Kindle Tips and Tricks

Kindle Tips and Tricks - There is no denying that the Kindle is one good e-book reader, perhaps the best in the market with its complementing features of portability and functionality. It is perfect for reading books as well as documents. With its Wi-Fi capability it connects the user to the wider World Wide Web. But the fun does not end here; users will be surprised and delighted with the Amazon Kindle Tricks. These tricks work with just about any Kindle model.

Kindle as a GPS Navigator

Kindle users will be thrilled that this gadget can also work as a GPS Navigator. The Amazon Kindle Tips and Tricks will tell you that through its EV-DO feature, it can act as a location finder. By hitting Alt+1 in the browser, your Kindle gadget will be able to locate your current spot on Google Maps. You can zoom in and out your location and it will give you a look at the nearby vicinity.

You will definitely be delighted that it can even help you find restaurants near you just by hitting Alt+3. And if you need to go to a gasoline station, then Alt+2 is the answer.

Game Gadget

A good game in any gadget is a welcome break after reading or if you simply want to play. One enjoyable Amazon Kindle Tips and Tricks is having some games in your Kindle. By going to the home menu, hit Alt+Shift+M and the minesweeper game will appear. Enjoy it like the way you do in your PC. The letters I, J, K, L act as cursors for up, left, down and right. The Alt+Scroll will help you move from one row to the other or from one column to the next. Hit M to mark your mine and the Space bar reveals a cell.

When you’re in the Minesweeper tab, press G and you can play GoMoku. This game is a tic-tac-toe variety where you have to do a row of five crosses which can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. You can use the cursor keys for moving up, down, left and right. Press X for enter and N for a new game. If you wish to return to Minesweeper just hit M.

Add to these, you can play Every Word and Shuffled Row by simply downloading it from Amazon. It will make you smile because download is for free.

Read and check your e-mail

You have read it right, by knowing this Amazon Kindle Tips and Tricks you will be able to access your email by using your Kindle. All you need to do is go to the Menu tab, then go to the address bar and type in m.gmail.com or m.yahoo.com. Upon signing in, bookmark the page so that you can easily access it.


What to do with the Next Page Button

Kindle users will notice that the “next page” button is placed on the right side. This becomes a sort of an inconvenience to the user. This is because, when one accidentally hit the button while reading, chances are you will go to the next page. One simple trick is to press any key on the keyboard to maintain your grip. Another way is by sliding a rubber band to the “next page” key.

Go ahead and try these few Amazon Kindle Tips and Tricks.

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