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Kindle 2 User’s Guide 2 nd Edition 81
CHAPTER 8
Kindle and Your Computer
You can download and read text-based content on your Kindle without using your computer.
However, if you want to access audiobooks or MP3 files, you need to transfer them by
connecting Kindle to your computer over USB. In addition, there are other tasks you can
accomplish using your computer as described in this chapter.
8.1 Getting Started
This section lists the requirements for connecting Kindle to your computer. The USB cable you
use with your power adapter can also be used to connect your Kindle to a computer, so there is
nothing additional to buy.
System Requirements
Both Macintosh and Windows users can manage Kindle files through the USB connection. When
your Kindle is plugged into your computer, your Kindle will appear as a removable mass storage
device. If your computer is Windows-based, you need to be using Windows 2000 or later. If your
computer is a Macintosh, you should be using Mac OS X 10.2 or later. With either computer,
you must have an available USB port or an attached USB hub with an available port.
Making the Connection
To connect Kindle to your computer, follow these steps:
1. Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port or a powered USB hub
connected to your computer.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the micro-USB port on the bottom of your
Kindle.