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How do I keep screen from rotating?

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Slide your finger down the screen. There should be a "lock" button. If you press it, your screen will stop rotating.

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How do I delete a book when I have finished reading it?

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Go to Amazon, and then go to Digital Content. Select "manage your content and devices." Search for the book your want to delete, click it, and then select "delete from cloud." Do not click "delete from device."

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What does the arrow, circle, and box mean on the Kindle Fire (5th generation)?

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The arrow is to go back to the previous page, the circle is to go home/main menu, and the box is to see all the apps that you have open.

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How do I turn up the sound on my Kindle?

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There's a button on the side of the device that either increases or decreases the volume.

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Can I use Google on a Kindle Fire?

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You can. Click on the button to search the Internet, and input Google's web address.

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How do I move apps around on the screen?

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Hold your finger down on the screen, then move it where you would like it to be placed. You can move the app the same way to place it in a folder.

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How can I get page numbers rather than percentages when reading a book?

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Only some books offer page numbers on their books. Some books only display percentages and locations.

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Can I get Facebook on a Kindle Fire?

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You can. You can also download the Messenger app just like on any tablet device.

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How do I use the Kindle camera?

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Go to the the camera lens app. Once accessed, you can take all the pictures and videos you want.

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How do I highlight in a book on my Kindle Fire?

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Press and hold the area you want to select. You can then drag your finger to highlight the portion of the text you want to save.

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How do I get the volume to work?

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There should be two buttons on the side of your Kindle that can be used to control the volume. If those buttons don't work, then you may need to replace your Kindle.

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What do buttons on a Kindle Fire do?

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The one on the right turns the tablet on. The buttons on the left adjust the volume.

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Can I use it as phone?

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Unfortunately, a Kindle Fire is only meant for reading and buying ebooks, and it does not function as a tablet or a phone.

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When I make a video, can I pause it and then start recording the video again?

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I currently have an Amazon Kindle Fire 7, and I've discovered you can't pause videos. I brought this up with Amazon and they said they might change this in the future, but for right now we're out of luck!

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Can I get data for a Kindle fire?

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Certain Kindle Fires do have 3G data capabilities, but the newer versions are Wi-fi only.

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How do I use headphones with my kindle fire?

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You would just plug the headphones in the headphone jack. Keep in mind that not all Kindles have the option to make sound.

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How do I bookmark a page in a book I'm reading on my Kindle Fire?

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Click on the bookmark icon. It will then save it to your bookmarks, and all you need to do is go into you bookmarks and it will be there.

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How do I transfer photos to my computer?

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Usually, you can just use any USB cable that can run from your device into your computer. If this doesn't work, your device may not be adaptable to the computer you are using.

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How do I make my screen light again if I accidentally made it dark?

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Swipe down from the top, and move the dot with the sun icon farther right. That makes it brighter.

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How do I check out books from my local library on my Kindle Fire?

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You must have a current library account in good standing with your local library then download the HOOPLA App and sign in to your local library then borrow items by using the same library access code that you use to check out items from the physical library.

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