To view your child’s progress, tap the profile icon next to their name, then select Progress. Tap the Books link in the top left of the screen to view the percentage of each book read, total reading time, average reading time per session, and the number of words that your child looked up in the dictionary.

Your Kindle has an onscreen keyboard. When you tap within the Search field or begin other actions that require you to type in information, the keyboard automatically displays at the bottom of the screen. Tap the keys to enter your selection and use the appropriate buttons to continue on to the next action. As you type, word suggestions based upon your entries display above the keyboard. Tap the word you want to select.First and foremost: the dictionary. Not sure what a word means? Tap and hold a word for a second, then release; after a moment you’ll see the word is underlined, then the dictionary opens to define the word. Swipe to the left to see the word’s Wikipedia entry and even get a translation. For Kindle with Ads devices, you will receive ads that display only on the Home screen or screensaver—not within a book. Note that ads are not available in all countries. Search for your friends, approve friend requests, and view personalized book recommendations on www.goodreads.com.

You can also add a book to your Goodreads shelves from the Home screen of your Kindle. Tap the Menu icon on the item’s cover when in Grid view or on the right side of the screen when in List view, then tap Add to Goodreads Shelf. You can also view this option by pressing and holding on the book’s name or cover. Then from the Select Goodreads Shelf pane, you can shelve the book as Read, Currently Reading, or Want to Read. Tap Read to view only your read items. Tap Unread to view only your unread items. Books you finish are automatically marked as read. Words you look up in the dictionary are automatically added to Vocabulary Builder. To view your word list and quiz yourself with flashcards, select Vocabulary Builder from the menu on the Home screen or while reading a book.

Using your Kindle with your computer

A single charge lasts up to six weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 10. Battery life will vary based on light and wireless usage. Your Kindle features a touchscreen interface that enables you to perform many tasks with just a tap or swipe of a finger. To select an item, simply tap it. For example, tap a book cover or title to open the book, or tap the Menu icon on the item’s cover to view available options. The Home and the Library can be accessed by the bottom navigation bar.

Your Kindle uses a high-resolution display technology called electronic paper. The display is reflective, which means you can read it clearly even in bright sunlight. Electronic paper uses ink just like books and newspapers, but it displays the ink particles electronically. To add a bookmark when listening to an Audible book, tap the Add Bookmark button on the toolbar at the top of the Audible Player. These are audio-only bookmarks. To associate a note with an audiobook bookmark, tap the Add Note button. Also, reduce the brightness of your device as much as you can comfortably. In bright light, you probably won't need the light at all. Storage Space Device Time: Use this setting to change the current local time displayed in the top right corner of the screen. To view the time from within a book, tap the top of the screen.Your Kindle will automatically go into sleep mode after a few minutes of inactivity and a screensaver displays. This static screensaver uses no battery power. To put your Kindle in sleep mode, press and release the Power button. To wake up your Kindle, press and release the Power button. Bluetooth Connected: The Audible Player will show you if a Bluetooth device is connected and the connected device’s name. You can also tap here to connect to a previously paired Bluetooth device or pair a different Bluetooth device. To access the sharing feature from within a book, tap the Share in the Menu on the Reading toolbar. To share an excerpt from a book, simply press, hold, and drag your finger across the screen to select the desired text, then tap Share. Select the sharing option you want to use from the list.

Airplane Mode: When selected, your Kindle will be placed in Airplane Mode and you will have no wireless connectivity. Recommendations: View personalized recommendations based on favorite genres and books that you have rated. You can mark books as Want To Read or rate them. The more books you rate, the better the recommendations you will get. A Globe key is added to your keyboard when you have selected multiple languages. To select a different keyboard, tap the Globe key. Before starting a new book, you can get valuable information and perform actions to improve your reading experience. Options vary by book, but may include: When reading comic books, use a pinching motion to zoom in and out. You can navigate through the panels by swiping your finger across the screen or tapping the sides of the screen.

Comic books

A simple tap is the most common gesture you use with the Kindle Paperwhite. See an onscreen button and want to activate it? Tap the button. Viewing the list of books on your device? Tap one to open it.