Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Connecting to the Internet
• Part 2 of 3: Registering with Amazon
• Part 3 of 3: Using the Kindle Fire HD Tablet
• What do you need

The Kindle Fire HD is considered a powerful enough tablet for work, travel, or play. First, you need to set up an Internet connection and register your tablet with Amazon. After that, you can use and customize applications for reading, surfing the Internet, viewing email and other tasks.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Connecting to the Internet

1. 1 Fully charge the battery, and then turn on the tablet.
2. 2 A welcome screen will appear. You will have several options to choose from. Click "Connect to a Network".
3. 3Enter your Wi-Fi network name and password.
4. 4 To access these settings in the future, all you have to do is swipe down from the top edge of the screen. To connect to other Wi-Fi networks, you will also need to enter the corresponding name and password.

Part 2 of 3: Registering with Amazon

1. 1 Go to the Register Your Kindle page. The first time you turn on your tablet and set it up, it should open automatically.
2. 2 Enter your Amazon account email address and password. If you do not have an account yet, then click on the "Create Account" line and complete the setup. The account is linked to your email and can then be used to access Kindle purchases from a computer or tablet.
3. 3 Click the "Register" button. You must agree to the Amazon terms and conditions. This same account will be linked to your preferred payment method for purchasing content from the Amazon store, so you will also need to complete your credit card setup.
4. 4 Complete your account setup by answering a series of questions. Finally, click “Confirm” to confirm.
5. 5 You can also link your tablet account to social media accounts like Facebook and Twitter. This is an optional part of the setup process.
6. 6 E-books, music, and videos already purchased from the Amazon store. Content synchronization should happen automatically.

Part 3 of 3: Using the Kindle Fire HD Tablet

1. 1 Find a short tutorial on how to use it. This item will be called "Get started with your Kindle Fire HD". Review several screens that show the capabilities of your tablet. Such training is also available in the User's Guide, which is located in the Docs library.
2. 2Click Close to return to the home screen and start using your Kindle Fire HD tablet.
3. 3 If the tablet will be used by children, then you can set up parental controls. To get to the settings menu, swipe down on the home screen. Click More.
   • Click "On" and enter the password to protect the settings.
   • Select the types of apps or sites that you would like to restrict access to. Then click Finish.
4. 4 Change the default search engine. The Kindle Fire HD uses Bing search by default. Launch your browser and select the menu icon.
   • Go to "Settings" and select the line "Search engine".
   • Choose your preferred search engine.
   • Start surfing the internet with your Kindle Fire HD tablet.
5. 5 Access to email. Select "Apps" from the main menu. Then select "mail" and the type of email you are using.
   • Enter your email address and password to link your email account with your Kindle Fire HD tablet.
6. 6 Use Bluetooth technology to connect headphones, keyboards, and other devices. To access this feature, swipe down on the home screen and go to settings. There click "Wireless" and select "On".
   • Turn off the Bluetooth function when not in use to conserve battery power.
7. 7 Download new applications. Go to the Amazon App Store to download new software. In the store itself, select "App Manager" to go to the settings of all applications.

What do you need

• Bluetooth devices
• Battery charging cable
• Credit card