PDF showing as blank pages in PB 301

yskp · 09-26-2010, 05:15 PM

So I went to the store today to check out the pocketbook 301 before buying it. I brought several files to try (CHM, DJVU, PDF). Everything worked great until I tried a 19.3MB PDF file of a scanned book. The PB301 displayed the cover page graphic well, but when I moved to the next page it didn't display anything - the page was blank. It didn't display any page except the first one.

Naturally, I didn't buy it...

Is this a known problem with the PB301? Any chance it was fixed by a recent firmware version (don't know what firmware they had at the store)?

...and should I avoid the 301 completely and just focus on the 302 which seems so much cooler with its wifi and all?

Thanks!

Dulin's Books · 09-27-2010, 12:27 AM

the 301 is fantastic for pdfs, did you try different zoom/reflow settings etc? can you attach the pdf here so we can try it?

yskp · 09-27-2010, 12:52 AM

I did try different zoom settings. In fact, the cover page would only be displayed for a zoom of 100%. Anything below (or above) that, and it didn't even show the cover page. I didn't play with the reflow settings, but I did try to view multiple pages per screen, which caused the device to hang

I am not sure I can share the PDF due to copyright issues. What's the forum's policy on sharing copyrighted content?

krish · 09-27-2010, 09:51 AM

I face such problem if I open some pdfs in Adobe viewer. Did you try opening with pdf viewer. It works fine for me if I open the same document with pdf viewer.

I would still recommend wait for PB602 as the processor is much faster and this is better for pdf document.

Dulin's Books · 09-27-2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yskp

I did try different zoom settings. In fact, the cover page would only be displayed for a zoom of 100%. Anything below (or above) that, and it didn't even show the cover page. I didn't play with the reflow settings, but I did try to view multiple pages per screen, which caused the device to hang

I am not sure I can share the PDF due to copyright issues. What's the forum's policy on sharing copyrighted content?

is it available for legal download somewhere that i could get it myself? i wouldnt want you to share copyrighted material without permissiion.

yskp · 09-27-2010, 04:23 PM

Krish - how do I open a document with PDF viewer? I don't remember being asked which program I wanted to use. Is it built into the PB301?

Dulin - unfortunately the book isn't available for legal download.

Is there a way to diagnose what is special about this PDF? I don't suppose there's a "PDF dumper" that can show me information on a PDF (version and such)? Has anyone had luck viewing a scanned PDF on the PB301?

Dulin's Books · 09-27-2010, 04:33 PM

when you are in the list of books/documents and have "selected" the one you want with the D pad, press and HOLD the ok button. that will give you the option for which application to use to open it.

yskp · 09-27-2010, 04:35 PM

Ah, cool. I didn't know that. When I'm near the store again I'll see if can have another look at the device.

Also, what's the easiest way to check the firmware version of the PB301? Any chance this simply got fixed in a firmware update?

Logseman · 09-27-2010, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yskp

Ah, cool. I didn't know that. When I'm near the store again I'll see if can have another look at the device.

Also, what's the easiest way to check the firmware version of the PB301? Any chance this simply got fixed in a firmware update?

Go to Settings, and "About" and there will appear the firmware version.

09-26-2010, 05:15 PM	#1
yskp Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	PDF showing as blank pages in PB 301 So I went to the store today to check out the pocketbook 301 before buying it. I brought several files to try (CHM, DJVU, PDF). Everything worked great until I tried a 19.3MB PDF file of a scanned book. The PB301 displayed the cover page graphic well, but when I moved to the next page it didn't display anything - the page was blank. It didn't display any page except the first one. Naturally, I didn't buy it... Is this a known problem with the PB301? Any chance it was fixed by a recent firmware version (don't know what firmware they had at the store)? ...and should I avoid the 301 completely and just focus on the 302 which seems so much cooler with its wifi and all? Thanks!

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09-27-2010, 12:27 AM	#2
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	the 301 is fantastic for pdfs, did you try different zoom/reflow settings etc? can you attach the pdf here so we can try it?

09-27-2010, 12:52 AM	#3
yskp Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	I did try different zoom settings. In fact, the cover page would only be displayed for a zoom of 100%. Anything below (or above) that, and it didn't even show the cover page. I didn't play with the reflow settings, but I did try to view multiple pages per screen, which caused the device to hang I am not sure I can share the PDF due to copyright issues. What's the forum's policy on sharing copyrighted content?

09-27-2010, 09:51 AM	#4
krish Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 14 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Pocketbook 302, Kindle 3(Wifi), Sony PRS-950	I face such problem if I open some pdfs in Adobe viewer. Did you try opening with pdf viewer. It works fine for me if I open the same document with pdf viewer. I would still recommend wait for PB602 as the processor is much faster and this is better for pdf document.

09-27-2010, 04:23 PM	#6
yskp Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	Krish - how do I open a document with PDF viewer? I don't remember being asked which program I wanted to use. Is it built into the PB301? Dulin - unfortunately the book isn't available for legal download. Is there a way to diagnose what is special about this PDF? I don't suppose there's a "PDF dumper" that can show me information on a PDF (version and such)? Has anyone had luck viewing a scanned PDF on the PB301?

09-27-2010, 04:33 PM	#7
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	when you are in the list of books/documents and have "selected" the one you want with the D pad, press and HOLD the ok button. that will give you the option for which application to use to open it.

09-27-2010, 04:35 PM	#8
yskp Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	Ah, cool. I didn't know that. When I'm near the store again I'll see if can have another look at the device. Also, what's the easiest way to check the firmware version of the PB301? Any chance this simply got fixed in a firmware update?

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