Yes, learning to PhotoRead with the "how-to" book" can be a real challenge, especially with people who are not aware of their personal learning styles.
The best way I know of for integrating the PhotoReading process and getting results is to first focus on mastering the basics.
Work all 5 steps of PhotoReading on at least 3-5 books you want to read but have not read yet. And remember, step 4 activation builds comprehension from whole-to-parts. Structure first, details second. If you didn't get everything you want in the first, second, or third activation session, keep on activating. Go for the gel!
If you have a book that would require 10 hours to fully comprehend by reading it regular, a beginning PhotoReader will spend 3 hours or less, and get the same if not better comprehension and improved retention. Now, here's another tip. The PhotoReader may spend up to 2 hours and 59 minutes and feel like he's not getting anything, before all the sudden, it gels.
This should help!