Kindle 2.3 update

[tsemple]

Yes, that's a good suggestion, but unfortunately my pdfs are in the documents folder along with all the other documents. I see .txt files and other books, but the pdfs never appear in the list of documents when I hit Home.

I also emailed Amazon support - I was just hoping it was something silly I was doing wrong...

I've noticed that PDFs that I drag over don't necessarily show up as the most recent items. I'd filter your list to show only 'Personal Docs' and see if it is not there after all.

[Annalog]

I have a Kindle 2 with 2.0.3 (327610024). Does anybody know how to tell if your unit is Global or US Wireless  
Is there an advantage one way or another - assuming it's all about G3 compatibility?
Since I'm in the US, I'm assuming that I should download the US Wireless version.
Thanks in advance.

According to the new Kindle User's Guide, 4th Ed., it appears that there may be another way to tell if you have the US or Global Wireless versions that would work when you are not in a 3G area but are in a slower wireless area. The US Wireless version will display 1X while the International Wireless version will display EDGE or GPRS. If someone did not know which Kindle they had, this is an instance that might require travelling out of a 3G area instead of travelling to one. 

From the User's Guide:

Kindle with international wireless: EDGE and GPRS wireless networks are slower than the 3G Whispernet service. Your Kindle will automatically switch to the faster 3G network when available.

Kindle: The 1X icon indicates that your Kindle is connected to the 1XRTT wireless network. Your Kindle will automatically switch to the faster 3G network when available.

[LauraB]

I don't suppose someone would be willing to do the step-by-step "as easy as I can make it font hack directions for us technoslows, any volunteers? I read the mobile read stuff and well, I'm  clueless. I had the font hack on my kindle before without a problem, removed it, updated to newest upgrade but don't understand the mobileread directions. I actually didn't understand before, I followed the directions given by the kindle soul who did the thread I (probably misquoted  ) in my question here)

[Ann in Arlington]

Thank you Ann, going back to my purchase history it was in Feb '09 - and also indicates it was the US version.

Which begs the question:  if you've had your Kindle since February, how come you're only just now getting to KindleBoards!? 

Anyway. . . .welcome. . . .good luck with the update.

[Tip10]

According to the new Kindle User's Guide, 4th Ed., it appears that there may be another way to tell if you have the US or Global Wireless versions that would work when you are not in a 3G area but are in a slower wireless area. The US Wireless version will display 1X while the International Wireless version will display EDGE or GPRS. If someone did not know which Kindle they had, this is an instance that might require travelling out of a 3G area instead of travelling to one. 

From the User's Guide:

Yet another way of determining US vs Global is to turn the wireless on, go to the Settings page and punch in 611.
This should bring up a screen with Modem Details on it.  Scan down the list of stuff and if you see CDMA somewhere on the page you are definitely US, not sure (since I have not seen one) but I suspect you will see GSM somewhere on the page if you are Global.
You'll usually see the CDMA for RF Mode or Phone State.   Probably the same for GSM.

Would be nice if someone with a GSM could confirm what they see.

CDMA is the technology utilized on the Sprint network, GSM is the technology utilized on the AT&T network.
 

[Annalog]

According to the new Kindle User's Guide, 4th Ed., it appears that there may be another way to tell if you have the US or Global Wireless versions that will work if you don't have a skin making it impossible to read the model number on the back (just below the serial number). However, this may require a magnifying glass if small print is a problem.  

Model Numbers: --
Kindle - D00511
Kindle with international wireless - D00701

I am not at home so cannot check to see if the box had the model number on the outside or if any of the paper documentation had the model number. However, I suspect that if the box you opened had a black interior with shiny black letters, it is probably the US version.  

In the user guide intended for the two models, a search for "international" only had 9 hits. It appears that the EVDO/CDMA in the Kindle (K2) and the HSDPA/GSM wireless modem in the Kindle with international wireless is the only significant difference.

[Ann in Arlington]

I don't suppose someone would be willing to do the step-by-step "as easy as I can make it font hack directions for us technoslows, any volunteers? I read the mobile read stuff and well, I'm  clueless. I had the font hack on my kindle before without a problem, removed it, updated to newest upgrade but don't understand the mobileread directions. I actually didn't understand before, I followed the directions given by the kindle soul who did the thread I (probably misquoted   ) in my question here)

There are threads around here about the various hacks. . .and I expect a new one will be started (if it hasn't already) as soon as the updates are hacked. . . .for the fonts, I'd assume the directions are the same, it's just a different file, but I don't know.  It might be best to wait until some of the geekier of us figures it out and then posts a step by step.

Do keep in mind that, technically, the hacks are not supported by Amazon and if they cause your Kindle to fail, well, they may not honor the warranty; for sure they won't be obliged to help you fix anything that the hacks corrupt.  Now, to my knowledge, no one has had this happen, but one should know the risks.

