O Kindle digital reader Amazon , dominates the Brazilian market in terms of digital readers. This tool makes the process of buying books and reading easier, as it is lighter and smaller in size when compared to most printed books.
Even though it is a e-reader which tends to have easy processes, we have separated the biggest doubts that may arise when using a Kindle.
How to buy a book?
To purchase an item from the Amazon library you must be connected to an internet network and have a credit card. In addition to purchasing directly on the device, it is also possible to obtain books for Kindle via computer, cell phone or tablet, which tend to have a more intuitive interface.
The way is to select the books in the online store, place them in the cart and proceed with the purchase, as if it were a regular item in the Amazon store. Once payment is completed, the work will be downloaded to the e-reader.
How to read on other devices?
The Kindle app is available for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows, with features for importing PDF files and downloading books. Your shopping library will appear on these devices as well as in the digital reader library. On Android, however, it is still not possible to purchase books with the app.
In the browser, it is always necessary to be connected to the internet and access the Kindle Cloud Reader. Just go to the website read.amazon.com and connect to your Amazon account.
How to send eBooks to other people?
If you are going to buy a gift that don't have it yet in your library, follow the path:
- On the product page, click “Buy for others” in the options on the right;
- Enter the email addresses of the recipients who should receive the gift;
- Select the delivery date and complete the purchase.
If the work It's already in your library just follow the path:
- Go to your Orders;
- Choose the book and click on Manage eBooks;
- Copy the link with the instructions next to the work you want to send;
- Paste it into the body of an email and send it to the desired recipient.
How to read a PDF on Kindle?
By cell phone:
- Download the Kindle app on your cell phone;
- Open the PDF file on the device and go to “Share”;
- Send to Kindle app;
- On the digital reader, click on “Synchronize” in the top menu and wait for the file to appear.
By email:
- Upload the PDF as an attachment to the message;
- Add your address as recipient Amazon account email and send.
This process applies to both PDFs and .DOC, .HTML, .RTF, .TXT, .JPG, .GIF, .PNG, .BMO and .EPUB files.
What is Kindle Unlimited?
Subscribing to this type of digital reader account allows you to borrow up to 20 books from the virtual library at once, with no return date. You can access them from any Kindle device, including your cell phone.
Magazines, fiction and non-fiction books and quick reads are available. In the catalog of your books purchased from Kindle, these loans are separated to make it easier to find them. Subscription costs R$19 per month.
How much does a Kindle cost?
To date, Amazon has four models of digital readers for sale, namely: Kindle Oasis 32GB or 8GB; Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32GB; Kindle 11th Generation; and Kindle Paperwhite 16 GB.
Prices range from R$500 to R$1,350 and, according to the brand, the devices offer a screen with adjustable light temperature and anti-glare, long-lasting battery, protection against accidental immersion in water and access to the Kindle library.
Source: CNN Brasil
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