How to Manage Your Settings on a Kindle 2

Last Updated: January 2, 2020

Although your Kindle is almost always going to be ready for your use when it arrives at your doorstep, there will be times you'll need to customize it to your liking. This article will deal with making these customizations on your Kindle. Use whatever pieces you need.

Steps

1
Power on your device.
2
Press the Menu button. This will bring up a drop-down box in the upper corner of the device.

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3
Use the 5-way controller to select "Settings".
4
Determine what setting you'll need to adjust. Whether this be your login, or you're sharing data, use the applicable article provided on wikiHow.
- Register a Kindle Keyboard to Your Amazon Account
- Manage Your Device Name on Your Kindle
- Activate Voice on Kindle
- Manage Parental Controls on a Kindle 2
- Put a Password on Your Amazon Kindle
- Readjust the Device Time on a Kindle 2
- Manage the Ability to Display Popular Highlights on a Kindle 2
- Manage the Ability to Display Public Notes on a Kindle 2
- Manage Annotations Backup on your device. Even though the name of the device of the title of this article is different, the method is the same, but the buttons are in different spots.
- Choose a Dictionary to Use on an Amazon Kindle Keyboard
5
Press the Home button, when you are finished using the Settings menu.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I change ownership of a Kindle?

Community Answer

Go into your settings and click on My Account. You should be able to make the necessary changes there.
Question

How do I make the screen brighter?

Community Answer

Tap the top of the screen to show the toolbar, and then tap the Quick Actions icon. To adjust screen brightness, slide your finger along the scale, or tap anywhere on the scale to reach the desired setting. To turn the light to minimum brightness, press and hold the symbol.
Question

How do I get help for my Kindle Fire?

Community Answer

You can go to Amazon's Help page to get access to 24/7 Kindle support.