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    Old 02-18-2011, 09:30 AM
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    Thank you for the info. I tried it and it didn't work. I saved the document (printed word) as a WPS and as TEXT and neither one would should up -- it copied it. But couldn't see it on the Kindle. I also did a JPEG picture and nada!!!! When you go into MY Computer and look at the index of the Kindle, it shows it's there but I can't read it on the Kindle. I'll keep playing around and see if I can get it to work.

    Hoping someone else can come up with an idea!!!
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    Old 02-18-2011, 11:11 AM
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    you may need to put in on your kindle in a .pdf file to be able to read it.
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    Thank you for the info. I tried it and it didn't work. I saved the document (printed word) as a WPS and as TEXT and neither one would should up -- it copied it. But couldn't see it on the Kindle. I also did a JPEG picture and nada!!!! When you go into MY Computer and look at the index of the Kindle, it shows it's there but I can't read it on the Kindle. I'll keep playing around and see if I can get it to work.

    Hoping someone else can come up with an idea!!!
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    Old 02-18-2011, 11:16 AM
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    There is a program, called Calibre ( free to download and use) that manages E-books...I have a lookbook and it isn't compatible with kindle or the nook. I have a decent size e book collection, All i had to do was add the ebooks to Calibre and hit the convert button and poof i can now read kindle books on my much less expensive Lookbook. ( i am pretty sure it converts word docs and pdfs also, but i haven't tried this as of yet.) Good luck i hope this helps.
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    Old 02-18-2011, 12:35 PM
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    wyrtetygeress!!!!! It WORKED!!!!! I got the Calibre program downloaded. I had copied the picture of a quilt I wanted to make onto a word document on my computer, then I added a list of the fabrics and amts needed. I created one document, then used Calibre and transfered it to my Kindle!!! WOW! now when I find that fantastic fabric at a quilt shop that would be perfect for a quilt in mind, I will know exactly what I need! This will be a big savings for us that live 40-70 minutes from a quilt shop!!!!

    thank you, thank you, thank you!!! :)
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    Old 02-18-2011, 12:39 PM
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    I am very happy to help =D
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