Reader Question

monkius · 11-13-2006, 05:05 PM

I am seriously considering a Sony Reader, but I have a question on how it works that I was hoping someone who has one could answer.

Assuming I was custom generating a PDF (or some other format file), is it possible to have an index page that you could use to quickly jump to desired pages? Can a PDF file have links inside the document that you can follow?

I am trying to figure out where a Sony Reader fits between a hard copy book and a regular computer. I have only been able to look at the Reader in the box at the local Borders, so I am not certain how interactive it can be.

Thanks!

NatCh · 11-13-2006, 05:18 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, monkius!

The PDF format does support internal links, and if you're generating the files yourself, you'll probably be able to get a page and font size combination that'll work for you -- A4 PDF's just dont' work very well, as you might have read.

As for handling one, you might see if there's a Fry's or SonyStyle store near you that will have demos out. Try the Dealer Locator, if you haven't already.

SoCal Bob · 11-14-2006, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkius

Assuming I was custom generating a PDF (or some other format file), is it possible to have an index page that you could use to quickly jump to desired pages? Can a PDF file have links inside the document that you can follow?

Thanks!

You can in fact insert bookmarks into a RTF or PDF file Using the Sony Connect software. I generate documents (RTF for text only and PDF if I want to include pictures, graphs, etc) and after importing into Connect, I then use the search function to find the beginning of each section and place a bookmark before I transfer into the reader. The bookmarks move over with the file.

A couple of hints to make this job easier:
1. Insert a hard page break before each "chapter" or section.
2. Insert a distinct character or set at the end of each chapter like "##". The search function in Connect is not whole word or case sensitive in its search so searching for "end" gets you "send" "append" etc.

Hope this helps.

Bill P · 11-15-2006, 05:58 PM

I have some rather large PDF files that I tried to index. It worked with a few links but as the number of links increased, so did my page turn time. When I had all the links I wanted, the page turn rate was at 35 seconds per turn. I removed most of the links until I got back to the 1 second range.

So proceed with caution.

11-13-2006, 05:05 PM	#1
monkius Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2006	Reader Question I am seriously considering a Sony Reader, but I have a question on how it works that I was hoping someone who has one could answer. Assuming I was custom generating a PDF (or some other format file), is it possible to have an index page that you could use to quickly jump to desired pages? Can a PDF file have links inside the document that you can follow? I am trying to figure out where a Sony Reader fits between a hard copy book and a regular computer. I have only been able to look at the Reader in the box at the local Borders, so I am not certain how interactive it can be. Thanks!

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11-13-2006, 05:18 PM	#2
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Welcome to MobileRead, monkius! The PDF format does support internal links, and if you're generating the files yourself, you'll probably be able to get a page and font size combination that'll work for you -- A4 PDF's just dont' work very well, as you might have read. As for handling one, you might see if there's a Fry's or SonyStyle store near you that will have demos out. Try the Dealer Locator, if you haven't already.

11-15-2006, 05:58 PM	#4
Bill P Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Device: sony reader PRS-500	I have some rather large PDF files that I tried to index. It worked with a few links but as the number of links increased, so did my page turn time. When I had all the links I wanted, the page turn rate was at 35 seconds per turn. I removed most of the links until I got back to the 1 second range. So proceed with caution.

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