"Find Next" feature doesn't work in preview.

The only way I've been able to search for text in preview is searching the whole document. This doesn't work too well when the pdf is an 1100 page text book. When selecting "Find Next" from the drop down menu I get no response at all. Also, is there any way to turn off the "seach as you type" feature? Please help, this is my only hang up with using Preview.
Unfortunately using adobe reader solves the problem, but I really do loathe the clunky interface and choppy scrolling.

I am running OS X 10.8.2 (supplemental) and Preview v6.01.
I can search for a particular string in a PDF. It will highlight all occurrences in yellow. Then, whether from the Find menu > Find Next, or by using Command+G from within Preview, it will quickly step to the next occurrence of the Find target. Just tested this on my machine, and it works fine. Nothing special set to make this work.
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If there is a com.apple.Preview.plist file in your home directory/Library/Preferences, you might try dragging it to the Trash and emptying it.

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