Amazon Kindle


Transferring Files to a New Kindle

If you already own a Kindle and Kindle content, you can download content to your new Kindle. Download your books directly from your new Kindle wirelessly and transfer subscriptions from the Manage Your Kindle page. Transfer personal documents, and MP3 and Audible files from your computer to your new Kindle via USB.

 

Downloading Archived Items From Kindle

Kindle displays the items you've downloaded on the Home screen. If you have Kindle content stored in your Kindle Library that isn't displayed, you can download it from Archived Items when your Kindle's wireless connection is turned on. Your purchases are also available for download on the Manage Your Kindle page. Additional information is available on the Your Kindle Library Content Help page.

To download archived items:

1). Select "Archived Items" from the Home screen or "View Archived Items" from the menu.

 

2). Select the item from the Archived Items screen.

Transferring Periodical Subscriptions

To transfer a periodical subscription for delivery of future issues from one Kindle to another, follow these steps:

 

1). From your computer's web browser, go to the Manage Your Kindle page.

 

2). Scroll down to the section entitled Your Active Kindle subscriptions.

 

3). Under "Deliver future editions," select the Kindle to which you'd like the subscription to be transferred, and then select "Save."

 

4). Upon publication of the next issue, the periodical will appear in the designated Kindle.

 

 

Downloading Archived Items Without a Wireless Connection

If you are traveling outside your Free 3G service area, you can still download your Kindle content purchased from Amazon.com to your computer and transfer it via USB or Wi-Fi to your Kindle. To download items archived on Amazon.com to your computer with Wi-Fi, press the Menu button and select Turn Wireless On. If a Wi-Fi network has been set up and is within range, your Kindle will use the Wi-Fi connection by default. If you need assistance configuring your Wi-Fi network, visit the Wireless on Your Kindle Help page.

To download items archived on Amazon.com to your computer:

1). Visit the Manage Your Kindle page.

2.) Scroll to the "Your orders" section and locate the item you wish to download.

3). Click on the "Deliver to" pull-down menu and select "Transfer via Computer."

4). Select the Kindle your wish to transfer the file to and click the "Download to computer" button.

5). Choose "Save file" when prompted by your Web browser.

6). Follow the instructions in the Transferring Files Via USB section below to place the file on your Kindle.

7). Click "Close" on the Manage Your Kindle page when the file is done downloading.


Transferring Files Via USB

Both Macintosh and Windows users can download and transfer Kindle content, personal documents, and MP3 and Audible files from their computers to their Kindles through the USB connection. When your Kindle is plugged into your computer, your Kindle will appear as a removable mass-storage device.

System Requirements

  • Windows-based: Windows 2000 or later.

  • Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or later.

  • USB port: An available port or an attached USB hub with an available port.

Downloading Kindle Content

1). The first step in transferring Kindle content is to download the file you wish to transfer. If you have already purchased the book, magazine or newspaper, you will need to visit the Manage Your Kindle page and locate the item you want to download from the "Your Orders" section.

 

2) Select "Transfer via computer" from the "Deliver to" menu beside the book's title.

If you have not yet purchased the book or periodical issue that you want to transfer, simply choose "Transfer via Computer" when purchasing the content, then click "Buy now with 1-Click."

If you have more than one Kindle registered to the account, you will see a pop-up window asking you to choose the Kindle you want to transfer the item to. It is important to select the correct Kindle, as otherwise the book or subscription issue will not be able to be opened.

 

3). You may be prompted to open or save the file; choose "Save" and select a location that is easy to find again, such as the desktop.

 

4). Once the file has been saved, you will need to connect your Kindle to your computer using its USB cable (this is the cord to the Kindle's charger).

To connect Kindle to your computer:

  1. Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port or a powered USB hub connected to your computer.

  2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the micro-USB port on the bottom of your Kindle.

When connected to your PC, your Kindle will go into USB drive mode and its battery will be recharged by the computer. Your wireless service is temporarily shut off and you will not receive any of your subscriptions while in this mode. Also, your Kindle is not usable as a reading device while you are in USB drive mode, but will return right to where you were when you undock the device from your computer.


Transferring Kindle Content

1). Once you've connected your Kindle via USB, your Kindle will appear in the same location as external USB drives usually appear. For Windows users, this is typically in the "Computer" or "My Computer" menu. For Mac users, the drive will appear on the desktop.

 

2). Open the Kindle drive. You will see several folders inside, one of which will be named "documents." This is the folder you will move the downloaded file into.

 

3). Locate the downloaded file, and copy it into the documents folder. You can generally copy files by clicking and dragging the file to the folder.

