bookmark page in browser?

gwhite · 06-23-2011, 12:29 PM

I'm sure that I'm being stupid but am attempting to download a copy of the Guardian newspaper. Someone has developed an app for this which when used will download a copy in the mobi format. His instructions are to "Bookmark this page in your browser" so as to reach it quickly. The problem is, that despite repeated attempts I can find no way to do this and can find no information in the Users' guide which would help.
I'd be grateful if anyone can point the way.
Many thanks,
George.

HarryT · 06-23-2011, 12:34 PM

This has nothing to do with the Kindle. Moved to "General Discussions".

HarryT · 06-23-2011, 12:36 PM

Are you asking how to bookmark a page in your browser? It depends what browser you're using. In Firefox, for example, go to the "Bookmarks" menu and select "Bookmark this page". In Internet Explorer, the equivalent item is "Add to Favourites".

Hellmark · 06-23-2011, 12:42 PM

Since the OP originally posted in the Kindle forum, do you think he's asking how to bookmark using the built in Kindle Browser?

HarryT · 06-23-2011, 12:47 PM

It's possible, but it's really pretty blooming obvious

. Click the "Menu" button and choose the "Bookmark this page" item.

Hellmark · 06-23-2011, 01:00 PM

Well, I am just not sure what else could be going on here. I'd say its even more obvious for browsers like firefox or IE or chrome. Plus why else would it be in the Kindle section originally?

HarryT · 06-23-2011, 01:22 PM

It may simply be a confusion of terminology. Someone who's only ever used Internet Explorer (and it is still the most popular browser) may not realise that "bookmark" simply means "add to favourites".

Perhaps the original poster can clarify the intent of the question.

paola · 06-23-2011, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

It may simply be a confusion of terminology. Someone who's only ever used Internet Explorer (and it is still the most popular browser) may not realise that "bookmark" simply means "add to favourites".

Perhaps the original poster can clarify the intent of the question.

I suspect he's referring to this

DreamWriter · 06-23-2011, 01:30 PM

gwhite, since you mentioned that you download a mobi version of the Guardian, I assume you're talking about bookmarking the page on your Kindle. If that's the case, you will need to first be in the Kindle browser (Menu/Experimental/Launch Browser). Next, navigate to the web page you want to bookmark, then press Menu and select "Bookmark This Page."

I hope that answers your question. If not, just let us know and we'll try to help.

BrowseTheStacks · 06-23-2011, 03:18 PM

I think the OP means the sendtoreader.com service. If so "bookmark this page in browser" refers to a computer browser and not to the kindle browser. To use site on the kindle sign-in to the website with password then go to the page you want to send. Add to the front of the URL this sendtoreader.com/bm/send.php?&u= Then press go to and the website should send the page to amazon for conversion and downloading via wifi. Hope this helps.

BrowseTheStacks · 06-23-2011, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paola

I suspect he's referring to this

Or not. This seems to be it. Lesson of the day, don't leave the computer for a while and come back without hitting refresh.

gwhite · 06-24-2011, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreamWriter

gwhite, since you mentioned that you download a mobi version of the Guardian, I assume you're talking about bookmarking the page on your Kindle. If that's the case, you will need to first be in the Kindle browser (Menu/Experimental/Launch Browser). Next, navigate to the web page you want to bookmark, then press Menu and select "Bookmark This Page."

I hope that answers your question. If not, just let us know and we'll try to help.

Exactly right and that's the reason I entered this query in the Kindle forum. I have done as you instruct i.e. using Google to "search" and find the page and then having done so moved to "menu" and used "Bookmark" but then have no clue as to how to retrieve this. I do know that it is bookmarking in that when repeated, this results in an "already bookmarked " message but am lost when it comes to finding the link again.
Even though I'm incredibly old I'm reasonably computer literate (enough to avoid Internet Explorer and use Firefox) but am still having to come to terms with the Kindle.
Many thanks to all for your generous help.
George.

HarryT · 06-24-2011, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwhite

I have done as you instruct i.e. using Google to "search" and find the page and then having done so moved to "menu" and used "Bookmark" but then have no clue as to how to retrieve this. I do know that it is bookmarking in that when repeated, this results in an "already bookmarked " message but am lost when it comes to finding the link again.

From the browser, click "Menu" and then "Bookmarks".

DreamWriter · 06-24-2011, 12:01 PM

The web page will show in the Kindle browser once you have selected the bookmark as Harry instructed (while in the browser press Menu, select Bookmarks, page-forward until you find the bookmark, and then click to select).

