then press the Menu button.
Navigate to “Settings” using the 5-way controller, then press the 5-way controller to select.
Select “view” next to “Wi-Fi Settings” to display the list of detected Wi-Fi networks.
Navigate to “Enter other Wi-Fi network” and press to select.
Choose “advanced” to display the Network Information screen.
Enter the name of the network that you want to add.
Choose the connection type. Kindle can connect to Wi-Fi networks that use either the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or the Static protocol.
If you chose the Static connection type, enter the network's IP Address, Subnet Mask, Router address, and DNS. Otherwise, you can skip this step.
Choose the network's security type.
Enter the password used to access this network.
Choose “connect”. Kindle connects to the new network.
Personalizing Your Kindle
Your Kindle acquires a default name when it is first registered. This name is based on your Amazon account name, and is displayed at the top of your Home screen. Before you edit this name on your Kindle, make sure that wireless is turned on.
If you want to edit this name from your Kindle, follow these steps:
If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.
Press the Menu button.
Move the 5-way down until "Settings" is underlined and press to select.
Press Next Page to navigate to the "Device Name" setting, underline "edit", and press to select.
Use the keyboard to change the device name.
When you have finished, move the 5-way down to highlight "save" and press the 5-way to submit the change.
Tip: To add any personal information such as your contact information, navigate with the 5-way so that "edit" next to Personal Info is underl
ined, and then press the 5-way. Use the keyboard to add your information, then select "ok" when you have finished.
Using Voice Guide
Voice Guide lets you navigate your Kindle with spoken menus, selectable items, and descriptions. For example, when you open a book, Kindle speaks your current location and how far you've read.
To turn Voice Guide on or off, follow these steps:
If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.
Press the Menu button.
Move the 5-way to underline "Settings" and press to select.
Press Next Page to go to Page 2 of Settings.
Move the 5-way to underline "turn on" or “turn off” next to the "Voice Guide" setting and press to select.
Password Protecting Your Kindle
To prevent others from using your Kindle or seeing your content, you can create a password that must be entered whenever your Kindle starts or wakes from sleep. If your Kindle is sleeping when you attach it to a computer using the USB cable, you will also be prompted to enter your password before you can mount your Kindle on your computer.
If you forget your password, try looking at the password hint you entered when you created your password. If you still don't remember your password, you must call Kindle Customer Service for help with resetting your device. Keep in mind that when you reset your device, you will lose any personal documents, periodicals older than the past seven issues, MP3 files, and Audible files that you have not backed up.