Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation)

Manwal tal-Utent tal-Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (it-12-il Ġenerazzjoni, 2024)

Model: Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation)

1. Introduzzjoni

Welcome to the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation, 2024). This e-reader is designed to provide an exceptional reading experience with its advanced features and user-friendly interface. This manual will guide you through the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your device.

Key features of your Kindle Paperwhite include:

  • Our fastest Kindle ever, featuring a 7-inch Paperwhite display with higher contrast and 25% faster page turns.
  • An ideal travel companion with an ultra-thin design and a larger anti-glare screen for sharp page display in any environment.
  • Designed for immersive reading, free from social media, notifications, or other distracting applications.
  • Extended battery life, lasting up to 12 weeks on a single charge, based on half an hour of reading per day.
  • Excellent reading in any light, with adjustable backlight color from white to amber for comfortable reading day or night.
  • Waterproof (IPX8) design, allowing you to read by the pool, in the bath, or at the beach.
  • Vast content selection with access to millions of titles in the Kindle Store.

2. Setup

2.1 Kontenut tal-Pakkett

Ivverifika li l-pakkett tiegħek fih l-oġġetti li ġejjin:

  • Kindle Paperwhite e-reader
  • Cable tal-iċċarġjar USB-C
  • Gwida Quick Start

2.2 Ħlas Inizjali

Before first use, fully charge your Kindle Paperwhite. Connect the included USB-C cable to the device and a compatible USB power adapter (9W recommended, not included) or a computer's USB port. The charging indicator light will turn green when fully charged.

2.3 Tixgħel u Mitfi

  • To power on: Press and hold the power button for a few seconds until the screen lights up.
  • To put to sleep: Briefly press the power button. The screen will display a screensaver.
  • To power off: Press and hold the power button until a power dialog appears, then select 'Power Off'.

2.4 Konnessjoni mal-Wi-Fi

Your Kindle Paperwhite operates wirelessly and does not require a computer for content downloads. To connect to Wi-Fi:

  1. Mill-iskrin tad-dar, tektek il- Settings icon (gear icon) or swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Actions.
  2. Tektek Is-Settings kollha, imbagħad Wi-Fi u Bluetooth, u mbagħad Netwerks Wi-Fi.
  3. Agħżel in-netwerk Wi-Fi mixtieq tiegħek mil-lista.
  4. Enter the Wi-Fi password if prompted and tap Qabbad.

2.5 Registering Your Device

After connecting to Wi-Fi, follow the on-screen prompts to register your Kindle to your Amazon account. This allows you to access your Kindle library and the Kindle Store.

3. Joperaw

3.1 Navigating Your Kindle

The Kindle Paperwhite features a touch-sensitive screen for navigation:

  • Skrin tad-dar: Displays your library, recommended books, and quick access icons.
  • Librerija: Tap 'Library' to view all your downloaded books and collections.
  • Kindle Store: Tap 'Store' to browse and purchase new titles.
  • Azzjonijiet Mgħaġġla: Swipe down from the top of the screen to access settings like brightness, Wi-Fi, and airplane mode.
A person holding the Kindle Paperwhite, browsing the library of books.

Image: A person holding the Kindle Paperwhite, browsing the library of books.

3.2 Qari tal-Kotba

  • Il-Ftuħ ta' Ktieb: Tap on a book cover in your library to open it.
  • Dawwar il-Paġni: Tap the right side of the screen to turn to the next page, or the left side to go back. You can also swipe left or right.
  • Aġġustament tat-Test: While reading, tap the top of the screen to bring up the reading toolbar. Here you can adjust font size, font type, line spacing, and margins.
  • Aġġusta tad-Dawl: From the reading toolbar or Quick Actions, you can adjust the brightness and warmth of the front light.
Kindle Paperwhite screen displaying adjustable light and warmth settings.

Image: Kindle Paperwhite screen displaying adjustable light and warmth settings.

3.3 Supported Content Formats

Your Kindle Paperwhite supports a variety of content formats:

  • Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively.
  • PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.

For more information on supported personal document file types and conversion, please refer to the official Amazon Kindle support documentation.

3.4 Karatteristiċi ta' Aċċessibilità

The Kindle Paperwhite includes accessibility options to enhance the reading experience:

  • Inverting black and white colors for increased contrast.
  • Adjusting font size, font type, line spacing, and margins to suit your preferences.

