Bentley on the iPhone

1621 · Samba Member Joined: May 15, 2006 Posts: 2174

I'm sure some handy individual has already figured this one out, but I thought I would share anyway.

I recently picked up a copy of the Bentley manual in PDF format and added that to the hard-drive of my computer (iMac). I initially tried e-mailing it to myself, but the file is too large. I also tried moving the file to the phone while connected to the computer with no luck.

With the iPhone (I'm sure there's something for the other smart phones as well), I downloaded the free app called USB Disk. It allows you to drag and drop large PDF files from your computer to your phone through iTunes. Then click the sync button and it's done. The Bentley is now contained in the USB Disk app on the phone, and I just learned you can quickly and easily transfer it to the iBooks library. It's a very handy quick reference and easy to keep a copy of the manual in my shirt pocket!

Here's a screenshot of the front cover - or page 1 of 1381:

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Rhinoculips · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 6:11 pm Post subject:

I have been using GoodReader for a year or so as a Bentley PDF viewer. It's far from a great app. Will have try this USB Disk. Thanks for the heads up.
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speedtek · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 6:54 pm Post subject:

Where did you get the PDF file?

GWTWTLW · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 7:55 pm Post subject:

If anyone uses Carbonite to backup their home computers, they have an iPhone app which allows you to open any file saved on your pc on your Phone. Photos, documents, music, etc. You'd have to be in cell range to use it on the road. Pretty handy though.
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vwlovr · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:18 am Post subject:

BayrischerGTI · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:36 am Post subject:

No iPhone here but I do have it on my iPad. I use iBooks to open the PDF but at that many pages it's not exactly quick to read through. Does work ok though. I keep mine on Dropbox as well that way I can access it on any computer. That route seems to be a little quicker to as well. Cool

ShootingFish · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:55 am Post subject:

I am using GoodReader on an iPad with great success. I have not attempted to put anything on my iPhone just due to screen size.

Where did you find a pdf copy of the Bentley?

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JunkYarDog · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:26 am Post subject:

I could load it on my Kindle. But I would need to know were to get it... Eh?

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bjrogers86auto · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:45 am Post subject: bentley

It is on the Bentley site. You need to purchase a license to open it. That will cost you $110.00.

There are also a number of file sharing sites that have it. Illegal of course. By the time you get the viruses removed after the download, it might be a little less than $110. heehee.

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sub-hatchtim · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 1:28 pm Post subject:

so even if you already own the hardcopy you have to pay a second time for the licensing to have a digital copy
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iliketowalk · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 1:36 pm Post subject:

Available from Bentley here: http://robertbentley.com/volkswagen/repair-informa...ebahn.html

Downside is that it looks like it's Windows only...

Rhinoculips · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 2:56 pm Post subject:

I got mine via a bit torrent site. Since I already own a hard copy and I'm not selling it, I fell there is nothing shady about it. If you don't have a hard copy, then it's stealing.
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rowan · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 8:15 pm Post subject:

Just to be sure everyone understands, if you obtain an electronic copy of the Bentley any way except for buying it you are breaking the law. Whether you have bought zero, one or 100 hard copies doesn't matter you are still breaking the law. I am not stating my personal opinion on the morality of the issue just stating facts.

We all have the right to our own opinons, but we do not have the right to our own facts.
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purplepeopleeater · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 8:25 pm Post subject:

Must be a new thing that they are putting these in a PDF format, I have the CD and its not a PDF its got its own viewer and program to install....and I hate it.

PDF woulda been much easier.

Sir Sam · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:14 am Post subject:

Someone wanting a PDF of the bently might PM or email someone else who might have it.

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McVanagon · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:13 am Post subject:

I have had a Bentley for almost 20 years, and wished I could download one based on that purchase. Since I can't, I found one a while ago and don't feel too bad about the download since they are currently giving them away with the book.

Even though it's searchable, it does appear to be hand-scanned, and a little sloppy.

I prefer the book, but it's nice to be able to pull up a few pages at work so I can figure something out.
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insyncro · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:32 am Post subject:

Bentley sells the disc with PDF format.
I have converted the EKTA to PDF as well.
Both are viewable on my Blackberry Storm2, Tablet and Ipad2.

I am not interested in selling or sharing any of this as the files are extremely large and it is illegal to do so.
Just letting everyone know it is very possible, just time consuming.

Creativemind

Links uploaded by someone else that I found with the same file:

http://www.filefactory.com/dlf/f/aga987e/b/2/h/888...porter.pdf

http://www.downloadthere.com/?action-viewnews-itemid-280112

I have not verified the file though. Check with a virus program before use.

Williamtaylor33 · Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:35 pm Post subject:

Awww crap....now I've got grease prints all over my phone
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