Chapter 2

First Things First

In This Chapter

arrow Turning on the device

arrow Selecting a language for the device

arrow Connecting to Wi-Fi

arrow Registering your Kindle Paperwhite

arrow Changing names

arrow Putting your device to sleep

arrow Charging!

arrow Understanding firmware updates

Are you ready to get started with your Kindle Paperwhite? Of course you are. In this chapter, you turn on the device for the first time, register it, and connect it to Wi-Fi. You also find out how to register your Kindle Paperwhite and give it a fun name, the differences between off and sleep, and some basics about the firmware that runs the device.

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