Visual Kindle Guide

From MobileRead

[edit] This is the home page of the Visual Kindle Guide as created by pilotbob, Leep and daffy4u.

Before you can use any of the scripts in our guide, you need to know how to open a command window. Here are the steps to show you how.

Command Prompt Vista/XP/Mac

There are many tools being created to help extend the Kindle to be useful in other areas. Some of those tools require Python scripts. We will show you how to install Python on your Windows computer, so that you can take advantage of those scripts as they come along.

Install Python Windows

If you'd like to be able to check out .mobi or .prc ebooks from the library or purchase books from sites other than Amazon, you'll need your Kindle's PID (Personal ID). This guide has step-by-step instructions with pictures to show you how to obtain your Kindle's PID.

KindlePID Vista
KindlePID XP
KindlePID Mac 

Now that you've downloaded that library book or purchased one from a non-Amazon site, it's time to prepare the book so that it can be read on your Kindle. We're going to show you how to KindleFIX it!

KindleFIX Vista/XP
Kindlefix Mac 

Want to manipulate the Metadata, like title and author info of your .azw, ,prc or .mobi books? Mobi2Mobi is the tool for the job. Please note that Mobi2Mobi does not work on Topaz formatted books (.azw1, .tpz). At this time there is no GUI for the Mac side. If you're a Mac programming guru and would like to create one, please drop by Mobileread and let us know. :)

Kindle Mobi2Mobi Vista/XP - in the process of being updated
Kindle Mobi2Mobi GUI Vista/XP - in the process of being updated

Mobi2Mobi for the Mac is a two part process. First the installation of the mobiperl tools and then the actual commands. Please note that Mobi2Mobi does not work on Topaz formatted books (.azw1, .tpz).

Install Mobi2Mobi Mac
Kindle Mobi2Mobi Mac

Tips on how to organize your Kindle books by tweaking the Metadata a bit more.

Mobi2Mobi Advanced

[edit] More Kindle Fun

More ways to extend the usefulness of your Kindle. Beware, these modifications could damage your Kindle if not installed correctly and may void the warranty. Use at your own risk. :) Note: For the most part, none of these hacks has been tested with the Kindle DX, so we don't suggest trying any of them unless you see specific DX instructions.

Kindle 1 Screen Saver Hack
Kindle 2 Screen Saver Hack - [U.S. Sprint version only]
KindleDX Screen Saver Hack - [I don't have access to a DX so there is no "visual" with these instructions]

Want to read PDF files on your Kindle without losing the formatting? Try Savory.

Savory - PDF Hack for Kindle 2 - only tested on U.S. Sprint version

If you'd like to read books in other languages on your Kindle 2, this is the hack for you.

Kindle Font Hacks - Font Hack for Kindle 2 - tested on U.S. Sprint version only
KindleDX Font Hack - [I don't have access to a DX so there is no "visual" with these instructions]