For the website that Paola mentioned earlier, if the Guardian .mobi link isn't for the correct date, you will need to "reload" the page. When the website first comes up on the Kindle browser, "reload" should already be highlighted, so just press the center button on Kindle's 5-way controller. The updated web page will then display with the correct date, and you can download the .mobi onto your Kindle from there.

BrowseTheStacks · 06-24-2011, 01:52 PM

Try one more time. Dose the OP know to click the DL link in the center of the page to save the file to the kindle?

06-23-2011, 12:29 PM	#1
gwhite Connoisseur Posts: 69 Karma: 828088 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fife Scotland Device: Kindle 3 Paperwhite	bookmark page in browser? I'm sure that I'm being stupid but am attempting to download a copy of the Guardian newspaper. Someone has developed an app for this which when used will download a copy in the mobi format. His instructions are to "Bookmark this page in your browser" so as to reach it quickly. The problem is, that despite repeated attempts I can find no way to do this and can find no information in the Users' guide which would help. I'd be grateful if anyone can point the way. Many thanks, George.

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06-23-2011, 12:34 PM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	This has nothing to do with the Kindle. Moved to "General Discussions".

06-23-2011, 12:36 PM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Are you asking how to bookmark a page in your browser? It depends what browser you're using. In Firefox, for example, go to the "Bookmarks" menu and select "Bookmark this page". In Internet Explorer, the equivalent item is "Add to Favourites".

06-23-2011, 12:42 PM	#4
Hellmark Wizard Posts: 2,549 Karma: 3799999 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: O'Fallon, Missouri, USA Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505, Nook STR Glowlight, Kindle 3	Since the OP originally posted in the Kindle forum, do you think he's asking how to bookmark using the built in Kindle Browser?

06-23-2011, 12:47 PM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	It's possible, but it's really pretty blooming obvious . Click the "Menu" button and choose the "Bookmark this page" item.

06-23-2011, 01:00 PM	#6
Hellmark Wizard Posts: 2,549 Karma: 3799999 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: O'Fallon, Missouri, USA Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505, Nook STR Glowlight, Kindle 3	Well, I am just not sure what else could be going on here. I'd say its even more obvious for browsers like firefox or IE or chrome. Plus why else would it be in the Kindle section originally?

06-23-2011, 01:22 PM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	It may simply be a confusion of terminology. Someone who's only ever used Internet Explorer (and it is still the most popular browser) may not realise that "bookmark" simply means "add to favourites". Perhaps the original poster can clarify the intent of the question.

06-23-2011, 01:30 PM	#9
DreamWriter Books are brain food. Posts: 2,950 Karma: 4836916 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: U.S. Device: Paperwhite · Fire HD6/HD8/HD10 · Galaxy Tab A7	gwhite, since you mentioned that you download a mobi version of the Guardian, I assume you're talking about bookmarking the page on your Kindle. If that's the case, you will need to first be in the Kindle browser (Menu/Experimental/Launch Browser). Next, navigate to the web page you want to bookmark, then press Menu and select "Bookmark This Page." I hope that answers your question. If not, just let us know and we'll try to help.

06-23-2011, 03:18 PM	#10
BrowseTheStacks BrowseTheStacks Posts: 127 Karma: 24316 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa FL Device: Kindle 3 3G + WI-FI	I think the OP means the sendtoreader.com service. If so "bookmark this page in browser" refers to a computer browser and not to the kindle browser. To use site on the kindle sign-in to the website with password then go to the page you want to send. Add to the front of the URL this sendtoreader.com/bm/send.php?&u= Then press go to and the website should send the page to amazon for conversion and downloading via wifi. Hope this helps.

06-24-2011, 12:01 PM	#14
DreamWriter Books are brain food. Posts: 2,950 Karma: 4836916 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: U.S. Device: Paperwhite · Fire HD6/HD8/HD10 · Galaxy Tab A7	The web page will show in the Kindle browser once you have selected the bookmark as Harry instructed (while in the browser press Menu, select Bookmarks, page-forward until you find the bookmark, and then click to select). For the website that Paola mentioned earlier, if the Guardian .mobi link isn't for the correct date, you will need to "reload" the page. When the website first comes up on the Kindle browser, "reload" should already be highlighted, so just press the center button on Kindle's 5-way controller. The updated web page will then display with the correct date, and you can download the .mobi onto your Kindle from there.

06-24-2011, 01:52 PM	#15
BrowseTheStacks BrowseTheStacks Posts: 127 Karma: 24316 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa FL Device: Kindle 3 3G + WI-FI	Try one more time. Dose the OP know to click the DL link in the center of the page to save the file to the kindle?

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