4. Manutenzjoni

4.1 Tindif tal-Apparat Tiegħek

To clean your Kindle Paperwhite, use a soft, lint-free cloth. If necessary, slightly dampen the cloth with water. Avoid using abrasive cleaners, solvents, or aerosol sprays.

4.2 Kura tal-Batterija

Biex timmassimizza l-ħajja tal-batterija:

  • Turn off Wi-Fi when not actively downloading content.
  • Keep the screen brightness and warmth settings at a comfortable, lower level.
  • Evita li tesponi l-apparat għal temperaturi estremi.

4.3 Reżistenza għall-Ilma

Your Kindle Paperwhite is waterproof with an IPX8 rating. It has been tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. While designed for accidental immersion, it is not intended for prolonged underwater use. After exposure to water, ensure the device is dry before charging.

5 Issolvi l-problemi

5.1 L-Apparat Mhux Jirrispondi

If your Kindle becomes unresponsive, try a hard reset:

  • Agħfas u żomm il-buttuna tal-qawwa għal 40 sekondi.
  • Release the button. The device should restart.

5.2 Kwistjonijiet ta' Iċċarġjar

If your Kindle is not charging:

  • Ensure the USB-C cable is securely connected to both the Kindle and the power source.
  • Ipprova kejbil USB-C jew adapter tal-enerġija differenti.
  • Kun żgur li l-port tal-iċċarġjar ikun nadif u ħieles minn debris.

5.3 Problemi ta' Konnettività tal-Wi-Fi

If you cannot connect to Wi-Fi:

  • Ivverifika li l-password tal-Wi-Fi tiegħek hija korretta.
  • Erġa' ibda r-router tal-Wi-Fi tiegħek.
  • Ensure your Kindle is within range of the Wi-Fi signal.
  • Iċċekkja jekk apparati oħra jistgħux jikkonnettjaw mal-istess netwerk Wi-Fi.

6. Speċifikazzjonijiet

WiriAmazon-developed 7-inch display with built-in front light, 300 ppi resolution, optimized font display technology, and 16-level grayscale.
Daqs127.5 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm
Piż211 g. Actual size and weight may vary depending on configuration and manufacturing process.
Rekwiżiti tas-SistemaNone. The device operates fully wirelessly and does not require a computer to download content.
Ħażna fuq l-Apparat16 GB, holds thousands of books.
Ħażna tas-SħabĦażna bla ħlas fuq il-cloud għall-kontenut kollu tal-Amazon.
Ħajja tal-batterijaA single charge lasts up to 12 weeks, based on half an hour of reading per day with wireless connectivity off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary based on usage, including light settings and wireless usage.
Ħin tal-IċċarġjarApproximately 2 hours for a full charge using a 9W USB power adapter.
Konnettività Wi-FiSupports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, and OWE security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connections to ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
Karatteristiċi ta' AċċessibilitàKindle allows inverting black and white colors, and adjusting font size, font type, line spacing, and margins.
Formati ta' Kontenut AppoġġjatiKindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.
Reżistenza għall-IlmaReżistenti għall-ilma (IPX8), ittestjat biex jiflaħ l-immersjoni f'2 metri ta' ilma ħelu għal 60 minuta.
ĠenerazzjoniKindle Paperwhite (12th Generation) — 2024 release.
Aġġornamenti tas-Sigurtà tas-SoftwareThis device receives guaranteed software security updates for at least four years from the last availability of the device as a new device on our websiti.

7. Garanzija u Appoġġ

7.1 Garanzija tal-Manifattur

The Kindle Paperwhite is sold with a one-year limited manufacturer's warranty. This limited warranty supplements your consumer rights and does not limit them in any way. Even after the limited warranty expires, you may still have additional rights under applicable consumer protection laws.

For more information on consumer rights, please refer to local regulations. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms and conditions available on the Amazon websit.

7.2 Additional Documentation and Support

Further details and support resources can be found:

  • In the included Quick Start Guide.
  • In the comprehensive Kindle Device User Manual, available digitally on your device or the Amazon websit.
  • On the Amazon 'Manage Your Content and Devices' page for device-specific information and software updates.

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