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1.6 Wi-Fi and 3G Connectivity

While you’re reading, and for many other activities, your Kindle does not need to

connect to Whispernet. Other activities such as shopping in the Kindle Store and

purchasing books do require a Whispernet connection.

For Kindle models that include free 3G, connectivity to Whispernet is automatic, so if

you see one of the 3G network indicators (3G, EDGE, or GPRS) in the upper right corner

of your Kindle screen, your Kindle is already connected to Whispernet using 3G. Your

Kindle automatically turns 3G coverage off when you connect using Wi-Fi. If you

disconnect from a Wi-Fi network or if you move out of Wi-Fi range, Kindle automatically

switches back to 3G coverage. If you want to turn off 3G coverage, you can turn

Whispernet off. Keep in mind that turning Whispernet off also disables Wi-Fi

connections.

Your Kindle can connect to a Wi-Fi network at home, at your favorite cafe, or at Wi-Fi

hotspots around the world. Connecting through Wi-Fi offers fast downloads, free

delivery of personal documents, and allows your Audible audiobook purchases to be

delivered wirelessly to your Kindle, with no computer required. To connect to a Wi-Fi

network, see "Connect to a Wi-Fi Network" later in this chapter.

Tip: To check if you have a Wi-Fi only device or a Wi-Fi and 3G capable device, from

the Home screen, press Menu, and use the 5-way controller to select “Settings.” Under

the “Device Info” section on the Settings page, see “Network Capability.”

U. S. Customers Traveling Outside The U. S.

For U. S. customers traveling outside the United States, there is no additional charge

to have your books, periodical subscriptions, and personal documents delivered to

your Kindle if you connect to Whispernet using Wi-Fi.

For Kindle models that include 3G, books and single issues of periodicals will be

deli

vered via 3G at no additional cost, but 3G delivery of personal documents will be