User manual FRANKLIN SCD-1870

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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 ........................6 Key Guide ....................................................8 Installing Batteries ......................................12 Installing Book Cards .................................13 Selecting a Book .........................................14 Using Function Keys in Book Cards ........15 Using the Main Menu ..................................16 Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial ........17 Changing the Settings ...............................19 Finding Dictionary Entries .........................21 Hearing Words ............................................25 Using the Thesaurus ..................................27 Viewing Confusables ..................................29 Highlighting Words .....................................30 Finding Letters in Words ...........................32 Using Learning Tools .................................34 2 Using My Word List ....................................40 Using Signs, Symbols and Tables ............45 Playing Games ............................................47 Using the Clock ..........................................61 Using the Databank ....................................62 Using the Calculator ...................................66 Using the Metric Converter ........................68 Using the Currency Converter ..................69 Transferring Words Between Books .........70 Resetting Your Unit ....................................71 Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents ......72 FCC Notice ..................................................73 Limited Warranty (U.S. only) .....................74 Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland) ..................................76 Limited Warranty (outside U.S., EU and Switzerland) ...........76 3 Introduction Welcome to the world of Franklin. This Franklin model is a powerful, electronic reference with a built-in book, plus one slot in the back for a book card. With the 11th Edition of MerriamWebster's Collegiate Dictionary, you can: · find over 200,000 words with comprehensive definitions, most of which contain parts of speech and usage examples; · see a word's synonyms, antonyms, and other related words using the built-in thesaurus for Franklin; · let state-of-the-art spell correction help you find the word you're looking for; · hear the pronunciation of 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; 4 · browse the SAT* Word List, which contains words most commonly found on the Scholastic Assessment Test; · improve your spelling and vocabulary using the Learning Tools; · create your own list of study words in My Word List; · play 12 fun and educational games, including Letris, Word Dozer, Hangman, Anagrams, Jumble, Word Builder, Word Train, Letter Poker, Word Deduction and Link Four. This model includes an organizer that features a Clock, Databank, Calculator, Metric Converter and Currency Converter. To learn more, read this User's Guide. * SAT is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. 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. 5 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. 6 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 Collegiate Dictionary 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 all BOOKMAN and BMC cards. Battery Compartment: The battery compartment is located on the back of the unit. It holds two AAA batteries. 7 Key Guide Dictionary Keys DICT THES Goes to the dictionary. Goes to the thesaurus. GAMES Goes to the Games menu. LEARN Goes to the Learning Tools menu. CONF Displays Confusables for an entry. Organizer Keys CLOCK Goes to the Clock. DATA CALC CONV CURR Goes to the Databank menu. Goes to the Calculator. Goes to the Converter. Goes to the Currency Converter. Function Keys Goes to the dictionary Word Entry screen, except in the organizer. Clears the Calculator. In the Metric Converter and Databank, goes to its main menu. Backs up, erases a letter, or turns off the highlight at an entry. 8 Enters a word, selects an item, or begins a highlight in an entry. Says a word. Goes to the organizer: Clock, Databank, Calculator, Metric Converter and Currency Converter. Displays the main menu for the dictionary. Displays a help message. At a Word Entry screen, types a ? to stand for a letter in a word. At a menu, displays a menu item. At a dictionary entry, displays the headword. In games, reveals the word and forfeits the game. _' Types an underscore. Exits the book you were reading. Shifts to type capital letters and punctuation marks. Shifts to allow prev, next, pg up, pg down and to type a hyphen (-). 9 Combination Keys* + + / Speaks a definition. At a dictionary entry, pages up or down. At a dictionary entry, displays the next or previous entry. Transfers a word between books. Types a hyphen. Types an @. Types an apostrophe. Types a slash. At the Word Entry screen, types an asterisk to stand for a series of letters in a word. In games, gives a hint. + / + +J +M + ?* + _' + ?* * Hold the first key while pressing the second. Direction Keys Move in the indicated direction. At menus and dictionary entries, pages down. At the Word Entry screen, types a space. 