EASY Question - How to get books to my Kindle - I'm new

[Z-man]

Can someone please explain the process or point me to the instructions somewhere?
I DON'T have my Kindle yet, but it is on order.

I'm just trying to learn how to get books loaded on it - so I will be able to begin reading when I get it.

1)  If I understand correctly, I can use the Kindle to access Amazon and order books directly from my Kindle - is that correct?

2)  More often though, I think I'm likely to find a book on Amazon while using my PC.  If I purchase from my PC on Amazon, does the book go directly to my Kindle?  Is this automatic - like just turn on the Kindle and turn on Whispernet?  Or does the book go to my PC and then I have to transfer it from my PC to my Kindle?

3)  What is the process to buy a book from a source other than Amazon?  Can I use my PC for that?

I guess my point is that I want to be able to find the book on my PC, buy it from my PC, but have it go directly to my Kindle.

IF these are too many questions to answer please just point me to the place to find the answers.


THANKS

[marianneg]

Can someone please explain the process or point me to the instructions somewhere?
I DON'T have my Kindle yet, but it is on order.

There's lots of information on Amazon under Kindle support.

1)  If I understand correctly, I can use the Kindle to access Amazon and order books directly from my Kindle - is that correct?

Yep.

2)  More often though, I think I'm likely to find a book on Amazon while using my PC.  If I purchase from my PC on Amazon, does the book go directly to my Kindle?  Is this automatic - like just turn on the Kindle and turn on Whispernet?  Or does the book go to my PC and then I have to transfer it from my PC to my Kindle?

You can do it either way.  When you purchase, there is a drop down menu to specify where to send a new purchase.  You could send it to your Kindle via Whispernet (and it will download the next time you turn Whispernet on), or download to your PC and transfer it via USB.

3)  What is the process to buy a book from a source other than Amazon?  Can I use my PC for that?

Depends on the store.  If you're buying (or downloading freebies) from other sources, first make sure that they are DRM free.  Mobipocket is the best format for Kindle, but other unsecured formats can be converted to work on it.

[mysterylover]

Hi, yes you can buy books from amazon with your kindle or your PC; you order from amazon and they send it to your kindle in a few seconds.
I don't think you buy books from other places but I could be wrong.  Hope this helps!

[Z-man]

Thanks for the replies.
ESPecially to Marianner for answering EVERY question.
I'm SO looking forward to getting and USING my Kindle.

[ElaineOK]

First, I think you will find the Kindle is quite intuitive.  Second, the owners manual is quite good and available as a pdf from Amazon.  Just remember, when in doubt, try the menu key and read through the options.

Elaine
Norman, OK