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Overview

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 7th Generation is an e-reader device that has proven to be the choice of many readers around the world. It is a handheld device that is designed to help you manage your reading habit more efficiently. With this Kindle, you will have access to Amazon's vast digital library, where you can read eBooks, magazines, and newspapers from all over the world.

Features

• High-resolution 6-inch display with built-in light
• Storage capacity of up to 4 GB
• Battery that can last for weeks on a single charge
• Built-in adjustable light for late-night reading
• Wi-Fi connectivity for easy access to a vast digital library of books, magazines, and newspaper available on Amazon
• Audible integration to give you options of taking a break from reading by listening to audiobooks

Specifications

Specification	Details
Display	6" high-resolution display with built-in light, 300 ppi resolution, patented built-in light evenly illuminates the screen to provide the perfect reading experience
Connectivity	Wi-Fi connectivity to connect to a wireless network, download & store eBooks, browse the internet, or connect to other devices like smartphones and tablets
Battery life	Up to 6 weeks on a single charge (based on 30 minutes of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13), Battery life will vary depending on distance to the Wi-Fi network, brightness, and other device settings
Storage	4GB internal storage which approximately holds thousands of books or be erased to store other types of files/devices nested
Dimensions	16.7 cm x 11.6 cm x 0.91cm

Technologies

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 7th Generation uses a number of advanced technologies, including:

• Front-lit E Ink Carta display that uses a high-resolution 300 PPI screen
• Wi-Fi connectivity which supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n protocol standards
• Integration with audiobook services such as Audible at comfortable whisper levels(sound)

Known Issues & Troubleshooting

• The most common known issue with Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 7th Generation is screen-lagging when pages are changed too quickly, where it seems like the screen freezes and takes a moment to process changes. Make sure the firmware is updated to improve the performance.
• Device is not turning on or remaining "frozen". Possible solutions are hardware reset or charging using other methods like from the laptop/multiple ports(It may indicate a charging issue common in electronics).
• When connected to Wi-Fi and forget Wi-Fi Details before disconnecting, device connectivity issues can occur. Documentation on the set-up process is found about a connection in the Kindle Version Manager or in the device's user manual.

Driver Information

The Amazon kindle Paperwhite 7th Generation Firmware 5.13.7 device contains drivers bundled or pre-installed within the device's system software. The device driver aids in communicating with various software/hardware targeting the Amazon environment where firmware updates and drivers are distributed, pre-installed via OTA (over-the-air) update mechanisms, assisting in device compatibility between Kindle updates and user software.