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- Part 1: How to add dictionary to Kindle<\/a><\/li>\n
- Part 2: How to use the added dictionary on Kindle
\n<\/a><\/li>\n- Part 3: How to read a foreign language book on kindle
\n<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\nPart 1: <\/strong> How to add dictionary to Kindle <\/h2>\n
Actually, there are a bunch of free Kindle dictionaries in MOBI format that you can download online or from the Kindle cloud. If the dictionary you downloaded is not in MOBI format, you can try Prof. DRM<\/strong><\/a> to convert the dictionary to Kindle suitable format.<\/p>\n
To add dictionary to Kindle Paperwhite, for example, you should at first get dictionary Kindle downloaded and then you can add it. Follow the detailed steps below and get the dictionary installed to your Kindle:<\/p>\n
Step 1: Download a dictionary file to your computer<\/strong><\/p>\n
You can download a dictionary for Kindle freely from the internet or buy one from Amazon Kindle Store. Here I got a Collins CobuildV3 dictionary file for free. <\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nStep 2: Connect Kindle to Computer with a USB cable<\/strong><\/p>\n
There is a USB cable for Kindle which can be connected to the computer. Then you can find the \"documents\/dictionaries\" folder when entering the Removable Disk called \"Kindle\".<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nStep 3: Move the downloaded dictionary file to the “dictionaries” folder<\/strong><\/p>\n
Find the dictionary file you downloaded and copy it, then paste it to \"dictionaries\" file folder.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nStep 4: Eject Kindle safely and unplug the USB cable<\/strong><\/p>\n
Now you can go to your Kindle and make the dictionary file work for your reading. <\/p>\n
Part 2: <\/strong>How to use the added dictionary on Kindle<\/h2>\n
When the dictionary has been added to your Kindle Paperwhite, you are going to read an English book on Kindle, with the help of the dictionary to change Kindle dictionary language. It is quite simple to use with the clear guide coming after: <\/p>\n
Step 1: Find “Dictionaries” option <\/strong><\/p>\n
Go to Menu>Settings >Device Options >Language and Dictionaries, and then press Dictionaries.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nStep 2: Set the Collins dictionary as default<\/strong><\/p>\n
By pressing \"Dictionaries\", you will see \"Oxford Dictionary of English\" as the current default dictionary. <\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nPress it to see all listed English dictionaries, and then choose “collins3” as the default dictionary.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nNow you can read the ebook joyfully with the help of collins3 dictionary, which will give you more detailed explanations for the new words you are not familiar with.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nWith dictionary Kindle downloaded, you will be intended to read more good books without misunderstanding when meeting some unfamiliar words or expressions. Then how about reading a foreign language book on Kindle? For instance, when you have a French e-book or Japanese e-book, how could you change Kindle dictionary language so that you can read the foreign language books smoothly? Here comes the easy way as well.<\/p>\n
Part 3: <\/strong>How to read a foreign language book on Kindle<\/h2>\n
When you are willing to read a French book on your Kindle, obviously you need a French-English dictionary right away. So it does, you must add dictionary to Kindle and change the language for French books. Here comes the way.<\/p>\n
Step 1: Download a French dictionary and send it to Kindle<\/strong><\/p>\n
Follow the guide above to download a French dictionary from the internet or Kindle Store, then get it on Kindle. If this is the first time for Kindle to get French dictionary, it will be chosen to be the default dictionary for readers. If not, you can change Kindle dictionary language to French on \"Dictionaries\" option.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nStep 2: Read your French e-book on Kindle<\/strong><\/p>\n
Now you can open your French e-book, press and hold on a word that you cannot understand to check the meaning freely.<\/p>\n
- Part 2: How to use the added dictionary on Kindle
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