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Supported Formats for Conversion
In addition to the file formats listed above, you can also convert other personal documents to read on your Kindle. The supported file formats are listed below:
Unprotected Microsoft Word (.DOC, .DOCX)
Text and RTF (.TXT, .RTF)
Structured HTML (.HTML, .HTM)
JPEG (.JPEG, .JPG)
GIF (.GIF)
PNG (.PNG)
BMP (.BMP)
Compressed ZIP (.ZIP)
Note: DOCX conversion is currently an experimental feature on Kindle. Some DOCX files might not format correctly on your Kindle. You will receive an e-mail notification if this occurs, or if a file you send is not supported for conversion.
Tip: ZIP files are automatically opened up by the conversion service if you choose to compress your documents. Any enclosed files listed above inside the ZIP file will be converted and sent to your Kindle or computer as specified.
Sending Your Documents for Conversion
Each Kindle has its own unique e-mail address. When you e-mail personal documents to your Kindle, they are automatically converted to a Kindle-friendly format.
To set up your Kindle e-mail address, follow the steps below:
On your computer, open your web browser and go to http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle (U.S. and other countries) or http://www.amazon.co.uk/manageyourkindle (U.K. customers)
Sign-in to your Amazon account.
In the Your Kindle(s) section, choose the Kindle you want to set up an e-mail address for and select "Edit Info."
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.
Select "Update information" to save your changes.
Your Kindle will only receive converted files from e-mail addresses you have authorized on the Manage Your Kindle page to help prevent spam. The default setting dictates that only items sent from your Amazon account e-mail address will be forwarded. You can add e-mail addresses to the list by visiting http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle (U.S. and other countries) or http://www.amazon.co.uk/manageyourkindle (U.K. customers).
In Manage Your Kindle, add the addresses of your friends, co-workers, or anyone else you would like to enable to send you files:
In the Your Kindle Approved E-mail List section on the Manage Your Kindle page, enter the e-mail address in the blank box.
Select "Add Address."
Once you have set up the e-mail addresses, you can send and convert your personal documents by following the steps below:
Attach your document to a new e-mail or forward an existing e-mail that has a document attached. A subject is not required.
Address the e-mail to your Kindle e-mail address. For Kindle Wi-Fi only models, personal documents are delivered at no charge. For Kindle models that include 3G, you can avoid 3G delivery fees for the personal document service by addressing the e-mail so that the second part of your Kindle e-mail address is @free.kindle.com. The document will be delivered to your Kindle when your Kindle is connected via Wi-Fi and it will also be e-mailed to your Amazon e-mail address. If Wi-Fi is not available, you can transfer the personal document to your Kindle's documents folder by connecting your Kindle to your computer.
Send the e-mail.
Tip: If you want to convert PDF file(s) to Kindle format, you can do so by adding the word "convert" in the e-mail subject line. Converting PDF files to Kindle format allows you to use some features not available for PDF files, such as Text-to-Speech.
For details on fees, see the topic "Fees for Personal Document Service " at Amazon's website.
The conversion service is meant for the receipt of personal, non-commercial documents only. You may not authorize the sending of documents from automated distribution services.
8.4 Audiobooks and MP3s
You can purchase, transfer, and play Audible audiobooks from Amazon and transfer MP3 files to Kindle to play as background audio while you read.
Audible Audiobooks
Thousands of Audible audiobooks are available in the Kindle Store. Due to their large file size, Audible purchases can only be delivered wirelessly to your Kindle via a Wi-Fi connection. If Wi-Fi is not available at your location, you can purchase and download Audible content from Audible.com through your Windows or Mac computer. You can then transfer Audible content over USB to your Kindle's "audible" folder, so you can listen to them on your Kindle. Your Audible audiobooks will appear on your Home screen with your other documents. An Audible audiobook will have the word "audible" preceeding the title to indicate that it is an Audible audiobook.
Audiobook Formats for Kindle
Audible.com offers four versions of its audiobook format. Kindle is compatible with format 4 and Audible Enhanced Audio (AAX). Formats 2, 3, and audiobooks provided from other sources are not supported.
Transferring Audiobooks
To transfer audiobooks to your Kindle, follow these steps:
Connect your Kindle to your computer, using the USB cable that came with the device.
Your Kindle should appear on your computer in the same location you would normally find an external USB drive.
Open your Kindle. You should see a folder entitled "audible." Drag any audiobooks you want to play on your Kindle into this folder.
Using your computer, eject your Kindle from your computer. The content you transferred should now appear in Home.
