Top bar stays on when I turn kindle off

[Bradez]

Sometimes, when I turn the kindle off completely, the screen goes blank but then the top bar reappears for a couple of seconds before disappearing again.

Is this normal?

Many Thanks
James

[Betsy the Quilter]

Bradez,

welcome to KindleBoards!

You didn't say which model Kindle you have, but:

My K4 ($79 Kindle) does that.  My Kindle Touch does not.

But as long as it disappears completely (as it does on my K4), I would say it's normal and nothing to worry about.

However, I would recommend only putting the Kindle to sleep, (short press of the power button) rather than turn it off completely.  EInk Kindles do not consume power when asleep (or very, very, very, very little).  There's no need to turn it off completely most of the time, it just takes longer to power up to go back to reading!

Betsy

[Bradez]

Betsy,

Thanks for you reply, I have a kindle keyboard if that helps. I'll take your advice and only put it in sleep mode from now on.

Thanks again.
James

[Betsy the Quilter]

James,

I don't have a KK to test, but because the K4 works that way, I'd say it's not a problem.  As I said, as long as the image goes away, you're fine.

Now, take a look at the Book Corner and the Book Bazaar and get some book recommendations!

Betsy