Amazon Kindle Fire HD User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Amazon

Table of Contents

Amazon Kindle Fire HD
getting to know your kindle
important product information
- Amazon Terms and Policies
Download Resources
FAQ’S
VIDEO
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Amazon Kindle Fire HD

getting to know your kindle

Overview

To charge your Kindle, connect it to the USB charging cable as shown. Connect the opposite end of the USB charging cable to a Kindle PowerFast accelerated charging accessory (sold separately), or other USB power adapter. To learn more about charging accessories, visit www.kindle.com/support/charging.

To start your Kindle, press the power button. To unlock your Kindle, touch the lock icon and drag the shaded bar across the screen to the left. To learn more about your Kindle, open the Help & Feedback app.

For Kindle customer support, visit www.kindle.com/support

important product information

Safety, compliance, recycling, and other important information regarding your Kindle, can be found in the Legal & Compliance section of the Settings menu on your Kindle. For additional help, please visit www.kindle.com/support.

Amazon Terms and Policies

Before using the Kindle device, please read the terms located at www.amazon.com/kindlefireterms and all rules and policies for the Kindle device and services related to the device (including, but not limited to, the Amazon privacy notice located at www.amazon.com/privacy and any rules or usage provisions specified on the www.amazon.com website or the Kindle Store) (collectively, the “Agreements”). By using the Kindle device you agree to be bound by the terms of the Agreements. Your Kindle is covered by a One-Year Limited Warranty. Details are available at www.amazon.com/kindlewarranty.

Download Resources

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Read more: https://manuals.plus/amazon/amazon-kindle-fire-hd-manual#ixzz7dBdl3396

FAQ’S

Is the Kindle Fire HDX a tablet or a e-reader?

The Kindle Fire HDX is both. You can read books, magazines, and newspapers on it, watch movies and TV shows, play games, listen to music, and browse the web. It’s also an Android tablet that lets you access apps and games from Amazon’s Appstore, plus thousands of other apps available in the Amazon App store for Android.

How much storage do I get with my Kindle Fire HDX?

You get either 16 GB or 32 GB of storage.

Does the Kindle Fire HDX have a camera?

Yes, it has a front-facing camera for taking photos or making video calls over Skype. But it doesn’t have a rear-facing camera for taking photos or videos.

Can I connect my Kindle Fire HDX to my TV?

Yes. You can use an optional HDMI cable to connect your Kindle Fire HDX to an HDMI-enabled television or monitor. With this connection, you can display your photos and videos on your TV screen and play games on your TV screen as well. You can also use the optional Amazon Digital AV Adapter to connect your Kindle Fire HDX to an HDMI-enabled television or monitor so you can watch videos from services like Amazon Instant Video on your TV screen. This adapter also lets you send audio from your Kindle Fire HDX to your TV using Bluetooth technology so you can listen to music through your home entertainment system.

What is X-Ray for Movies & TV Shows?

X-Ray for Movies & TV Shows is a feature that displays information about the actors in a movie or TV show as you’re watching it. The information includes biographies and filmographies, so you can learn more about the actors—and their characters—as you watch them onscreen.

What is Whispersync for Voice?

Whispersync for Voice automatically synchronizes your last-viewed position in a movie or TV show across all of your devices (tablets, smartphones, computers). So if you stop watching on one device and start watching later on another device, Whispersync will automatically bring you back to where you left off watching last—at the exact moment where you left off watching last! If you’re using Whispersync for Voice with an Amazon video app (like Amazon Instant Video), then it will also sync bookmarks across all of your devices (tablets, smartphones, computers). So if you stop reading on one device and start reading later on another device, Whispersync will automatically bring you back to where you left off reading las at the exact moment where you left off reading last!

What is X-Ray?

X-Ray lets you explore the contents of a book while keeping your place in the book.

What’s the difference between Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD?

Amazon Fire tablets are a bit different, and the main thing to differentiate them is their screen size and resolution. There’s the Amazon Fire 7, Fire HD 8, and Fire HD 10, with the number referring to the screen size (in inches) and ‘HD’ showing that the device has a high-definition resolution

Is a Kindle Fire an Android?

Amazon Fire Tablets restrict you to the Amazon Appstore, but runs on Fire OS, a custom version of Android. That means, that you can install the Play Store and gain access to millions of Android apps and games, including Google apps like Gmail, Chrome, Google Maps, and more.

Can my Amazon Fire tablet be hacked?

If you never use your e-reader for web browsing and never connect to a computer other than your own, the risks of infection are minimal. Kindle tablets are more problematic. It’s possible for a Fire or Fire HD to become infected while online, either from downloading a non-Amazon app or visiting a malicious website.

Can I update my old Kindle Fire?

Updating a Kindle Fire’s operating system allows it to work with all the latest files and data and also can remove any glitches found in past versions of the OS. With regular updates, your Kindle Fire tablet should stay in good working order for a number of years, even as newer apps and software are released.

Why does my kindle fire hd take so long to charge?

The most common reasons for Kindle charging slowly are the use of unofficial chargers, incorrect charging cables, or when the Kindle battery is too old. Charging your Kindle through a computer via a USB port can also take longer than usual.

What color is the light when Kindle is charging?

When charging your Kindle, make sure the Kindle’s charging light located by the power button shines yellow, the normal charging color. The light turns green when charging finishes. If your Kindle’s battery isn’t charging, the device will not power on.