10 Calculator Keys A (1/X) S (X) D (X ) 2 Calculates a reciprocal. Calculates a square root. Squares a number. Calculates a percentage. Inserts a decimal point. Adds two values. Subtracts one value from another. Multiplies two values. Divides one value by another. Changes the number on the screen to a negative or positive number. Adds the number to the number stored in the memory. Subtracts the number from the number stored in the memory. Recalls the number stored in the memory. Clears the memory. Clears the calculation(s). 11 F (%) G (.) H (+) J (-) K (x) L (÷) Z (+/-) X (M+) C (M-) V (MR) B (MC) 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. 12 Installing Book Cards Your unit contains a built-in book. You can purchase more titles on book cards at www.franklin.com. To install a book card, follow these steps. 1. Turn your unit off and turn it over. 2. Align the tabs on the book card with the notches in the slot. 3. 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. 13 Selecting a Book Once a book card is installed in the unit, you can select the book you want to use. 1. Turn your unit on. 2. Press CARD. Icons appear for each available book. The built-in book is highlighted. 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 71. 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. 14 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 15 Using the Main Menu When you press MENU, you will see eight icons. Use these to quickly take you to different parts of your dictionary. Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon you want and press ENTER. Understanding the Menu Goes to the dictionary Word Entry screen. Goes to the thesaurus Word Entry screen. Goes to Learning Tools. Goes to the Games menu. Goes to the Grammar Guide. Goes to Signs, Symbols and Tables. Goes to My Word List. Goes to the Tools menu. 16 Viewing a Demonstration or Tutorial You can view a demonstration or tutorial of this dictionary any time you want. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight press ENTER. and 3. Press to highlight either Tutorial or View Demo and press ENTER. To stop the demonstration or exit from the Tutorial and go to the Word Entry screen, press CLEAR. To go to the main menu, press MENU. When a book card is installed in your unit, select View Demo from the Setup menu to see the demonstration for that card. 17 Learn a Word Your dictionary comes with a Learn a Word feature to help you increase your vocabulary. Each time you turn your dictionary on, you can see a different headword and definition. If you wish to turn this feature on, press MENU. and press ENTER. Press Highlight ENTER again to select Settings. Use or to turn the feature on and press CLEAR when done. Follow the Arrows The flashing arrows to the right of the screen show which arrow keys you can press to move around menus or view more text. Help is Always at Hand You can view a help message at any screen by pressing HELP. Press or to read. To exit help, press BACK. 18 Changing the Settings When using this dictionary, you can activate the Learn a Word feature, adjust the screen contrast, the shutoff time, and the type size. Learn a Word helps you increase your vocabulary by displaying a different headword and definition each time you turn on your dictionary. Contrast enables you to set how light or dark the screen appears. The Shutoff time is how long your unit stays on if you forget to turn it off. Type Size enables you to set the size of the font displayed on screen. 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight press ENTER. Settings will be highlighted. 3. Press ENTER to select it. The Tools menu appears. and 19 4. Press or to move to Learn a Word, Contrast, Shutoff, or Type Size. 5. Press or to change the setting. Your changes are automatically saved. 6. Press ENTER when done. Press CLEAR to return to the dictionary Word Entry screen. 20 Finding Dictionary Entries 1. Press DICT. Or you can press MENU, highlight and press ENTER. The Word Entry screen appears. 2. Type a word (for example, elicit). This is the dictionary Word Entry screen. To erase a letter, press BACK. To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key. To type a hyphen, hold FN and press J. Press to hear the word pronounced. 3. Press ENTER to view the definition. 21 4. Press or SPACE to read the definition. to hear the Hold FN and press definition. 5. Hold FN and press or to view the next or previous definition. 6. Press CLEAR when done. Understanding Definitions Dictionary entries consist of headwords, parts of speech, and definitions. Other forms of the word may follow the headword. After the translation or definition, you may see a list of usage examples. 22 Choosing Multiple Forms Some words in this dictionary have more than one form (e.g. resume, resumé, résumé). When the word you are looking up has multiple forms, the different forms appear in a list. For example, type resume at the dictionary Word Entry screen and press ENTER. Highlight the form you want and press ENTER to see its dictionary entry. To go back to the Multiple Forms list, press BACK. 23 Correcting Misspellings The dictionary has a spell corrector that helps you if you misspell a word. If you enter a misspelled word, a list of corrections appears. For example, type noledge at the dictionary Word Entry screen and press ENTER. Highlight the word you want and then press ENTER to see its dictionary entry. To go back to the corrections list, press BACK. 24 Hearing Words This dictionary can pronounce the words that appear on almost any screen - in definitions, thesaurus entries, spell correction lists, My Word List, confusables and games. When you want to hear how a word is pronounced, just highlight it and press . To adjust the volume, turn the volume control on the side of the unit. You can plug headphones into the headphone jack which is just above the volume control. Try this example. 