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# Charge Your Kindle E-Reader

You can charge your Kindle with the supplied USB cable and a computer.

#### Video: Charging & Battery Life

Charging tips for any Kindle e-reader 3rd generation or newer. See Which Kindle E-reader Do I Have? if you're not sure which Kindle e-reader model you're using.

Tip: To conserve battery life, place your Kindle into sleep mode by pressing and releasing the power button when you are done using it. For Kindle Keyboard (3rd Generation), slide and release the power button.

To charge the Kindle battery, connect the USB cable that came with your device to a computer. You can also connect the USB cable to a compatible power adapter and plug it into a power outlet.

Charging via the supplied USB cable normally takes four to six hours, but can take longer depend on the capability of the hardware. For accelerated charging, you can use the Kindle PowerFast Adapter.

The indicator light on the bottom of your device turns amber while the battery is charging and green when it is fully charged. If you don't see a light, your Kindle is not charging.

Turning off Wi-Fi or 3G, when not in use, also helps conserve battery life. For more information, see Connect to Wi-Fi or Connect to 3G.

Note: For Kindle Oasis (8th Generation), the indicator light is built into the power button on the top right. Kindle Oasis (8th Generation) comes with a Kindle Oasis Leather Charging Cover that has a built-in battery, which extends the reading time between charges. The Kindle Oasis Leather Charging Cover connects to the device to charge, without the need for another power adapter.

When your Kindle is charging, a lightning bolt appears on the battery icon at the top of the Home screen.

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