It restarted and asked what language I want.
I chose my language and await the results of the moving bar.
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I now have the 'Get Started' screen.
I'm now going to delete my account on this unit and then continue the process of again registering this device. (CORRECTION: Wiping the device apparently wiped out the account for this device. In other words, this Kindle Voyage was NOT showing in my account, after doing the Restore.)
The unit is now registered and operational.
I am now in the process of updating to the current firmware.
More in a moment.
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The slider bar is moving...about one-half way complete.
The suspense is...shall we say....thrilling?
UPDATE SUCCESSFUL!
The Kindle is starting up.
The sliding bar again....all is normal so far.
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SUCCESS!
My thanks to
knc1 (This is the solution that worked)
and to coplate (for additional suggestions)