1. Type a word at the dictionary Word Entry screen (for example, ptarmigan). 2. Press to hear it pronounced. 3. Press ENTER to see its definition. 4. Press to hear the headword to pronounced or hold FN and press hear the definition read. 5. Press ENTER for a highlight. 25 6. Move the highlight to a word you want to hear. 7. Press to hear the highlighted word pronounced. Note: If you have a word highlighted, you will not be able to hear the definition read by holding FN and pressing . 26 Using the Thesaurus Thesaurus entries consist of synonyms, antonyms, classmates and words to compare. Many words have more than one thesaurus entry. 1. Press THES. Or you can press MENU, highlight and press ENTER. 2. Type a word (for example, splendid). To erase a letter, press BACK. To type a capital, hold CAP and press a letter key. To type a hyphen, hold FN and press J. 3. Press ENTER to view the thesaurus entry. 4. Press or SPACE to read the entry. 5. Hold FN and press or to view the next or previous thesaurus entry. 6. Press CLEAR when done. 27 Understanding Thesaurus Entries A thesaurus entry consists of a group of synonyms, antonyms and classmates. Synonyms are words that have similar meanings, e.g. happy/joyous. Antonyms are words that have the opposite meaning of the word being defined, e.g., happy/unhappy. Classmates are words that are related in some way to the word being defined, e.g. octagon/polygon, triangle, rectangle, pentagon.... Understanding Flashing Messages When you first see a definition, notice the upper right corner of the screen. Often either THES or CONF (or both) will flash briefly. THES means the word you looked up has a thesaurus entry. If you see THES flash, press THES to view the thesaurus entry. CONF means the word you looked up has a confusable. If you see CONF flash, press CONF to view the confusables. 28 Viewing Confusables Confusables are homonyms, homophones and spelling variants that are easy to confuse, e.g. rain, reign, rein. If the word you looked up is a confusable, CONF will flash once in the upper right of the screen. To view confusables, do the following: 1. Press DICT. 2. Type a word (for example, rein) and press ENTER. You will see CONF flash briefly. 3. Press CONF to view the confusables. Confusables include identifying words. 4. Press ENTER for a highlight. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the word you want. 5. Press ENTER to find the definition or press THES to see the thesaurus entry (if any). 29 Highlighting Words Another way to look up words is by highlighting them in dictionary entries, thesaurus entries or word lists. You can then find their definitions, thesaurus entries, or add them to My Word List. 1. At any text, press ENTER to start the highlight. To turn the highlight off, press BACK. 2. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the word you want. 30 To... define the word view the thesaurus entry view confusables hear the word pronounced add word to My Word List 3. Press CLEAR when done. Press... ENTER THES CONF SAY LEARN 31 Finding Letters in Words If you are uncertain about how to spell a word, type a question mark (?) in place of each unknown letter. To find prefixes, suffixes, and other parts of words, type an asterisk () in a word. Each asterisk stands for a series of letters. Note: If you type an asterisk at the beginning of a word, it may take a little while to find the matching words. 1. Press DICT. 2. Type a word with ?s and s (for example, se?rc). To type an asterisk, hold down CAP and press ?*. 3. Press ENTER. 32 The list of possible matches appears. 4. Press to move the highlight to the word you want and press ENTER to view its definition. 5. Press CLEAR when done. 33 Using Learning Tools Using Learning Tools, you can test your spelling, improve your vocabulary, receive grammar guidance, and browse a list of words that commonly appear on the Scholastic Assessment Test. To access Learning Tools, press MENU, highlight and press ENTER. Speaking Spelling Bee 1. From the Learning Tools menu, use to highlight Speaking Spelling Bee and press ENTER. My Speaking Spelling Bee uses words on My Word List. SAT Speaking Spelling Bee uses words on the SAT Word List. 34 Note: Because you cannot enter accents, accented words in My Word List will not appear in My Speaking Spelling Bee. 2. Select the list you want and press ENTER. A word will be pronounced for you to spell. 3. 4. To hear the word again, press . Type the word you just heard and press ENTER to see if you spelled it right. Press ENTER to see the definition of the word or press THES to see the thesaurus entry. Press SPACE for a new word. Press CLEAR when done. 5. 6. Flashcards 1. From the Learning Tools menu, use to highlight Flashcards and press ENTER. 35 My Flashcards uses words on My Word List. SAT Flashcards uses words on the SAT Word List. 2. Select the list you want and press ENTER. A word will appear on the screen for you to study or define. If needed, press ENTER to see the definition. Press SPACE to return to Flashcards. 