Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation)

Bhuku rekushandisa reAmazon Kindle Paperwhite (Chizvarwa chechi12, 2024)

Model: Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation)

1. Nhanganyaya

Welcome to the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation, 2024). This e-reader is designed to provide an exceptional reading experience with its advanced features and user-friendly interface. This manual will guide you through the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your device.

Key features of your Kindle Paperwhite include:

  • Our fastest Kindle ever, featuring a 7-inch Paperwhite display with higher contrast and 25% faster page turns.
  • An ideal travel companion with an ultra-thin design and a larger anti-glare screen for sharp page display in any environment.
  • Designed for immersive reading, free from social media, notifications, or other distracting applications.
  • Extended battery life, lasting up to 12 weeks on a single charge, based on half an hour of reading per day.
  • Excellent reading in any light, with adjustable backlight color from white to amber for comfortable reading day or night.
  • Waterproof (IPX8) design, allowing you to read by the pool, in the bath, or at the beach.
  • Vast content selection with access to millions of titles in the Kindle Store.

2. Setup

2.1 Package Zviri mukati

Ona kuti pasuru yako ine zvinhu zvinotevera:

  • Kindle Paperwhite e-reader
  • USB-C yekuchaja tambo
  • Quick Start Guide

2.2 Kutanga Kuchaja

Before first use, fully charge your Kindle Paperwhite. Connect the included USB-C cable to the device and a compatible USB power adapter (9W recommended, not included) or a computer's USB port. The charging indicator light will turn green when fully charged.

2.3 Kubatidza uye Kudzima

  • To power on: Press and hold the power button for a few seconds until the screen lights up.
  • To put to sleep: Briefly press the power button. The screen will display a screensaver.
  • To power off: Press and hold the power button until a power dialog appears, then select 'Power Off'.

2.4 Kubatanidza kuWi-Fi

Your Kindle Paperwhite operates wirelessly and does not require a computer for content downloads. To connect to Wi-Fi:

  1. Kubva paKumba sikirini, tora iyo Settings icon (gear icon) or swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Actions.
  2. Tap All Settings, zvino Wi-Fi uye Bluetooth, ndokuzo Wi-Fi Networks.
  3. Sarudza yako yaunoda Wi-Fi network kubva pane iyo rondedzero.
  4. Enter the Wi-Fi password if prompted and tap Connect.

2.5 Registering Your Device

After connecting to Wi-Fi, follow the on-screen prompts to register your Kindle to your Amazon account. This allows you to access your Kindle library and the Kindle Store.

3. Kushanda

3.1 Navigating Your Kindle

The Kindle Paperwhite features a touch-sensitive screen for navigation:

  • Sikirini Yemba: Displays your library, recommended books, and quick access icons.
  • Raibhurari: Tap 'Library' to view all your downloaded books and collections.
  • Kindle Store: Tap 'Store' to browse and purchase new titles.
  • Zviito zvinokurumidza: Swipe down from the top of the screen to access settings like brightness, Wi-Fi, and airplane mode.
A person holding the Kindle Paperwhite, browsing the library of books.

Image: A person holding the Kindle Paperwhite, browsing the library of books.

3.2 Mabhuku Ekuverenga

  • Opening a Book: Tap on a book cover in your library to open it.
  • Mapeji Ekushandura: Tap the right side of the screen to turn to the next page, or the left side to go back. You can also swipe left or right.
  • Adjusting Text: While reading, tap the top of the screen to bring up the reading toolbar. Here you can adjust font size, font type, line spacing, and margins.
  • Kugadzirisa Chiedza: From the reading toolbar or Quick Actions, you can adjust the brightness and warmth of the front light.
Kindle Paperwhite screen displaying adjustable light and warmth settings.

Image: Kindle Paperwhite screen displaying adjustable light and warmth settings.

3.3 Supported Content Formats

Your Kindle Paperwhite supports a variety of content formats:

  • Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively.
  • PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.

For more information on supported personal document file types and conversion, please refer to the official Amazon Kindle support documentation.

