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This license terminates immediately without notice from FRANKLIN if you fail to comply with any provision of this license. 1 Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................4 Using the Special Features ..........................7 Installing Batteries ........................................9 Installing Book Cards ....................................11 Selecting a Book ...........................................12 Using Function Keys in Book Cards .............13 Transferring Words Between Books .............14 Key Guide .....................................................15 Using the Larousse Spanish-English Dictionary ...........................20 Changing the Language ..........................20 Using the Larousse Spanish-English Dictionary Menu ............22 Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial .......23 Changing the Settings .............................24 Translating Spanish Words ......................27 Translating English Words .......................29 Finding Letters in Words .........................32 Highlighting Words ..................................33 Hearing Words .........................................34 Using Learning Exercises ........................36 Using the Grammar Guide ......................39 Using My Word List .................................41 Advanced Verb Conjugations ..................46 2 Translating Travelers' Phrases ................51 Playing the Games ..................................53 Using the Merriam-Webster Dictionary .........58 Using the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Menu .......................................59 Finding Dictionary Entries ........................60 Hearing Words .........................................61 Using the Thesaurus ...............................61 Highlighting Words ..................................64 Using Learning Exercises ........................64 Using the Grammar Guide ......................68 Using My Word List .................................70 Playing Games ........................................71 Using the Organizer ......................................77 Using the Clock .......................................77 Using the Databank .................................78 Using the Calculator ................................81 Using the Metric Converter ......................83 Using the Currency Converter .................84 Resetting Your Unit .......................................85 Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents ..........86 FCC Notice ...................................................87 Limited Warranty (U.S. only) ........................88 Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland) .......90 Limited Warranty (outside U.S., EU and Switzerland) ..............90 3 Introduction Welcome to the world of Franklin. This Franklin model is a powerful, electronic reference with two built-in books - the Larousse Spanish-English Dictionary and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. There is also one slot in the back for a book card. With the Larousse Spanish-English Dictionary, you can: · find translations, with comprehensive definitions, most of which contain parts of speech and usage examples; conjugate words quickly and easily; let state-of-the-art spell correction help you find the word you're looking for; hear the pronunciations of headwords, definitions and travelers' phrases; use the Grammar Guide, a comprehensive outline of Spanish and English grammar that includes fun quizzes and lessons; learn a new word every time you turn the unit on; use the MatchMaker function to find words of whose spelling you're unsure, or to help solve crossword puzzles; · · · · · · 4 · · · improve your spelling and vocabulary using the learning exercises; create your own list of study words in My Word List; play seven fun and educational games, including Hangman, Conjumania, Gender Tutor, Word Train, Guess that Word, Word Auction and Word Blaster. find thousands of words with comprehensive definitions, most of which contain parts of speech and usage examples; let state-of-the-art spell correction help you find the word you are looking for; hear the pronunciation of English headwords and definitions; use the Grammar Guide, a comprehensive outline of English grammar that includes fun quizzes and lessons; learn a new word every time you turn the unit on; use the MatchMaker function to find words of whose spelling you are unsure, or to help solve crossword puzzles; improve your spelling and vocabulary using the Learning Exercises; 5 With the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, you can: · · · · · · · · · create your own list of study words in My Word List; play 10 fun and educational games, including Hangman, Anagrams, Jumble, Word Builder, Word Train, Letter Poker, Word Deduction, Word Blaster and Link Four. see an English word's synonyms, antonyms, and other related words using the thesaurus. · This model includes an Organizer that features a clock, databank, calculator, metric converter and currency converter. To learn more, read this User's Guide. About Screen Illustrations Some screen illustrations in this User's Guide may differ slightly from what you see on screen. This does not mean that your unit is malfunctioning. 6 Using the Special Features Your unit is equipped with several special features that many, but not all BOOKMAN book cards use. To learn if you can use the special features with a particular book card, read its User's Guide. On/Off Function Keys Speaker On/Off: Turns the unit on and off. Function Keys: Each of these keys corresponds to the dictionary or organizer function that appears directly above it on the screen. Speaker: The speaker is located on the front of the unit. Headphone Jack: The headphone jack is designed for 3.5 mm, 35 ohm impedance stereo headphones. Caution: Monophonic headphones will not work with this unit. Volume Control: The dial, located under the headphone jack, controls the volume of the speaker or headphones. 