Post on 03-Jan-2016
AMAZON KINDLEBritany Sweet
History
• Developed by a company called Lab 126 – a subsidiary of Amazon
• First generation was released November 19, 2007
• The Kindle DX (3rd Generation) was just released this past July – July 7, 2010
Use and Purpose
• An electronic device for downloading, storing, and reading electronic books (e-books)
• Holds over 200 titles• Read newspapers, subscribe to magazines and
blogs and even play audio files like MP3’s and audio books
• Compact and light weight so it is easy to handle• Essentially a conveniently portable television for
your books
How to Use
Kindle 2.0
5-way controllerMenu
Back button
Symbol keyText key
Next page
Home
Volume controls
Previous page
Next page
Keyboard
Access Information
• Kindle has instant wireless access to Amazon.com, using the same 3G network as a cell phone– download over 115,000 e-books
• Register your Kindle to your Amazon account right from the Kindle menu
• Download books, newspapers, magazines, etc. from the “Shop in Kindle Store” option under “Menu”
• Your credit card that is on file on your Amazon account will be charged every time an item is purchased from the Kindle Store
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• "How to Order a New Book on the Amazon Kindle | EHow.com." EHow | How To Do Just About Everything! | How To Videos & Articles. Web. 14 Nov. 2010. <http://www.ehow.com/how_5507461_order-new-book-amazon-kindle.html>.
• "How Do You Pay for Books with Kindle?" Kindle Superstore E-book Reader and Digital Media Player. Web. 14 Nov. 2010. <http://bbegroup.org/kindle-books/how-do-you-pay-for-books-with-kindle>.