Kindle 2

rltedford · 06-06-2009, 10:18 PM

I downloaded some MP 3 files I went to the experimental page to access Play MB3 I cannot get the 5 way line to move down to play MP3. I tried to turn the Kindle on and off I reset the Kindle, My wife has a Kindle 2 it is doing the samething. I read Amazon web page no help.

daffy4u · 06-06-2009, 10:28 PM

Did you make sure you added the MP3s to the "music" folder on your Kindle?

rltedford · 06-06-2009, 10:31 PM

what does that have to do with the 5 way not responding i will double check but it must be something else thanks

desertgrandma · 06-06-2009, 10:31 PM

From you KIndle guide (if these instructions don't work, call the Kindle support number.........24/7)

BACKGROUND MUSIC
If you like to listen to music while you use your Kindle, use your computer to transfer
MP3 files to the “music” folder on your Kindle. When you select “Play MP3” from
the Experimental page, each of the songs will play in the order they were added to to you kindle.

TRANSFERRING MP3s
You can transfer your MP3 files to Kindle by copying them to the “music” folder on
your Kindle over USB. For more information on connecting your computer over USB,
see Making the Connection earlier in this chapter.
Kindle only supports MP3 audio files; AAC, WAV and other music file formats are
not supported.
To transfer MP3s to your Kindle, follow these steps:
1. Connect your Kindle to your computer, using the USB cable that came with
the device.
2. Your Kindle should appear on your computer in the same location you would
normally find an external USB drive.
3. Open your Kindle. You should see a folder entitled “music.” Drag any MP3s you’d
like to play on your Kindle, into this folder.
4. Using your computer, un-mount your Kindle from your computer.
For more information on playing background music, see Chapter 3.
Tip: While there is no limit to the number of MP3 files and audiobooks that you
can transfer to your Kindle, keep in mind that these files are larger, and space may limited.

rltedford · 06-06-2009, 10:32 PM

the 5 way line is at Basic web and wont move down to play MP 3

desertgrandma · 06-06-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rltedford

the 5 way line is at Basic web and wont move down to play MP 3

Go here. On the righthand side is a "contact us" button. You sign into your account, enter your phone number and

they will call you back very quickly.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200127470

daffy4u · 06-06-2009, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rltedford

what does that have to do with the 5 way not responding i will double check but it must be something else thanks

I'm thinking that if the music is in the wrong place, the joy stick won't respond. If they are in the correct place, I don't know. I don't use my Kindle for music, so I'm guessing.

daffy4u · 06-06-2009, 10:43 PM

The directions on the Experimental page say to hold down the ALT key and press the spacebar to stop or play, or the "F" key to skip to the next track.

susan_cassidy · 06-06-2009, 10:44 PM

If the Kindle does not detect usable MP3 files, the option will not be accessible.

rltedford · 06-06-2009, 10:52 PM

I ve tried everything so far the MP3 flies are there and they play fine on my computer. Still the line should move up and or down to access text to speech Basic web and Play MP3 IT DOESNT MOVE AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

desertgrandma · 06-06-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rltedford

I ve tried everything so far the MP3 flies are there and they play fine on my computer. Still the line should move up and or down to access text to speech Basic web and Play MP3 IT DOESNT MOVE AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Riteford, have you called customer support? They can walk you thru this.....IF it is defective they will get you a new one.

Sporadic · 06-06-2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rltedford

I ve tried everything so far the MP3 flies are there and they play fine on my computer. Still the line should move up and or down to access text to speech Basic web and Play MP3 IT DOESNT MOVE AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are they DRM'ed MP3s? Just because they work on your computer doesn't mean they are guaranteed to work on the Kindle (if for example you are using Rhapsody or Zune Pass)

Where did you get them from and what format are they in?

I imagine Susan hit the nail on the head.

Quote:

Originally Posted by susan_cassidy

If the Kindle does not detect usable MP3 files, the option will not be accessible.

sirbruce · 06-07-2009, 10:42 AM

That screen confuses a lot of people.

