where is the power switch on a kindle
Locate the power switch. The switch is located  on the top side of your Kindle beside the headphone jack. Hold your Kindle in your hands, place your finger over the switch and slide it to the right. To turn off your Kindle, slide the switch to the right and hold it there for a few seconds until the screen turns blank. Then, release the switch. Step. Wake up your Kindle. The power button does more than just turn on your Kindle. It also wakes up the machine if it has gone to sleep. If it is time to wake up your Kindle, slide the power switch over and release it. If you want to put it down for a nap, simply slide the power switch again and release quickly.