From 9dde36036f0d6e9f38c407f2cabc2fccccacb419 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kovid Goyal Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 07:44:05 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Add a Fire specific USB connection FAQ --- manual/faq.rst | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/manual/faq.rst b/manual/faq.rst index 0fe6fcda15..a0a9b57ef8 100644 --- a/manual/faq.rst +++ b/manual/faq.rst @@ -390,6 +390,12 @@ utility, etc. might get a popup on the device every time calibre or the operating system actually tries to connect to it, asking for permission, tap OK. + +.. note:: With the Kindle Fire 8 or newer there is an icon that shows up when + the USB cable is plugged in, showing that the device is charging. Tap that + and switch the device to data transfer mode, and then start calibre, it + should then be detected. + Over the air ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^