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Amazon's Kindle eReaders are Getting a Big Software Update Soon [2016]

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To add a Wi-Fi network to your Kindle Paperwhite, follow these steps:

If necessary, turn on your Kindle Paperwhite.

Tap Menu→Settings

From the same screen, tap Wi-Fi Networks.

If Wi-Fi is not turned on, you will get a message asking if it should be turned on. Tap OK.

Or, if the Kindle Paperwhite is in Airplane mode (that is, Wi-Fi is not turned on), you'll see a message asking if you want to turn off Airplane mode.

Select the network to which you want to connect.

If the network you want to connect to has a lock icon next to its name, you need to enter a password.

If the network requires a password, enter it in the Wi-Fi Networks dialog box using the onscreen keyboard.

If you are connecting to a network at work and don't know the password, see the system administrator.

You can enter numbers and symbols by tapping the keyboard's 123!? key. Tap ABC to go back to the regular keyboard.

When your Kindle Paperwhite is connected to Wi-Fi, a wireless indicator appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, next to the battery charge meter. You see this indicator on the Home screen and when you display the toolbar while reading an e-book.

The wireless indicator can be one of the following:

Wi-Fi: The Kindle Paperwhite is connected to a Wi-Fi network. The arcs on the fan next to Wi-Fi indicate the strength of the Wi-Fi connection.

3G: The Kindle Paperwhite 3G is connected to a 3G network. This icon pertains only to the Kindle Paperwhite that includes 3G and Wi-Fi. The bars next to 3G indicate the strength of the 3G connection.

1X: The Kindle Paperwhite 3G is connected to a network through EDGE/GPRS (the predecessor to 3G in cellular network delivery). The 1X icon applies only to the Kindle Paperwhite 3G. As cellular networks become more widespread, you will rarely — if ever — see this icon.


Bucky,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed explanation.

I'm sure it's helpful for a lot of novices.

Thanks again.

Richard
 

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Thanks, Bucky, for the great explanation. After I posted, while waiting on line for Amazon, I did go to Settings, etc., but even though I typed in the correct password, it wouldn't connect. Called the network, long waiting time, hung up, trying tomorrow again.

By the way, the first time I called Amazon, the person I talked to couldn't find my account, I spelled my name about five times, she still couldn't find it. I finally said 'thanks' and hung up. Then called Amazon again, and the next person brought up my account right away. Next time I'll hang up much earlier, instead of repeating the same info over and over.
 
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Elli, one of the options in Amazon support is to leave a number and have them call you. My experience is that the phone is ringing in microseconds. Sure beats being on hold.

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I use Overdrive app on smartphone to get library books for both ePub and Kindle books and it is fairly easy.

I have a nook (remember those?) and have never bought a book from Amazon or B&N for it. I have library cards from both OH and CO and use overdrive to download books. I have to wait list some titles but for free, I can wait

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Automatic update?

The email I received said that I didn't have to do anything. The update will happen automatically over the next few weeks ~ Ron
 

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The email I received said that I didn't have to do anything. The update will happen automatically over the next few weeks ~ Ron
Yes, but I am instant gratification kind of person.
 

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Elli, one of the options in Amazon support is to leave a number and have them call you. My experience is that the phone is ringing in microseconds. Sure beats being on hold.
Jim
Thanks, Jim, I got the Kindle going. It's just so frustrating that it usually takes 2 calls. Two calls to Amazon on Sat., then this morning I talked to one agent at my Internet provider - he couldn't get the Kindle going, hung up and called again, the second agent got it going. At least I can download books again. Thanks all for your help.
 
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