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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Charging and Powering Up Your Kindle Keyboard


Kindle Keyboard ships with a U.S. power adapter and a Kindle micro-USB cable. You can charge your Kindle by connecting it to your computer via the Kindle micro-USB cable, or by connecting it to a wall socket using the Kindle micro-USB cable and the Kindle U.S. power adapter plug.
The light on your Kindle Keyboard next to the USB socket will appear yellow when charging and change to green when Kindle Keyboard is fully charged.
Illustration of Kindle connected to a computer via USB


Power adapters for other countries are also available and can be added to your Kindle order at the time of purchase or bought separately. Please visit the Kindle Store to see the available options:
Note on third-party charging devices (not included with your Kindle): Third-party charging devices, power converters, USB wall chargers, and other charging hubs are not supported nor recommended for your Kindle.

Charging from Your Computer via Kindle Micro-USB Cable

When using the Kindle micro-USB cable to charge your Kindle Keyboard via your computer, charging time will normally take four to six hours. To charge your Kindle Keyboard from a computer via Kindle micro-USB cable:
    Illustration of Kindle connected to a computer via USB
  • Connect your Kindle Keyboard directly to a USB port on your computer. Do not connect through a hub, keyboard, or monitor.
  • Connect your Kindle Keyboard to a computer plugged into a power outlet. We recommend keeping your computer plugged into a power outlet while charging your Kindle Keyboard. Your computer may not supply sufficient power to the USB port if it is not plugged in.
  • Make sure your computer stays on during the entire charging process. Disable Standby, Hibernate or Sleep mode, if necessary.
  • Verify Kindle Keyboard recognizes the USB connection. You can verify your Kindle Keyboard is charging if you see the USB drive mode screen. If you do not see this screen, unplug and reconnect your Kindle Keyboard. You may also need to select an alternate USB port.
Illustration of Kindle screen when in USB drive mode.

Using Kindle Keyboard while Charging via Kindle Micro-USB Cable

You can use your Kindle Keyboard while it is connected via USB and charging from your computer by unmounting or ejecting it so Kindle exits 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 right-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 Keyboard 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.

Using Kindle's Power Switch

The Power switch on the bottom of your Kindle Keyboard puts it to sleep, wakes it up, and turns your Kindle Keyboard on or off.
bottom of Kindle latest generation
To wake up or turn on your Kindle Keyboard: Slide and release the power switch again.
To put your Kindle to sleep: Slide and release the power switch. Other keys and buttons are locked in Sleep mode. Your Kindle will go to sleep mode after 10 minutes if you are not using it.
To turn your Kindle off: Slide and hold the power switch for seven seconds until the screen goes blank and then release.
To reset your Kindle: Disconnect your Kindle from any power source, and then slide and hold the power switch for 15 seconds before releasing.
Tip:To conserve your Kindle's battery life, turn off wireless prior to putting your device to sleep.

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