3. Press ENTER to see a new word. 4. Press CLEAR when done. SAT Word List 1. From the Learning Tools menu, use to highlight SAT Word List and press ENTER to view the list. 36 2. Press List. to scroll through the SAT Word You can also type a letter to go to the first word beginning with that letter. Press to hear the word pronounced. Press ENTER or DICT at any word to view its definition. Press THES to view its thesaurus entry, where available. Press BACK to return to the list. 3. Press CLEAR when done. 37 Using the Grammar Guide The Grammar Guide contains an outline of English grammar topics such as parts of speech, phrases, clauses, the correct usage of punctuation, and so on. To view any grammar topic, do the following: 1. Press MENU and then LEARN. Or you can press MENU, highlight , press ENTER and skip to step 3. 2. Use to highlight Grammar Guide and press ENTER. Each major section is composed of topics and sub-topics. 3. Press or to move the highlight to the topic you want and press ENTER to select it. 38 4. If necessary, highlight the sub-topic you want and press ENTER. 5. Press or SPACE to read. To take a grammar quiz, highlight , press ENTER and follow the instructions on the screen. To exit the grammar quiz, press BACK. 6. Press BACK to return to the list of topics. Press CLEAR to go to the dictionary Word Entry screen. 39 Using My Word List You can save up to 40 words total in My Word List for personal study or review. The list is saved between sessions unless the batteries run out of power or your unit is reset. Adding Words from the Menu 1. Press LEARN. Or you can press MENU, highlight press ENTER and skip to step 3. 2. Highlight My Word List and then press ENTER. , or to highlight Add a Word and 3. Press press ENTER. 4. Type a word you want to remember or use later. 40 5. Press ENTER to add the word. 6. Press CLEAR when done. Adding Words from the Word Entry Screen You can also add words to My Word List directly from the Word Entry screen. 1. Press DICT. 2. Type the word you want to add to your word list (for example, elegant). 3. Press LEARN. Add ... will be highlighted. 4. Press ENTER to add the word. 5. Press CLEAR to return to the dictionary Word Entry screen. 41 Adding Highlighted Words You can also add words to My Word List from definitions and correction lists. First highlight a word and then press LEARN. Add "your word" will be highlighted. Press ENTER to add the word. Viewing My Word List 1. Press LEARN. 2. Highlight My Word List and then press ENTER. View List: ... will be highlighted. 3. Press ENTER to view the list. View List: Empty will be displayed if the list is empty. 4. Highlight a word on the list. 5. Press ENTER to view its definition. 42 Removing a Word from My Word List 1. Press LEARN. 2. Highlight My Word List and then press ENTER. 3. Highlight Delete a Word and press ENTER. 4. Use to highlight the word you want to remove. 5. Press ENTER to delete that word. Erasing My Word List 1. Press LEARN. 2. Highlight My Word List and then press ENTER. 3. Highlight Erase the List and press ENTER. The prompt "Erase the List (Y/N)?" appears. 43 4. Press Y to erase the list or press N to cancel. Adding Words Not in This Dictionary When you add a word not in this dictionary, you are given three options: Add Anyway, Cancel and Correction List. Highlight the option you want and press ENTER. Caution: Adding words that are not in this dictionary uses considerably more memory than adding words that are. If you add only words that are not in this dictionary, My Word List may contain as few as 10 words. 44 Using Signs, Symbols and Tables This dictionary contains over 20 tables of useful information about science, geography, and other fields of knowledge. To view a table, do the following: 1. Press MENU, highlight ENTER. and press 2. Use to highlight the topic you want and press ENTER. 45 3. If necessary, highlight the sub-topic you want and press ENTER. 4. Press or SPACE to read. to see the Hold FN and press or next or previous topic. 5. Press BACK to return to the list of topics. Press CLEAR to go to the Word Entry screen. 46 Playing Games You have 12 fun games to choose from: Anagrams, Hangman, Jumble, Letris, Letter Poker, Word Blaster, Word Builder, Word Deduction, Word Dozer, Word Train, and 1 or 2 Player Link Four. Changing Game Settings Before you play, you can choose the source and size of the words, the skill level, and whether or not graphics will be used. 1. Press GAMES. Or you can press MENU, highlight and press ENTER. 2. Press ENTER. 47 3. Use or to move to Words, Skill or Graphics. Words chooses the source of the words: All of them, SAT Word List, My Word List, or Enter your own. Skill determines how easy or difficult a game is: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert and Wizard. Graphics determines whether the animation at the end of a game appears. 4. Use or to change the setting or settings you want. 5. Press ENTER when done. Selecting a Game In the Games menu, use or to move the highlight to the game of your choice and press ENTER. 48 Getting Help in the Games During any game you can read instructions by pressing HELP. In all games except Link Four you can get a hint by holding CAP and pressing ?* or reveal the game word by pressing ?*. Note: If you reveal the game word, you lose the round. Anagrams Type an anagram and then press ENTER. Use the arrow keys to view anagrams you have already entered. The number of anagrams possible appears to the right of the screen. Hold CAP and press ?* to shuffle the letters in the selected word. Press ?* to end a round and reveal the word or words. Press ENTER to see the definition of the word or press THES to see the thesaurus entry. Press BACK to return to Anagrams. 49