Using Kindle Fire HD

91 Pages·2014·4.556 MB·English

by  Wilson, Kevin

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How to set up your new Kindle and register it
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How to navigate around the interface and what all the
buttons, lists and icons are for
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How to configure your Wi-Fi
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How to keep your kids safe when they use the device
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How to set up, send and receive emails using Yahoo,
Gmail or Hotmail
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How to browse the web with the new version of Amazon Silk
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How to download and play or work with your games and
apps from the Amazon Appstore
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How to buy music and transfer your own tunes from your PC
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How to use the built-in camera
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How to share photos with your friends on Facebook
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How to browse the book store and read a good book
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How to Skype on the Kindle HD and more. . .
Using
Kindle Fire HD
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Contents at a
Glance
About the Author ..............................................................................ix
Preface .............................................................................................xi
(cid:78) Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................1
(cid:78) Chapter 2: Initial Setup ...................................................................3
(cid:78) Chapter 3: The Kindle Fire ..............................................................7
(cid:78) Chapter 4: The Settings Menu ......................................................11
(cid:78) Chapter 5: Using Your Kindle ........................................................15
(cid:78) Chapter 6: Device and Cloud Storage ...........................................21
(cid:78) Chapter 7: Games and Apps .........................................................25
(cid:78) Chapter 8: Books ..........................................................................31
(cid:78) Chapter 9: Music ..........................................................................37
(cid:78) Chapter 10: Photographs and the Camera ....................................41
(cid:78) Chapter 11: Browsing the Web .....................................................47
(cid:78) Chapter 12: Setting up E-mail ......................................................53
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(cid:78) Chapter 13: Calendar and Skype ..................................................57
(cid:78) Chapter 14: Watching Videos .......................................................61
(cid:78) Chapter 15: Adding Your Music ....................................................67
(cid:78) Chapter 16: Parental Controls ......................................................71
(cid:78) Chapter 17: Sending Documents to the Kindle .............................79
Index ................................................................................................89
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Chapter
Introduction
The Kindle Fire is a mini tablet computer from Amazon.com. It comes in
various different versions and sizes (prices subject to change):
(cid:132) Fire HD 6: 8GB @ $99 with a 6-inch display
(cid:132) Fire HD 6: 16GB @ $199 with a 6-inch display
(cid:132) Fire HD 7: 8GB @ $139 with a 7-inch display
(cid:132) Fire HD 7: 16GB @ $159 with a 7-inch display
(cid:132) Kindle Fire HDX: 16B @ $199; upgradable to FireOS 4
(cid:132) Fire HDX 8.9: 16GB @ $379; 4G version is $479,
with FireOS 4
(cid:132) Fire HD Kids Edition, which has a quite liberal
replacement policy and superior child controls
The Kindle Fire models are known for their excellent screen resolution,
durability (with Gorilla Glass displays on the HD models), long-lasting
batteries, and speedy Wi-Fi connections. Their size and weight are well
engineered for your hand. The sound on the new HDX is significantly louder
than on the iPad and is clear, even, and crisp even at max volume. Here are
just some of the features available:
(cid:132) You can access the Internet using the Silk web browser
and check your e-mail using the e-mail app.
(cid:132) You can download from a large library of books straight
to your Kindle and read them everywhere you go. The
screens have the clean appearance of the Amazon
Kindle devices.
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(cid:132) You can connect with social media such as Facebook
and Twitter to engage with your friends, and take photos
with the built-in camera and post them directly to your
Facebook or Twitter pages.
(cid:132) You can download and watch movies and connect your
Kindle to your TV and watch them on a big screen.
(cid:132) You can choose from a variety of games available in the
App Store.
(cid:132) You can download your favorite music from the Music
Store or off your computer straight to your Kindle.
(cid:132) Amazon’s new Family Library feature allows you to
share your games, books, videos, and apps with
others in your home even if they have different
Amazon accounts.
(cid:132) Using Amazon Workspaces on your HDX, you can even
run Windows 8 from the cloud on your tablet, meaning for
instance that you have access to your Windows-based
business apps on your Fire HDX.
(cid:132) You can even keep your kids safe with the built-in
parental controls that allows you to monitor or
block content.
In the rest of this book, you will explore how to use the Fire, its features,
and how the significant software works so that you are well equipped to use
your Fire successfully.
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Chapter
Initial Setup
This chapter will cover the basics of the initial setup.
Powering On
Power on your device by pressing the small button on the bottom of your
Kindle.
Once the device has started up, you will see the lock screen. Slide the lock
with your finger to open your Kindle. The first time you start up your device
you will need to register it with Amazon.
If you purchased your Kindle from Amazon, it will already be registered to
you so you will not have to register it again.
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Connecting to Wi-Fi
First, select your Wi-Fi from the list of wireless networks detected.
Your network name (SSID) and password (network key) is usually printed
on a sticker on the back of your router, DSL, or cable modem.
Enter the network key when prompted.
Registering Your Kindle
Set the time zones to the closest city in your time zone and then tap
continue.
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Enter your Amazon account details. If you don’t have an Amazon account,
click the Create an account link and follow the instructions to sign up.
When you are done, tap the Register button. This links your Kindle to your
Amazon account. All Kindle purchases will be paid for using your Amazon
account payment details and delivered to your Kindle.
You can also add your Facebook or Twitter account. On the confirmation
screen, click the Get started now link.
Go make yourself a cup of coffee and start using your Kindle.
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Chapter
The Kindle Fire
As discussed earlier, the Kindle Fire is an enhanced functionality mini tablet
version of the Kindle e-book reader from Amazon and, as of this date, has
a color, 6 to 8.9 inch, multi-touch screen and runs an Android operating
system called Fire OS.
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