How to navigate PDF files?

WillRockwell · 01-19-2011, 04:38 PM

the first file I loaded in my new Nook Color was a 130 page script in PDF format. I don't see how to navigate the file other than page by page. How would I get to the middle, or scan through the pages quickly?
BTW, the Nook sitting on a table looks an awful lot like a large coaster, I hope I don't accidentally set a drink on it.

=X= · 01-19-2011, 06:11 PM

There are only two ways to navigate PDF on the nook stock. Page swipe and goto. The Nook reader has the ability to use bookmarks to navigate.

WillRockwell · 01-19-2011, 06:13 PM

Thanks.

zorzal · 01-19-2011, 07:28 PM

move your finger up or down (not left or right).

=X= · 01-19-2011, 07:31 PM

If you where inclined to root your device. You could install a PDF reader app that would allow for a much faster navigation. They also have thumbnail views so you can jump to a page you reconize.

ezPDF has two modes of thumbnail view. One that scrolls at the bottom of the page. And a Thumbnail view of the whole PDF.

repliGo Only has the scrolling thumbnail view. However repliGo renders the pages much much faster than the other PDF readers and also has the ability to annotate.

=X=

WillRockwell · 01-19-2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =X=

If you where inclined to root your device. You could install a PDF reader app that would allow for a much faster navigation. They also have thumbnail views so you can jump to a page you reconize.

ezPDF has two modes of thumbnail view. One that scrolls at the bottom of the page. And a Thumbnail view of the whole PDF.

repliGo Only has the scrolling thumbnail view. However repliGo renders the pages much much faster than the other PDF readers and also has the ability to annotate.

=X=

is there a trick to installing apps like that?

=X= · 01-20-2011, 03:09 AM

Yes it's done by doing what's called "rooting" your device. This is essentially removing the security locks placed by b&n on the nook.

Once the device is rooted you will be able to install any app you wish.

The process doesn't take long and i quite easy, some folks worry that the act voids the warranty

WillRockwell · 01-20-2011, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =X=

Yes it's done by doing what's called "rooting" your device. This is essentially removing the security locks placed by b&n on the nook.

Once the device is rooted you will be able to install any app you wish.

The process doesn't take long and i quite easy, some folks worry that the act voids the warranty

I wouldn't be surprised if the upcoming software upgrade addresses many of the issues solved by rooting. I think I'll wait a bit before replacing the operating system of a brand new device.

Bookworm_Girl · 01-20-2011, 08:44 AM

I would like for B&N to add thumbnail views like their magazine viewer has. It wasn't intuitive to me that you needed to swipe up/down either. Also, it is slow to refresh pages. I think that the stock PDF viewer is very limited. There are many improvements that B&N could make.

01-19-2011, 04:38 PM	#1
WillRockwell Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Nook color	How to navigate PDF files? the first file I loaded in my new Nook Color was a 130 page script in PDF format. I don't see how to navigate the file other than page by page. How would I get to the middle, or scan through the pages quickly? BTW, the Nook sitting on a table looks an awful lot like a large coaster, I hope I don't accidentally set a drink on it.

01-19-2011, 06:13 PM	#3
WillRockwell Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Nook color	Thanks. Last edited by WillRockwell; 01-19-2011 at 06:23 PM.

01-19-2011, 07:28 PM	#4
zorzal Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 2476 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Device: Kindle2, NookColor, iTouch, BlackBerry	PDF - How to move your finger up or down (not left or right).

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01-19-2011, 06:11 PM	#2
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	There are only two ways to navigate PDF on the nook stock. Page swipe and goto. The Nook reader has the ability to use bookmarks to navigate.

01-19-2011, 07:31 PM	#5
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	If you where inclined to root your device. You could install a PDF reader app that would allow for a much faster navigation. They also have thumbnail views so you can jump to a page you reconize. ezPDF has two modes of thumbnail view. One that scrolls at the bottom of the page. And a Thumbnail view of the whole PDF. repliGo Only has the scrolling thumbnail view. However repliGo renders the pages much much faster than the other PDF readers and also has the ability to annotate. =X=

01-20-2011, 03:09 AM	#7
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	Yes it's done by doing what's called "rooting" your device. This is essentially removing the security locks placed by b&n on the nook. Once the device is rooted you will be able to install any app you wish. The process doesn't take long and i quite easy, some folks worry that the act voids the warranty

01-20-2011, 08:44 AM	#9
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,871 Karma: 36507503 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	I would like for B&N to add thumbnail views like their magazine viewer has. It wasn't intuitive to me that you needed to swipe up/down either. Also, it is slow to refresh pages. I think that the stock PDF viewer is very limited. There are many improvements that B&N could make.