Kindle 2 is on the way...

gatorfan · 12-28-2009, 10:36 AM

I am new to the Kindle, so new that I don't have it yet.

I took advantage of the K2 refurb offer from Amazon, I should receive it tomorrow.

I have one question so far:

What is the best way to get a pdf onto the K2 without sending the pdf out to be converted?

I often have the need to read documents in pdf format, these documents are proprietary and I am uncomfortable sending these type of documents to a third party.

Thanks for the help, I will continue to search the forums for the answer.

By the way, I really do appreciate this community.

daffy4u · 12-28-2009, 10:40 AM

The Kindle is recognized as a usb mass storage device when connected to a computer. so you can just drag and drop your pdf into the "documents" folder and the Kindle for reading.

I must warn you that the Kindle has very basic pdf support. You will be able to search the but you won't be able to change the font size, annotate, highlight or zoom the documents.

DixieGal · 12-28-2009, 10:42 AM

Welcome! And I forgive you for being a Gator fan!

desertgrandma · 12-28-2009, 10:43 AM

Welcome to MobileRead, gatorfan.

gatorfan · 12-28-2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

Welcome! And I forgive you for being a Gator fan!

While I'm a proud member of the GatorNation, I'm also loyal to the SEC. So I'll be rooting for the Tide during the BCS Championship Game...

DixieGal · 12-28-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfan

While I'm a proud member of the GatorNation, I'm also loyal to the SEC. So I'll be rooting for the Tide during the BCS Championship Game...

In that case.....

Welcome!

desertgrandma · 12-28-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

In that case.....

Welcome!

Yeah..........well, just don't turn your back on the "snacker of nations"...........I'm just sayin'......

Americanchild · 12-30-2009, 11:13 AM

Welcome, I am a new Kindle owner as well. Since I was unable to change the font size or zoom in on a pdf if I used the drag and drop method I had to find another solution. I download the free software Calibre and use that to convert to mobipocket formet where I can change the text size so i can actually see the PDF.

Calibre is free and can be found at http://calibre-ebook.com/ and is very, very easy to use.

gatorfan · 12-30-2009, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Americanchild

I download the free software Calibre and use that to convert to mobipocket formet where I can change the text size so i can actually see the PDF.

Calibre is free and can be found at http://calibre-ebook.com/ and is very, very easy to use.

Thanks for the tip. I'm just starting to learn to use Calibre. I just converted a textbook (pdf) to mobipocket format and now I can use it easily.

Now I'm learning how to get a few blogs on my K2.

pboss · 01-01-2010, 03:32 PM

You're off to a darn good start I'd say! Welcome and enjoy your Kindle!

gatorfan · 01-01-2010, 07:41 PM

So far so good, my reading is picking up. I'm taking time out for myself to relax during this holiday season and the Kindle fits the bill perfectly.

Additionally, I've taken my Kindle along on errands (waiting in lines, doctors offices, etc.) and I get a lot of questions. Almost everyone has heard of the Kindle but not had a chance to see or hold one for themselves.

I'm a gadget guy and this generates a lot of interest.

12-28-2009, 10:36 AM	#1
gatorfan Member Posts: 20 Karma: 28 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona Device: Kindle, Jetbook	Kindle 2 is on the way... I am new to the Kindle, so new that I don't have it yet. I took advantage of the K2 refurb offer from Amazon, I should receive it tomorrow. I have one question so far: What is the best way to get a pdf onto the K2 without sending the pdf out to be converted? I often have the need to read documents in pdf format, these documents are proprietary and I am uncomfortable sending these type of documents to a third party. Thanks for the help, I will continue to search the forums for the answer. By the way, I really do appreciate this community.

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12-28-2009, 10:40 AM	#2
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	The Kindle is recognized as a usb mass storage device when connected to a computer. so you can just drag and drop your pdf into the "documents" folder and the Kindle for reading. I must warn you that the Kindle has very basic pdf support. You will be able to search the but you won't be able to change the font size, annotate, highlight or zoom the documents.

12-28-2009, 10:42 AM	#3
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Welcome! And I forgive you for being a Gator fan!

12-28-2009, 10:43 AM	#4
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, gatorfan.

12-30-2009, 11:13 AM	#8
Americanchild Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 150 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Kindle 2	Welcome, I am a new Kindle owner as well. Since I was unable to change the font size or zoom in on a pdf if I used the drag and drop method I had to find another solution. I download the free software Calibre and use that to convert to mobipocket formet where I can change the text size so i can actually see the PDF. Calibre is free and can be found at http://calibre-ebook.com/ and is very, very easy to use.

01-01-2010, 03:32 PM	#10
pboss Evangelist Posts: 408 Karma: 646 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	You're off to a darn good start I'd say! Welcome and enjoy your Kindle!

01-01-2010, 07:41 PM	#11
gatorfan Member Posts: 20 Karma: 28 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona Device: Kindle, Jetbook	So far so good, my reading is picking up. I'm taking time out for myself to relax during this holiday season and the Kindle fits the bill perfectly. Additionally, I've taken my Kindle along on errands (waiting in lines, doctors offices, etc.) and I get a lot of questions. Almost everyone has heard of the Kindle but not had a chance to see or hold one for themselves. I'm a gadget guy and this generates a lot of interest.

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