02-27-2011, 01:08 AM | #1 |
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How do I upload books onto the Kindle 3?
If I were to use the books people post on here, how would I go about uploading it to my kindle 3? Which format do I save it in and how do I get it on the device?
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02-27-2011, 02:09 AM | #2 |
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Choose the Mobi/PRC books and sideload via the USB cord provided with the Kindle. Just plug it in and drag the book file to the "documents" folder on your K3, "safe eject" or "unmount" it depending on what OS you're running, and you should be good to go.
If the book you want isn't available in Mobi/PRC, but can be had in another format, you can always use Calibre to convert it to something the Kindle can read. Hope this helps and welcome to MobileRead! |
02-27-2011, 07:28 AM | #3 |
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Will standard pdf's work or do I need to convert them to a different format? For example: OReilly.C.Sharp.4.0.in.a.Nutshell.4th.Edition.Feb. 2010.pdf, can I just copy that to the kindle and read it do I need to convert it?
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02-27-2011, 09:14 AM | #4 | |
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In any case, you need to download a format that the K3 can handle. These are the Kindle/MobiPocket format (AZW, MOBI, or PRC extensions), PDF, and TXT. Of these, only the Kindle/MobiPocket family are true ebook formats. PDF is a document format with strict pagination and is difficult to read on readers with small displays if the PDF is formatted for larger pages sizes (e.g. 8-1/2 x 11, large textbook page sizes, ...) as most are. BTW, the common jargon usage is:
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02-27-2011, 12:41 PM | #5 |
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02-27-2011, 01:40 PM | #6 |
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You can (Calibre will do it, for example), but the results aren't always great - you might get the page header/footer included, for example. If you're prepared to put some effort into the conversion, Calibre has options to allow you to specify which bits of text not to include.
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02-27-2011, 02:58 PM | #8 |
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True, but as Avantman42 correctly noted, the results are often poor. In general, you should avoid downloading a PDF when there is a true ebook format available. If there is only a PDF available then I recommend that you first try to read the book as a PDF. If that proves impractical then try converting it to MOBI with Calibre or MobiPocket Creator.
When a book is not burdened with DRM (Digital Rights Management), Calibre can usually convert it to MOBI for use on a Kindle. When the original is a true ebook format (e.g. ePub, FB2, ...) the conversions are usually very good, if not excellent. Calibre is also a library manager and can do the sideloading to a Kindle, and most other ereader devices, over USB for you. It can also be configured to email ebooks to your Kindle's email account so that they will download when you sync your device over WiFi or 3g (preferably WiFi because that way there's no cost) with Amazon's servers. |
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