11-19-2006, 02:22 PM | #1 |
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RTF picture support
I've been playing for days now with PDF's and LRF but I can't get it the way I want. The best for me would be RTF if it just supported pictures. Does anyone know if Sony is planning to add this support with the next firmware release?
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11-19-2006, 08:42 PM | #2 |
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With Pictures you should be able to get the PDF files to about the same size as RTF. Is there a problem with this approach? I get pictures in PDF just fine and very readable once I got the font and page sizes correct, using the advice found on this board.
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11-20-2006, 01:09 AM | #3 | |
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I tried that but the letters always comes out too skinny looking. I feel I have to squeeze my eyes to read. |
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11-20-2006, 06:20 AM | #4 |
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Not to mention the much slower speeds of PDF documents.
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Not to mention the inability to switch font sizes on the fly in PDF.
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I use 90mm x 120mm (3.543" x 4.724"). What size do you use? |
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In Word I have set a page format that is 5.24 X 6.60 inches. When I "print" the .doc file to PDF I use my preset "Sony Reader" output size which is the same (133mm X 170mm). The PDF comes out looking just like it does in Word. I also use "Smallest File Size" setting which renders a PDF virtually the same size as the DOC file. I also set the margins at .2" on all sides, which in "M" gives full screen coverage. I set the body text size at 20pts, which to my eyes works fine.
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It does look much better. But still I find the RTF easier to read. What font do you use because maybe my font (Times New Roman) is not the best.
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Based on the copyright notices it seems that Sony is using Bitstream fonts where Swiss=Helv=Arial and Dutch=Times=Times New Roman. My best luck (so far) has been with TNR at 16 pt for body text in RTF. Readable in S with glasses, M in lower light, and L in normal light without glasses.
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Will try that, thanks!
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I've found a font which works very well for "Reader" books is Tahoma 16pt.
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11-21-2006, 01:57 PM | #15 |
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What ever works for you. My Ancient Eyes require a BIG point font.
More page turns but less eye strain |
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