New Reader with great pdf-support: Mantano Reader (like aldiko+ezpdf) - Page 15

peaceridge · 08-11-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc

Yes, other apps work fine and it seems that Mantano is the problem, but on the other hand how many users who use it with a stable CM7 release report such problem? The only way to know for sure is to load a stable release and check things out. It seems to me that evaluating two packages at the same time is folly, one can't be certain where the problem originates.

Ok, this has just happened to me, too. I'm running the stable CM7 release and have changed nothing on my NC. It occurred when the screen went dark and I touched it to wake it up. After copying the epub file I tried the new one. This time it occurred when I swiped the screen to enlarge the text. Alkiko is not having the problem.

producerism · 08-12-2011, 04:36 PM

I highly recommend you contacting support and filling out a ticket.

http://mantano.zendesk.com/home

They are very responsive, and it sounds like I was the first person to report this issue. The more reports they get, the better idea they may have of trying to fix it.

linter · 08-12-2011, 09:15 PM

i filed a ticket last week and haven't heard a peep. maybe i should give it another go ... or just give up.

Blossom · 08-13-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Apoc

What I don't like, is that a casual slide on the screen may change the size of the font. Annoying. I usually set the font size once and then forget it. Is it possible to have this as an option rather than a "feature?".

I'm using a 3.2" screen and have several times up the font size when turning a page.

I really like an option to disable auto menu as when I try to turn the page it pops up sometimes instead turning the page.

It also doesn't seem to remember the brightness settings.
Every time I reopen to book I have to reset it back to where I like it.

Does anyone know how to turn hyphenation off?
It looks odd on some books it wants to hyphenate almost every line.

Is there a trick to getting custom fonts to show italics or bold text?
When I use a custom font it works okay but all italics\bold is in the default font that comes with the reader.

SCION · 08-13-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

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Is there a trick to getting custom fonts to show italics or bold text?
When I use a custom font it works okay but all italics\bold is in the default font that comes with the reader.

I haven't been able to figure this out as well. Thought it was just me.

aceflor · 08-13-2011, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SCION

I haven't been able to figure this out as well. Thought it was just me.

Apoc · 08-13-2011, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I really like an option to disable auto menu as when I try to turn the page it pops up sometimes instead turning the page.

It also doesn't seem to remember the brightness settings.
Every time I reopen to book I have to reset it back to where I like it.

Under Settings, un-set "Tap for toolbar" That worked for me.

Brightness seems to work for me or at least I haven't noticed anything to that effect. I just set the brightness, exited, came back in and it was still where I set it. Could this be a device-specific problem?

Blossom · 08-13-2011, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Apoc

Under Settings, un-set "Tap for toolbar" That worked for me.

Brightness seems to work for me or at least I haven't noticed anything to that effect. I just set the brightness, exited, came back in and it was still where I set it. Could this be a device-specific problem?

Thank You! I didn't know what that option did. No more menu popping up!

I suppose the brightness problem could be device specific. None of my other apps have that problem though but it defiantly does not keep the brightness setting on my Vortex.

savethebutterfly · 08-13-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JosephG

Hello Sherbs!

Yes, user-defined categories will probably be added in the next "big" release, which should be out end of august/early september. We first thought, as JHempl suggests, that tags would be enough but obviously many many people prefer to have an explicit concept of category.

Hi, Joseph, I am one of those people.

I had asked for the ability to create folders within the reader, so that I can sort books out by a topic. Tags are useful to a certain extent but folders are much better.

Thank you!

Adoby · 08-14-2011, 09:34 AM

It would be great if Mantano could use the same database/library as Calibre. Full access to all metadatata without any conversions. All books listed, but only allow epubs and pdfs to open would be fine. Just write a copy of (part of) the current Calibre library to the device. And full access!

When Calibre becomes multiuser Mantano could even allow access to the "live" Calibre database over WiFi.

loyukfai · 08-15-2011, 12:35 AM

To the one who mentioned database corruption issue with CM7, please try another SD card. It solved my problem.

Cheers.

citac · 08-18-2011, 11:20 AM

Ok, so after upgrading to the latest firmware on my Pocketbook IQ, I found that I no longer have Mantano on it. I had done a backup of my apps, but apparently Mantano and Google Docs weren't backed up. I have no access to WiFi at my current location, but I have internet access. Can the apk be downloaded from somewhere, and what will I need to do to be able to use the full app, which I paid for?

aceflor · 08-19-2011, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by citac

Ok, so after upgrading to the latest firmware on my Pocketbook IQ, I found that I no longer have Mantano on it. I had done a backup of my apps, but apparently Mantano and Google Docs weren't backed up. I have no access to WiFi at my current location, but I have internet access. Can the apk be downloaded from somewhere, and what will I need to do to be able to use the full app, which I paid for?

Email them, they will resend you your license key.

dixieknits · 08-19-2011, 02:36 PM

I'm not too impressed.. I downloaded and installed it. Imported a few books in, went to let my dog out and when I came back it said my trial period had expired, Did I want to purchase. Heck, I don't think I got 10 minutes to test it, I never openned a book..No, I think I"ll not purchase when I can't try it and the other functions made me force a close... Too bad , it might be a good ereader.

linter · 08-19-2011, 02:52 PM

yeah, i'm not too impressed either. had a similar trial-expired message and so far no one has bothered to really respond to it, either here or after I opened an official support ticket. oh well, these things come and go ... and another will be along soon.

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08-12-2011, 04:36 PM	#212
producerism Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	I highly recommend you contacting support and filling out a ticket. http://mantano.zendesk.com/home They are very responsive, and it sounds like I was the first person to report this issue. The more reports they get, the better idea they may have of trying to fix it.

08-12-2011, 09:15 PM	#213
linter Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: craig	i filed a ticket last week and haven't heard a peep. maybe i should give it another go ... or just give up.

08-14-2011, 09:34 AM	#220
Adoby Handy Elephant Posts: 1,737 Karma: 26785684 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern Sweden, far out in the quiet woods Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra	It would be great if Mantano could use the same database/library as Calibre. Full access to all metadatata without any conversions. All books listed, but only allow epubs and pdfs to open would be fine. Just write a copy of (part of) the current Calibre library to the device. And full access! When Calibre becomes multiuser Mantano could even allow access to the "live" Calibre database over WiFi.

08-15-2011, 12:35 AM	#221
loyukfai Zealot Posts: 138 Karma: 4260 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	To the one who mentioned database corruption issue with CM7, please try another SD card. It solved my problem. Cheers.

08-18-2011, 11:20 AM	#222
citac Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 1020204 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab 2 (Android)	Ok, so after upgrading to the latest firmware on my Pocketbook IQ, I found that I no longer have Mantano on it. I had done a backup of my apps, but apparently Mantano and Google Docs weren't backed up. I have no access to WiFi at my current location, but I have internet access. Can the apk be downloaded from somewhere, and what will I need to do to be able to use the full app, which I paid for?

08-19-2011, 02:36 PM	#224
dixieknits Addict Posts: 283 Karma: 1011418 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle 3, Nook Color	I'm not too impressed.. I downloaded and installed it. Imported a few books in, went to let my dog out and when I came back it said my trial period had expired, Did I want to purchase. Heck, I don't think I got 10 minutes to test it, I never openned a book..No, I think I"ll not purchase when I can't try it and the other functions made me force a close... Too bad , it might be a good ereader.

08-19-2011, 02:52 PM	#225
linter Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: craig	yeah, i'm not too impressed either. had a similar trial-expired message and so far no one has bothered to really respond to it, either here or after I opened an official support ticket. oh well, these things come and go ... and another will be along soon.

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