How to Care for a Kindle
Your Kindle e-reader represents a significant investment in personal electronics, so it's important that you keep your Kindle clean and well-maintained for the most use. The Kindle is an electronic device, meaning that you should care for it as you would an MP3 player, laptop or tablet computer. By keeping your Kindle clean, dry and working functionally, you ensure that ability to enjoy e-books with your device as often as possible.
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Read through your Kindle user manual before you begin using your e-reader on a regular basis. The instructions will have information such as how to clean your Kindle, what to avoid using with your Kindle and ways to keep your e-reader protected. A manual also offers information on how to correctly use your Kindle to get the most battery life and use for your investment.
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Invest in a protective case for your Kindle. Your Kindle comes standard with a light cover, but if you plan on traveling with and using your Kindle on a regular basis, a rubberized or leather case offers the most protection by covering the hard case and the screen on your device.
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Apply a screen protector to your Kindle to help keep your screen scratch-free. A screen ridden with scratches and smudges makes it difficult to read your e-books. A screen protector is a self-adhesive, thin piece of plastic that covers the screen and takes the brunt of abuse so when it becomes damaged, you replace the screen protector and not the actual screen.
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Keep your Kindle clean by using it with clean hands only. Never use a stylus or other implement with your Kindle. If you find fingerprints and smudges distracting as you try to read, clean the screen only with a soft eyeglasses cloth so as not to scratch or damage the surface. Never use a wet cleaner on your Kindle.
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Read with and store your Kindle in a dry environment and avoid extreme temperatures. Moisture is a sure way to ruin your Kindle's internal hardware, so avoid using it where it could become wet, such as in the bathtub or near a pool. Avoid dusty or sandy areas as well. Don't use your Kindle while eating, because there's a chance you could drop food or spill liquid on or near the device, which causes damage and even the malfunction of your e-reader.
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