Kindle Reader Progress bar little trick
Some Kindle books are formatted so that you can see chapter marks along the progress bar. I like this because it can help you see how much farther you have to go to the end of the chapter. Or for another example, I recently read an anthology of five novellas on my Kindle reader, and there was a mark for where each one started. So, I could see how far I was through each story.
Yesterday I started reading a three book bundle on my Kindle and was wishing there was something to mark each book on the progress bar so I could see how far through each book I am, rather than just the entire three books as a whole. Then I realized that we have a do-it-yourself solution available!
When you do a highlight or note in a book, it makes a little black dot on the progress bar. So I used the TOC to find the start of each book and did a note (i.e. “start of book 2″). Now there are dots on my progress bar marking where the second and third books start so I can easily see my progress in each individual book.
You could also do the same thing with chapters in a book if you wanted to take the time before you start reading. It’s easiest if the book has an active TOC so you can use it to jump to the start of each chapter, but if it doesn’t have one you can always do a search for on the words “chapter two”, “chapter three”, etc.
Just don’t use this method if you have your synching on because it will take you to that furthest point every time.
What if you lose your Kindle Reader?
There is an internet buzz going on right now after Cnet.com published a story about a Kindle book reader found in a Taxi cab and wondering how could they return it to its owner.
This made me think… how many Kindle owners are out there right now using their device and not putting any information on it to be able to track the owner in case it is lost. If you are one of those, then you really need to fix that.
Here are a few ideas:
First of all, use the Kindle’s feature of adding your personal info. The link to “edit personal info” can be accessed from the “Settings and Device Information” tab when you click the menu button from the Kindle’s home screen.
Another way is to rename your Kindle reader. Every time it comes on, it can say something like: “Reward if found: (plus your phone number)
Or you could create a .txt file that says the Kindle belongs to you and give your cell number and email address and then state that there’s a reward if returned to you. The title of the document would be REWARD For Return of Kindle To Owner. Keep that document listed first or second on your home menu so it’s hopefully easy to see.
Of course, all of this would work is the Kindle still has some battery left, but what if not? For that you should always use the “low tech” way… just paste your business card on the back of your Kindle book reader.
Use your Kindle charger for other gadgets
Did you know that the tiny power adapter from your Kindle reader works great to charge an iPhone or iPod? This is a great bonus feature for us Apple enthusiasts. One less device to carry! Just plug your Apple cable into this and charge away. I tried it with my iPhone 3G and iPod and it worked great.
And it seems you can also charge some cellphones. For example the Blackberry storm seems to fit like a glove.
If you find any other gadgets that can be charged with the Kindle adapter please let us know in the comment section 
Fix Calibre’s long loading time for your Kindle
I had a lot of problems hooking up my Kindle to my computers so I could use Calibre. The “connect” job was taking 8 minutes and wouldn’t let me do anything else!
What was the problem? Well, Calibre reads all the metadata on your Kindle ebook reader before it is ready to work. However, there is a way to make it stop. Go to PLUG-INS, click on the one for your Kindle reader model, and then click the button in the middle CUSTOMIZE PLUG-IN, and uncheck READ METADATA.
Connection now takes seconds.!
Step-by-step tutorial on how to do this:
1. Open Calibre. (Your Kindle doesn’t need to be attached)
2. Click on Preferences at top of the page, on the right.
3. Click on Plug-ins on the left side of the page.
4. Double click on Device Interface Plug-ins to open it.
5. Select your device (Kindle DX/Kindle 2/Kindle 1 ) and highlight choice.
6. Click on Customize Plug-in at middle-bottom of the page.
7. Calibre window will now open and then you need to uncheck the box that says read metadata from files on device. Click OK at the bottom of the window.
