Amazon Kindle Paperwhite User Manual

Introduction

Welcome to the user manual for your Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. This guide provides essential information to help you set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your device. The Kindle Paperwhite is designed specifically for reading, offering a comfortable and immersive experience with its glare-free display, adjustable warm light, and long battery life.

Your Kindle Paperwhite features a 6.8-inch display with thinner borders, up to 10 weeks of battery life on a single charge, and 20% faster page turns compared to previous generations. It is also waterproof, making it suitable for reading in various environments.

The Kindle Paperwhite, designed for comfortable reading with a large display and fast page turns.

Setup Guide

1. Charging Your Kindle Paperwhite

Before first use, it is recommended to fully charge your Kindle Paperwhite. Use the included USB-C charging cable.

• Connect the USB-C cable to the charging port on your Kindle Paperwhite.
• Connect the other end of the cable to a computer's USB port or a compatible USB power adapter (not included).
• A full charge takes approximately 5 hours when connected to a computer via USB, or less than 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter.

2. Powering On and Initial Setup

Once charged, press and hold the power button located on the bottom edge of the device until the screen turns on.

1. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your preferred language.
2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network. The Kindle Paperwhite supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security.
3. Register your device to your Amazon account. This allows you to access your Kindle library and the Kindle Store.

Operating Your Kindle Paperwhite

Reading Experience

The Kindle Paperwhite is designed to provide a comfortable reading experience, similar to reading print on paper.

• Glare-Free Display: The 300 ppi display reads like real paper, even in bright sunlight.
• Adjustable Warm Light: You can shift the screen shade from white to amber, reducing eye strain, especially during nighttime reading. Access this setting from the quick actions menu.
• Font Customization: Adjust font size, font face, line spacing, and margins to suit your reading preference. Tap the top of the screen while reading to access these options.

The glare-free display ensures comfortable reading even in direct sunlight.

Adjustable warm light allows for comfortable reading day or night.

Content Management

Your Kindle Paperwhite can store thousands of books, and all Amazon content is stored for free in the cloud.

• On-Device Storage: Available in 8 GB or 16 GB versions.
• Downloading Books: Purchase and download books directly from the Kindle Store on your device, or send documents to your Kindle via email.
• Supported Formats: Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX).

Accessibility Features

The Kindle Paperwhite includes features to enhance accessibility:

• VoiceView Screen Reader: Available over Bluetooth audio, providing spoken feedback for navigation and text-to-speech (English only).
• Display Adjustments: Invert Black and White, adjust font size, font face, line spacing, and margins.

Care and Maintenance

Waterproofing

Your Kindle Paperwhite is designed to withstand accidental immersion in water.

• It has an IPX8 rating, meaning it has been tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes.
• While waterproof, it is not recommended for prolonged submersion or use in saltwater.
• If your device gets wet, wipe it dry with a soft cloth before charging.

The Kindle Paperwhite is waterproof, suitable for reading by the pool or in the bath.

Cleaning

To clean your Kindle Paperwhite, use a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Battery Life

If you experience shorter than expected battery life:

• Ensure wireless connectivity is turned off when not needed.
• Lower the light setting. Battery life is based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13.
• Note that Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will significantly reduce battery life.

Connectivity Issues

If your Kindle Paperwhite is having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi:

• Ensure your Wi-Fi password is correct.
• Check that your router is broadcasting a 2.4 GHz or 5.0 GHz network.
• Restart your Kindle Paperwhite and your Wi-Fi router.

Device Responsiveness

If your device becomes unresponsive, try restarting it by holding the power button for 7 seconds until the power dialog box appears, then tap 'Restart'. If the device remains unresponsive, hold the power button for 40 seconds until it restarts automatically.

Technical Specifications

Warranty and Support

Warranty Information

Your Kindle Paperwhite comes with a 1-year limited warranty and service. Optional 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year Extended Warranty plans are available for U.S. customers, sold separately.

Software Security Updates

This device receives guaranteed software security updates for at least four years after it is last available for purchase as a new unit on Amazon websites. For information specific to your device, visit Manage Your Content and Devices.

Further Documentation

For more detailed information, refer to the Quick Start Guide included in your product box or the comprehensive Kindle User Guide available online.