 

4). Using your computer, eject the Kindle from the computer. After ejecting the Kindle, unplug the USB cable. Your content will appear on the Home screen.

 

Remember: Kindle will only recognize transferred files if:

  • File types are listed in the Files Kindle Recognizes section below.

  • Files are transferred to the correct folder for their type.

  • Files are free of digital rights management software.

 

Using Kindle While Charging Via USB

You can continue charging your Kindle via USB and still use it by unmounting or ejecting it to exit USB drive mode.

  • Windows Vista and 7: Click on the Start button, select "Computer" from the options, right-click on the Kindle drive icon and select "Eject" from the pop-up menu.

  • Windows XP: Right-click on the "Safely remove hardware" icon in the lower left-hand corner of the task bar and follow the on-screen instructions to remove Kindle.

  • Mac OS: Control-click on the Kindle device icon and choose "Eject."

Kindle will then exit USB drive mode and display the Home screen. You'll see a lightning bolt on the battery status icon that indicates your Kindle is still charging.

 

Sending Personal Documents to Kindle

Kindle makes it easy to take your personal documents with you. Each Kindle has a unique and customizable e-mail address you can set on your Manage Your Kindle page. You can send unprotected Microsoft Word, PDF, HTML, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, PRC and MOBI files to your Kindle e-mail address.

To access your personal documents on your Kindle, send attachments to your Kindle's e-mail address ("name"@free.kindle.com). The files will be sent to your Kindle via the Wi-Fi connection and also to the e-mail address associated with your Amazon.com account at no charge.

To have your PDF documents converted to Kindle format so you can take advantage of functionality such as variable font size, annotation, Text-to-Speech, etc., type "Convert" in the subject of the e-mail when you submit your personal document to "name"@free.kindle.com. Image-heavy PDF files are presented in landscape orientation and don't work with devices that have auto-rotation, so those will be delivered in the Kindle format.

You can also transfer personal documents to your Kindle at no charge using your USB connection.

Using your Kindle's e-mail address:

When you register your Kindle, you'll automatically set up two e-mail addresses you'll use to send files to your Kindle: "name"@free.kindle.com and "name"@kindle.com. You can find this address from your Kindle's Home screen: Press the Menu button and select Settings. Your Kindle's "name"@kindle.com e-mail address is listed under Device E-mail. Use the same name to also send documents to your Kindle at "name"@free.kindle.com .


In general, send personal documents to your "name"@free.kindle.com address to wirelessly transfer personal documents to your Kindle over Wi-Fi as well as to the e-mail address associated with your Amazon.com account at no charge.

If you are not able to connect your Kindle via Wi-Fi, send your documents to your "name"@kindle.com address. The files will be sent to your Kindle over Wi-Fi if available. If Wi-Fi is not available, the files will be sent via 3G for a small fee.

 

1). To edit your Kindle's e-mail address: Visit the Manage Your Kindle page.

 

2). Sign-in to your Amazon.com account.

 

3). In the Your Kindle(s) section, select "Edit Info."

 

4). In the Kindle E-mail Address text field, change the first part of the e-mail address to what you would like it to be. The @free.kindle.com and the @kindle.com will automatically be appended.

 

5). Select "Update information" to save your changes and close the text entry box.

To set up approved "From" e-mail addresses:

1). Visit the Manage Your Kindle page.

 

2). Sign-in to your Amazon.com account.

 

3). In the "Your Kindle approved e-mail list" section, enter the e-mail address and select "Add Address."

To send your personal documents:

1). Attach your document to a new e-mail or forward an existing e-mail that has a document attached. A subject is not necessary, unless you want to convert your PDF documents to the Kindle format. To convert your PDF document to the Kindle format, add "convert" in the subject line.

 

2). Send the e-mail to your Kindle e-mail address for wireless delivery directly to your Kindle; If your Kindle has Wi-Fi enabled, it will be delivered to your Kindle at no charge. A small fee will be charged for the wireless delivery over 3G.

 

3.) Personal documents in supported file formats smaller than 5 MB sent to "name"@free.kindle.com are typically delivered to your e-mail address and to your Kindle, if your Kindle's Wi-Fi is connected, within five minutes (per document). Personal documents larger than 5 MB may take longer.

 

4). Personal documents in supported file formats smaller than 5 MB sent to "name"@free.kindle.com are typically ready for wireless auto-delivery to your Kindle within five minutes (per document), not including actual wireless download time, which will vary with file size. Personal documents larger than 5 MB may take longer.

 

5). Personal documents in some file formats (such as PDF files) may take longer.

 

6). Your e-mail provider may have additional limitations on file size.

