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The new Amazon Kindle 2′s features and navigation is easy to access with the MENU, and HOME buttons, along with the 5-way navigator. But there are keyboard shortcuts built into the Kindle that can make using your new e-book reader more enjoyable. There also are some special features only available using keyboard shortcuts. Here are some of the shortcuts you should keep in-mind when using your Kindle 2.

Refresh your display – the new Kindle’s screen is a big improvement over the Kindle 1. The new “digital ink” gives the screen a little better contrast and sharpness. It also moves from page to page more quickly. What you’ll find however is that sometimes you get a “ghosting” image on your screen. This can be annoying as you read. To refresh your screen hold down the ALT key then press the “G” key.

Use the Kindle’s built-in Spoken Word feature – you can press and hold down the ALT key then press the SYM key to turn the Spoken Word feature on or off. If you want to pause the Spoken Word feature press the ALT key and the space bar. Press the ALT key and the space bar again to resume playing Spoken Word.

Can’t wait to buy some new books for your Kindle 2? Press the ALT key and the HOME button to go immediately to the Kindle store. 

If you find a key passage of a book that you want to send to someone you can take a screen shot using your Kindle. Press and hold the ALT and SHIFT (up arrow) keys and then the “G” key. The screen will flash when the screen capture is complete. Attach your Kindle 2 to your computer using the USB cable. You’ll find your screen shots there with a .gif file extension. You can copy the screen shots to your computer and attach them to e-mails or print them out.

Are you bored of reading and thinking of something else to do? Of course you could use your Kindle 2 to surf the web – or – you could play a game of Minesweeper. Press and hold down the ALT key and the SHIFT (up arrow) keys and then press the “M” key. The Minesweeper game will appear on your screen. Press the MENU button to change the game options.

If you’ve uploaded your own text files to your Kindle you may need to have the Kindle scan your documents so the new files show-up on your Home page. To do this hold-down the ALT key and then press the “Z” key.

How long have you been reading this book? To find-out press the Menu key and look at the top of your Kindle display. There you’ll see the time, the memory Free on your Kindle 2, and details on your wireless network connection (right now mine says “3G”).

Need some detailed technical information on your Kindle 2? From the Home Page go to Menu > Settings and then type “411″. A screen will open showing your Settings and Device Information. Take a screen shot – hold down the “ALT” and “SHIFT” keys then press the “G” key – to save the information on the screen. Press the Home button again to close this window.

Congratulations! You’ve just learned how to get more use and enjoyment from your Kindle 2 e-book reader. To get keyboard shortcuts for your Kindle 1 visit the Guide to Kindle link at the bottom of this article.

 

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The meteoric rise of the Kindle e-reader has caught many by surprise.  Kindle was first released by Amazon in 2007 and it generated just a fraction of the buzz it’s received today.

With an updated operating platform, a sleek new design, and a huge selection of ebooks and news feeds to read, it’s no wonder everyone is clamoring over the next new thing in e-reading technology.

If you aren’t sure if a Kindle is right for you or if you are on the fence about purchasing an Amazon Kindle e-reader, here’s a few reasons why I love my Kindle and why I think you would like a Kindle, too.

No More Carpel Tunnel, No More Bookmarks

OK, I admit.  Losing bookmarks probably isn’t the first thing that comes to people’s minds when asked why they love their Kindle.  But really, how many times have you had to put down your book and came back a day later and it was knocked off the shelf…laying on the floor with no more bookmark.  Many of us with good memories could probably start right where we left off.  But for others, it’s an annoying process.

But aside of the slight annoyance of bookmarking, the Kindle is easy to read and light on the hands.  For those with joint pain, arthritis, or carpel tunnel, they don’t have to struggle with holding books in awkward positions.  They can simply curl up on the couch and place the Kindle in their lap!  Plus, you can take the Kindle anyplace with you – on an airplane, to a doctor’s appointment (no more outdated waiting room magazines!), or even on vacation.  No more heavy books or getting to your destination only to be suddenly be disinterested with what you brought.  You can simply turn on the e-reader and find an interesting title or article or news headline.

The iPhone Has Nothing on the Kindle

Many people do not know that you can also listen to music on the Kindle!  For those multi-taskers who like a little background noise when enjoying their favorite book can plug in their headphones and jam away while reading their favorite books or magazines online.  Music can be stored on the Kindle in mp3 format.  Plus, this opens up an amazing new topic – audio books!  Let’s say you are reading a gripping thriller and just can’t wait to get home and read the rest.  Once you get in your car to trek home, simply press a button and your ebook will continue in audio format.  Amazing, I know.  This was one of my top reasons for springing for a Kindle.

Do Your Eyes a Favor…

Unlike back-lit computer screens that can cause uncomfortable eye pain, the Kindle is easy on the eyes and won’t strain your eye muscles like a computer would.  You can also choose to change font sizes and most people get so enraptured with how Kindle’s pages look so much like traditional hard-copy books that they forget they are reading on a Kindle.

You Can Get Free Stuff

Not like Amazon won’t keep you busy with thousands of titles available, but if you’re a bargain hunter there are tons of website that have Free Kindle swag to keep your wallet and eyes happy.  No more waiting around for your favorite title to become available at the library – it’s right there when you need it with the Amazon Kindle.