User Manual Using the controls You need to learn only a few simple controls to navigate around your Device to download and read books, magazines, and newspapers. Power button: To turn your Device on, press the power button. To put your Device in sleep mode, press and release the power button; the screensaver appears on the display. To wake up your Device, press the power button. To turn off your Device, press and hold the power button for seven seconds until the screen goes blank. If your Device does not power on or is unresponsive during use, you can restart your device by pressing and holding the power button for 20 seconds. Micro-USB/powerport: You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your Device to a computer for charging the battery and transferring files, including personal documents, to your Device. Charging the battery Charge your Device by plugging the supplied USB cable into a power source, such as a computer or an AC adaptor (sold separately). A lightning bolt should appear on the battery icon at the top of the Home screen. The indicator light on the bottom edge of the device will turn amber while charging and green when the battery is fully charged. Charging should take less than three hours. You can use your Device while it is connected via USB and charging from your computer, by un-mounting or ejecting it so that Device exits USB drive mode. Window s Vista and 7: Click the Start button, select Computer from the options, right-
click on the Device drive icon, and select Eject from the pop-up menu. Window s XP: Right-click on the Safely remove hardware icon in the lower right-hand corner of the task bar and follow the on-screen instructions to remove Device. Mac OS: Ctrl-click on the Device device icon and choose Eject. Your Device will then exit USB drive mode and display the Home screen. Youll see a lightning bolt on the battery status icon that indicates your Device is still charging. If the charge indicator light does not come on, make sure that the USB cable is fully inserted into your Device and into the USB port. At the top of the Home screen, you'll see indicators that inform you about the status of your Placeholder. To view these indicators within a book or document, tap the top of the screen to display the toolbars. Status indicators Wireless status indicators Battery status indicator Your device is connected to Whispernet using Wi-Fi. Your device is connected to Whispernet using a 3G/4G cellular network. Alternatively, you may see an icon for an EDGE or GPRS network next to the signal-strength bars. (Applies only to 3G.) Your device is in Airplane Mode and you have no wireless connectivity. The battery indicator shows the various states of the battery as it discharges. When your deive is charging, a lightning bolt appears on the battery icon. Note that a weak wireless signal can increase power consumption. This indicator appears in the top left corner of your screen when it is scanning or connecting to a network, busy downloading new content, syncing and checking for new items, searching for an item, opening a large PDF file, or loading a web page. Activity indicator Appendix A Legal and Compliance Information Battery Safety FCC Compliance Statement Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE. The rechargeable battery in your should not be repaired or replaced except by qualified personnel. Your should only be charged using the USB cable included with the device, or another USB cable approved for use with a compatible USB charger or USB port that meets the following requirements: USB-IF Battery Charging Spec, Rev 1.2. This device and its related accessories like the adaptor (the "Products") comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of each Product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) each Product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) each Product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: The Products have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device or external switching power supply, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The Products generate, use and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If a Product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the Product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the Product. The device meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Guidelines and is certified with the FCC as the FCC ID number found on the back of the device. Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Canadian Compliance Statement Your Device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States (FCC). Information on your Device is on file with the FCC and can be found by inputting your Devices FCC ID (which can be found on the back of your Device) into the FCC ID Search form available at transition.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid. This device complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. CAN ICES-3(B)/
NMB-3(B) This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause interference; and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device is compliant with general population/uncontrolled RF exposure limits in IC RSS-
102. Cet appareil numrique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CAN ICES-3(B)/ NMB-3(B) Cet appareil numrique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interfrences et 2. cet appareil doit accepter toute interfrence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l'appareil. Cet appareil est conciliant avec les limites d'exposition de RF population/non contenu gnrales dans IC RSS-102. Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred. Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard. Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per CTIA Certification Requirements for Battery System Compliance to IEEE 1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Avoid dropping the device or battery. If the device or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, do not attempt repair. Contact Customer Service for assistance. The host device shall only be connected to CTIA certified adapters, products that bear the USB-IF logo or products that have completed the USB-IF compliance program. IEEE 1725 Battery Safety Statement Recycling Properly Product Specifications In some areas, the disposal of certain electronic devices is regulated. Make sure you dispose of or recycle in accordance with your local laws and regulations. Display 6" diagonal display, 1448 x 1072 pixels, 300 dpi resolution, 16-level gray scale. Power AC power adapter (sold separately) and rechargeable lithium polymer battery. Connectivity USB 2.0 (micro-B connector). BT, 802.11b/g/n; 2G/3G/4G Operating temperature 32F to 95F (0C to 35C). Storage temperature 14F to 113F (-10C to 45C).