Font help for newbie? (902)

bueymo · 04-13-2011, 08:48 PM

Hi All,

I purchased the 902 because of it's large screen, and the ability 'to add any font'. I have a Kobo as well. With the Kobo, I am able to change the font in books, and read a font that provides a bit less stress to my eyes.

I HAD hoped that with the ability to add fonts to the Pocketbook, that these fonts could be used in books and I could read with ease (after all, the Kobo, a relatively simple device has about 4-8 fonts, as well as the ability to increase/decrease).

With the Pocketbook, I added fonts, and the only place I can see to change them is in the appearance of the menus - not within books - can anyone help me with this? I'd really like to be able to use a 'heavier' font that would help me out.

Cheers,

Bueymo

skydive · 04-13-2011, 09:10 PM

Use FB reader or Adobeviewer to read epubs. If you are reading pdf files, you are not able to change fonts, just zoom in.

On epubs, you can change fonts. When you have the epub open, push the round button, pop window appear and select settings. Search for fonts and experiment yourself.

Billi · 04-14-2011, 06:48 AM

I think, you can change fonts in an open epub-file only with FBreader. If you want to use a different font while reading with Adobeviewer you have to change/embed the font in the epub-file beforehand.

bueymo · 04-14-2011, 08:31 AM

Hi - thanks for all the help so far! FBReader sounds like the way I'll be going.

I'm a bit intimidated to attempt, and am hoping for just a little more guidance.

Operating system of Pocketbook:
Linux (Kernel Linux 2.6.28)

info on setting up FBReader on the Pocketbook:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...t=67149&page=2

What version of FB reader is for the Pocketbook?
http://www.fbreader.org/downloads.php

There seems to be a type for each device listed - but no Pocketbook listed, and I'm not familiar enough to know if the desktop kernel is the same as what is on the PB. I don't want to end up with a dead device.

Thanks again for guidance.

Bueymo

preempalver · 04-14-2011, 08:56 AM

Hi,
There's already a version of fbreader installed in your PB. It's the default reader for .PDB books and other standards.
In order to open an epub with the program, go to Library, select a book and hold the Ok button until a context menu appears. then choose "open with" > fbreader.

From now on that ebook will be opened by fbreader. There's a way to make fbreader the default program, involving the manipulation of a file named "extensions.cfg", eventually you can search the forums for a complete explanation.
Enjoy your reading!

paola · 04-14-2011, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by preempalver

Hi,
There's already a version of fbreader installed in your PB. It's the default reader for .PDB books and other standards.

in addition, there is a version created by GreyNM that has additional features - you can download it here with a full discussion here, while in this thread (well, the top message really) you will find more things you can do with your PB.

Metal Mick · 04-14-2011, 05:51 PM

Hi,

once you're at the stage of picking fonts, also give thought to line spacing. It can make quite a difference.

Also some fonts will require you to select a larger or smaller size than others to maintain readability size.

Often, serifed fonts are more readable than un-serifed.

Cheers,

bueymo · 04-14-2011, 06:39 PM

Hey All!

Thank for the info - for the non-purchased books I have (ones that were pre-loaded), I'm able to change font/sizes magins - everything on the FBReader - very very nice to know about - thank you!

Once my new glasses are in and I can actually focus again I'll be setting this up so that I'm very comfortable.

I have books I purchased from Kobobooks (EPUB FORMAT) that seem to only open with the adobe reader - and the fonts are not adjustable (as indicated above due to the AdobeViewer being the only way to view thes) - additionally, they display only on 1/3 of the screen (middle) with large strips on either side being unused. Is there a way to fix this? Is there a reason that I can only use the AdobeViewer and not FBReader with these books?

Any tips/hints would be appreciated - as have all been so far.

I'm exploring the native abilities of the device before adding any other program to it, but am also glad for that info.

Cheers!

Bueymo

preempalver · 04-14-2011, 07:20 PM

Purchased ebooks are often protected against copy by Adobe DRM , so only Adobeviewer could manage DRM protection.
as for the white margins, I have no clue, but my guess is they're coded in those ebooks.

bueymo · 04-14-2011, 07:44 PM

Hi,

Thanks - it does look like drm is messing up - very disappointing as I really wanted to have the books I've purchased be legible - and then to purchase more!

Now I'm a bit

(d'oh) as I never thought that purchased books would be so poorly formatted.

Thanks for the help all.

Bueymo

troll05 · 04-15-2011, 08:02 AM

Just search for DeDRM in this forum, then you can use fbreader or even convert your books with calibre and all is fine.
Many officially sold ebooks are very poorly formatted, because many publishers have not given much thought to the idea of ebooks, but hop on the train as it's passing

Yar-PocketBooker · 04-19-2011, 09:29 PM

Ahem... you can solve a little DRM issue with either Caliber or one of several ways of doing it, explained here on this forum. After that you can read your ePubs on your PocketBook with the FBReader, all you have to do is to press "OK" and hold it on the ePub book until a little menu appears, suggesting to choose the reader - and you choose FBReader with all the nice things that it has - fonts, margins, etc.

