Out of US kindle problem

JimRio · 04-12-2011, 01:50 PM

Sorry if this is long:

I have had my kindle for over a month...I still can not transfer via computer books i purchased via Amazon,
I can get other books from internet sources, no problem.

Background I live in Guatemala. Kindle was purchased in US but only wifi is there, no wifi here.

Yes, I know about download to computer and copy or move to kindle document file. It shows up on Kindle but says "the item is not available. please delete and reload from archive."
There are no items in archive.

I believe the problem is that the Kindle is not registered. i tried, and have registered it (s#) on-line but the kindle it self shows that it is not registered. i would have assumed (silly me) that the on line registration would be transfered to the kindle via the usb connection.

Any solution, or am I off base with my assumption of the registration being the problem?

TenaciousBadger · 04-12-2011, 02:02 PM

You can't connect via a wifi hotspot, like a cafe, or a library? It's what i use since I don't have wifi at home. I just go on a hike, find one of the aforementioned spots and trun my wifi on. So, judging by my own experience, it should connect to wifi.

When I bought mine, I bought it from the general Kindle page without specifying my country. The device shipped across the globe, I got it and it connects to wifi without any problems.

Yes, unfortunately, before you can create collections and manage your stuff, the Kindle needs to be registered.

abookreader · 04-12-2011, 02:07 PM

hmmm - interesting. I know that you have to make a whispernet (3G or WiFi) connection once to manage collections etc, but I always thought you could register via the website and download books.

When you purchase via your computer are you choosing to download a book for Kindle for PC/Mac or are you specifically downloading for that particular Kindle?

Regardless, if you're tired of messing with it I'd recommend you strip the DRM w/ Calibre + Plug-ins and move them over to the Kindle that way.

JimRio · 04-12-2011, 06:01 PM

Thanks Abook reader:

I would think registering via manage kindle would work as well, then perhaps the registration would be transfered via usb.
But it seems NOT.
I am not sure why not, but that is as it is.

calibre is a program? I am not familiar with it.

Yes I am tired of paying for books, stuck in download, or could only read on free....kindle for pc.....seems silly of amazon to make it so hard

jim

JimRio · 04-12-2011, 06:28 PM

Ok frustration:

Tried calibre...says can not convert due to DVM...thought it was to strip it?

Pushka · 04-12-2011, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimRio

Ok frustration:

Tried calibre...says can not convert due to DVM...thought it was to strip it?

Calibre needs a plug in in order to do that. You need to do some more googling. And that is all that can be said on this forum but the answer is out there.

abookreader · 04-12-2011, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimRio

Ok frustration:

Tried calibre...says can not convert due to DVM...thought it was to strip it?

Google the phrase "Apprentice Alf Blog" and read the entry on DRM and the perplexed.

FF2 · 04-12-2011, 08:40 PM

I am not certain but I think it was ascertained on another forum that he has a K2 which does not have wifi (I am not certain about k2 specifications). I think it was the serial number posted.

ariannn · 04-15-2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimRio

Thanks Abook reader:

I would think registering via manage kindle would work as well, then perhaps the registration would be transfered via usb.
But it seems NOT.

jim

You can register your device without wifi/whispernet, here:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87686

patrickt · 04-15-2011, 01:24 PM

I'm a bit north of you, in Mexico, and have no problem. It would help me if you'd tell me which Kindle you have. Kindle3 with WiFi, where you use a router to connect to, usually, a DSL line or a Kindle3 with both WiFi and 3G, which uses a cell phone connection, or a KindleDX which has 3G only.

04-12-2011, 01:50 PM	#1
JimRio Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kindle wifi	Out of US kindle problem Sorry if this is long: I have had my kindle for over a month...I still can not transfer via computer books i purchased via Amazon, I can get other books from internet sources, no problem. Background I live in Guatemala. Kindle was purchased in US but only wifi is there, no wifi here. Yes, I know about download to computer and copy or move to kindle document file. It shows up on Kindle but says "the item is not available. please delete and reload from archive." There are no items in archive. I believe the problem is that the Kindle is not registered. i tried, and have registered it (s#) on-line but the kindle it self shows that it is not registered. i would have assumed (silly me) that the on line registration would be transfered to the kindle via the usb connection. Any solution, or am I off base with my assumption of the registration being the problem?

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04-12-2011, 02:02 PM	#2
TenaciousBadger Mrawr? Posts: 1,109 Karma: 15039064 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: kindle 3 wifi	You can't connect via a wifi hotspot, like a cafe, or a library? It's what i use since I don't have wifi at home. I just go on a hike, find one of the aforementioned spots and trun my wifi on. So, judging by my own experience, it should connect to wifi. When I bought mine, I bought it from the general Kindle page without specifying my country. The device shipped across the globe, I got it and it connects to wifi without any problems. Yes, unfortunately, before you can create collections and manage your stuff, the Kindle needs to be registered.

04-12-2011, 02:07 PM	#3
abookreader Wizard Posts: 1,516 Karma: 2567610 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindles - Keyboard, Fire, 2-US, iPhone, iPAD	hmmm - interesting. I know that you have to make a whispernet (3G or WiFi) connection once to manage collections etc, but I always thought you could register via the website and download books. When you purchase via your computer are you choosing to download a book for Kindle for PC/Mac or are you specifically downloading for that particular Kindle? Regardless, if you're tired of messing with it I'd recommend you strip the DRM w/ Calibre + Plug-ins and move them over to the Kindle that way.

04-12-2011, 06:01 PM	#4
JimRio Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kindle wifi	Thanks Abook reader: I would think registering via manage kindle would work as well, then perhaps the registration would be transfered via usb. But it seems NOT. I am not sure why not, but that is as it is. calibre is a program? I am not familiar with it. Yes I am tired of paying for books, stuck in download, or could only read on free....kindle for pc.....seems silly of amazon to make it so hard jim

04-12-2011, 06:28 PM	#5
JimRio Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kindle wifi	Ok frustration: Tried calibre...says can not convert due to DVM...thought it was to strip it?

04-12-2011, 08:40 PM	#8
FF2 Wizard Posts: 1,105 Karma: 1025784 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: WiFi Kindle3	I am not certain but I think it was ascertained on another forum that he has a K2 which does not have wifi (I am not certain about k2 specifications). I think it was the serial number posted.

04-15-2011, 01:24 PM	#10
patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	I'm a bit north of you, in Mexico, and have no problem. It would help me if you'd tell me which Kindle you have. Kindle3 with WiFi, where you use a router to connect to, usually, a DSL line or a Kindle3 with both WiFi and 3G, which uses a cell phone connection, or a KindleDX which has 3G only.

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