8. Click OK at bottom of the Preferences window and you’re finished and ready to plug in your Kindle reader.
M-Edge e-Luminator2 Booklight for the Kindle available again
M-Edge e-Luminator2 Book light for the Amazon Kindle Book Reader
After quite a long time sold out, a new stock of M-Edge e-Luminator2 Booklights has arrived at amazon. You can pick either the M-Edge e-Luminator2 Booklight for 2nd Generation Amazon Kindle or the M-Edge e-Luminator2 Booklight for 1st Generation Amazon Kindle
e-Luminator 2 Booklight:
The main rave I have about this is the size. It fits perfectly in my Kindle jacket; I can close it up, throw it in my bag, and have it with me wherever my Kindle goes. Every other Kindle light is too big to keep with the Kindle itself, so I really love that this is so portable. That being said, when I put the light into the pocket of my Platform jacket, it fits perfectly, but it’s positioned too high up for the case to close all the way. I just put the long part of the light between my kindle and its jacket, slightly below the pocket designed for it, and it seems plenty secure this way. It is perfectly designed for the M-Edge Kindle 2 cover. I had no trouble inserting the base into the pocket, and it feels quite secure. The battery fits quite snugly in the battery compartment. There are two light level settings controlled by a three-postion sliding switch on the LED housing (the device is “OFF” in the center position). It illuminates the Kindle text evenly without undue glare, once I learned to position it properly through some trial-and-error. Overall, I think it’s a brilliant design.
Is your Kindle DX frozen?
How to reboot your Kindle DX
Doesn’t happen very often, but sometimes your Kindle DX might just “freeze”, where the screen seems to be stuck and the buttons won’t respond. You need to reset it but it just doesn’t seem to do anything.
What to do?
Easy: Slide the power switch over and hold it for thirty seconds until it starts to reboot. 30 seconds seems like a long time, but believe me, if you don’t hold the power swith long enough your Kindle DX will simply not reboot.
How to delete bookmarks on your Kindle
There are a couple of ways to delete the bookmarks on your Kindle reader: While the book is open on your Kindle 2, go to a bookmarked page. Touch the menu button. Click delete bookmark.
Or
While in the book, press Menu, go to My Notes and Mark“, then move the 5-way selector to what you want (up and down, don’t actually press to select it) and then press the delete key. This will remove not only bookmarks, but highlights and notes as well.
How to archive the e-books you already read on your Kindle reader
Ever wondered how to archive the books you already read on your Kindle reader? It is pretty simple: from the Home Screen move your 5 way controller until the line is under the book you want to remove. Then press the 5 way to the left. You will see the message “remove from device“. Press the 5 way and the book will go to the Archive file.
Kindle ereader Now 299$
Get your Kindle ereader at a special price and with quick shipping.
Great news for Amazon Kindle fans. If you have been holding off on your Kindle book reader purchase now is a great time to buy. The price of the regular 6 inch 2nd generation Kindle has been lowered to 299$. Not only has the price dropped from 359$ to 299$ but they are in stock and if you order early and choose next day shipping you can have your new Kindle book reader in your hands by tomorrow.
The Kindle is ready to go as soon as you unzip it from it’s special Kindle packaging. It’s intuitive and easy to get started, no manuals to have to read. Just follow the quick start instructions on your screen and read a personalized welcome message form Jeff Bezos and you are ready to go in a couple of minutes.
Another 60 seconds later, and you have downloaded one of 300,000 ebooks and best sellers, available on the ever expanding Kindle book selections. Or, if your unsure about what you would like to read next, you can download the beginning of all Kindle selections, read through it and decide if you want to continue reading further and make a purchase.
The regular Kindle ereader is available now and ready to go. It’s also great for taking on planes and trips and vacation reading. At this new price it’s bound to sell out as well. So, if your sitting on the fence about getting that Kindle ebook reader, now might be the time to decide.
BTW, remember that the Kindle is available ONLY AT AMAZON.COM. You can’t buy it at a shop, only at Amazon’s website. Click here to be taken there.
Get the Kindle for only $299
The Kindle DX reader is available again! In stock
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The Kindle DX is now in stock again! Buy yours now
Kindle DX available again
Just checked the Amazon website for the Kindle DX and this is what is says:
KINDLE DX In Stock.
Just a few hours ago it still had the ”expected to ship in 2 to 3 weeks” message so it seems the new stock of Kindle DXs has arrived! You can choose between free shipping, which takes a few days, or if you are in a hurry you can use the One-Day Shipping at checkout and have your KindleDX in your hands by tomorrow.
