Kindle Basics #16: Using Landscape Mode on the Kindle DX
The Kindle DX has the ability to be read in landscape mode, meaning you can turn it sideways and the content will rotate. The screen on the Kindle is set to automatically turn when you’ve rotated your Kindle DX on its side.
A mechanism inside the DX is triggered when you’ve physically rotated...
Kindle Basics #15: Canceling a Magazine or Newspaper Subscription
Posted by CJ in Kindle Basics on Jan 9th, 2009 | No Comments
Canceling a subscription to a Kindle newspaper or magazine is much easier than canceling a paper subscription. There’s no one to try to talk you out of it!
You can easily cancel your subscriptionby clicking on the “Cancel Subscription” link on your Manage My Kindle page in your Amazon...
Kindle Basics #15: Saving Battery Power
Posted by CJ in Kindle Basics on Nov 18th, 2008 | No Comments
This one might be a no-brainer for most Kindle users, but for new users it might be a helpful tip. The easiest way to preserve battery power is to turn off your wireless connection. The switch is on the back of your Kindle, next to the power switch. Whenever you’re not actively using the wireless...
Kindle Basics #14: Making a Note
Posted by CJ in Kindle Basics on Oct 6th, 2008 | 1 Comment
Another fantastic feature of the Kindle is the ability to make notes within passages, much like sticking a Post-It on a page or writing in the margins of a “real” book.
To make a note in a book, magazine, or any other piece of content, just position the scroll wheel next to the line you’d...
Kindle Basics #13: Deleting Items From Your Kindle
Posted by CJ in Kindle Basics on Sep 29th, 2008 | 3 Comments
Although the Kindle holds up to 200 books, and can hold even more with an SD memory card, you might feel the need to delete items.
Scroll to Menu at the bottom right hand corner of your home screen and choose Content Manager. All the content on your Kindle will show up with little checkboxes next to...
Kindle Basics #12: Searching Wikipedia
Posted by CJ in Kindle Basics on Sep 22nd, 2008 | No Comments
As I’ve said before, one of the most wonderful things about the Kindle is the ability to search the internet. One of the benefits of this is having instant access to Wikipedia.org. To search Wikipedia on your Kindle, navigate to the Experimental Web Browser (make sure your wireless switch is on!)....
Kindle Basics #11: Finding Your Highlighted Passages
Posted by CJ in Kindle Basics on Sep 15th, 2008 | No Comments
Last week we discussed how to highlight a passage on your Kindle. This week we’ll cover how to find your highlighted passages.
Choose a piece of material you know you have made highlights in. Click the scroll wheel on the Menu button in the bottom right-hand corner. Choose My Notes & Marks...
Kindle Basics #10: Highlighting a Passage
Posted by CJ in Kindle Basics on Sep 8th, 2008 | No Comments
Some readers enjoy making notes and highlighting bits of books that they’d like to refer back to later. The Kindle allows you to do both, and this week we’ll go over how to highlight a passage.
When you find a passage you’d like to highlight, position the select wheel next to the top...
Kindle Basics #9: Downloading a Book From the Kindle Store
Posted by CJ in Kindle Basics on Sep 1st, 2008 | 2 Comments
The true beauty of the Kindle is being able to shop directly from the device and start reading your new purchases in a matter of seconds. Buying books on the Kindle is as easy (maybe even easier) than buying them from Amazon.com.
First, navigate to the Kindle Store (if you don’t know how to do...
Kindle Basics #8: Changing the Font Size
Posted by CJ in Kindle Basics on Aug 25th, 2008 | 2 Comments
One of the wonderful things about the Kindle is the ability to change the font size to your liking. This is useful for several reasons. One, if you’re used to reading large print books. Two, if you forget your reading glasses one day. Three, if you want to make the font small so as to avoid flipping...
