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Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT Foxit Reader End User License Agreement IMPORTANT NOTICE Thank you for choosing Foxit PDF Reader Product (PDF Reader). This license is the legal agreement (Agreement) between you, the customer who has acquired PDF Reader (“You”) and Foxit Software Company (“Foxit”). Please read this agreement carefully. Foxit is only willing to provide PDF Reader to you on the condition that you accept all of the terms contained in this Agreement.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Network Storage/Use - You may also store or install a copy of PDF Reader on a storage device, such as a network server, used only to install or run PDF Reader on your other computers over an internal network; however, you must acquire and dedicate a license for each separate computer on which PDF Reader is installed or run from the storage device.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual 4. DOCUMENT COPYRIGHTS PDF Reader does not allow you to alter PDF documents protected by a password, or without password but encrypted, and with modification permission disabled by the copyrights owner. However, for otherwise unprotected PDF documents, you must also observe the copyrights of the documents. Foxit will not be liable to any loss caused directly or indirectly by copyrights infringing when you use PDF Reader to alter documents illegally. 5.
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Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Chapter 1 – Overview Foxit Reader is a PDF document viewer with an incredible small size but rich with features. It launches very quickly and is the absolute choice for PDF users. It provides the significant features to empower PDF document users with several options to read their PDF such as the Zoom function, Navigation tools, Bookmarks, Thumbnails, Text Selection Tool, Snapshot, Full Screen and so on.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Why Foxit Reader? Incredibly small The download size of Foxit Reader and the Memory use are both very small. Breezing-fast startup When you run Foxit Reader, it launches instantly without any delay. Opening a book takes less than 3 seconds. Multi-language UI support Foxit Reader has been enhanced to support multi-language UI. The user interface can be displayed in English, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, German, French and Japanese.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Foxit Reader Features Rotation Enables users to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise book screen by 90-degrees increments. Page move Enables users to use navigational tools to move forward/backward, or move to a particular page through a multipage PDF. Text Selection Tool The Text Selection tool lets you select horizontal/vertical text or columns of text in a PDF. The selected text will be automatically copied to clipboard and pop up a prompt message box.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual You can go back or forward one view at a time by pressing the Previous view or Next view button. Save as This option allows you to save a copy of any PDF document. Anti-aliasing This option enhances the print quality with the anti-aliasing feature under Postscript output format. Font family selection list Enables users to display the documents with any kind of fonts in your font family selection list.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Using Foxit Help This help document is divided into major categories reflected in the contents shown in Table of Contents. The contents bar can be used to navigate help by clicking on a topic. This manual consists of 6 chapters. To browse the topic you are interested in, please do one of the following: 1. Move to Table of Contents, click one of the topics you are interested in, the page about this issue will be displayed. 2.
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Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Installation and Uninstallation To install this application, please follow these steps: RPM Package This is for those who are using the Linux version such as fedora, openSuse or RHEL. Please use the root account on terminal to execute the below command for installation. rpm -ivh FoxitReader-1.1-0.fc9.i386.rpm Please use the root account on terminal to execute the below command for uninstallation.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Work Area The Foxit Reader work area includes a document pane that displays PDFs as well as a Navigation panel with bookmark and page tabs on the left side that helps you browse through the current PDF. The Toolbar provides multiple other controls that you can use to work with PDFs. The Work Area for PDFs Open in the Application 1. 2. Double-click the Foxit Reader icon to start this program.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Customizing the Work Area You can set up your Reader to your work environment. The more you learn about its potential, the more you can take advantage of its features, tools, and options. There is much more to the application than you see at first glance. Foxit Reader has hidden tools on its toolbar and Preferences that can enhance your experience while also giving you greater control over how your work area is arranged as well as displayed.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual To remove all the current toolbar buttons, please click Remove All button. There is no button left on toolbar. Customize Toolbar Dialog Box 3. (Optional) Insert Separator and Sort tools. To move the selected item up, please click the Up Button To move the selected item down, please click the Down Button . . To insert Separator between Current selected items to group them, please click”……”in Available items panel.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual About the Navigation Panel The Navigation Panel, located next to the document pane, can display different navigation panels including the Bookmarks panel and Pages panel. Please note that the Navigation panel is available when Foxit Reader is opened. Showing or hiding the Navigation Panel To show the Navigation Panel, choose View > Navigation Panel > Show Navigation Panel, or click the button on the Toolbar.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Preferences Dialog Box The Preferences dialog box includes the following options: Setting Page Display Default Page Layout: Sets the page display for PDF documents when they are first opened. You can use the following page layouts: Single Page: Displays one page at a time, with no portion on other pages visible. Continuous: Displays pages in a continuous vertical column that is one page wide.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual in Full Screen mode. Show Toolbar: check or uncheck this option to show or hide Toolbar in Full Screen mode. See also View document in Full Screen Setting Automatically Scroll Continuous Scroll：Continuously scroll until the end of page. Press Shift key while scrolling mouse wheel, or Ctrl key + Up/Down to control speed. Time-lapse Scroll: Automatically scroll according interval.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Setting Fonts Preferences Dialog Box Font: The documents can be displayed with any kind of fonts in your font family selection list. (Available for Chinese/Japanese/Korean font display) Note: Change will be applied when the documents are reopened.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Viewing PDF Properties The Properties dialog box provides information about the document, including the document ’s location, title, subject, author, fonts used, etc. To view the PDF properties, please choose File > Properties, or click Properties button on the Toolbar. You can acquire all relevant information about the document as follows: Document Properties Dialog Box Description This tab shows some basic information about the document.
