How do I read books on my Kindle Paperwhite?
All you need is your library card. Just choose your library on the site and check out some books. Once you have books added to your Overdrive account,
go to the book you want to read on the Checkouts page and then choose Read now with Kindle
.
What is Kindle Paperwhite and how does it work?
The Kindle Paperwhite
uses a unique lighting system to illuminate its electronic ink display
. Rather than using a backlight as on LCD-based tablets, the Paperwhite uses a transparent light guide that directs light from four edge-mounted LEDs down toward the surface of the display.
Tap the left side of the screen to turn back a page. When you turn on the Kindle you will see a menu
across the top
(see right). If you do not see the menu, and instead see a page of text, it means you are not on the home screen.
How do you go back to first page on Kindle Paperwhite?
Reading a book on a Kindle Paperwhite is intuitive. To go to the next page, tap anywhere on the page, except near the top and along the left.
Tap near the left edge of the display to move back one page
. To see the toolbar, tap near the top edge of the display.
How do you move books on a Kindle?
How do I get to the table of contents on my Kindle?
- Click where you want to insert your table of contents.
- Go to the References tab and click Table of Contents.
- Choose Classic.
- Click Table of Contents again, but this time choose Custom Table of Contents.
- In the dialog box that appears, clear the Show Page Numbers box.
- Set Show levels to 1 and click OK.
What do the dots mean on Kindle?
Those dots
represent a saved sync location
. They are made by clicking on the top menu bar, then clicking on the 3-dot menu (beside the search box on a Kindle) and selecting the ‘Sync to Furthest Page Read' option. Or by using the sync option from 3-line menu from within the Kindle app on an phone or tablet.
Can I download library books to my Kindle Paperwhite?
If your local library uses libby, yes
. You download the app separately (on your phone) and check out books to kindle which you can then open on your paperwhite.
Are books free on Kindle?
The Kindle offers millions of free books
and many ways to find them if you're willing to put in a little extra effort.
Can you listen to music on a Kindle Paperwhite?
There's support for Bluetooth – but
you won't be playing any music on your Kindle
. Oh no, this is so you can listen to Audible books via headphones or speakers. Support for audiobooks is no accident.
Is there a monthly fee for Kindle?
You can read on any device. It's available for
$9.99 a month
and you can cancel anytime.
How does Kindle work with library?
How It Works.
You can borrow Kindle books from your local library's website and, with the click of a button, have them delivered to your Kindle device or free reading app
. Visit the website of a U.S. library that offers digital services from OverDrive. Check out a Kindle book (using a valid library card).
Can a Kindle read to you?
You can enable the text-to-speech feature on your Kindle Fire device to have written content read aloud
. Both Kindle content and your personal documents can utilize the text-to-speech feature.
Should you turn Kindle off or put to sleep?
“sleep”?
Always put it on sleep
. Amazon has always advised this. The Kindle is designed that (when the wireless is turned off) the Kindle only uses battery power when changing a page.
What is the circle with a line through it on my Kindle?
White circle with a line through it means
Alexa is in privacy mode
.
The Menu icon is probably
what you tap most often when using your Kindle Paperwhite
. If you're wondering how to do something, no matter what it might be, tap the Menu icon first. To close a menu, tap the X in the upper-right corner.
How do I start a book from the beginning on my Kindle?
How do I turn on page numbers on my Kindle?
- Open the Kindle app.
- Tap Library.
- Tap the book you wish to read.
- Tap the middle of the screen.
- Tap Aa.
- Tap More.
- Tap Reading Progress.
- Tap to enable or disable how you wish to view what stage you're at it in the book—i.e. tap page in book to enable page numbers.
Why do some Kindle books not show page numbers?
If you can't see the page numbers it's likely because
you've adjusted the text size
. When you make the text bigger it throws off Kindle's pages so the numbers aren't displayed. You can readjust your text size by pinching the screen or by doing this: Again, tap on the page.
How can I tell which books I've read on my Kindle?
- Go to the Library view on your device.
- Use the Filter button to select either Read or Unread.
How do you go back a chapter on Kindle Paperwhite?
Reading a book on a Kindle Paperwhite is intuitive. To go to the next page, tap anywhere on the page, except near the top and along the left.
Tap near the left edge of the display to move back one page
.
Are Kindle pages the same as the book?
Amazon Kindle e-books aren't identical to printed books.
Pages in an e-book don't necessarily correspond to pages in a printed book
. Amazon added a feature in the Kindle 3.1 software that can show the exact page numbers that correspond to the location you are in within the e-book.
Does my ebook need a table of contents?
It is usually not necessary for novels to have a Table of Contents inside a print edition, but
a Table of Contents is required for all eBooks
. Further, for complex eBooks (such as cookbooks, textbooks, etc.)
