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jlg432 · 08-03-2010, 10:23 PM

Yes, I agree - I prefer using the serif font as well.

The JB doesn't offer serif. (it does for epub if you installed the custom .35a2 FW).

As for the font sizing while reading PDF's. I believe that is dependent on the type of PDF. I found Text flow works for 98% of PDF's that I have come across.

I have found that some devices come with a "Quick Start-up Guide". These are provided in PDF format but unlike the "device user manual" they are a pamphlet style scan and react like a picture. There is no text to pull out and wrap around. In these cases you are required to turn off "Text Flow" and then zoom in/out and pan the document. Fortunately most PDF view fine with Text Flow on.

I meant to add that under XP and the USB-2 connection I sometimes find that the detection can be slow. The Internal memory will come up relatively fast but some times I have found myself waiting for 10-15 secs before the "Auto play" detects the card and bring it up. This happens with both my JB and ALP regardless of FW level.

Detection is usually faster after a fresh PC init. I have also noticed that some PC software if up before the USB connection and then terminated, tends to make the detection of the reader's card memory iffy. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. I have learned to reserve my connections to a time where I am dedicating the PC for the purpose of connecting to the e-reader.

Something else I have noticed (common to both devices). If I am working on modifying the layout(presentation) of a text formated e-book using notepad (any text editor would work). If I save the file and then refresh the file on the e-reader via USB-2. The e-reader may not see the change to the file until I do a reset. I believe this has to do with internal memory management and caching. By forcing a reset you are forcing the device to re-initialize it's caching. You may achieve the same results by re-seating the sd-card (pull it out while the device is powered up - let it adjust to the act - then re-insert the sd-card and again wait for it to read the card).

It is annoying but it would be more annoying if the device costed me $500+.

John

08-03-2010, 10:23 PM	#3
jlg432 Addict Posts: 237 Karma: 15786 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: jetBook, ALP, Pandigital 7"Color(Black+ White), Kyros MID7015a	Yes, I agree - I prefer using the serif font as well. The JB doesn't offer serif. (it does for epub if you installed the custom .35a2 FW). As for the font sizing while reading PDF's. I believe that is dependent on the type of PDF. I found Text flow works for 98% of PDF's that I have come across. I have found that some devices come with a "Quick Start-up Guide". These are provided in PDF format but unlike the "device user manual" they are a pamphlet style scan and react like a picture. There is no text to pull out and wrap around. In these cases you are required to turn off "Text Flow" and then zoom in/out and pan the document. Fortunately most PDF view fine with Text Flow on. I meant to add that under XP and the USB-2 connection I sometimes find that the detection can be slow. The Internal memory will come up relatively fast but some times I have found myself waiting for 10-15 secs before the "Auto play" detects the card and bring it up. This happens with both my JB and ALP regardless of FW level. Detection is usually faster after a fresh PC init. I have also noticed that some PC software if up before the USB connection and then terminated, tends to make the detection of the reader's card memory iffy. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. I have learned to reserve my connections to a time where I am dedicating the PC for the purpose of connecting to the e-reader. Something else I have noticed (common to both devices). If I am working on modifying the layout(presentation) of a text formated e-book using notepad (any text editor would work). If I save the file and then refresh the file on the e-reader via USB-2. The e-reader may not see the change to the file until I do a reset. I believe this has to do with internal memory management and caching. By forcing a reset you are forcing the device to re-initialize it's caching. You may achieve the same results by re-seating the sd-card (pull it out while the device is powered up - let it adjust to the act - then re-insert the sd-card and again wait for it to read the card). It is annoying but it would be more annoying if the device costed me $500+. John Last edited by jlg432; 08-03-2010 at 10:41 PM.