Kindle and screen brightness help

[TAKitty]

I am excited that my Kindle has arrived, but I can't figure out how to make the screen a bit brighter. Is it possible with the Kindle?

 

[DisneyKevin]

The e-ink screen is made to simulate the paper experience.

The e-ink screen is opaque (which is why it cant be backlit) and does not have a brightness setting.

 

[Dodie]

Just to add to Kevin's post, that is intentional. It's the backlight of a computer monitor for instance that leads to eye strain. That is why the Kindle is designed the way it is. It is no different eye-wise than reading an actual book.

You can adjust the font size and that might help.

You also might benefit from one of those clip on book lights.

 

[TAKitty]

Thanks. The "paper" color seems very gray. Is it supposed to be like that?

 

[darrengs]

Thanks. The "paper" color seems very gray. Is it supposed to be like that?

Yes, the e-ink technology is gray.