The first thing you should probably learn about the Amazon Kindle Fire is how to turn it on or off. Just follow these instructions.
- Locate the “Power” button on the bottom of the device next to the USB port and earphone jack. It’s the only button on the device. To turn the Kindle Fire on, press and hold the button for about 2 seconds and the screen should light up.
- To turn the Kindle Fire off, press and hold the Power button for about 2 seconds until a prompt appears on the screen. You can then tap “Shut Down” and the device will turn off.
If your Kindle Fire is locked up and you cannot perform these steps, try pressing and holding the Power button until the screen turns off.
This post applies to the Kindle Fire HD, HDX, and original models.
Delores Bates says
No there were no answers to their comments, My Kindle Fire will not go to my books. Help
Ekaterina Serebryakova says
NOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ben says
my kindle fire just shows a black screen with the words kindle fire on it what do i do
Robyn says
My kindle was accidentally dropped in water and now I cannot get it to turn off with the button. It seems to be working except for that so is there another wYatt to shut it off except running the battery down??
klewis says
I have two buttons next to the usb port. one is ‘longer’ than the other. neither works. there is no button on the ‘bottom’ of the Kindle. please advise.
Julie Ann says
Thanks so much for this page! My kindle fire keeps getting stuck on sites when I use the silk browser. Any advice?