06-10-2010, 10:51 PM | #1 |
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Hi there,
Got my k2 a month ago and download a free book from smashwords in the kindle format (has a mobi ext). I've searched this site and others and can't figure out how to get this book from my laptop onto my kindle. Do I need to convert it via calibre (which when added to file doesn't even bring the name of the book in, just a bunch of letters and numbers). Do I just drag and drop from my laptop to the k2? I'm so confused and frustrated now. Thank you! Patty |
06-10-2010, 11:32 PM | #2 |
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Connect your Kindle to your computer via USB. Open the Kindle (double click). It'll show up in My Computer on a Windows machine or on the desktop on a Mac. Once open you should see a folder called documents. Just drag your Mobi file into that folder and eject the Kindle and disconnect the USB. Once disconnected/ejected it should show up on your home screen (sort by most recent and it should be first on the list).
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06-10-2010, 11:41 PM | #3 |
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Welcome to MR, appasgirl.
You can check out the Kindle forum for information. I have the Sony and don't know a lot about the Kindle. I did find a thread that might contain information you are looking for. Received Kindle as gift; have questions Posts # 3 and #4 look like they may have the information you want. edit: Anemic Oak beat me to it. Last edited by dreams; 06-10-2010 at 11:55 PM. |
06-10-2010, 11:49 PM | #4 |
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Hello appasgirl and welcome to MobileRead! Enjoy your K2!
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06-11-2010, 01:03 AM | #5 |
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Hello and welcome to MR!!!
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06-11-2010, 04:38 AM | #6 |
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Good to have your company, Patty. There are many happy Kindlers here to help you over your teething troubles. Best wishes. Neil
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06-11-2010, 07:45 AM | #7 |
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06-11-2010, 09:28 AM | #8 |
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Hello and welcome, appasgirl. Hope you've solved your problem by now. Enjoy the forum.
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06-11-2010, 04:11 PM | #9 |
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Hi Everyone!
Thank you for responding back to my question. I did get the answer on how to do it, but there is only one problem now. When I drag and drop the book onto the kindle when I go to read it, the title comes up as a bunch letters and numbers and NOT the title of the book. I tried changing it but that didn't work either. Does anyone know how to fix this as I don't have a clue as to what I am reading if I can't see the title. Thank you so much! patty |
06-11-2010, 04:35 PM | #10 |
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Hello and welcome, appasgirl. I had the exact same problem with a book I bought from smashwords not long ago. I had to go into Calibre and change the Title of the book, which was set incorrectly and then transfer it back to my Kindle.
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06-11-2010, 05:03 PM | #11 |
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Hi Patty and welcome to MobileRead
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06-12-2010, 06:57 AM | #12 |
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Hi and welcome.
You seem to have all the answers to your current questions, any more just holler and someone will answer .... |
06-12-2010, 09:01 PM | #13 |
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06-14-2010, 04:18 PM | #15 |
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