How to use KINDLE to download LARGE PRINT BOOKS
Your Kindle is full of surprises!
Do you have difficulty reading printed materials because the size of the printed words is just too small? Do you struggle with the time and expense of finding large print books to enjoy?
Have I got news for you!
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Things You'll Need
- Amazon Kindle 2 ("latest generation" Kindle) has a 6" diagonal screen - price has just been reduced to $299
- used Kindle 1 - available on sites such as eBay
- ebooks. price varies. classics 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 ereader 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.
There are three Amazon Kindle models available now.
* The original Kindle is not currently being manufactured by Amazon - you can pick up a used original Kindle on sites like eBay. (Link in Resources)* the Kindle 2 (also called the "latest generation" Kindle) has a 6" diagonal screen and is available at Amazon.com (Link in Resources)
* the Kindle DX has a 9.7" diagonal screen and is available at Amazon.com (Link in Resources)
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How do you get LARGE PRINT BOOKS?
EVERY book that you download for the KINDLE (all models) IS a large print book because YOU CONTROL the size of the font!
That's right! You can read ANY book you want, whenever you want without special ordering or waiting lists.
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The Amazon Kindles have SIX available font sizes. They range from 12pt to 20pt. The typical paper large print book has a print size of 16pt.
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Here are the steps to follow to change the font size on your Kindle.
Kindle 1
* the font button is located on the bottom right corner. It is printed with the symbol "Aa". PRESS this button.
* roll the cursor wheel up or down to choose your font size
* after choosing your font size. Press down (click) the cursor wheel.
* DONE!Kindle 2
* the font button is the first button to the right of the spacebar. It is printed with the symbol "Aa". PRESS this button
* choose your font size by moving the square button (on the right side of the machine) to the right for a larger font, or the left for smaller.
* after choosing your font size. Press down (click) the square button.
* DONE!Kindle DX
* follow the same directions as the Kindle 2 -
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I highly recommend the Kindle. A family member is legally blind and the Kindle is a small miracle for us.
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Tips & Warnings
You can make your kindle READ OUT LOUD - look for my other eHow article on how to accomplish this.