1. You can only move the line down to play mp3 if you actually have valid MP3s in your music folder.

2. You can NEVER move it down to text to speech. You access that within a book via the Aa font key.

Since you say the music files are actually in the directly, chances are even though they are labeled MP3, they are not actually in MP3 format. You will need to use a program on your computer to convert those files into MP3 format; unfortunately that's different depending on your computer.

desertgrandma · 06-07-2009, 10:43 AM

wonder if we helped him at all.....

rltedford · 06-07-2009, 09:48 PM

Yes susan and sirbruce are correct i downloaded some amazon mp3 files and they worked. Live and learn thank you all text to speech works also again thank you.

06-06-2009, 10:18 PM	#1
rltedford Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: kindle	Kindle 2 I downloaded some MP 3 files I went to the experimental page to access Play MB3 I cannot get the 5 way line to move down to play MP3. I tried to turn the Kindle on and off I reset the Kindle, My wife has a Kindle 2 it is doing the samething. I read Amazon web page no help.

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06-06-2009, 10:28 PM	#2
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	Did you make sure you added the MP3s to the "music" folder on your Kindle?

06-06-2009, 10:31 PM	#3
rltedford Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: kindle	what does that have to do with the 5 way not responding i will double check but it must be something else thanks

06-06-2009, 10:31 PM	#4
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	From you KIndle guide (if these instructions don't work, call the Kindle support number.........24/7) BACKGROUND MUSIC If you like to listen to music while you use your Kindle, use your computer to transfer MP3 files to the “music” folder on your Kindle. When you select “Play MP3” from the Experimental page, each of the songs will play in the order they were added to to you kindle. TRANSFERRING MP3s You can transfer your MP3 files to Kindle by copying them to the “music” folder on your Kindle over USB. For more information on connecting your computer over USB, see Making the Connection earlier in this chapter. Kindle only supports MP3 audio files; AAC, WAV and other music file formats are not supported. To transfer MP3s to your Kindle, follow these steps: 1. Connect your Kindle to your computer, using the USB cable that came with the device. 2. Your Kindle should appear on your computer in the same location you would normally find an external USB drive. 3. Open your Kindle. You should see a folder entitled “music.” Drag any MP3s you’d like to play on your Kindle, into this folder. 4. Using your computer, un-mount your Kindle from your computer. For more information on playing background music, see Chapter 3. Tip: While there is no limit to the number of MP3 files and audiobooks that you can transfer to your Kindle, keep in mind that these files are larger, and space may limited.

06-06-2009, 10:32 PM	#5
rltedford Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: kindle	the 5 way line is at Basic web and wont move down to play MP 3

06-06-2009, 10:43 PM	#8
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	The directions on the Experimental page say to hold down the ALT key and press the spacebar to stop or play, or the "F" key to skip to the next track.

06-06-2009, 10:44 PM	#9
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	If the Kindle does not detect usable MP3 files, the option will not be accessible.

06-06-2009, 10:52 PM	#10
rltedford Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: kindle	I ve tried everything so far the MP3 flies are there and they play fine on my computer. Still the line should move up and or down to access text to speech Basic web and Play MP3 IT DOESNT MOVE AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-07-2009, 10:42 AM	#13
sirbruce Provocateur Posts: 1,859 Karma: 505847 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Device: Kindle Touch, Kindle 2, Kindle DX, iPhone 3GS	That screen confuses a lot of people. 1. You can only move the line down to play mp3 if you actually have valid MP3s in your music folder. 2. You can NEVER move it down to text to speech. You access that within a book via the Aa font key. Since you say the music files are actually in the directly, chances are even though they are labeled MP3, they are not actually in MP3 format. You will need to use a program on your computer to convert those files into MP3 format; unfortunately that's different depending on your computer.

06-07-2009, 10:43 AM	#14
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	wonder if we helped him at all.....

06-07-2009, 09:48 PM	#15
rltedford Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: kindle	Yes susan and sirbruce are correct i downloaded some amazon mp3 files and they worked. Live and learn thank you all text to speech works also again thank you.

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