HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF YOUR KINDLE

Ranked #1,679 in Computers & Electronics, #27,965 overall

HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF YOUR KINDLE

Amazon Kindle Family is growing at an amazing rate and by now the hottest item is the Kindle Fire, Kindle Touch and Kindle Keyboard. Except for Kindle Fire, Kindle Touch and Kindle Keyboard comes in two versions, Wi-Fi and 3G.

Once one buys a Kindle, there is a need to understand how to get the best of Kindle. With many addition features being added to enhance users experience, there is a need to have comprehensive information on how to get the best out of your Amazon Kindle. This is what this site is all about.

Kindle Fire , was launched on the 15th of November 2011, while Kindle Touch, was launched on the 21st of November 2011.

This lens was written with the 2nd Generation Kindle in mind but with growing Kindle Family, there is a need to add more links to the provide the people who are buying the new Kindles something to smile about

With the Kindle Fire, a device that will change the way we watch movies and listen to music coming out last year and Kindle Fire started shipping from the 15th of November 2011, adding more content to this lens is inevitable. Kindle Touch, another Kindle family member was released on the 21st of November 2011 making Kindle Family more robust and adding much more benefits to Kindle fans.

Kindle is one of the best reading devices in the world and now with Kindle Fire, life is better.

Besides, Kindle Fire, the capacity for books with other Kindle members has been increased from the initial over half a million books to over 1 million to choose from. Kindle will remain one of the most gifted and wished for items at Amazon. This makes it a great 2012 buy for everyone.

The Kindle Fire and Kindle Touch are going to change the way we read. Unlike the first generation Kindle, which was only available for the US residents, the 2nd generation Kindle is available in over 100 countries in the world. The Kindle Fire for the time being is still available in the US but I promise this is going to change.

These new Kindle, Kindle Touch, Kindle Fire and Kindle Keyboard have far much capabilities that the previous versions.

However, many people who own a Kindle do not capitalize on the benefits of the Kindle only using a fraction of the ability of this great reading device. I have tips on how to effectively use the Kindle to get the most out of it.

Before I dwell on how to get the best out of your Kindle, I would like to point to you if you are looking for a way of getting the best out of Kindle Fire READ MORE ON KINDLE FIRE HERE , for getting the most out of KINDLE TOUCH CLICK HERE but t if you own the 2nd generation Kindle this is the place to be.

BUY BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, SINGLES, ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR KINDLE FROM THE LINKS BELOW

BUY BOOKS FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY BOOKS FROM THE KINDLE STORE

BUY KINDLE SINGLES

BUY NEWSPAPERS FROM YOUR KINDLE

BUY MAGAZINES FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY KINDLE ACCESSORIES

If you do not have a Kindle, you still can BUY KINDLE BY CLICKING BUY KINDLE HERE

If you need more information on Kindle, READ MORE ON KINDLE HERE and you will get as much information as you need from this site.

Featured Lenses on Amazon Kindle Family

Loading

Duel Debate Module

Loading

 

REGISTERING YOUR NEW KINDLE

The first thing you need to do after you get a Kindle, is to register the Kindle with Amazon. Basically without registering your Kindle, you will not be able to purchase the Kindle book, newspapers, magazines and many other Kindle related goodies. Registration of a Kindle is easy, because all you need is your Amazon account information plus the your Kindle hardware serial number at the back. To register your Kindle, CLICK HERE With the registration done, it is now easy to buy the Kindle goodies wirelessly from your Kindle device and whatever you buy will be auto-delivered to your Kindle hardware.

To register your Kindle please click (Register your Kindle Here)

BUY BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, SINGLES, ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR KINDLE FROM THE LINKS BELOW
BUY BOOKS FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY BOOKS FROM THE KINDLE STORE

BUY KINDLE SINGLES

BUY NEWSPAPERS FROM YOUR KINDLE

BUY MAGAZINES FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY KINDLE ACCESSORIES

DO YOU THINK YOU ARE GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR KINDLE?

Do you know that people hardly use most of the features in their Kindle because they don't know how and there is no much organized information on how to get the best out of our Kindles? I tried the other day to do some few things on my Kindle and I was amazed at the great features this reading device has and I have tried as much as possible to details as much information as possible. You are not the best out of your Kindle.

Mini Tablet PC

Mini Tablet PC more...1 point

enter a title

0 points

Transferring Files to a New Kindle

If you already own a Kindle and Kindle content, you can download content to your new Kindle. Download your books directly from your new Kindle wirelessly and transfer subscriptions from the Manage Your Kindle page. Transfer personal document, MP3, or Audible files from your computer to your new Kindle via USB.

Downloading Archived Items From Kindle

Kindle displays the items you've downloaded on the Home screen. If you have Kindle content stored in your Kindle library that isn't displayed, you can download it from Archived Items when connected to Whispernet. Your purchases are also available for download on the Manage Your Kindle page. Additional information is available on the Your Kindle Library Content Help page.

