Reading pdf files

05-03-07, 11:37 AM

Does anyone know the link for adobe reader that is compatible with Win Mobile5.0? Thanks for Help.

05-03-07, 02:51 PM

Adobe Reader for Pocket PC 2.0 http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readerforppc.html
(don't think it works with WM5)

Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC
http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/ppc.asp

I use Microsoft reader on my dell axim x51v (WM5)

Susan

Jogga · 05-03-07, 03:45 PM

I second Susan's vote for MS Reader. Moreover, there are far better pdf readers for the ppc with far smaller memory footprints than Adobe Bloatware.

cravaus · 05-03-07, 05:53 PM

Well, then there are professional e-books that will only run on Adobe. The adobe alternatives will not run thos ebooks. I hate it too but it is a must for some of us. So, 2.0 will run on WM5 but you need a force VGA utility. I noticed one on this site that will let you check box what programs you want to force VGA. Do a search and you will find it.

mostlylisten · 05-03-07, 06:03 PM

The link that gasusan2005 gave is correct and it does work on windows mobile version 5.0.

Functions real well on my ppc

05-03-07, 10:31 PM

If you run adobe and it doesn't work, I found a "supposed" fix
http://www.wm5fixsite.com/index.php?...=186&Itemid=35

which says to try the following:

I have found a way how adobe reader 2.0 will work on wm5. Simply follow these steps:

-Install Adobe Reader 2.0 on your PPC
-Install Total Commander avaiable here: http://www.ghisler.com/pocketpc.htm
Only with total commander you can change the registry
- start the Total Commander and go to "\" which will lead you to the registry
- in "HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareAdobeAdobe Reader4.0AdobeViewer" you have to change the entry: EULA from "0" to "1"

Done! Now adobe 2.0 should work on your PPC!

I haven't tried it...but if you run into problems, it might be worth seeing if it works!

Susan

05-04-07, 07:54 AM

gasusan2005,
Tried the fix with Total Commander, my X51 still will not let Acrobat function correctly. Unable to read pdf files. Thanks for suggestion

gunniboy · 05-04-07, 10:29 AM

I too am never satisfied with the various PDF readers for PPC. My suggestion,

Step 1: Install Repligo (in Both- PC & Pocket PC)
Step 2 (in the PC): Convert whatever PDF that you want into the Repligo format
Step 3: Transfer the converted *.RGO file into your device
Step 4 (in the Pocket PC): Open it with the Repligo program that you installed in your Pocket PC

Voila!!! Try it out and I am sure you will be much happier without the Adobe in your PPC!

A.GH.N · 05-04-07, 12:55 PM

Adobe acrobat reader LE is very good with low size and good support of VGA screen for .pdaf
and foxit reader for .pdf
and microsoft reader for .lit

mostlylisten · 05-04-07, 01:02 PM

Well I usually need to download something in pdf and the adobe pops right up and shows the data page number ect. Just scroll down and read it.

05-04-07, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by gunniboy

I too am never satisfied with the various PDF readers for PPC. My suggestion,

Step 1: Install Repligo (in Both- PC & Pocket PC)
Step 2 (in the PC): Convert whatever PDF that you want into the Repligo format
Step 3: Transfer the converted *.RGO file into your device
Step 4 (in the Pocket PC): Open it with the Repligo program that you installed in your Pocket PC

Voila!!! Try it out and I am sure you will be much happier without the Adobe in your PPC!

I love Repligo, too bad you can't convert files on the PDA for when you're away from home and downloading, that's the only drawback

Hothpicas · 05-26-07, 01:24 AM

Originally Posted by thom28

gasusan2005,
Tried the fix with Total Commander, my X51 still will not let Acrobat function correctly. Unable to read pdf files. Thanks for suggestion

I've never had any trouble using Adobe Reader on my Axim x51v, WM5 (and you don't need any registry hacks to make it work, nor do you need to force VGA for the program). If you can be more specific about what is happening when you try to use the program, perhaps we can sort it out.