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Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Chapter 3 – Viewing PDFs Once the Foxit Reader is properly installed on your computer, you can open and view PDFs easily. When you have a PDF open, you can adjust the view of the document, navigate through the document with navigation tools, bookmarks, page thumbnails, and even find text within the document. Please read this section to get more information on viewing PDFs.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Opening Documents Opening a PDF document in Foxit Reader To open a PDF document in Foxit Reader, do one of the following: Choose File > Open, or click the Open button on Toolbar. In the Open dialog box, select the file name, and click Open. PDF documents are usually identified with .pdf extension. Drag and drop the PDF file into the Foxit Reader window. Note: You can open more than one PDF document within the same Foxit Reader application.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Retrieving recently opened documents In “File” pull-down menu, you will be able to instantly retrieve recently opened documents. Foxit Reader provides a list of recently opened PDF documents. Choose File > Recent File.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Navigating in Documents Foxit Reader provides user-friendly controls to navigate through PDF documents. There are many ways to turn pages in a PDF. You can use the buttons on the basic toolbar, and you can also use the arrow keys, scroll bar, and other navigational tools to move forward and backward through a multipage PDF. Go to different pages by pressing Next Page the Last Page , Previous Page , the First Page , and .
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Choose View > Go To > First Page or Last Page on Menu Bar. Click the First Page icon or the Last Page icon on Toolbar. Press the Home or End key. 4. Going to a specific page Choose View > Go To > Go to Page…, or click Go to Page button on the Toolbar, input the specific page number in pop-up text box. Press shortcut keys Ctrl +G, and then input the specific page number. 5.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Using page thumbnails to go to specific pages Page thumbnails provide miniature previews of document pages. You can use thumbnails in the Pages panel to change the display of pages and to go to other pages. 1. To show or hide page thumbnails, do the following: Choose View > Navigation Panel > Show/Hide Navigation Panel, or click Navigator button on the Toolbar.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Navigating with links Links can take you to another location in the current document or other PDF documents, or to websites. Clicking a link can open files or websites, or execute files. 1. Choose the Hand tool . 2. Position the pointer over the linked area on the page until the pointer changes to the hand with a pointing finger . Then click the link.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Adjusting the View of Documents Foxit Reader provides multiple tools that help you adjust the view of your PDF documents. It includes simple tools as Zoom In and Zoom Out, as well as more advanced tools like setting the page layout and orientation. A B C D E F G H I J A. Zoom In/Out buttons change the page magnification by preset levels, from 5% to 6400%. B.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Changing the magnification level of a document 1. Changing the magnification with Zoom tools Do one of the following procedures: Click the Zoom In or Zoom Out tools on Toolbar, or choose View > Zoom > Zoom Out/In. Zoom In/Out change the document magnification by preset levels. Magnification percentage will show in the Status bar. Choose View > Zoom > Zoom To, or click Zoon To button on the Toolbar, or press keyboard shortcuts Ctrl +M.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual document: Single Page – Displays one page in the document pane at a time. Continuous Page – Arranges the pages in the document pane in a continuous vertical column. Facing – Arranges the pages side by side, displaying only two pages at a time. Continuous Facing – Arranges the pages side by side in a continuous vertical column. To set page layout, please do the following: Choose View > Page Layout, and choose one of the mode to your needs.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual 4. To exit Full Screen mode: Press Esc key. Click the Exit Full Screen button on the screen. Viewing document in Different Fonts You can display the PDF documents with any kind of fonts in your font family selection list in Preferences menu. Till now, this feature is only available for Chinese/Japanese/Korean font display. To display a PDF in a specific font, do the following: 1. Select Edit > Preferences > Fonts with a PDF document opened. 2.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Finding Text Foxit Reader provides handy tools to find text. You can search any text in a PDF. Also, you can limit your search by choosing the options offered on the Find Text dialog box to find specific items. To find text, follow the steps below: 1. Choose Edit > Find …, or press shortcut keys Ctrl +F, or or Type the text in the Find What field on the Toolbar. Find Dialog Box 2. Type the text you want to search in the text box of Find dialog box. 3.