kindle question

kayak · 03-04-2011, 10:24 PM

Hi All,

I'm Canadian. I'm confused by Amazon's information. Can someone tell me a bit more about this.

If I want to upload Word docs onto the device, can I convert them to the kindle format? I'm confused b/c the website says Canadians can't send files via wi-fi and the directions for conversation are via wi-fi. Is there a way to convert them when you upload them via USB? Or can you use another program to convert them and then upload them?

Thanxs

Shack70 · 03-04-2011, 10:31 PM

You can send the word document to Amazon using email and they will email you back a fully compatible file that will work on your Kindle. There is a free version and a paid version for this. Then you just copy it over via USB. There are also free applications available that can convert Word documents as well.

kayak · 03-05-2011, 09:20 AM

Do Canadians have access to this email feature?

Shack70 · 03-05-2011, 09:22 AM

I suppose, it's just email

StickMaker · 03-05-2011, 09:55 AM

Slightly off-topic here, if I may.... we Canadians struggle with another disadvantage too: some free books cannot be downloaded. Example: http://www.amazon.com/Great-Expectat...igital-text_56

Anyone found a workaround? Maybe change our country of residence in our Amazon account, temporarily?

bookscanning.co · 03-05-2011, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StickMaker

Slightly off-topic here, if I may.... we Canadians struggle with another disadvantage too: some free books cannot be downloaded. Example: http://www.amazon.com/Great-Expectat...igital-text_56

Anyone found a workaround? Maybe change our country of residence in our Amazon account, temporarily?

If you're searching specifically for this book, you can download it here at http://www.archive.org/details/great...atio00dickgoog and transfer it then to your e-reader . Many free books can be found there or at gutenberg.org .

Timo

StickMaker · 03-05-2011, 10:37 AM

Thanks, Bookscanning.co; I don't particularly want that book, just wondering if there is a workaround.

DMSmillie · 03-06-2011, 04:07 AM

Hi Kayak - you might find the following thread helpful:

Personal Document Service via Whispernet in Canada

03-04-2011, 10:24 PM	#1
kayak Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: none	kindle question Hi All, I'm Canadian. I'm confused by Amazon's information. Can someone tell me a bit more about this. If I want to upload Word docs onto the device, can I convert them to the kindle format? I'm confused b/c the website says Canadians can't send files via wi-fi and the directions for conversation are via wi-fi. Is there a way to convert them when you upload them via USB? Or can you use another program to convert them and then upload them? Thanxs

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Shack70 Guru Posts: 777 Karma: 1043626 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: York, Pa Device: Kindle Paperwhite 11th Generation	You can send the word document to Amazon using email and they will email you back a fully compatible file that will work on your Kindle. There is a free version and a paid version for this. Then you just copy it over via USB. There are also free applications available that can convert Word documents as well.

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kayak Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: none	Do Canadians have access to this email feature?

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Shack70 Guru Posts: 777 Karma: 1043626 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: York, Pa Device: Kindle Paperwhite 11th Generation	I suppose, it's just email

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StickMaker Connoisseur Posts: 57 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle	Slightly off-topic here, if I may.... we Canadians struggle with another disadvantage too: some free books cannot be downloaded. Example: http://www.amazon.com/Great-Expectat...igital-text_56 Anyone found a workaround? Maybe change our country of residence in our Amazon account, temporarily?

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StickMaker Connoisseur Posts: 57 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle	Thanks, Bookscanning.co; I don't particularly want that book, just wondering if there is a workaround.

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DMSmillie Enquiring Mind Posts: 562 Karma: 42350 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London, UK Device: Kindle 3 (WiFi)	Hi Kayak - you might find the following thread helpful: *Personal Document Service via Whispernet in Canada*