Pukapuka Kaiwhakamahi mō te Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation, 2024)

1. Kupu Whakataki

Welcome to the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation, 2024). This e-reader is designed to provide an exceptional reading experience with its advanced features and user-friendly interface. This manual will guide you through the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your device.

Key features of your Kindle Paperwhite include:

• Our fastest Kindle ever, featuring a 7-inch Paperwhite display with higher contrast and 25% faster page turns.
• An ideal travel companion with an ultra-thin design and a larger anti-glare screen for sharp page display in any environment.
• Designed for immersive reading, free from social media, notifications, or other distracting applications.
• Extended battery life, lasting up to 12 weeks on a single charge, based on half an hour of reading per day.
• Excellent reading in any light, with adjustable backlight color from white to amber for comfortable reading day or night.
• Waterproof (IPX8) design, allowing you to read by the pool, in the bath, or at the beach.
• Vast content selection with access to millions of titles in the Kindle Store.

2. Tatūnga

2.1 Ihirangi mokete

Manatokohia kei roto i to kete nga mea e whai ake nei:

• Kindle Paperwhite e-reader
• USB-C taura utu
• Aratohu Timata Tere

2.2 Utu Tuatahi

Before first use, fully charge your Kindle Paperwhite. Connect the included USB-C cable to the device and a compatible USB power adapter (9W recommended, not included) or a computer's USB port. The charging indicator light will turn green when fully charged.

2.3 Te Whakakaha me te Weto

• To power on: Press and hold the power button for a few seconds until the screen lights up.
• To put to sleep: Briefly press the power button. The screen will display a screensaver.
• To power off: Press and hold the power button until a power dialog appears, then select 'Power Off'.

2.4 Te hono ki Wi-Fi

Your Kindle Paperwhite operates wirelessly and does not require a computer for content downloads. To connect to Wi-Fi:

1. Mai i te mata Kāinga, patohia te Tautuhinga icon (gear icon) or swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Actions.
2. Tap Tautuhinga Katoa, katahi Wi-Fi & Nihokikorangi, katahi Whatunga Wi-Fi.
3. Tīpakohia te whatunga Wi-Fi e hiahiatia ana mai i te rarangi.
4. Whakauruhia te kupuhipa Wi-Fi mēnā ka tonoa, ka pāwhiri Tūhono.

2.5 Registering Your Device

After connecting to Wi-Fi, follow the on-screen prompts to register your Kindle to your Amazon account. This allows you to access your Kindle library and the Kindle Store.

3. Mahi

3.1 Te Whakatere i tō Kindle

The Kindle Paperwhite features a touch-sensitive screen for navigation:

• Mata Kāinga: Displays your library, recommended books, and quick access icons.
• Whare Pukapuka: Tap 'Library' to view all your downloaded books and collections.
• Toa Kindle: Tap 'Store' to browse and purchase new titles.
• Nga Mahi Tere: Swipe down from the top of the screen to access settings like brightness, Wi-Fi, and airplane mode.

Image: A person holding the Kindle Paperwhite, browsing the library of books.

3.2 Panui pukapuka

• Te whakatuwhera i tētahi pukapuka: Tap on a book cover in your library to open it.
• Huri Whārangi: Tap the right side of the screen to turn to the next page, or the left side to go back. You can also swipe left or right.
• Whakatika Kuputuhi: While reading, tap the top of the screen to bring up the reading toolbar. Here you can adjust font size, font type, line spacing, and margins.
• Whakatika rama: From the reading toolbar or Quick Actions, you can adjust the brightness and warmth of the front light.

Image: Kindle Paperwhite screen displaying adjustable light and warmth settings.

3.3 Supported Content Formats

Your Kindle Paperwhite supports a variety of content formats:

• Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively.
• PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.

For more information on supported personal document file types and conversion, please refer to the official Amazon Kindle support documentation.

3.4 Ngā Āhuatanga Wātea

The Kindle Paperwhite includes accessibility options to enhance the reading experience:

• Inverting black and white colors for increased contrast.
• Adjusting font size, font type, line spacing, and margins to suit your preferences.

4. Tiaki

4.1 Te horoi i to taputapu

To clean your Kindle Paperwhite, use a soft, lint-free cloth. If necessary, slightly dampen the cloth with water. Avoid using abrasive cleaners, solvents, or aerosol sprays.

4.2 Tiaki Pūhiko

Hei whakanui i te ora o te pākahiko:

• Turn off Wi-Fi when not actively downloading content.
• Keep the screen brightness and warmth settings at a comfortable, lower level.
• A ape i te tuku i te taputapu ki nga wera nui.

4.3 Atete Wai

Your Kindle Paperwhite is waterproof with an IPX8 rating. It has been tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. While designed for accidental immersion, it is not intended for prolonged underwater use. After exposure to water, ensure the device is dry before charging.

5. Te Raru

5.1 Pūrere Kaore i te Whakautu

If your Kindle becomes unresponsive, try a hard reset:

• Patohia me te pupuri i te paatene mana mo te 40 hēkona.
• Release the button. The device should restart.

5.2 Nga take utu

If your Kindle is not charging:

• Ensure the USB-C cable is securely connected to both the Kindle and the power source.
• Whakamātauria he taura USB-C rereke, he urutau hiko ranei.
• Me whakarite kia ma te tauranga utu, kia kore he para.

5.3 Ngā Raru Hononga Wi-Fi

If you cannot connect to Wi-Fi:

• Manatokohia kei te tika tō kupuhipa Wi-Fi.
• Tīmataria anō tō pouara Wi-Fi.
• Me whakarite kei roto to Kindle i te awhe o te tohu Wi-Fi.
• Tirohia mehemea ka taea e etahi atu taputapu te hono atu ki te whatunga Wi-Fi kotahi.

6. Whakatakotoranga

7. Pūtāhui me te Tautoko

7.1 Pūtāhui a te Kaihanga

The Kindle Paperwhite is sold with a one-year limited manufacturer's warranty. This limited warranty supplements your consumer rights and does not limit them in any way. Even after the limited warranty expires, you may still have additional rights under applicable consumer protection laws.

For more information on consumer rights, please refer to local regulations. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms and conditions available on the Amazon webpae.

7.2 Additional Documentation and Support

Further details and support resources can be found:

• In the included Quick Start Guide.
• In the comprehensive Kindle Device User Manual, available digitally on your device or the Amazon webpae.
• On the Amazon 'Manage Your Content and Devices' page for device-specific information and software updates.