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Trying to get my new Kindle Fire up and running. It's charged. Now what?

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Abe Pastor
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Thank you for contacting ExpertHelp LLC. My name is Abe, and I am here to help you resolve your issues. Please wait while I prepare my answer for you. I might ask you to provide additional information if needed so I could provide you the steps that will resolve this issue. Appreciate your patience.

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Abe Pastor
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Thank you for your patience. Before you start using your new Kindle Fire, you'll want to connect your device wirelessly, register your device using your Amazon account information, and set up your 1-Click payment method so you can search and shop for books, movies, music, apps, and more. I have provided you some steps including videos that will help you get started with your Kindle Fire.

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1. Get Connected

The first time you turn on your Kindle Fire, you'll see some simple instructions to guide you through the setup process. First, you'll be directed to connect to a wireless network.

Your Kindle Fire is able to connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi and automatically detects nearby Wi-Fi networks that broadcast their network name. You'll connect your Kindle Fire wirelessly through your home Wi-Fi network, or places that offer Wi-Fi access, such as a hotel or your favorite café

(What is Wi-Fi?)

Tap the name of the network you wish to join.

If you see a lock symbol next to the Wi-Fi name, this network requires a password. To connect to a password-protected Wi-Fi network, tap the name of the network, then enter the Wi-Fi network password using the onscreen keyboard. The password is the one used to set up the Wi-Fi network, not your Amazon account password. If you don't know this password, contact the person who set up the Wi-Fi network.

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Tip: Tap the box next to Show password to display your password as you type. Tap the 123!? key to enter numbers or symbols. Tap the ABC key to return to the regular keyboard. Tap the Shift key (up arrow) for uppercase letters.

Video on how to connect to the Wifi Network: Connecting Your Kindle Fire

Once you have successfully connected to a Wi-Fi network, your Kindle Fire will automatically reconnect to it when it detects a signal from that network. To connect to a different network or if you are having difficulty connecting, learn more about Connecting Your Kindle Fire Wirelessly.

Tip: Using your Kindle Fire with wireless turned off will help your battery last longer.

2. Select Your Time Zone

Select your local time zone, and tap the Continue button.

3. Register Your Kindle

(Why do I need to register?)

Enter the email address and password of your Amazon account.
Tap the Register button when finished.
If you don't already have an Amazon account, tap the Create an account link, or visit Amazon.com on your computer to create one.

When registering your Kindle Fire, you may see a "deregister" instead of "register" option. This means your Kindle Fire is already registered to another account. This may happen if you received your new Kindle Fire as a gift. Select "deregister" to register your Kindle Fire to your Amazon account instead.

Video on how to Register: Registering Your Kindle Fire

You'll see a welcome screen with your name. Tap Get Started Now.

4. Set Up 1-Click Payment

Make sure you've also set up your 1-Click Payment Method to purchase books, movies, music, apps, and more right from your device.

Go to the Kindle Payments Settings section of Manage Your Kindle to edit your payment information.

  1. Click on "Edit" under Your Default 1-Click Payment Method, then follow the onscreen instructions.
  2. Click "Continue" to verify your changes.
    This payment method will be used for all Kindle and other digital content purchases.

5. Start Shopping

Once you've connected your Kindle Fire wirelessly, registered your Kindle Fire, and set up your 1-Click Payment Method, you can start shopping for books, movies, music, apps, and more from your device.

From the Home screen, tap on content libraries like Newsstand, Books, Music, or Apps from the Home screen, then tap Store to start shopping. To shop for videos, tap Video.

Learn more about shopping for digital content on your Kindle Fire.

I hope the information given helps. Please let me know if you have any questions. If the answer to your question was informative and helpful, please do not forget show your appreciation for my efforts by clicking the green Accept Answer button right below my first response above. Thank you so much.

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Customer

Where would my answer be?

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Abe Pastor
Technician

The answer is just above your last message. I hope that you'll be able to set it up with ease. Just to be sure you get all the information about your new Kindle Fire, I have added more details on setting up your Kindle Fire.

NOTE: Click on each link in order to learn and be guided through the steps.

Learning the Kindle Fire Basics

  1. Charging Your Kindle Fire
  2. Connecting to Wifi This is Important
  3. Registering Your Kindle Fire This is Important
  4. Setting Your Payment Method

Your Users Guide

If you want to save a copy of the Manual to your computer, I have provided you a link where you can download the users manual. Click on the link or right click and select "Save link as" to save to your computer.

CLICK: USERS GUIDE

I hope the additional information that I have provided for you helps. If the answer to your question was informative and helpful, please dont forget show your appreciation for my efforts by clicking the green Accept Answer button right below my first response above. Thank you so much.

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Abe Pastor
Technician

Hello, I'm just doing a follow up check on your question. Is everything okay now? I hope the issue has been resolved. Please don't forget to show your appreciation for my efforts by clicking the green Accept Answer button right below my first response above. Thank you so much for getting in touch with us.

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