Tip: To pause the playing of an audio book, press the space bar on the keyboard and press the spacebar again to resume.
Transferring MP3s
You can transfer your MP3 files to Kindle by copying them to the "music" folder on your Kindle over USB. For more information on connecting your computer over USB, see “Making the Connection” earlier in this chapter.
Kindle only supports MP3 audio files; AAC, WAV, MP3 with DRM and other music file formats are not supported.
To transfer MP3s to your Kindle, follow these steps:
Connect your Kindle to your computer, using the USB cable that came with the device.
Your Kindle should appear on your computer in the same location you would normally find an external USB drive.
Open your Kindle. You should see a folder entitled "music." Drag any MP3s you'd like to play on your Kindle, into this folder.
Using your computer, eject your Kindle from your computer.
For more information on playing background music, see Chapter 3.
Tip: While there is no limit to the number of MP3 files and audiobooks that you can transfer to your Kindle, keep in mind that these files are larger, and space may become a consideration.
CHAPTER 9
Your Kindle and Amazon
In addition to shopping directly from your device, you can acquire the same books, magazines, newspaper subscriptions, and other content you find on the Kindle Store using a web browser on your computer. You can also go to the Manage Your Kindle page on Amazon to manage your Kindle account, change or cancel a subscription, or look up a past Kindle order. If you need help, Kindle Support on Amazon gives you information, e-mail, and phone access to dedicated customer service representatives.
9.1 Shopping for Kindle Content on Amazon
This section shows you how to purchase content for your Kindle on Amazon. As with purchases on the Kindle Store, Kindle content is auto-delivered wirelessly to your Kindle.
Browsing the Kindle Store
When browsing the Kindle Store on Amazon, you use categories and sub-categories to find content that suits your interests. Each page shows listings of content relevant to the categories or sub categories you have navigated to and clicked on. Once inside a category, you can further refine your browse by topic. Each page shows the path taken so you can easily retrace your steps.
Searching the Kindle Store
When searching the Kindle Store on Amazon, you use the Amazon search engine to find relevant Kindle content associated with th
e keyword or phrase that you type into the search box. The search engine finds and displays lists of content along with descriptive images, titles, authors and ratings. You can narrow results by categories by clicking on the drop-down list located on the right side of the Search Results page.
Getting the Details
The product detail page for Kindle content provides the most pertinent information to help you make a purchase decision. In addition to cover image, title, author and pricing information, the product detail page gives you insight into the content from other readers. For example, you can read customer reviews and check out "Customers Who Bought This Book Also Bought" to find out what other customers have enjoyed. From the product detail page you can purchase Kindle books, newspapers, blogs and other periodicals with Amazon 1-Click.
Ordering Content
Ordering content from the product detail page is as easy as the click of a button. Similar to ordering directly from your Kindle, you can place orders from detail pages on Amazon and receive your content in usually under a minute. Once you make a selection, your order is auto-delivered wirelessly to your Kindle. You do not need to use your computer to download your content. If you have more than one Kindle, you can use the drop-down menu below the Buy button to choose which Kindle should receive your order.
The following describes the "buy box" actions:
Buy now with 1-Click: — click this button to purchase a Kindle book or current periodical issue. Your order will be auto-delivered wirelessly to your Kindle in under a minute.
Subscribe now with 1-Click — click this button to start a newspaper, magazine, or blog subscription with a 14-day free trial. Your subscription will be auto-delivered wirelessly to your Kindle. You can cancel at any time during your 14-day free trial and you will not be charged.
Send sample now — click this button to receive a free sample of a book on your Kindle. You can read the beginning of the book for free. If you enjoy it, you can make a purchase directly from your Kindle or return to the Kindle Store on Amazon if you prefer to purchase from your computer.
9.2 Managing Your Kindle on Amazon
The Manage Your Kindle page is a versatile online tool you can use to view and manage your Kindle content, personal settings, and account information. It can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle (U.S. and other countries)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/manageyourkindle (U.K. customers)
From this page, you can:
register or deregister Kindle devices to your Amazon account.
edit information such as your Kindle's name and e-mail address.
review the list of computers or other mobile devices registered to your Amazon account, so you can automatically sync your library of Kindle books with your computer or other devices such as iPhone.
add an approved e-mail address that allows you and your contacts to send personal documents (such as Word and picture files) to your Kindle. To avoid spam, only contacts on your Kindle approved e-mail list are authorized to send attachments to your Kindle.
set the maximum charge allowed for a single personal document sent wirelessly to your Kindle. Any personal document exceeding this charge will be sent to your @free.kindle.com address and a notification will be sent to your Kindle.
change your default 1-Click payment method for all Kindle transactions.
change your home country, if you move to a different one.
manage your active Kindle subscriptions.
review your Kindle orders and individual charges.
manage synchronization between devices. With synchronization on, a book will open at the last page read, even on another device. It will also keep track of any bookmarks, highlights, or notes that you add so you can see them on another Kindle.