3.4 Zvinhu Zvinoshandiswa Pakusvikika

The Kindle Paperwhite includes accessibility options to enhance the reading experience:

  • Inverting black and white colors for increased contrast.
  • Adjusting font size, font type, line spacing, and margins to suit your preferences.

4. Kuchengeta

4.1 Kuchenesa mudziyo wako

To clean your Kindle Paperwhite, use a soft, lint-free cloth. If necessary, slightly dampen the cloth with water. Avoid using abrasive cleaners, solvents, or aerosol sprays.

4.2 Kuchengeta Battery

Kuwedzera hupenyu hwebhatiri:

  • Turn off Wi-Fi when not actively downloading content.
  • Keep the screen brightness and warmth settings at a comfortable, lower level.
  • Dzivisa kuisa mudziyo kune tembiricha yakanyanyisa.

4.3 Kuramba Mvura

Your Kindle Paperwhite is waterproof with an IPX8 rating. It has been tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. While designed for accidental immersion, it is not intended for prolonged underwater use. After exposure to water, ensure the device is dry before charging.

5. Kugadzirisa matambudziko

5.1 Mudziyo Haushande

If your Kindle becomes unresponsive, try a hard reset:

  • Dzvanya uye bata bhatani remagetsi kwemasekonzi makumi matatu.
  • Release the button. The device should restart.

5.2 Nyaya dzekuchaja

Kana Kindle yako isiri kuchaja:

  • Iva nechokwadi chekuti tambo yeUSB-C yakabatana zvakachengeteka kune Kindle uye kune simba.
  • Edza imwe USB-C tambo kana adapta yemagetsi.
  • Ita shuwa kuti chiteshi chekuchaja chakachena uye chisina tsvina.

5.3 Matambudziko ekubatana kweWi-Fi

Kana usingakwanise kubatana neWi-Fi:

  • Iva nechokwadi chekuti password yako yeWi-Fi yakarurama.
  • Tangazve yako Wi-Fi router.
  • Ensure your Kindle is within range of the Wi-Fi signal.
  • Tarisa kana mamwe maturusi anogona kubatana kune imwecheteyo Wi-Fi network.

6. Zvinotsanangurwa

DisplayAmazon-developed 7-inch display with built-in front light, 300 ppi resolution, optimized font display technology, and 16-level grayscale.
Size127.5 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm
Kurema211 g. Actual size and weight may vary depending on configuration and manufacturing process.
System ZvinodiwaNone. The device operates fully wirelessly and does not require a computer to download content.
Pa-Chishandiso Chekuchengetedza16 GB, holds thousands of books.
Cloud StorageYemahara Cloud kuchengetedza kune ese maAmazon zvirimo.
Hupenyu hwebhatiriA single charge lasts up to 12 weeks, based on half an hour of reading per day with wireless connectivity off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary based on usage, including light settings and wireless usage.
Kuchaja NguvaApproximately 2 hours for a full charge using a 9W USB power adapter.
Wi-Fi KubatanaSupports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, and OWE security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connections to ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
Accessibility FeaturesKindle allows inverting black and white colors, and adjusting font size, font type, line spacing, and margins.
Supported Content FormatsKindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.
Kuramba MvuraIsingapindi mvura (IPX8), yakaedzwa kuti isanyudzwe mumamita maviri emvura yakachena kwemaminitsi makumi matanhatu.
GenerationKindle Paperwhite (12th Generation) — 2024 release.
Software Security UpdatesThis device receives guaranteed software security updates for at least four years from the last availability of the device as a new device on our webnzvimbo.

7. Warranty uye Tsigiro

7.1 Warranty yemugadziri

The Kindle Paperwhite is sold with a one-year limited manufacturer's warranty. This limited warranty supplements your consumer rights and does not limit them in any way. Even after the limited warranty expires, you may still have additional rights under applicable consumer protection laws.

For more information on consumer rights, please refer to local regulations. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms and conditions available on the Amazon website.

7.2 Additional Documentation and Support

Further details and support resources can be found:

  • In the included Quick Start Guide.
  • In the comprehensive Kindle Device User Manual, available digitally on your device or the Amazon website.
  • On the Amazon 'Manage Your Content and Devices' page for device-specific information and software updates.

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