How to Do Everything Kindle Fire | How to do Everything

How to Do Everything Kindle Fire

Authors: Jason Rich

Published: February 2012

eISBN: 9780071793612 0071793615 | ISBN: 9780071793605

Kindle Fire

About the Author

About the Technical Editor

Contents at a Glance

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

What Does This Book Cover?

Conventions Used in This Book

Part I: Introduction to the Kindle Fire

Chapter 1: See What Your Kindle Fire Is and What It Does

So, What’s an eBook Reader Anyway?

Most eBook Reader Manufacturers Have Their Own eBook File Format

… And Then Came Amazon’s Kindle Fire

Use Your Kindle Fire for Many Tasks … Not Just Reading eBooks

The Kindle Fire Measures up Well When Compared to Its Competition

Plenty of Content for Your Kindle Fire Is Just a Few Screen Taps Away

Your Content and Data Can Also Be Stored on a Cloud

The Kindle Fire Is a Mobile Entertainment System … and More!

The Amazon Kindle Fire Is an eBook Reader with Powerful Tablet Functionality

Chapter 2: Get Started Using Your Kindle Fire

Turning on Your Kindle Fire for the First Time

Connect Your Kindle Fire to the Internet and Activate It

Navigating Your Way Around the Kindle Fire’s Home Screen

Get Acquainted with the Navigation Bar

Take the Carousel for a Quick Spin

Access Your Most Frequented Apps and Content Using the Favorites Bar

Adjust Your Kindle’s Settings by Tapping the Quick Settings Icon

You Can Always Find Your Way Home by Tapping the Home Icon

Using the Kindle’s Virtual Keyboard

Control Your Tablet with a Finger

Turning the Kindle Off

Caring for Your Kindle

Charging Your Kindle’s Battery and Keeping It Charged

Protecting and Cleaning the Touch Screen

Investing in Insurance or Amazon’s Two-Year Protection Plan

How to Reach Amazon’s Technical Support

You’re Now Ready to Use Your Kindle Fire

Chapter 3: Customize Your Kindle Fire Using the Settings Menu

The Main Settings Menu Options

Access the Help & Feedback Option

Manage Your Amazon.com Account Using the My Account Option

Customize Sound-Related Features Using the Sounds Menu Option

Modify the Kindle Fire’s Display Using the Display Submenu

Password-Protect Your Kindle Fire by Adjusting the Security Settings

Lock Screen Password

Credential Storage

Device Administrators

Manage the Apps Stored on Your Kindle Fire Using the Applications Menu Option

Adjust the Date & Time Formatting Options

Connect to or Change Wireless Networks

Change How the Virtual Keyboard Performs Using the Kindle Keyboard Submenu

Sound On Keypress

Auto-Capitalization

Quick Fixes

Access Details About Your Tablet or Reset It Using the Device Menu Option

Storage

Battery Remaining

System Version

The Serial Number and Wi-Fi MAC Address Options

Allow Installation of Applications from Unknown Sources

Reset To Factory Defaults

Know Your Rights … Read the Kindle Fire–Related Legal Notices

More Fine-Print: Read the Terms of Use Text

Chapter 4: Optional Kindle Fire Accessories

Accessories That Will Protect Your Kindle Fire

Cases for Your Kindle Fire

Covers for Your Kindle Fire

Where to Shop for Covers and Cases

Using a Protective Film for Your Kindle Fire’s Screen

Battery Charging and Power Options for Your Kindle Fire

Optional Accessories That Enhance the Tablet’s Functionality

Tabletop or Laptop Stands for Your Kindle Fire

Enhance the Sound Generated by Your Tablet

Make Touch-Typing Easier: Use an External Keyboard

Save Money When Shopping for Kindle Fire Accessories

Part II: Your First Week Using a Kindle Fire

Chapter 5: See What the Kindle Fire’s Built-In Apps Are All About

Enjoy Listening to Audiobooks on Your Kindle

Playing an Audible.com Audiobook or Program

Shopping for Audiobooks and Audio Content from Audible.com

Manage Your Contacts with the Contact App

Creating New Contacts Entries

Viewing Contacts Entries

Importing Contact Entries from Other Sources

View Digital Photos Using the Gallery App

Quickoffice: One Option for Accessing Your Microsoft Office Documents and Files

Loading and Viewing a Document or File into Quickoffice

Find Great Deals When Shopping Online with the Amazon Shop App

Access the Web Using the Pulse App

Learn More About Additional Preinstalled Kindle Fire Apps

Chapter 6: Use Amazon Silk to Surf the Web with Your Kindle Fire

How to Launch the Amazon Silk Web Browser

Surfing the Web Using Amazon Silk

Using the Amazon Silk Tabbed Web Browsing Feature

Search the Web for What You’re Looking For

Access Websites You’ve Previously Visited from the History Screen

Use Options Found Within the Settings Menu to Customize Your Web Surfing Experience

