My Kindle Fire HDX

My Kindle Fire HDX

Released February 2014
Publisher(s): Que
ISBN: 9780133813258

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Book description

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Kindle Fire HDX photos that show you exactly what to do

Help when you run into Kindle Fire HDX problems or limitations

Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Kindle Fire HDX

Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keepingyour Kindle Fire HDX working just the way you want. Learn how to:

  • Quickly set up your Kindle Fire HDX or HD

  • Connect to practically any network, including unlisted WiFi networks

  • Smoothly transfer content between cloud, computer, and tablet

  • Find your favorite books, audiobooks, newspapers, or magazines

  • Read and write reviews at Amazon’s global Goodreads community

  • Move your Amazon printed book purchases online with MatchBook

  • Play your music and video, wherever it comes from (even iTunes)

  • Display movies on your TV and use Kindle Fire as a remote

  • Control subscriptions so you pay for only the content you want

  • Do more than ever with the newest Kindle Fire apps

  • Connect via Facebook, Twitter, Skype, and email

  • Edit personal documents and photos on your Kindle Fire HDX

  • Manage your life, contacts, and calendar on your Kindle Fire HDX

  • Make the most of Kindle Fire’s built-in cameras

  • Browse the Web with Kindle Fire’s newly-upgraded Silk browser

  • Find great apps for kids and control how they use Kindle Fire

  • Get free Amazon personal support whenever you need it

    • Table of contents

    1. About This eBook
    2. Title Page
    3. Copyright Page
    4. Contents at a Glance
    5. Table of Contents
    6. About the Author
    7. Dedication
    8. Acknowledgments
    9. We Want to Hear from You!
    10. Reader Services
    11. Introduction
      1. An Overview of the Various Kindle Fire Models
      2. What’s New on the Kindle Fire
      3. What You’ll Find in This Book
      4. How to Navigate This Book
      5. Let’s Light This Fire
    12. 1. Getting Started with the Kindle Fire
      1. The Hardware
      2. Initial Setup
      3. The Home Screen
      4. Navigating the Kindle Fire
      5. Notifications and Options
      6. Settings
      7. Using the Keyboard
      8. Connecting to Other Hardware
      9. Searches
      10. Getting Help
    13. 2. Accessing Amazon’s Cloud Services
      1. Amazon Prime
      2. Amazon Cloud Drive
      3. Amazon Cloud Player
      4. Amazon Instant Video
      5. Kindle Reader Applications and Kindle Cloud Reader
      6. Transferring Files from Your Computer
    14. 3. Using Amazon’s Manage Your Kindle Page
      1. Managing Your Books and Documents
      2. Managing Subscriptions
      3. Updating Kindle Payment Information
      4. Managing Your Kindle Devices
    15. 4. Reading on the Kindle Fire
      1. Finding Content
      2. Organizing Your Books
      3. Reading on Your Kindle
      4. Working with Notes and Highlights
      5. Working with Bookmarks
      6. Reading Magazines and Newspapers
      7. Listening to Audiobooks
      8. Searching Content and Accessing Reference Materials
    16. 5. Listening to Music on the Kindle Fire
      1. Browsing and Downloading Your Music
      2. Playing Music
      3. Managing Playlists
    17. 6. Watching Video on Your Kindle Fire
      1. Navigating the Video Store
      2. Working with Your Video Library
      3. Using Second Screen
    18. 7. Installing and Using Apps
      1. The Appstore
      2. Your Apps Library
      3. Application Settings
      4. Games for Your Kindle Fire
    19. 8. Using Social Media and Chat
      1. Sharing with Social Networks
      2. Talking Books with the Goodreads Community
      3. Video Chatting Over Skype
      4. Sharing Game Achievements with GameCircle
    20. 9. Reading and Sending Email
      1. Email Accounts
      2. Managing Your Email Inbox
      3. Reading Email
    21. 10. Managing Your Personal Documents and Data
      1. Managing Personal Documents
      2. Using the Contacts App
      3. Using the Calendar
      4. Archiving Old Apps and Data
    22. 11. Taking Photos with Your Kindle Fire HDX
      1. Accessing Personal Photos and Videos
      2. Editing Photos
      3. Using the Cameras
    23. 12. Browsing the Web with Silk
      1. Browsing the Web
      2. Working with Tabs
      3. Using Bookmarks and History
    24. 13. Giving Your Kids a Kindle Fire
      1. Setting Up Kindle FreeTime
      2. Teaching Your Kids How to Use Kindle FreeTime
      3. Parental Controls for Older Children
    25. Index

    Product information

    • Title: My Kindle Fire HDX
    • Author(s):
    • Release date: February 2014
    • Publisher(s): Que
    • ISBN: 9780133813258