The issue is not "PDF." I'm a public speaker, and I frequently save my speaking notes in PDF format specifically to load onto my Kindle so I can speak from my Kindle (i.e. using my Kindle rather than paper to display my notes).
The issue is that PDF documents typically are meant for some format other than a Kindle's 6.5x4.5 screen. Create a document in your own word processor, specify paper size 6.5x4.5, then convert
that to PDF, and you'll be able to see each page in a legible size.
In other words, PDF's still have a role for devices such as a Kindle--when you want to make sure everything looks just so, and don't want people to mess up your format by changing the device's font size. The problem is trying to read documents on your 6.5x4.5 display that are intentionally being forced to retain formatting for an 8.5x11 piece of paper, not "PDF."
For those who are interested, this is from Nathan W. Bingham's
Amazon Kindle Tips, Tricks, and Resources:
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Originally Posted by Nathan W. Bingham
Use Your Kindle for Speaking / Preaching Notes
I’ve used my Kindle to display notes when I’ve given talks and preached sermons. Despite its small screen size I’ve found it to be very practical and discreet.
The main teething problem I had was learning how to control exactly what text appeared on each page / screen. I personally like to format my paper notes in such a way as to not have dot points running over two pages. I want to avoid forgetting a sub-point, verbally close off a point, and then discover the dreaded extra sub-point when I turn over.
Here is my solution to page perfect notes for use on the Kindle when public speaking:
Create a new A5 (5.8 x 8.3 inches) document in Word or Pages. For metric users A5 is close enough to the size of the Kindle screen and it has saved me having to pull out a ruler and measure it.
Type your notes using 15pt, making use of bold, underline, and shades of grey. You may want to increase that type size depending on what your eyes are comfortable with.
Save the document as a PDF. This feature should be available to most users via the print function, but if not a quick Google search will return several free software or online alternatives.
Email or USB transfer this PDF to your Kindle.
Once it has arrived, open it, press the Aa button and set the contrast to ‘darkest’.
That’s it. Remember, once you wake your Kindle you will have ten minutes before it goes to sleep again if you don’t change pages. This should be long enough for you to get to the next page, but if not I suggest you space out your notes more when you first type them.
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