Q&A for How to Use a Kindle Fire

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

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."

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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.

To turn on the light on your Kindle Fire, open Settings or swipe down from the top of the screen, tap Display or Brightness, and adjust the brightness slider to increase the light. If your Kindle Fire does not have a built-in light, you may need an external reading light.

Flashcards are learning tools used to memorize information. Each card has a question, word, or concept on one side and the answer or explanation on the other. To use them, look at the front of the card and try to remember the answer, then check the back to see if you were correct. Repeat until you remember all the cards. Regular use can improve memory and help with studying vocabulary, facts, and concepts.

Yes, you can create a list of characters to help remember them. Use the Notes feature to highlight a name and add a short description, write a character list on paper or in a note app, bookmark pages where characters first appear, check the Table of Contents for a character guide if the book has one, and keep a reading journal to note character names and key details.

Tap the Home button, select Library or Books at the top, choose All to see everything or Downloaded for offline books, and use the search bar to find a specific book. If a book is missing, check your Amazon account under Manage Your Content and Devices.

Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap Bluetooth to turn it on. Tap and hold Bluetooth, then select 'Pair a new device.' Choose the device you want to connect to and follow any on-screen instructions to pair. The other device must be in pairing mode.

Yes, it has a voice reader called VoiceView. To turn it on, swipe down from the top, go to Settings, tap Accessibility, select VoiceView Screen Reader, and turn it on. This will read aloud books and on-screen text. Some Kindle books also support Text-to-Speech in the Reading Settings.

Try restarting it by holding the power button for 40 seconds. Next check the accessibility settings in Settings > Accessibility for options like the Screen Magnifier or Accessibility Menu, and reset the navigation bar in Settings > Device Options > Navigation Bar. If the issue continues, check for updates in Settings > Device Options > System Updates.

To return to the index while reading the Bible on your Kindle Fire, tap the top of the screen to open the menu, select "Go To," then choose "Table of Contents" or "Index" and select the section you want to visit.

Tap the top of the screen to open the menu, then tap the back arrow or the home button. This will take you back to the library or home screen, and your book will stay where you left off for next time.

Try restarting the device by holding the power button for 40 seconds, then turning it back on. Also, check the accessibility settings for Screen Magnifier or Accessibility Menu, enable the navigation bar, and be sure your system is up to date. If they are still missing, you may need to reset your device.

Sign in with the same Amazon account as your old Kindle. Go to Settings and tap Sync Device to refresh your books. Open the Library, tap All, and select books to download. For non-Amazon books, transfer them using a USB cable or email them to your Kindle. If a book is missing, check Manage Your Content and Devices on Amazon’s website.

No, a Fire HD 10 should turn on with a quick press of the power button. If you have to hold it for 10 seconds, try these steps: charge your device fully, clean the power button, force a restart by holding the button for 40 seconds, check for updates in Settings, or reset the device to factory defaults. If the issue persists, the power button or battery may need attention.