download issue

[sffoose]

When I download a book from FreeBookSpot.com I cannot find the file on my Kindle.  The files show up when I view the Kindle on the PC but no files to be found on the Kindle itself.  I tried all of the available file formats.  I've never had a problem with downloading files from FBS to my Sony Reader.  Any thoughts out there?

[SusanCassidy]

You need to pay attention to what directory (folder) the file is downloaded to on your pc.  Then just copy the file from there to the "documents" folder of your Kindle.  They only way files show up under Kindle4PC is if they are in the directory that K4PC uses.  The files are probably there.

[Ann in Arlington]

So, I'm understanding that you downloaded it to your PC?  So it won't be on the Kindle unless you put it there.  You'd need to find the file on the PC and then either send it wirelessly to the kindle, or connect up the Kindle via USB and copy it to the "documentsfolder.  I'm understanding that you did this and see it when the Kindle is connected but that it doesn't show up as a file on the home page when you disconnect the Kindle and use it as a reader.

Note that the file format has to be compatible. . . .mobi or .prc will work.

And note that the book can't have any copy protection -- with a site called "free book spot" I wouldn't think it would, but it bears mentioning.

Again, it needs to go into the folder marked "documents" or else the Kindle can't find it when it's time to read.

I did quickly look at the site and it looks like the files are all PDF's?  So there might be a compatibility issue.  Kindle CAN read most PDF's but if there's specialized formatting it might not work particularly well.