7 Headphone Jack Battery Compartment Book Card Slot Volume Control AC Adaptor Jack Serial Port Serial Port: Plug in a serial cable here to connect the unit to your PC. AC Adaptor Jack: The AC/DC adaptor is in the 9 volt range within a current range of 200 to 300 milli-amperes. This symbol indicates that the inner core of the plug of an AC adaptor is negative and that the outer part of the plug is positive. If the symbol on your AC/DC adaptor does not match the above symbol, confirm its compatibility at its place of purchase. Book Card Slot: The card slot is located on the back of the unit. It enables you to read electronic books purchased from franklin.com and is compatible with most BOOKMAN and BMC cards. Battery Compartment: The battery compartment is located on the back of the unit. It holds two AAA batteries. 8 Installing Batteries Your unit is powered by two AAA batteries. Follow these instructions to install or replace them. 1. Turn your unit off and turn it over. 2. Lift the battery cover on the back of your unit by pushing up on the catch. 3. Remove the old batteries, if necessary. 4. Install the batteries following the +/- markings in the battery compartment. 5. Replace the battery cover. Warning: If the batteries wear-out completely, or if you take more than a few seconds while changing the batteries, any information that was entered in the built-in book or book card may be erased. You should always keep written copies of your important information. 9 Battery disposal: Do not dispose of batteries with normal household waste. Please obey your local regulations when disposing of used batteries. Battery Precautions · Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Never recharge batteries that come with the device. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the device before being charged. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. The supply terminals are not to be shortcircuited. Do not expose batteries to direct heat or try to take batteries apart. Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for battery use. Always remove a weak or dead battery from the device. To avoid damage caused by leakage of the battery fluid, replace the battery or batteries once every two years regardless of how much the device has been used during that time. Should a battery leak, the device may become damaged. C1lean the battery compartment immediately, avoiding contact with your skin. Keep batteries out of reach of small children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately. · · · · · · · · · 10 Installing Book Cards Your unit contains two built-in books. You can purchase more titles on book cards at www.franklin.com. To install a book card, follow these steps. Warning: Inserting a book card may erase any userentered information. You should always keep written copies of your important information. 1. Turn your unit off and turn it over. 2. Remove the blank protector or any other book card that might be installed. 3. Align the tabs on the book card with the notches in the slot. 4. Press the book card down until it snaps into place. Warning: Never install or remove a book card while your unit is on. Any information that was entered in the built-in book or book card will be erased. 11 Selecting a Book To switch between the two built-in books, or to open a book on an installed book card, open the Card menu. 1. Turn your unit on. 2. Press CARD. Icons appear for each available book. 3. Press or to highlight your selection. 4. Press ENTER to select it. 5. Press CARD to return to the Card menu. BOOKMAN Card Troubleshooting Make sure your book card is installed correctly. If your card is performing erratically, follow the reset instructions in "Resetting Your Unit" on page 85. If this does not fix the problem, remove the card and then remove the white rubber strip located between the two metal pins. Clean the rubber strip with your fingers and then replace it making sure it is completely in its notch. 12 Using Function Keys in Book Cards The function keys appear at the top of the keyboard on your unit. These keys correspond in the order listed to the dictionary and organizer keys at the bottom of the screen. The dictionary function keys change with the book card. The organizer function keys are unaffected. Note: Once you access the organizer from a book card, you will exit the book card. You must press CARD and select your book card to return to it. The function keys on your unit correspond to the function keys on your card as illustrated below. Function keys on unit This key may not be assigned a function when using a book card. Function keys on book card 13 Transferring Words Between Books The built-in dictionaries can transfer words with one another and with certain other book cards. To send an English word from the Larousse Spanish-English Dictionary to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, follow these steps: 1. Highlight an English word in the Larousse Spanish-English Dictionary. To highlight a word in a dictionary entry, press ENTER to start the highlight, and use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the word you want. 2. Hold FN and press CARD. 3. Highlight . 4. Press ENTER. The word you highlighted appears in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. 5. Press ENTER again, if needed, to search for that word. 6. Press to hear the word. 7. Press THES to find a thesaurus entry for the word. Note ...