The light on your Kindle Keyboard next to the USB socket will appear yellow when charging and change to green when Kindle Keyboard is fully charged.
*Note on third-party charging devices (not included with your Kindle): Third-party charging devices, power converters, USB wall chargers, and other charging hubs are not supported nor recommended for your Kindle.
Charging from Your Computer via Kindle Micro-USB Cable
When using the Kindle micro-USB cable to charge your Kindle Keyboard via your computer, charging time will normally take four to six hours. To charge your Kindle Keyboard from a computer via Kindle micro-USB cable:
- Connect your Kindle Keyboard directly to a USB port on your
computer. Do not connect through a hub, keyboard, or monitor.
-
Connect
your Kindle Keyboard to a computer plugged into a power outlet. We recommend keeping your
computer plugged into a power outlet while charging your Kindle Keyboard. Your computer may not supply
sufficient power to the USB port if it is not plugged in.
- Make sure your
computer stays on during the entire charging process. Disable Standby, Hibernate or Sleep
mode,
if necessary.
- Verify Kindle Keyboard recognizes the USB connection. You can verify your Kindle Keyboard is charging if you see the USB drive mode screen. If you do not see this screen, unplug and reconnect your Kindle Keyboard. You may also need to select an alternate USB port.
Using Kindle Keyboard while Charging via Kindle Micro-USB Cable
You can use your Kindle Keyboard while it is connected via USB and charging from your computer by dismounting or ejecting it so Kindle exits USB drive mode.- Windows Vista and 7: Click on the Start button, select "Computer" from the options, right-click on the Kindle drive icon and select "Eject" from the pop-up menu.
- Windows XP: Right-click on the "Safely remove hardware" icon in the lower right-hand corner of the task bar and follow the on-screen instructions to remove Kindle.
- Mac OS: Control-click on the Kindle device icon and choose "Eject."
Using Kindle's Power Switch
The Power switch on the bottom of your Kindle Keyboard puts it to sleep, wakes it up, and turns your Kindle Keyboard on or off.
To wake up or turn on your Kindle Keyboard: Slide and release the power switch again.
To put your Kindle to sleep: Slide and release the power switch. Other keys and buttons are locked in Sleep mode. Your Kindle will go to sleep mode after 10 minutes if you are not using it.
To turn your Kindle off: Slide and hold the power switch for seven seconds until the screen goes blank and then release.
To reset your Kindle: Disconnect your Kindle from any power source, and then slide and hold the power switch for 15 seconds before releasing.
Tip:To conserve your Kindle's battery life, turn off wireless prior to putting your device to sleep.
source article : amazon.com/kindle
