Q: What generation is this Fire HD 7?
A: Generation 4.

Q: Does it have a Mayday button?
A: No, but support is available by email, web, and phone.

Q: Does the tablet come with a hard copy of the owner's manual?
A: No.

Q: How long will a battery charge last?
A: Up to eight hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, and listening to music.

Q: How do you charge the battery?
A: Charge using the included power adapter and micro USB 2.0 cable (both included).

Q: Is the rechargeable battery replaceable?
A: No.

Q: If you forget to switch it off, will it run the battery down?
A: It goes to sleep after a period of time, so you don't have to worry about turning it off.

Q: Which version of Android OS is this?
A: Fire OS 4 based on Android KitKat.

Q: Can the operating system be upgraded?
A: Yes, Amazon periodically publishes updates.

Q: Is it Mac compatible?
A: Mac OS X 10.6 running on Intel-based hardware (and AIR version 3.3.x).

Q: Does the tablet have built-in wireless?
A: Yes.

Q: Is it the Fire HD 7 4G capable?
A: No.

Q: Is the tablet Bluetooth compatible?
A: Yes.

Q: Is an antivirus required for the tablet and/or for email?
A: No.

Q: Is it Flash compatible?
A: It does not support Adobe Flash.

Q: Is Javascript installed?
A: The included Amazon Silk Browser supports Javascript.

Q: What is the storage capacity?
A: 8GB internal (4.5 GB available to user).

Q: Does the tablet have an SD card slot?
A: No.

Q: Can you print from this tablet?
A: Yes.

Q: Can you connect it to a computer or TV?
A: Yes, use SlimPort-enabled USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) port to connect to an HDTV or VGA monitor with an adapter (not included) or to a PC/Macintosh computer. You can also fling movies or TV shows to your television via Second Screen (needs no adapter), which is available for Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and compatible Samsung TVs.

Q: Is it compatible with Microsoft Office programs?
A: WPS Office: PPT, DOC, XLS, PDF can be downloaded for free from Amazon Appstore.

Q: Which files formats does the tablet recognize?
A: Kindle (AZW), KF8, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible Enhanced format (AAX), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, PCM/WAVE, OGG, WAV, M4V, MP4, AAC LC/LTP, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, MKV, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, HTML5, CSS3, 3GP, VP8 (WEBM)

Q: Can you listen to audio files?
A: Yes.

Q: Can you read and/or create documents on the tablet?
A: Yes.

Q: How do you transfer files to the tablet?
A: Three ways: Via email, web, and USB cable.

Q: Can the font be changed?
A: Yes, it includes adjustable font sizes/color.

Q: Is the tablet a touchscreen?
A: Yes.

Q: Is a stylus necessary? Is one included?
A: Stylus is not necessary or included.

Q: How much does it weigh?
A: It weighs 11.9 oz.

Q: Does the tablet have a built-in dictionary?
A: Yes it has a built-in Oxford dictionary.

Q: Is the screen backlit?
A: Yes.

Q: Does the tablet have a Text-to-Speech option?
A: Screen Reader features IVONA's natural language text-to-speech voice.

Q: Is the screen covered by the Limited Manufacturer's Warranty?
A: Yes.

Q: Does it have password security to prevent someone else from accessing your account if lost or stolen?
A: Yes the device can be set up with a password.

Q: If I leave information on the same page without turning off, will the screen burn the information on to it?
A: No, the screen will shut off after a period of time.

Q: Can you download photos?
A: Yes, you can upload and download photos via the Amazon Cloud Drive App.

Q: Can you download information outside the USA?
A: Yes.

Q: Can you use this in a low- or no-light situation?
A: Yes.

Q: Can the tablet be used in brightly lit areas such as the beach and in snow?
A: As with all tablets, it is difficult to see in bright sunlight.

Q: Can you download Android Apps to it?
A: Android Apps are available via the Amazon Appstore.

Q: Can you obtain additional Apps?
A: Yes, on the Amazon Appstore.

Q: What internet browser does the tablet use?
A: It uses Amazon's Silk Browser.

Q: Can you search a Web page for specific text?
A: Yes.

Q: Can you bookmark Web pages?
A: Yes.

Q: Can you browse the Internet and update Facebook and Twitter?
A: Yes.

Q: Can you watch movies from NetFlix?
A: Yes.

Q: Can you watch TV on Hulu?
A: Yes.

Q: Can you watch Amazon Streaming Videos?
A: Yes. and you can also download Amazon Instant Videos to view when not connected to Wi-Fi such as on a plane.

Q: Do you have to add an antivirus if you use it for emails?
A: No.

Q: Can you download videos?
A: Yes.

Q: Can you stream videos?
A: Yes.

Q: Can you Skype video conference?
A: Yes.

Q: Does it have an eReader installed?
A: Yes, and Amazon Prime members are entitled to download one free book a month from the Kindle Owners Lending Library.

Q: Is there an iTunes app to upload music?
A: No.

Q: Can you connect an external flash drive to this tablet?
A: Yes, via an OTG (On the Go) microUSB cable.

Q: Is this with or without advertising?
A: With advertising.

Q: What does with advertising mean?
A: When the tablet is idle for a certain amount of time, a screen advertising some product or content will appear. Pressing the home button or swiping the screen will make the advertisement go away.

Q: Does this product have the ability to set time limits for the kids with games?
A: Yes, using Amazon FreeTime parental controls.

Q: Can you set up multiple user profiles?
A: Yes.

Q: Does this Fire HD 7 tablet have closed captioning for the hearing impaired?
A: The device supports closed-captioned content, and has a central interface for setting closed captions style, including text color, size, opacity, font style, edge style, background color, and more, for Amazon Instant Videos, web videos in the Silk Browser, and email video downloads.

Q: Can you use Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr and SnapChat with this tablet?
A: Twitter and Tumblr available on the Amazon Appstore. Instagram and SnapChat available via web.

Q: Can you use Pinterest and Google+?
A: Yes.

Information provided by Amazon.