Keep in mind:

  • The file size of each attached personal document should be 50MB or less (before compression in a ZIP file).

  • The submitted e-mail should contain no more than 25 attached personal documents.

  • The submitted e-mail should target less than 15 distinct Kindles.

 

Fees for Personal Document Service

Fees for transfer of personal documents to the Kindle via 3G are based on the size of the file submitted (before compression if you use a .ZIP file), your country, and where you're accessing 3G. Fees will only be charged for documents that are successfully received wirelessly on your Kindle. (Personal Document Service is not available wirelessly in Canada. Please see Sending Personal Documents to Kindle for information about e-mailing personal documents to your computer for USB transfer to your Kindle.)

  • Kindle (Free 3G + Wi-Fi) user living in the United States: If you transfer personal documents to your Kindle via Wi-Fi there is no delivery fee. If you transfer personal documents to your Kindle via 3G while inside the United States, the fee is $ .15 per megabyte. When traveling outside the United States, a fee of $.99 per megabyte will apply.

  • Kindle user living outside the United States: We'll send personal documents to your Kindle via 3G for a fee of $ .99 (USD) per megabyte anywhere in the world you access 3G service.

 

Fees are rounded up to the next whole MB and apply to each personal document delivered via 3G to each Kindle. You can transfer personal documents to your Kindle via USB for free at any time.

Setting your Personal Document Charge Limit

You can set the maximum charge allowed for a single personal document sent wirelessly to your Kindle. Any personal document exceeding this charge will be sent to your @free.kindle.com address and a notification will be sent to your Kindle. We will also attempt to send the document to your Kindle for free via Wi-Fi.

To set the Charge Limit for Personal Document Service:

1). Visit the Manage Your Kindle Page.

 

2). Scroll down to the "Your Personal Document Charge Limit" section.

 

3). Enter your preferred maximum charge value.

 

4). Click the "Update limit" option when finished.

 

The limit you set is a per document limit. If you send multiple documents for conversion in a .ZIP file, the total aggregated charge for conversion of all the documents may exceed your per document limit. As long as each document's charge is below the limit, conversion and delivery will be successful.

Aggregation of Fees for Personal Document Service

Consecutive orders for Personal Document Service via wireless that cost less than $5.00 may be combined into one transaction and appear as a single charge on your credit or debit card billing statement. You may see a combined transaction charge if the Personal Document Service has not been used for longer than one month.

Downloading to Multiple Devices

Content purchased from the Kindle Store can be downloaded to your Kindle, or Kindle compatible device, as long as you've registered the device to the Amazon.com account that purchased the Kindle content. There is no limit on the number of times a title can be downloaded to a registered device, but there may be limits on the number of devices (usually 6) that can simultaneously use a single book.

That means you can download and read your books on any Kindle device you own as long you've registered each device to the Amazon.com account where your Kindle Library is stored.

You can see the items in your Kindle Library under Archived Items on your Kindle and send downloads to your registered Kindles from the "Your Orders" section of the Manage Your Kindle page.

 

Files Kindle Recognizes

You can purchase and wirelessly download Kindle books, newspapers, magazines and blogs from the Kindle Store as well as download and read other types of non-DRM (Digital Rights Management) text-based content on your Kindle. You can also play Audible audiobooks or MP3 files. When your Kindle is connected to a computer and mounted as a USB drive, you will see three default directories or folders. Here's a list of the directories and the file types recognized by Kindle:

 

  • Documents: Kindle (.AZW, .AZW1). Text (.TXT), Unprotected Mobipocket (.MOBI, .PRC)

  • Audible: Audible (.AA, .AAX)

  • Music: MP3 (.MP3)

 

Tip

Mobipocket files must have no Digital Rights Management (DRM) protection applied to be readable on your Kindle. If you purchased a Mobipocket file from a Mobipocket retailer, you will not be able to open the file on your Kindle.

Personal Documents

Kindle's Personal Document Service allows you to e-mail the following approved file types to your Kindle's e-mail address:

  • Microsoft Word (.DOC)

  • HTML (.HTML, .HTM)

  • RTF (.RTF)

  • JPEG (.JPEG, .JPG)

  • GIF (.GIF)

  • PNG (.PNG)

  • BMP (.BMP)

  • PDF (.PDF): See below for details.

  • Microsoft Word (.DOCX) is supported in our experimental category.

 

The above file types can also be combined in a compressed ZIP (.ZIP) file. ZIP files are automatically opened up by the conversion service, converted to the Kindle format, and sent to your Kindle or computer as specified. Some complex PDF and DOCX files might not format correctly on your Kindle.

 


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