The Settings Menu Options

Menu Options Under the General Heading

Menu Options Listed Under the Saved Data Heading

Menu Options Listed Under the Behavior Heading

Menu Options Listed Under the Advanced Heading

Creating and Accessing Bookmarks

Navigate Your Way Around a Website That’s Displayed on Your Kindle Fire

Chapter 7: Send and Receive E-mail on Your Kindle Fire

Launch and Set up the Email App

Add an E-mail Account from the Displayed List

Add an IMAP or POP E-mail Account

Set up Additional E-mail Accounts

Read Your Incoming E-mails

The Inbox’s Menu Commands

The Email App’s Settings Menu

Composing and Sending E-mails from the Email App

Read and Reply to Incoming E-mails

Managing Multiple E-mail Accounts from Your Kindle Fire

Other E-mail Options

Chapter 8: Access, View, and Edit Microsoft Office Files on the Kindle Fire

Using Quickoffice to View Microsoft Office Documents on Your Kindle Fire

Upgrade to Quickoffice Pro

OfficeSuite Pro 5: Another Solution for Creating, Editing, Viewing, and Sharing Microsoft Office Files and Documents

Additional Options for Accessing Microsoft Office Files

Printing from Your Kindle Fire

Chapter 9: Enjoy Video, Audiobooks, Entertainment, and Information on Your Kindle Fire

Downloading and Watching TV Shows and Movies

Selecting, Downloading, and Watching Movies from Amazon.com

Making Your Movie Rental or Purchase Decision

Selecting, Downloading, and Watching TV Shows from Amazon.com

Watching TV Shows or Movies Acquired from Amazon.com

Streaming Video Content from Amazon Prime

Streaming Video Content from Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Other Services

Downloading or Streaming Audiobooks and Podcasts

Chapter 10: Use Your Kindle Fire as a Powerful eBook Reader

The Cost of eBooks

Shopping for Books from the Kindle Store Using Your Computer

Shopping for eBooks from the Kindle Store Using Your Kindle Fire

Learn More About an eBook from Its Description Page

Reading eBooks Using the Books App

Customize the Appearance of the Text Within an eBook You’re Reading

Navigate Your Way Around Any eBook

Discover the Definition of Words and More as You’re Reading

Chapter 11: Read Your Favorite Newspapers and Magazines Using Newsstand

Discovering Some of the Digital Publications Currently Available

Fifty Popular Magazines Available in Digital Form

General and Special Interest Publications

Women’s Magazines

Sports Publications

Men’s Magazines

Financial Publications

Major Daily Newspapers Available for Your Kindle Fire

Use the Newsstand App to Access Your Favorite Publications

Acquiring New Publications to Read

Explore a Publication’s Description Page

Reading a Digital Publication on Your Tablet’s Screen

Chapter 12: Download and Listen to Music on Your Kindle Fire

Your Kindle Fire Is Compatible with Multiple Digital Audio Formats

The Cost of Digital Music from the Amazon MP3 Music Store

Use Your Kindle Fire to Browse or Purchase Music from the Amazon MP3 Music Store

Make a Music Purchase from Your Kindle Fire

Making a Music Purchase from Your Computer

Listening to Music on Your Kindle Fire

Create and Listen to Playlists

The Settings Menu Options That Are Available When Music Is Playing

Listen to Music Not Acquired from the Amazon MP3 Store on Your Tablet

Transfer Music Purchased from iTunes to Your Kindle Fire

Chapter 13: Transfer Data Between Your Kindle Fire and Computer

Transfer Files, Documents, and Data from Your Computer Using a USB Cable Connection

Transfer Files and Data Using Your Send-To-Kindle E-mail Address

Transfer Files from Your Amazon Cloud Drive Account to Your Kindle Fire

Transfer and Sync App-Specific Data

Chapter 14: Find and Download Appsto Your Kindle Fire

What You Should Know About Third-Party Apps

Acquiring Apps from the Amazon App Store Using Your Kindle Fire

Discover More About an App from Its Description Page

Learn More About an App from Its Product Info

Preview Screen Shots That Showcase the App in Action

Read an App’s Reviews

Making an App Purchase

Access the Amazon App Store’s Menu

Access, Use, or Delete Your Third-Party Apps

Chapter 15: Explore a Sampling of Apps for Your Kindle Fire

Discover 24 Popular Third-Party Apps for Your Kindle Fire

Adobe Reader (Free)

American Airlines (Free)

Angry Birds HD (Kindle Fire Edition) ($4.99)

ColorNote Notepad Notes (Free)

DejaOffice (Free)

Evernote (Free)

Exchange By TouchDown Key ($9.99)

Fandango Movies (Free)

gReader Google Reader (Free)

IMO Chat/IMO Instant Messenger (Free)

LinkedIn (Free)

MapQuest (Free)

Netflix (Free)

Official eBay Android App (Free)

Pac-Man ($2.99)

Read It Later Pro ($2.99)

Scrabble ($1.99)

Splashtop Remote Desktop ($0.99)

Text+ Gold ($2.99)

TripAdvisor (Free)

TweetCaster Pro for Android ($4.99)

Urbanspoon (Free)

Words with Friends (Free)

Yahoo! Mail (Free)

Appendix A : What to Do If Something Goes Wrong with Your Kindle Fire

What to Do If Your Kindle Fire Won’t Turn On

Turn Your Kindle Fire Off and Back On to Solve Many Problems

Restore to Factory Defaults

Check to See If Kindle Operating System or App Updates Are Available

Update the Kindle Fire Operating System

Update Your Third-Party Apps

Contact Amazon’s Technical Support

There’s Plenty of Additional Help Online

Index