Help My Kindle’s Frozen!

kindle-open-source-1 After having a moment of unscripted hysteria this afternoon when my Kindle decided to freak out on me, I thought it might be helpful for the general public to have a place to turn when they have questions…so, alas… here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding freezing and other various screen related issues. (I will post more FAQ’s in the future… don’t you worry.)

Keep in mind that all of these tips and tricks can be found and Amazon’s Trouble Shooting Page

Screen Issues

Symptom	Resolution
Kindle Screen frozen or unresponsive Possible Cause? Low Battery Charge	Plug Kindle into wall outlet Ensure the Kindle is charging (The indicator light should be on) Wait 2 Mintues
Kindle showing lines on screen Possible Cause? The Kindle may be affected by electromagnetic interferences or screen my be defective	Move and hold power switch for 15 seconds before releasing it.
Kindle screen not rotating Possible Cause? Screen rotation not enabled	Click the “Text [Aa]” key and check to see if screen rotates. Make sure the “auto” option is selected Check the Kindle’s battery strength Go to Menu > Settings and selected Restart