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Originally Posted by Elfwreck
4) Have not yet connected it to a computer. When I do, what can I expect? Will I see a nice little collection of folders into which I can start throwing .pdb files?
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There will be a folder called documents, you just drag your books there. You'll want Mobipocket format (.prc or .mobi, not .pdb). You can also put the books in folders by author inside the documents folder if you want to keep the directory more organized.
I guess if there is a benefit to the Kindle it's that it's probably one of the simplest devices on the market to use. The dictionary is a nice feature for some as well and so is being able to search the text.
Not sure what you're looking for instruction wise as it pretty much 'just works'. You use the joystick to move up and down your list of books, press the joystick to select whatever is underlined at the time and use the page turn buttons to change the pages (obviously). Menu will let you select various tasks like adding highlights and bookmarks, accessing the table of contents (if there is one), toggle wireless on/off. Back will bring you back to the page you were reading if you do an extended dictionary lookup.
Sounds like you already don't link or want it around. Might be best to return it for something else? Out of the readers I own I use the Kindle the most and find it the most comfortable to read on, but that will be a very individual thing.