[DeoreDX]

According to the new Kindle User's Guide, 4th Ed., it appears that there may be another way to tell if you have the US or Global Wireless versions that will work if you don't have a skin making it impossible to read the model number on the back (just below the serial number). However, this may require a magnifying glass if small print is a problem.  

I am not at home so cannot check to see if the box had the model number on the outside or if any of the paper documentation had the model number. However, I suspect that if the box you opened had a black interior with shiny black letters, it is probably the US version.  

In the user guide intended for the two models, a search for "international" only had 9 hits. It appears that the EVDO/CDMA in the Kindle (K2) and the HSDPA/GSM wireless modem in the Kindle with international wireless is the only significant difference.

I was about to mention that the FCC-ID on the back would be different but the model number is much easier to differentiate  

[Annalog]

Yet another way of determining US vs Global is to turn the wireless on, go to the Settings page and punch in 611.
This should bring up a screen with Modem Details on it.  Scan down the list of stuff and if you see CDMA somewhere on the page you are definitely US, not sure (since I have not seen one) but I suspect you will see GSM somewhere on the page if you are Global.
You'll usually see the CDMA for RF Mode or Phone State.   Probably the same for GSM.

Would be nice if someone with a GSM could confirm what they see.

CDMA is the technology utilized on the Sprint network, GSM is the technology utilized on the AT&T network.

I was about to mention that the FCC-ID on the back would be different but the model number is much easier to differentiate 

Thanks Tip10. That method works even with Kindles in skins! Also, the print size is at least twice as large.   All three pages of the 611 Page on my Kindle (US) either have text referencing CDMA or EVDO. I would expect to see either HSDPA or GSM on each of the pages on the 611 Page info on the International Kindles.

DeoreDX, It would be interesting to know what the FCC-ID is on the International Kindles. But I agree that it is easier to remember the model numbers. 

[LauraB]

I did the 611 on my k2i and it lists ATT as "Network name". 

[Anju No. 469]

i turned on my WN and so far nothing, but I have noticed that when I wake it up to see if anything has happened I notice I have no bars.  However, as soon as it wakes up, the bars show up.  Since I am not in any hurry I think I"ll wait to see what happens, and eventually do it manually.  I have no hacks, SS or fonts so no problems there.

[Pushka]

Did anyone notice that you have three settings for the number of words on a page?  The default setting has the most words, and the lowest setting has the least.  The fewer words you have the more narrow the area of text is from left to right

That option was available before the update.

[LauraB]

Annalog, if you go to settings and type 611 and lookunder carrier, it will show carrier as AT&T on k2i. I don't have k2 us anymore, but assume it wouldn't lust AT&T.

[angelad]

Annalog, if you go to settings and type 611 and lookunder carrier, it will show carrier as AT&T on k2i. I don't have k2 us anymore, but assume it wouldn't lust AT&T.

My brother is getting a new K, I'm going to try to verify this on his unit.

[LauraB]

Uuummm... Ok. But I did check it. My k2i lists AT&T as network carrier and dx lists sprint. So if someone with k2us wants to varify it lists network carrier as sprint we have one answe on how to tell. At least until the change things again, lol

[Jesslyn]

That option was available before the update.

I never saw it.  In fact, comparing two K2u, one updated and one not, don't see the same menu.

[LauraB]

The words per line was available on dx before update. Not on k2. At least not on my k2us.

[Luvmy4brats]

I installed the 2.3 update. No issues at all.

Took me a few minutes to figure out how to extract the hack files (whoever posted about peazip in another thread thanks!)

Screensaver hack is installed. I tried the 2 fonts that they have for the font hack, but I'm not crazy about either. I don't know if I'm missing something..are those the only 2 right now? If so, I'll keep my fingers crossed that they do the Georgia or Helvetica font soon.

[Shizu]

I installed the 2.3 update. No issues at all.

Took me a few minutes to figure out how to extract the hack files (whoever posted about peazip in another thread thanks!)

Screensaver hack is installed. I tried the 2 fonts that they have for the font hack, but I'm not crazy about either. I don't know if I'm missing something..are those the only 2 right now? If so, I'll keep my fingers crossed that they do the Georgia or Helvetica font soon.

Luv, here's Georgia font. I haven't install the hack though.

http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=668959&postcount=41

[JeanneB]

Shizu:  OMG...your little dog is precious!!!

[Luvmy4brats]

Thanks. I just tried it. It's much darker and quite a bit smaller than the one I was using before. So far I'm happiest with the standard font. I'll give them a bit to get some others done. I have my screensavers, so I'm happy 

[Betsy the Quilter]

Having seen them, I'd be happy with your screensavers, too, LOL!

Congratulations on 4000 posts, Heather!

Betsy

[NogDog]

Luv, here's Georgia font. I haven't install the hack though.

http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=668959&postcount=41

Thanks, that's what I was using before, and it looks just fine installed on my 2.3-upgraded K2 now.

[Shizu]

Shizu:  OMG...your little dog is precious!!!

Thank you. He is a cute little boy.  

[Betsy the Quilter]

Love the "Pilgrim" NogDog!


Betsy