Abstract: A problem with Internet access in a number of markets is the issue of data-limited network connections. Selective, on-demand consumption of web page data is provided. A user's browser presents a “light” version of a web page by loading compressed or low-fidelity versions of the web page images in place of the actual, higher-fidelity images. In the event that the user wishes to see the original higher-fidelity version of an image, clicking on the image or an associated icon loads the original-fidelity version of the image, replacing the low-fidelity version. The light version of the web page loads faster than would the original version of the web page, and requires less data to be downloaded when rendering the web page. This enables a user with a data-limited connection to select how he or she wishes to “spend” their data consumption.

Abstract: A problem with Internet access in a number of markets is the issue of data-limited network connections. Selective, on-demand consumption of web page data is provided. A user's browser presents a “light” version of a web page by loading compressed or low-fidelity versions of the web page images in place of the actual, higher-fidelity images. In the event that the user wishes to see the original higher-fidelity version of an image, clicking on the image or an associated icon loads the original-fidelity version of the image, replacing the low-fidelity version. The light version of the web page loads faster than would the original version of the web page, and requires less data to be downloaded when rendering the web page. This enables a user with a data-limited connection to select how he or she wishes to “spend” their data consumption.

Abstract: When viewing a document, a user may switch between detailed reading of the document, and glancing at the structure of the document, in a single smooth flow of actions. In one example, a document is shown with a navigation bar that has a thumb. Before the user clicks the thumb, the document is shown at its current position at a first zoom level. When the user clicks and holds the thumb, the current page of the document is shown at a second zoom level, which may be a full-page zoom level at which an entire page of the document fits in the viewing area. The user may drag the thumb, thereby changing the current page being shown at the second zoom level. When the use releases the thumb, the current page may be shown at the first zoom level.