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AlexC · 11-19-2007, 06:21 PM

I submitted a question about using the Kindle from Canada and just got a response back from Amazon. Basically, it can be used, in a limited fashion, if you have a US billing address. Content can be downloaded from the Amazon web site and transferred to the Kindle via USB:

"Hello from Amazon.com.

Thank you for writing to us about purchasing Kindle content while
traveling outside of the United States.

To successfully purchase digital content from the Amazon Kindle Store,
the 1-Click payment method listed on the Manage Your Kindle page must
have a United States billing address. Please make sure the billing
address you use for these purchases is listed as your United States
billing address.

Once the purchase is made, if you are outside of the United States it
will be necessary to download the content to your Kindle using your
USB connection with a computer which is logged into your Amazon.com
account.

Your Kindle comes with a USB cable to attach Kindle to your Windows or
Macintosh computer. When attached to your computer, your Kindle screen
displays a message that you are in USB Drive Mode.

To connect Kindle to your computer, follow these steps:

1. Plug the USB cable into an available USB port or a powered USB hub
on your computer.
2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port at the bottom of your Kindle.

When Kindle is connected to your computer, you will see three folders
in the main Kindle directory on your computer screen. You can drag and
drop files from folders located on your computer into the Kindle
directory.

Once your Kindle is connected via a USB connection it will be
necessary to download your purchase to your computer so they can be
transferred to your Kindle, please follow the instructions below to
complete this process.

TO START A DOWNLOAD FROM YOUR MEDIA LIBRARY ON AMAZON.COM:
1. Visit Your Media Library on Amazon.com (www.amazon.com/gp/library).
2. Locate the desired title on the Downloads tab.
3. Click the button to the right of the title that lists the desired
download location.

- "Download to computer" saves the file to your computer so you can
transfer it to your Kindle using the USB connection.

Information on this topic also appears on the Kindle Support pages at
this URL:

http://www.amazon.com/kindlesupport

I hope you found this information useful. Our goal is to help you get
the most out of your Kindle experience. If you need further
assistance, please contact customer support at 1-866-321-8851.

Thank you for your interest in Amazon Kindle.

Please let us know if this e-mail resolved your question:

If yes, click here:
http://www.amazon.com/rsvp-y?c=rbeedbta3312654471
If not, click here:
http://www.amazon.com/rsvp-n?c=rbeed...2654471&q=dgk1

Please note: this e-mail was sent from an address that cannot accept
incoming e-mail.

To contact us about an unrelated issue, please visit the Help section
of our web site.

Best regards,

Nick B
Amazon.com Customer Service
http://www.amazon.com"

11-19-2007, 06:21 PM	#27
AlexC Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 737 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver Device: Apple iPad; iRex iLiad	I submitted a question about using the Kindle from Canada and just got a response back from Amazon. Basically, it can be used, in a limited fashion, if you have a US billing address. Content can be downloaded from the Amazon web site and transferred to the Kindle via USB: "Hello from Amazon.com. Thank you for writing to us about purchasing Kindle content while traveling outside of the United States. To successfully purchase digital content from the Amazon Kindle Store, the 1-Click payment method listed on the Manage Your Kindle page must have a United States billing address. Please make sure the billing address you use for these purchases is listed as your United States billing address. Once the purchase is made, if you are outside of the United States it will be necessary to download the content to your Kindle using your USB connection with a computer which is logged into your Amazon.com account. Your Kindle comes with a USB cable to attach Kindle to your Windows or Macintosh computer. When attached to your computer, your Kindle screen displays a message that you are in USB Drive Mode. To connect Kindle to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Plug the USB cable into an available USB port or a powered USB hub on your computer. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port at the bottom of your Kindle. When Kindle is connected to your computer, you will see three folders in the main Kindle directory on your computer screen. You can drag and drop files from folders located on your computer into the Kindle directory. Once your Kindle is connected via a USB connection it will be necessary to download your purchase to your computer so they can be transferred to your Kindle, please follow the instructions below to complete this process. TO START A DOWNLOAD FROM YOUR MEDIA LIBRARY ON AMAZON.COM: 1. Visit Your Media Library on Amazon.com (www.amazon.com/gp/library). 2. Locate the desired title on the Downloads tab. 3. Click the button to the right of the title that lists the desired download location. - "Download to computer" saves the file to your computer so you can transfer it to your Kindle using the USB connection. Information on this topic also appears on the Kindle Support pages at this URL: http://www.amazon.com/kindlesupport I hope you found this information useful. Our goal is to help you get the most out of your Kindle experience. If you need further assistance, please contact customer support at 1-866-321-8851. Thank you for your interest in Amazon Kindle. Please let us know if this e-mail resolved your question: If yes, click here: http://www.amazon.com/rsvp-y?c=rbeedbta3312654471 If not, click here: http://www.amazon.com/rsvp-n?c=rbeed...2654471&q=dgk1 Please note: this e-mail was sent from an address that cannot accept incoming e-mail. To contact us about an unrelated issue, please visit the Help section of our web site. Best regards, Nick B Amazon.com Customer Service http://www.amazon.com"