1. はじめに
Welcome to the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation, 2024). This e-reader is designed to provide an exceptional reading experience with its advanced features and user-friendly interface. This manual will guide you through the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your device.
Key features of your Kindle Paperwhite include:
- Our fastest Kindle ever, featuring a 7-inch Paperwhite display with higher contrast and 25% faster page turns.
- An ideal travel companion with an ultra-thin design and a larger anti-glare screen for sharp page display in any environment.
- Designed for immersive reading, free from social media, notifications, or other distracting applications.
- Extended battery life, lasting up to 12 weeks on a single charge, based on half an hour of reading per day.
- Excellent reading in any light, with adjustable backlight color from white to amber for comfortable reading day or night.
- Waterproof (IPX8) design, allowing you to read by the pool, in the bath, or at the beach.
- Vast content selection with access to millions of titles in the Kindle Store.
2. セットアップ
2.1 パッケージ内容
パッケージに次のアイテムが含まれていることを確認してください。
- Kindle Paperwhite e-reader
- USB-C充電ケーブル
- クイックスタートガイド
2.2 初期充電
Before first use, fully charge your Kindle Paperwhite. Connect the included USB-C cable to the device and a compatible USB power adapter (9W recommended, not included) or a computer's USB port. The charging indicator light will turn green when fully charged.
2.3 電源のオン/オフ
- To power on: Press and hold the power button for a few seconds until the screen lights up.
- To put to sleep: Briefly press the power button. The screen will display a screensaver.
- To power off: Press and hold the power button until a power dialog appears, then select 'Power Off'.
2.4 Wi-Fiへの接続
Your Kindle Paperwhite operates wirelessly and does not require a computer for content downloads. To connect to Wi-Fi:
- ホーム画面から、 設定 icon (gear icon) or swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Actions.
- タップ すべての設定、 それから Wi-FiとBluetooth、 その後 Wi-Fi ネットワーク.
- リストから希望の Wi-Fi ネットワークを選択します。
- Enter the Wi-Fi password if prompted and tap 接続する.
2.5 Registering Your Device
After connecting to Wi-Fi, follow the on-screen prompts to register your Kindle to your Amazon account. This allows you to access your Kindle library and the Kindle Store.
3.運用
3.1 Navigating Your Kindle
The Kindle Paperwhite features a touch-sensitive screen for navigation:
- ホーム画面: Displays your library, recommended books, and quick access icons.
- 図書館： Tap 'Library' to view all your downloaded books and collections.
- Kindleストア： Tap 'Store' to browse and purchase new titles.
- クイック アクション: Swipe down from the top of the screen to access settings like brightness, Wi-Fi, and airplane mode.
Image: A person holding the Kindle Paperwhite, browsing the library of books.
3.2 本を読む
- 本を開く: Tap on a book cover in your library to open it.
- ページをめくる: Tap the right side of the screen to turn to the next page, or the left side to go back. You can also swipe left or right.
- テキストの調整: While reading, tap the top of the screen to bring up the reading toolbar. Here you can adjust font size, font type, line spacing, and margins.
- 光の調整: From the reading toolbar or Quick Actions, you can adjust the brightness and warmth of the front light.
Image: Kindle Paperwhite screen displaying adjustable light and warmth settings.
3.3 サポートされているコンテンツ形式
Your Kindle Paperwhite supports a variety of content formats:
- Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively.
- PDF, DOCX, DOC, HTML, EPUB, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.
For more information on supported personal document file types and conversion, please refer to the official Amazon Kindle support documentation.
3.4 アクセシビリティ機能
The Kindle Paperwhite includes accessibility options to enhance the reading experience:
- Inverting black and white colors for increased contrast.
- Adjusting font size, font type, line spacing, and margins to suit your preferences.
4. メンテナンス
4.1 デバイスのクリーニング
To clean your Kindle Paperwhite, use a soft, lint-free cloth. If necessary, slightly dampen the cloth with water. Avoid using abrasive cleaners, solvents, or aerosol sprays.
4.2バッテリーケア
バッテリ寿命を最大化するには:
- Turn off Wi-Fi when not actively downloading content.
- Keep the screen brightness and warmth settings at a comfortable, lower level.
- デバイスを極端な温度にさらさないでください。
4.3 耐水性
Your Kindle Paperwhite is waterproof with an IPX8 rating. It has been tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. While designed for accidental immersion, it is not intended for prolonged underwater use. After exposure to water, ensure the device is dry before charging.
5。 トラブルシューティング
5.1 デバイスが応答しない
If your Kindle becomes unresponsive, try a hard reset:
- 電源ボタンを40秒間押し続けます。
- Release the button. The device should restart.
5.2 充電の問題
If your Kindle is not charging:
- Ensure the USB-C cable is securely connected to both the Kindle and the power source.
- 別の USB-C ケーブルまたは電源アダプターを試してください。
- 充電ポートが清潔でゴミがないことを確認してください。
5.3 Wi-Fi接続の問題
Wi-Fiに接続できない場合:
- Wi-Fi パスワードが正しいことを確認してください。
- Wi-Fiルーターを再起動します。
- Ensure your Kindle is within range of the Wi-Fi signal.
- 他のデバイスが同じ Wi-Fi ネットワークに接続できるかどうかを確認します。
6. 仕様
| 画面 | Amazon-developed 7-inch display with built-in front light, 300 ppi resolution, optimized font display technology, and 16-level grayscale. |
| サイズ | 127.5 x 176.7 x 7.8 ミリメートル |
| 重さ | 211 g. Actual size and weight may vary depending on configuration and manufacturing process. |
| システム要件 | None. The device operates fully wirelessly and does not require a computer to download content. |
| デバイス内ストレージ | 16 GB、数千冊の本を保存できます。 |
| クラウドストレージ | すべての Amazon コンテンツを無料でクラウド ストレージに保存できます。 |
| バッテリー寿命 | A single charge lasts up to 12 weeks, based on half an hour of reading per day with wireless connectivity off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary based on usage, including light settings and wireless usage. |
| 充電時間 | Approximately 2 hours for a full charge using a 9W USB power adapter. |
| Wi-Fi接続 | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, and OWE security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connections to ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
| アクセシビリティ機能 | Kindle allows inverting black and white colors, and adjusting font size, font type, line spacing, and margins. |
| サポートされているコンテンツ形式 | Kindle Format 8 (AZW3)、Kindle (AZW)、TXT、PDF、保護されていない MOBI、PRC にネイティブ対応。PDF、DOCX、DOC、HTML、EPUB、TXT、RTF、JPEG、GIF、PNG、BMP には変換により対応。 |
| 耐水性 | 防水性（IPX8）、水深2メートルの真水に60分間浸漬しても耐えられることがテスト済みです。 |
| 世代 | Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation) — 2024 release. |
| ソフトウェアセキュリティアップデート | This device receives guaranteed software security updates for at least four years from the last availability of the device as a new device on our webサイト。 |
7. 保証とサポート
7.1 製造元の保証
The Kindle Paperwhite is sold with a one-year limited manufacturer's warranty. This limited warranty supplements your consumer rights and does not limit them in any way. Even after the limited warranty expires, you may still have additional rights under applicable consumer protection laws.
For more information on consumer rights, please refer to local regulations. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms and conditions available on the Amazon webサイト。
7.2 Additional Documentation and Support
Further details and support resources can be found:
- In the included Quick Start Guide.
- In the comprehensive Kindle Device User Manual, available digitally on your device or the Amazon webサイト。
- On the Amazon 'Manage Your Content and Devices' page for device-specific information and software updates.