04-13-2011, 08:48 PM	#1
bueymo Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Pocketbook 902	Font help for newbie? (902) Hi All, I purchased the 902 because of it's large screen, and the ability 'to add any font'. I have a Kobo as well. With the Kobo, I am able to change the font in books, and read a font that provides a bit less stress to my eyes. I HAD hoped that with the ability to add fonts to the Pocketbook, that these fonts could be used in books and I could read with ease (after all, the Kobo, a relatively simple device has about 4-8 fonts, as well as the ability to increase/decrease). With the Pocketbook, I added fonts, and the only place I can see to change them is in the appearance of the menus - not within books - can anyone help me with this? I'd really like to be able to use a 'heavier' font that would help me out. Cheers, Bueymo

04-14-2011, 08:31 AM	#4
bueymo Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Pocketbook 902	a little more guidance? Hi - thanks for all the help so far! FBReader sounds like the way I'll be going. I'm a bit intimidated to attempt, and am hoping for just a little more guidance. Operating system of Pocketbook: Linux (Kernel Linux 2.6.28) info on setting up FBReader on the Pocketbook: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...t=67149&page=2 What version of FB reader is for the Pocketbook? http://www.fbreader.org/downloads.php There seems to be a type for each device listed - but no Pocketbook listed, and I'm not familiar enough to know if the desktop kernel is the same as what is on the PB. I don't want to end up with a dead device. Thanks again for guidance. Bueymo

04-14-2011, 06:39 PM	#8
bueymo Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Pocketbook 902	Interesting Hey All! Thank for the info - for the non-purchased books I have (ones that were pre-loaded), I'm able to change font/sizes magins - everything on the FBReader - very very nice to know about - thank you! Once my new glasses are in and I can actually focus again I'll be setting this up so that I'm very comfortable. I have books I purchased from Kobobooks (EPUB FORMAT) that seem to only open with the adobe reader - and the fonts are not adjustable (as indicated above due to the AdobeViewer being the only way to view thes) - additionally, they display only on 1/3 of the screen (middle) with large strips on either side being unused. Is there a way to fix this? Is there a reason that I can only use the AdobeViewer and not FBReader with these books? Any tips/hints would be appreciated - as have all been so far. I'm exploring the native abilities of the device before adding any other program to it, but am also glad for that info. Cheers! Bueymo Last edited by bueymo; 04-14-2011 at 06:46 PM.

04-14-2011, 07:20 PM	#9
preempalver Connoisseur Posts: 94 Karma: 39178 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: PocketBook pro 603 (Leggo IBS fw PB 2.1.3)	Purchased ebooks are often protected against copy by Adobe DRM , so only Adobeviewer could manage DRM protection. as for the white margins, I have no clue, but my guess is they're coded in those ebooks. Last edited by preempalver; 04-14-2011 at 07:32 PM.

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skydive Addict Posts: 285 Karma: 9696 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Puerto Rico Device: Pocketbook 902 Ver 2.1.3, Virgin Nook STR & Rooted Nook Color CM7	Use FB reader or Adobeviewer to read epubs. If you are reading pdf files, you are not able to change fonts, just zoom in. On epubs, you can change fonts. When you have the epub open, push the round button, pop window appear and select settings. Search for fonts and experiment yourself.

04-14-2011, 06:48 AM	#3
Billi Wizard Posts: 3,388 Karma: 14190103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berlin Device: Cybook, iRex, PB, Onyx	I think, you can change fonts in an open epub-file only with FBreader. If you want to use a different font while reading with Adobeviewer you have to change/embed the font in the epub-file beforehand.

04-14-2011, 08:56 AM	#5
preempalver Connoisseur Posts: 94 Karma: 39178 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: PocketBook pro 603 (Leggo IBS fw PB 2.1.3)	Hi, There's already a version of fbreader installed in your PB. It's the default reader for .PDB books and other standards. In order to open an epub with the program, go to Library, select a book and hold the Ok button until a context menu appears. then choose "open with" > fbreader. From now on that ebook will be opened by fbreader. There's a way to make fbreader the default program, involving the manipulation of a file named "extensions.cfg", eventually you can search the forums for a complete explanation. Enjoy your reading!

04-14-2011, 05:51 PM	#7
Metal Mick Addict Posts: 253 Karma: 2383254 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: The Book, PB 302, IQ	Hi, once you're at the stage of picking fonts, also give thought to line spacing. It can make quite a difference. Also some fonts will require you to select a larger or smaller size than others to maintain readability size. Often, serifed fonts are more readable than un-serifed. Cheers,

04-14-2011, 07:44 PM	#10
bueymo Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Pocketbook 902	Hi, Thanks - it does look like drm is messing up - very disappointing as I really wanted to have the books I've purchased be legible - and then to purchase more! Now I'm a bit (d'oh) as I never thought that purchased books would be so poorly formatted. Thanks for the help all. Bueymo

04-15-2011, 08:02 AM	#11
troll05 Harmless idiot Posts: 3,411 Karma: 2154829 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Zuhause Device: PB622, Nexus7, Sony PRS 350, Tolino und nur noch wenig toter Baum:(	Just search for DeDRM in this forum, then you can use fbreader or even convert your books with calibre and all is fine. Many officially sold ebooks are very poorly formatted, because many publishers have not given much thought to the idea of ebooks, but hop on the train as it's passing

04-19-2011, 09:29 PM	#12
Yar-PocketBooker Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 6976 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Device: PocketBooks and Onyxes and anything E-Ink...	Ahem... you can solve a little DRM issue with either Caliber or one of several ways of doing it, explained here on this forum. After that you can read your ePubs on your PocketBook with the FBReader, all you have to do is to press "OK" and hold it on the ePub book until a little menu appears, suggesting to choose the reader - and you choose FBReader with all the nice things that it has - fonts, margins, etc.