To download archived items:
1. Select "Archived Items" from the Home screen or "View Archived Items" from the menu.
2. Select the item from the Archived Items screen.

BUY BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, SINGLES, ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR KINDLE FROM THE LINKS BELOW
BUY BOOKS FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY BOOKS FROM THE KINDLE STORE

BUY KINDLE SINGLES

BUY NEWSPAPERS FROM YOUR KINDLE

BUY MAGAZINES FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY KINDLE ACCESSORIES

Downloading Archived Items Without a Wireless Connection

If you are traveling outside the Whispernet service area, you can still download your Kindle content archived on Amazon.com to your computer and transfer it via USB to your Kindle.
To download items archived on Amazon.com to your computer:
1. Visit the Manage Your Kindle page.
2. Scroll to the "Your orders" section and locate the item you wish to download.
3. Click on the "Deliver to" pull-down menu and select "Transfer via Computer."
4. Select the Kindle your wish to transfer the file to and click the "Download to computer" button.
5. Choose "Save file" when prompted by your Web browser.
6. Follow the instructions in the Transferring Files Via USB section below to place the file on your Kindle.
7. Click "Close" on the Manage Your Kindle page when the file is done downloading.

BUY BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, SINGLES, ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR KINDLE FROM THE LINKS BELOW
BUY BOOKS FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY BOOKS FROM THE KINDLE STORE

BUY KINDLE SINGLES

BUY NEWSPAPERS FROM YOUR KINDLE

BUY MAGAZINES FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY KINDLE ACCESSORIES

Transferring Files Via USB

Both Macintosh and Windows users can download and transfer Kindle content, personal documents, and MP3 and Audible files from their computers to their Kindles through the USB connection. When your Kindle is plugged into your computer, your Kindle will appear as a removable mass-storage device.

System Requirements
1. Windows-based: Windows 2000 or later.
1. Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or later.
1. USB port: An available port or an attached USB hub with an available port.

BUY BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, SINGLES, ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR KINDLE FROM THE LINKS BELOW
BUY BOOKS FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY BOOKS FROM THE KINDLE STORE

BUY KINDLE SINGLES

BUY NEWSPAPERS FROM YOUR KINDLE

BUY MAGAZINES FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY KINDLE ACCESSORIES

Making the Connection

See the picture below for the illustration that shows a Kindle and a laptop computer connected through the USB cable.

MAKING THE CONNECTION 

To connect Kindle to your computer

1. Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port or a powered USB hub connected to your computer.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the micro-USB port on the bottom of your Kindle.

When connected to your PC, your Kindle will go into USB drive mode and its battery will be recharged by the computer. Your Whispernet service is temporarily shut off and you will not receive any of your subscriptions while in this mode. Also, your Kindle is not usable as a reading device while you are in USB drive mode, but will return right to where you were when you undock the device from your computer.

BUY BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, SINGLES, ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR KINDLE FROM THE LINKS BELOW
BUY BOOKS FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY BOOKS FROM THE KINDLE STORE

BUY KINDLE SINGLES

BUY NEWSPAPERS FROM YOUR KINDLE

BUY MAGAZINES FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY KINDLE ACCESSORIES

Using Kindle While Charging Via USB

You can use your Kindle while it is connected via USB and charging from your computer by unmounting or ejecting it so Kindle exits USB drive mode.

1. Windows Vista and 7: Click on the Start button, select "Computer" from the options, right-click on the Kindle drive icon and select "Eject" from the pop-up menu.

2. Windows XP: Right-click on the "Safely remove hardware" icon in the lower left-hand corner of the task bar and follow the on-screen instructions to remove Kindle.

3. Mac OS: Cmd-click on the Kindle device icon and choose "Eject."

Kindle will then exit USB drive mode and display the Home screen. You'll see a lightning bolt on the battery status icon that indicates your Kindle is still charging.

BUY BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, SINGLES, ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR KINDLE FROM THE LINKS BELOW
BUY BOOKS FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY BOOKS FROM THE KINDLE STORE

BUY KINDLE SINGLES

BUY NEWSPAPERS FROM YOUR KINDLE

BUY MAGAZINES FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY KINDLE ACCESSORIES

How to move files to and from Kindle

1. Connect your Kindle to your computer as described above. Your Kindle should appear on your computer in the same location you would normally find an external USB drive.

2. Use your computer's file browser to drag and drop files to and from Kindle.

3. When finished, use your computer's undock, eject, or unmount feature to remove your Kindle.

Remember, Kindle will only recognize transferred files if:

File types are listed in the Files Kindle Recognizes section below.

File are transferred to the correct folder for their type.

Files are free of digital rights management software.

