A stupid question probably!

leosrme · 09-01-2011, 03:54 AM

My new Kindle just arrived. The instructions tell me how to power on, wake, and sleep. Nowhere does it say how to power off. Am I to assume that when not using it, the Kindle is just asleep and not swtiched off?

I have never had a device that you couldn't actually switch OFF.

Any answers gratefully received!
Thank you!

HarryT · 09-01-2011, 04:51 AM

You don't power it off; in sleep mode it's using a neglible amount of power. I've left mine asleep for weeks at a time and it's made no appreciable difference to the battery level when I turn it on again.

avantman42 · 09-01-2011, 05:00 AM

I think it is possible to switch it fully off, by holding the power button for several seconds. Normally, though, it isn't switched fully off. When in sleep mode, it will consume very little power (since the screen only takes power when it changes - displaying a static picture doesn't take power)

phyoung · 09-01-2011, 05:08 AM

yes,switch it and hold for seconds till the screen turns white

Bikeridr · 09-01-2011, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by phyoung

yes,switch it and hold for seconds till the screen turns white

That will only restart it.
The only way to turn it off as in *OFF* is to remove the battery.

Ron. · 09-01-2011, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bikeridr

That will only restart it.
The only way to turn it off as in *OFF* is to remove the battery.

holding it for 7 seconds turns it off, holding it for 15 seconds restarts it.

http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/201...dden-features/

HarryT · 09-01-2011, 06:20 AM

There's really no reason to want to turn it off, though, unless you plan to leave it unused for months.

Bikeridr · 09-01-2011, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron.

holding it for 7 seconds turns it off, holding it for 15 seconds restarts it.

http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/201...dden-features/

Ok, never tried that. Only once I did a restart on a now returned Kindle (Battery issue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

There's really no reason to want to turn it off, though, unless you plan to leave it unused for months.

True. Mine have had a one sitting of 6 weeks where the battery bar only came down to abt 20%.
(I was busy reading comics (the complete Calvin and Hobbes)

)

junfengsmile · 09-01-2011, 08:35 AM

Yeah,you needn't to turn it off.

DiapDealer · 09-01-2011, 10:00 AM

Holding the power switch for several seconds will definitely turn the screen off, but the Kindle is never "off." Sleep and deep sleep.

sarang · 09-01-2011, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

You don't power it off; in sleep mode it's using a neglible amount of power. I've left mine asleep for weeks at a time and it's made no appreciable difference to the battery level when I turn it on again.

Will the screen burn out (some pixels) because the same picture is displayed for a long time?

Holding the slide key for seven seconds is dicey because if the finger slips, screen saver is displayed.

And seven seconds is really a long time!

Bikeridr · 09-01-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sarang

Will the screen burn out (some pixels) because the same picture is displayed for a long time?

No.
It is not possible for a eInk screen to "burn". It's all about plastic balls being present or not (very simply told).
Although I guess that a "pixel" can "stick" if the electric circuit to that particular "pixel" stop working for any or no reason.

RainingLemur · 09-01-2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron.

http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/201...dden-features/

This is lovely. Thank you for this.

pidgeon92 · 09-01-2011, 01:14 PM

Turning it off is not exactly a hidden feature. The instructions are in the user manual.

cfo · 09-01-2011, 01:22 PM

Really? The Kindle doesn't completely turn off? Not that I'm trying to counter everyone's comments, but I'm confused as the Kindle User's Guide, 3rd Ed. says you can "turn off" (and "turn on") the Kindle versus "sleep."

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Originally Posted by sarang

Will the screen burn out (some pixels) because the same picture is displayed for a long time?

Just hold ALT + G to refresh the screen if you experience any "ghosting."

09-01-2011, 03:54 AM	#1
leosrme Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Kindle	A stupid question probably! My new Kindle just arrived. The instructions tell me how to power on, wake, and sleep. Nowhere does it say how to power off. Am I to assume that when not using it, the Kindle is just asleep and not swtiched off? I have never had a device that you couldn't actually switch OFF. Any answers gratefully received! Thank you!

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09-01-2011, 04:51 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You don't power it off; in sleep mode it's using a neglible amount of power. I've left mine asleep for weeks at a time and it's made no appreciable difference to the battery level when I turn it on again.

09-01-2011, 05:00 AM	#3
avantman42 Wizard Posts: 1,090 Karma: 6058305 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite	I think it is possible to switch it fully off, by holding the power button for several seconds. Normally, though, it isn't switched fully off. When in sleep mode, it will consume very little power (since the screen only takes power when it changes - displaying a static picture doesn't take power)

09-01-2011, 05:08 AM	#4
phyoung Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: kindle 3	yes,switch it and hold for seconds till the screen turns white

09-01-2011, 06:20 AM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	There's really no reason to want to turn it off, though, unless you plan to leave it unused for months.

09-01-2011, 08:35 AM	#9
junfengsmile Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: kindle 3	Yeah,you needn't to turn it off.

09-01-2011, 10:00 AM	#10
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,892 Karma: 207182180 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Holding the power switch for several seconds will definitely turn the screen off, but the Kindle is never "off." Sleep and deep sleep.

09-01-2011, 01:14 PM	#14
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	Turning it off is not exactly a hidden feature. The instructions are in the user manual.