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Exiting application and Closing Document Closing a PDF document Choose File > Close, or click the close button at the top right corner of the current document window. Exiting Foxit Reader To exit Foxit Reader, please do one of the following: Choose File > Exit. Click the big Close button on Foxit Reader application window. Exit Foxit Reader by inputting “kill –KILL PID” in Terminal. To view PID with ps aux command in Terminal.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Chapter 4 – Working on PDFs With Foxit Reader, you can copy text and images to other applications, and view PDF contents in a text mode. To learn more about this, please read the chapter.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Copying Text The Text Selection tool lets you select horizontal and vertical text or columns of text in a PDF. The selected text will be automatically copied to clipboard and pop up a prompt message box. Of course, you can select “Do not show this message again” to prevent from popping up message box next time. You can paste the selected text into another application.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Taking a snapshot of a page You can copy and paste individual images or text from a PDF to the clipboard, to other applications, or to other files. Text and images are copied as an image. 1. Choose Tools > Snapshot, or click the Snapshot tool on Toolbar, and the pointer changes into a Cross automatically. 2. Click or double-click anywhere in the page to capture entire content displayed on the screen. 3.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Using Text View With Text View, you can work on all PDF documents in pure text view mode. It allows you to easily reuse the texts scattered among images and tables, and acts like Notepad. Also, you can adjust some settings to meet your needs in text mode. Entering Text View mode Do one of the following: Choose Tools > Text View. Click the Text View icon on Toolbar.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual 3. Going to a specific page Choose View > Go To > Go to Page…, input the specific page number. Press keyboard shortcuts Ctrl +G, and then input the specific page number. Changing the magnification level of a document Do one of the following procedures: Click the Zoom Out button or the Zoom In button on Toolbar. Choose View > Zoom > Zoom In / Zoom Out.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual of the selection without releasing your mouse. Select all text: Press keyboard shortcuts Ctrl +A, or choose Edit > Select All Text. 2. Pasting text To paste the selected text on Clipboard to another application, please follow the Paste command of the specific application. Reading text in Full Screen mode 1. To set full Screen appearance, please refer to “Setting Full screen Appearance” . 2.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Chapter 5 – Printing Printing is a process for reproducing text and images. When you have finished reading a helpful article, you may need to send it to an inkjet or laser printer and print it out with custom page sizes. With this section, you can get the help to set options in the Print dialog box to ensure that the finished document appears as intended. How to print a PDF document? 1. Make sure you have installed the printer successfully. 2.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Paper Size: The size of the paper used by the printer. Some printers have many paper sizes (letter, legal, A3, A4, etc.), you can select the paper size you want. Graphics: The Resolution supported by the printer. Different printer supports different Resolutions. You can select the Resolution you want. Orientation: Ability to print the document in either Portrait (vertical) or in Landscape (horizontal) position.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Print Range – This option lets you print different parts of a PDF document. You can specify to print all pages or some certain ones. All – Prints all pages of a PDF document. Current view – This feature will be available in latter version. Current page – Prints the page that is visible in the current view. Page from/to – Specifies the range of pages or the ranges of pages to be printed in the PDF document. Select or enter page numbers in the fields.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Chapter 6 – Appendices Using skills The previous chapters mainly introduce how to work with Foxit Reader. Maybe you have known it well, but you are not sure that you know some Foxit Reader using skills, please read these skills that we specially get ready for users. It enables you to broaden your horizon and get a lot of benefits after reading these skills. You must be aware that Foxit Reader is the best choice. 1.
Foxit Reader 1.1 for Linux User Manual Keyboard Shortcuts There are a number of keyboard shortcuts that you can use to speed up your navigation within the Foxit Reader.
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