BUY BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, SINGLES, ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR KINDLE FROM THE LINKS BELOW
BUY BOOKS FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY BOOKS FROM THE KINDLE STORE

BUY KINDLE SINGLES

BUY NEWSPAPERS FROM YOUR KINDLE

BUY MAGAZINES FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY KINDLE ACCESSORIES

KINDLE ACCESSORIES

Loading

YOU CAN SEND YOUR PERSONAL DOCUMENTS TO YOUR KINDLE

How to send Personal Documents to Kindle

Kindle's Personal Document Service (via Whispernet) allows you to e-mail approved files to your Kindle's e-mail address.
Then, Amazon can transfer the file(s) wirelessly in a Kindle-compatible format to the device(s) for a fee.

To avoid a fee, or if you're not in wireless range, you can send an e-mail to "name"@free.kindle.com and download the files via USB in a Kindle compatible format to the device(s).

Your Kindle will only receive converted files from e-mail addresses you have authorized on the Manage Your Kindle page to help prevent spam.

BUY BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, SINGLES, ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR KINDLE FROM THE LINKS BELOW
BUY BOOKS FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY BOOKS FROM THE KINDLE STORE

BUY KINDLE SINGLES

BUY NEWSPAPERS FROM YOUR KINDLE

BUY MAGAZINES FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY KINDLE ACCESSORIES

SETTING UP YOU KINDLE EMAIL ADDRESS

How to set up your Kindle's e-mail address

1. Visit the Manage Your Kindle page.

2. Sign-in to your Amazon.com account.

3. In the Your Kindle(s) section, select "Edit Info."

4. In the Kindle E-mail Address text field, change the first part of the e-mail address to what you would like it to be. The @kindle.com will automatically be appended.

5. Select "Update information" to save your changes and close the text entry box.

BUY BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, SINGLES, ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR KINDLE FROM THE LINKS BELOW
BUY BOOKS FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY BOOKS FROM THE KINDLE STORE

BUY KINDLE SINGLES

BUY NEWSPAPERS FROM YOUR KINDLE

BUY MAGAZINES FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY KINDLE ACCESSORIES

How to set up approved "From" e-mail addresses

1. Visit the Manage Your Kindle page.

2. Sign-in to your Amazon.com account.

3. In the "Your Kindle approved e-mail list" section, enter the e-mail address and select "Add Address."

KINDLE ACCESSORIES

Loading

SENDING YOUR PERSONAL DOCUMENTS

How to send your personal documents

1.Attach your document to a new e-mail or forward an existing e-mail that has a document attached. A subject is not necessary.

2. Address the e-mail to your Kindle e-mail address for wireless delivery directly to your Kindle; a small fee will be charged for the wireless delivery.

3. Send the e-mail.

4. Personal documents below 5 MB in officially supported file formats are typically delivered to the "name"@free.kindle.com e-mail address within 5 minutes (per document). Personal documents above 5 MB may take longer.

5. Personal documents below 5 MB in officially supported file formats are typically ready for wireless auto-delivery to your Kindle within 5 minutes (per document), not including actual wireless download time, which will vary with file size. Personal documents above 5 MB may take longer.

6. Personal documents in experimental file formats (such as PDF files) may take longer.

7. Your e-mail provider may have additional limitations on file size.

Keep in mind:

The file size of each attached personal document should be 50MB or less (before compression in a ZIP file).

The submitted e-mail should contain no more than 25 attached personal documents.

The submitted e-mail should target less than 15 distinct Kindles.

BUY BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, SINGLES, ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR KINDLE FROM THE LINKS BELOW
BUY BOOKS FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY BOOKS FROM THE KINDLE STORE

BUY KINDLE SINGLES

BUY NEWSPAPERS FROM YOUR KINDLE

BUY MAGAZINES FOR YOUR KINDLE

BUY KINDLE ACCESSORIES

EXTEND YOUR KINDLE WARRANTY

Loading

READ OTHER KINDLE LENS

Loading

PLEASE DON'T LEAVE WITHOUT SIGNING OUR GUEST BOOK

  • reeddhi Mar 19, 2012 @ 2:26 am | delete
    Thank you for the information. I wanted to know which video and audio formats are supported by Kindle. Will figure it out from some other site :)
  • mihgasper Feb 11, 2012 @ 4:43 am | delete
    I think Kindle is one of biggest revolutions in book-reading in last centuries. Thanks for sharing!
  • MobileAppMan Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:58 pm | delete
    Thanks for the excellent info. If you would be so kind, check out 1 of my lenses and 'like' me too. Thanks so much.
  • ndasika Jan 29, 2012 @ 8:32 am | delete
    Hi MobileAppMan, Thanks for stopping by and signing our visitors book, I will check your lenses right away. Thanks
  • MobileAppMan Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:58 pm | delete
    Thanks for the excellent info. If you would be so kind, check out 1 of my lenses and 'like' me too. Thanks so much.
  • Load More

by

ndasika

I come from Kenya. It is in Africa and the equator divides Kenya into two halves, passing right in the middle of the country. We enjoy sunshine 12 mon... more »

Feeling creative? Create a Lens!