How do I operate my new kindle fire?+ It is a christmas present and I have never operated one. there is no book of instructions

Check the Serial Number You can find this sixteen digit code in the box your Kindle came in or when you click on Settings and go to Device Info. Find your specific generation or type based on the first four characters. Kindle 2: B002, B003 Kindle DX: B004, B005, B009 Kindle 4: B00E, B023, 9023 Kindle 5: B012 Kindle Keyboard: B006, B008, B00A Kindle Paperwhite (2012): B024, B01B, B01C, B01D, B01F Kindle Paperwhite (2013): B0D4 or 90D4 Kindle Touch: B00F, B010, B011 Kindle Fire (2011): D01E Kindle Fire (2012): D026 Kindle Fire HD 7(2012): D025 and D059 Kindle Fire HD 7(2013): 00D3 and 00D2 Kindle Fire HD 8.9: B0C9, B0CA, B0CB, and B0CC Kindle Fire HDX 7: D0FB, 00FB, 00FC, 0072, 00FD, 00FE, 0073, 006C, 006D, 006E Kindle Fire HDX 8.9: 0018, 0057, 005E, 00F3, 0019, 0058, 007D, 007E, 007F - See more at: http://glyde.com/glydecast/how-to/which-kindle-do-you-have/#sthash.bAbYPdzQ.dpuf

Let him transfer everything over. There may be things he no longer wants.

Q: Can I transfer my existing Kindle content (including apps, E books, and movies) from my old Kindle device to Kindle Paperwhite or Kindle Fire HD?
A: Yes, all of your past Amazon digital purchases are automatically backed up in the Amazon Cloud so you can re-download them to your new Kindle or Kindle Fire anytime. When you receive your new device, you can download them from the cloud straight to the new device.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/forums/kindleqna/ref=kindle_help_forum_gd?cdForum=Fx1GLDPZMNR1X53&cdThread=Tx1WEM06OFQ59MC

go to your amazon acct and click on manage my devices

Borrow from a Friend You can borrow a Kindle book from a friend. When the book is available, you will receive an e-mail notification that will allow you to download the book to your Fire tablet, Kindle device, or Kindle reading app.

To download your borrowed book:

1. Open the e-mail message "A Loaned Book for You."
2. Click the Get your loaned book now button. Your web browser will automatically launch to Amazon so you can accept the loan.
3. Sign in to your Amazon account.
   • If you have a Fire tablet, Kindle device, or Kindle reading app, select which device you would like the book to be delivered to, and then click Accept loaned book.
   • If you do not have a Fire tablet, Kindle device, or Kindle reading app, click Accept loaned book and follow the on-screen instructions to download a free Kindle reading app.

The above is from the Amazon.com Help site:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_rel_topic?ie=UTF8&nodeId=200549320

Not sure this will manage all questions in one answer, but you could start here, where Amazon offers support for the Kindle fire and accounts:
Fire Kindle Echo Support

Common problem with Kindle fire readers. Check this site for a fix:


Troubleshooting Your Kindle Fire HD 7

ya probably best making a new email address for yourself and go on amazon website n follow instructions to change it.

This is a great link for kindle instructions and directions:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=amb_link_354438802_3?ie=UTF8&nodeId=200127470&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=auto-sparkle&pf_rd_r=5FADBA5CCFF244A99157&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_p=1321423222&pf_rd_i=kindle%20manual