How to Use a KINDLE -- to READ OUT LOUD
Do you:
* hate to read?
* have dyslexia or another learning disability?
* suffer from eye strain?
* want to listen to books while driving?
Put the Amazon Kindle 2 to work for you!
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Things You'll Need
- Amazon Kindle 2 - price has just been reduced to $299
- ebook. ebooks. price varies. books in the public domain are free, bestsellers $9.99 or less
Instructions
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The Amazon Kindle is an ereader - an electronic book. You transfer books from the computer to your Kindle through a free wireless service. The cost of ebooks varies. Books in the public domain - classics like Shakespeare - are free. There are several sites from which you can download free books. Bestsellers are usually cost $9.99 or less.
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The wonderful function that allows you Kindle 2 to read out loud to you is called "text-to-speech".
Here are the steps to use text-to-speech on your Kindle 2.
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* have the text from your chosen book on the screen.
* the volume control is a bar located on the upper right hand OUTSIDE edge. Pressing the top of the bar (there is a very small + sign) will increase the volume. Press the increase end a few times.
* the font button is the first button to the right of the spacebar. It is printed with the symbol "Aa". PRESS this button.
* using the square button, push in the down direction once. You will see the words "Text-To-Speech and your cursor will be underlining the words "turn on"
* press the square button (click)
* it takes a second or to to engage - so don't be concerned - but you should soon hear the spoken words. If you don't - try increasing the volume again.
* adjust the volume to your comfort level
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You can adjust the SPEED of the reader:
* now that you are listening to the reader, press the font button again.
* using the square button, push in the down direction once. You will see the words "Speech Rate". Choose from - slower or default(regular) or faster -
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You can adjust the SEX of the reader:
* now that you are listening to the reader, press the font button again.
* using the square button, push in the down direction until you see the words "Speaking Voice". Choose from - female or male -
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WARNING - if you're planning to use the Kindle while driving, make all your adjustments to volume and speed BEFORE you set out. "Adjusting while driving" is just as dangerous as texting. If you've heard enough while driving, press the "BACK" key (below the square button on the right), rather than fumbling with multiple buttons.
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We have a visually handicapped member of our family and the Kindle has been a godsend. I highly recommend it.
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Tips & Warnings
Amazon also uses "latest generation Kindle" when referring to the Kindle 2 - but most websites are not that proper and go with the number.
Some books are blocked from the text-to-speech function. The publishers may have an audio version which they feel will lose sales to the Kindle. Check your book before buying.
As stated above, the voice is robotic. You may want to actually hear the voice before making the choice to buy.
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Comments
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excellent explanations!
