Q&A for How to Use a Kindle Paperwhite

No, you can also use it to get on the Internet, assuming you have WiFi access.

You can tap the page toward the top middle, and a little bar should come up at the top with the menu options.

Tap Menu, then tap Settings, and then Device Options. Tap Personalize your Kindle, then tap Device Name. Type a new name for your Kindle, and tap Save.

Power it off and then switch it back on. That happens sometimes when it installs updates.

When in a book, tap the top and go to settings, then select landscape or portrait.

Internet connection is required to download a book. However, if the book is already downloaded, then you don't need an internet connection to read it.

It will be okay if a few drops of water get on it and you wipe them off immediately, but it will likely not hold up if a bunch of water gets spilled on it.

You can go into your Settings, which would be in the top right corner of the home screen, to change the language.

This means that you are in Dark Mode. Go to “Settings” and select “Dark Mode”; it will change back to a white screen with black letters.

The contents icon on your Kindle typically looks like three horizontal lines or a small square with lines, resembling a list. It is usually located in the top menu bar. To access it, tap near the top of the screen while reading to bring up the menu, and you should see the icon labeled "Go To" or "Contents."

Go to settings and click ‘Set a Password’. Read How to Change the Password of Your Kindle for more information on doing this.

To fix this, simply click ‘Go To’, and the table of contents will come up. Click ‘Cover’ to start back at the beginning.

If you bought the books from Amazon, then they will be in your account and may be sent to your new Kindle. I recently dropped my Kindle Keyboard - and replaced it with a Paperwhite Kindle. I'm in the process of getting used to the new reader and downloading the 300+ books I had stored on the Keyboard model.

Yes, the Kindle Paperwhite is only black and white. If you like to read books with lots of colorful pages, the Paperwhite might not be the best Kindle for you.

Try turning your Kindle off and on. If it remains frozen, hold down the power button until a pop-up appears, then restart the device. This should resolve the issue.

To organize your books alphabetically on your Kindle, go to your library by tapping the Home button or Library icon. Tap the Sort menu at the top right of the screen and select "Title" to sort your books alphabetically by title. Ensure you're in the "All" or "Downloaded" section to see the full list.

Yes, you can download an app like Laudate on your Kindle if it supports apps. Open the Amazon Appstore on your Kindle, search for Laudate, and if available, tap download or install. If not available, you can try sideloading by enabling install apps from unknown sources in settings, downloading the APK from a trusted source, and installing it. Be cautious with third-party sources.

To access the Table of Contents on your Kindle Paperwhite, tap the top of the screen to open the menu. Select "Go To" or "Contents" from the options, then choose "Table of Contents" to navigate through the chapters. Some books also have a clickable Table of Contents at the beginning.

Press the power button for about 40 seconds. Ignore any on-screen prompts and keep pressing until the screen goes blank or the Kindle restarts. Release the button, and your Kindle will reboot. If this doesn't work, charge the Kindle for an hour and try again.

Connect your Kindle to the computer using a USB cable. Open the Kindle folder that appears on your computer. Locate the "Documents" or "Books" folder within the Kindle folder. Drag and drop the PDF file from your computer into this folder. Safely eject the Kindle and disconnect the cable. The PDF will now appear in your Kindle library.

Check your wi-fi connection to be sure it's stable. Sync your Kindle by going to Settings and selecting Sync My Kindle. Restart your Kindle by holding the power button for 40 seconds. If it still doesn't work, remove the book by holding its title and selecting Remove Download, then re-download it. If the issue continues, contact Amazon support.

To get a Kindle Unlimited membership, go to the Amazon website or app, search for "Kindle Unlimited," and select "Join Kindle Unlimited" or "Start Free Trial" if eligible. Sign in to your Amazon account, confirm the subscription and payment method, and then you can borrow books from the Kindle Unlimited library on your Kindle or through the app.

To get to the top of the current page on your Kindle Paperwhite, tap near the top of the screen. This will also bring up the menu, allowing you to navigate or adjust settings if needed.

If tapping the top of the page doesn’t work on your Kindle Paperwhite, try these steps: Tap slightly lower, as the touch-sensitive area might be just below the top edge; ensure your Kindle screen is clean; restart your Kindle by holding the power button for 40 seconds; and check if your Kindle's software is up to date. If the issue persists, it might be a hardware problem, and contacting Amazon support may be necessary.

Go to “My Library”, decide which book you want to delete and click the little three dots on the side of the cover image. Select “Delete from device”.

Yes. You can search by title or author.

It probably needs charging first. If it still won't charge, you can send it back to get fixed or get a replacement.

Click the three dots on the bottom right side of the cover image in “my library” and it will give you lots of options. Select “Remove book from device.”

You can leave it on. Although, if you are not on it while it’s charging, just turn it off.

Click the top of the screen and click the “Aa” at the top of the screen. You will be prompted to change the font and size of the text.