Downloading Content from Your Computer
To transfer content to your Kindle that you downloaded from Amazon, follow these steps:
Connect the USB cable (provided with your Kindle) to the Kindle and your computer.
Your Kindle should appear on your computer in the same location you would normally find an external USB drive.
Open your Kindle drive. You should see a folder entitled "documents."
Transfer the downloaded files into the "documents" folder of your Kindle.
Using your computer, eject your Kindle from your computer. The content you transferred should now appear in Home.
To transfer audiobooks and MP3s, see “Audiobooks and MP3s” in Chapter 8.
9.3 Contacting Kindle Support
If you have problems with your Kindle, try using the Kindle Support website or one of our Customer Service members will be happy to help you.
Kindle Support Web Address
http://www.amazon.com/kindlesupport (U.S. and other countries)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/kindlesupport (U.K. customers)
Kindle Support E-mail Address
[email protected] (U.S. and other countries)
[email protected] (U.K. customers)
Kindle Support Phone Numbers
U.S. customers:
If you are calling from inside the U.S., call toll free:
1-866-321-8851
If you are calling from outside the US, call:
1-206-266-0927 (charges will apply)
U. K. customers:
Within the U.K.: 0800-496-2449 (toll free)
Outside the U.K.: +44 (0)800 496 2449 (charges will apply)
Other countries:
1-206-266-0927 (charges will apply)
CHAPTER 10
Transferring Content to Your New Kindle
If you already own another Kindle, this section will help you understand how to transfer your content to your new device. Copies of all your books and recent issues of newspapers and magazines purchased from the Kindle Store are kept in your Amazon account.
Tip: You can download and share Kindle books with all the Kindles registered to your Amazon account.
10.1 Transferring Books
To transfer Kindle books to your new device, follow these steps:
Press the Home button.
Use the 5-way to underline "Archived Items" and press the 5-way to select.
Use the 5-way to underline the book you want to transfer.
Use the 5-way to navigate to the right and "add to home" will appear under the title. Press the 5-way to download the item to your new Kindle.
You can also transfer books to your device by visiting the Manage Your Kindle page on Amazon using your computer. From your computer's web browser, open:
http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle (U.S. and other countries)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/manageyourkindle (U.K. customers)
Scroll down to the section entitled "Your Orders." This lists the Kindle books and other items you have purchased. Clicking the "+" sign next to a book title expands the item's window. (The device name is listed in the upper left corner of the device's Home screen.)
To transfer your purchased Kindle content using Whispernet:
From the "Your Orders" section of the Manage Your Kindle page, choose the Kindle to which you want to download the content from the devices listed under "Deliver to". The content is immediately transferred to the device you chose.
The content you transferred should now appear in Home on the device.
To download and transfer your purchased Kindle content over USB:
From the "Your Orders" section of the Manage Your Kindle page, select "Transfer via computer" and you will be asked to choose the device to which you plan to transfer the download.
Connect one end of the USB cable (provided with your Kindle) to the Kindle and connect the other end to your computer.
Your Kindle should appear on your computer in the same location you would normally find an external USB drive.
Open your Kindle drive. You should see a folder entitled "documents."
Copy the downloaded files into the "documents" folder of your Kindle.
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Using your computer, eject your Kindle from your computer. The content you transferred should now appear in Home.
10.2 Transferring Periodical Subscriptions
To transfer a periodical subscription from one Kindle to another, follow these steps:
From your computer's web browser, open http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle (U.S. and other countries) or http://www.amazon.co.uk/manageyourkindle (U.K. customers)
Scroll down to the section entitled "Your Active Kindle subscriptions".
Under "Deliver future editions to" select the Kindle to which you'd like the subscription to be transferred and select "Save".
Upon the next delivery of your subscription, the periodical will appear in the designated Kindle.
10.3 Transferring Personal Documents
To transfer personal documents you have stored on a Kindle to another Kindle, follow these steps:
Connect the Kindle you want to transfer information from, to your computer using the USB cable provided for that particular Kindle.
Your Kindle should appear on your computer in the same location you would normally find an external USB drive.
