Besta C-608 User manual

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Index
Chapter 1. Introduction to the Electronic Dictionary
1. Product Layout ................................................................................ 3
2. Keyboard Buttons ........................................................................... 5
3. Key Description ..............................................................................12
4. On-screen Control Keys ................................................................12
5. Indicator Descriptions ....................................................................13
6. Switching the Hot Key Functions ...................................................13
7. The stylus ......................................................................................14
8. The panel .......................................................................................14
User Guide
1. Main Power ..................................................................................15
1.1 How to Replace the Battery ............................................................ 15
1.2 How to Replace the Card ................................................................ 16
1.3 To Recharge the Battery on the Device ........................................... 16
1.4 Checking the Battery Power ........................................................... 17
2. Main Menus ..................................................................................18
3. Input Methods .................................................................................19
3.1 Inputting English with Keyboard ..................................................... 19
3.2 Inputting Special Symbols with Keyboard ...................................... 20
3.3 Inputting Chinese with Keyboard .................................................... 20
3.4 Inputting Japanese ......................................................................... 25
3.5 Handwriting Recognition ................................................................. 25
3.6 Hints for Handwriting Recognition ................................................... 26
3.6.1 How to Increase Recognition Rate ............................................. 26
3.6.2 Write in Standard Chinese Strokes ............................................. 26
3.7 English Soft Keyboard ................................................................... 26
3.8 Symbol Soft Keyboard ................................................................... 26
3.9 Phonetic Symbol Soft Keyboard .................................................... 27

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Index
4. Editing Data ..................................................................................27
4.1 Data Selecting ............................................................................... 27
4.2 Data Copying ................................................................................. 28
4.3 Data Cutting ................................................................................... 28
4.4 Data Pasting .................................................................................. 28
4.5 Data Clearing ............................................................................................28
5. Data Searching ..............................................................................29
6. Select the Date ..............................................................................30
7. Input the number ............................................................................31
8. Set the Time ..................................................................................31
9. System Reset for the First Use .....................................................32
9.1 Touch Panel Correction .................................................................. 32
9.2 Reset the Device ............................................................................ 32
10. USB Disk .......................................................................................34
11. Menu Manage .................................................................................35
Chapter 2. Dictionary
1. Data Index ......................................................................................41
1.1 Index Screen .................................................................................. 41
1.1.1 Item Index .................................................................................... 42
1.1.2 Path .............................................................................................. 42
1.1.3 Language Switch .........................................................................43
2. Definition Content ..........................................................................43
2.1 The Definition Screen ..................................................................... 43
2.1.1 Font Switch .................................................................................. 45
2.1.2 Reading Repeat ..........................................................................45
2.1.3 Repeat after the Device ............................................................... 45
2.1.4 Other Data .................................................................................... 47
2.1.5 Storing Data ................................................................................. 49
2.1.6 Pronunciation .............................................................................. 49

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Index
3. Searching ......................................................................................50
3.1 Smart Input Method Search ........................................................... 50
3.2 Wildcard Search ............................................................................ 51
3.3 Cross Search ................................................................................. 53
3.4 Secondary Search ......................................................................... 54
3.5 Multilayer Window Search ............................................................. 56
3.6 Special data Search ....................................................................... 58
4. Illustrated Dictionary .......................................................................58
5. Travel Dialogue ..............................................................................59
5.1 Travel Dialogues ............................................................................. 59
5.2 Full Text Search ............................................................................. 60
6. Smart Media Card ..........................................................................61
Chapter 3. Study
1. Animation Grammar .......................................................................65
2. English Proficiency Test .................................................................66
2.1 Simulated Exam ............................................................................ 66
2.2 Practice ......................................................................................... 67
3. Interactive English ..........................................................................68
3.1 Scene .......................................................................................... 68
3.2 Conversations ................................................................................ 69
3.2.1 Full Text Mode .............................................................................. 70
3.2.2 To Be One of the Characters ....................................................... 70
4. Review and Self-Test .....................................................................72
4.1 Review .......................................................................................... 72
4.2 Self-test ......................................................................................... 72
4.3 Word Browser ................................................................................ 73
4.4 Sentence Making ........................................................................... 74
4.5 Sentence Review ........................................................................... 75

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Index
5. Words World .................................................................................76
5.1 Words Browsing ............................................................................ 76
5.2 Words Test .................................................................................... 76
6. Pronunciation .................................................................................77
7. Illustrated .......................................................................................78
8. Word Component ..........................................................................78
Chapter 4. PIM
1. Data Input ......................................................................................83
1.1 Input data in column ....................................................................... 83
1.2 Custom Category ........................................................................... 84
1.3 Edit Category ................................................................................. 85
2. Data Index ......................................................................................85
3. Detail Browse ................................................................................86
4. Name Card .....................................................................................88
4.1 Settings ......................................................................................... 88
4.2 Portrait/ Photo ............................................................................... 89
4.3 Securing / Unlocking Data .............................................................. 90
5. Memorandum .................................................................................90
6. Schedule ........................................................................................91
6.1 Repeat Period ................................................................................ 91
6.2 Index .............................................................................................. 92
7. To Do List .......................................................................................92
8. World Time ....................................................................................93
9. Calendar ........................................................................................94
10. Anniversary ....................................................................................95
11. Curriculum Schedule .....................................................................95

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Index
12. Paintbrush......................................................................................96
13. Calculator ......................................................................................97
14. Conversion.....................................................................................98
15. Income & Expense ........................................................................99
Chapter 5. System
1. Phonetic Repeat ..........................................................................102
2. Memory Management ...................................................................102
2.1 Card Format ................................................................................. 103
3. Password Setting ......................................................................... 103
4. Power Management .....................................................................103
5. Startup Picture ............................................................................. 104
6. Menu Setting ................................................................................105
7. Communication with PC ..............................................................105
8. Alarm ...........................................................................................105
9. After Service ................................................................................106
10. Input Setting ................................................................................106
11. Handwriting Setting ......................................................................106
12. Personal Setting ..........................................................................107
Chapter 6. Multi
1. Games World ...............................................................................109
2. eBook City....................................................................................109
3. MP3 Granary ................................................................................ 110
4. My Photo Album ........................................................................... 110
5. Text Viewer ................................................................................... 110
6. Recorder ...................................................................................... 111

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Chapter 1. Introduction to the Electronic Dictionary
Data Backup
All your personal data should be copied to separate permanent printed records. Resetting the
device will cause permanent personal data loss.
Touch Panel & Display
To avoid scratching on the screen, use the stylus that comes with this device only.
When cleaning, rub the screen lightly with a clean, dry and soft cloth (do not use volatile liquids).
Expansion Card
Insert the Smart Media card into SM Card slots. Do not turn off the power or remove the SMC cover
the card during data saving.
Non Waterproof
The device is non waterproof, please keep it away from any liquid. In case it happens, please dry
the surface and send the device to our service center for checking.
Magnetism
The microphone of the product possess magnetism design, so please do not place it with others
which have magnetism design together lest loss magnetism and inherent functions.
Note:
We are obliged to charge user maintenance fee if the device is damaged due to the
breakage on the screen or liquid percolation, for the man-made damages are not
covered by warranty.
Precautions

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Expansion Card
Power on:
! Do not remove the cover, otherwise the power will turn off.
! Do not remove/insert the card.
! Remove/insert the card, the data will lose.
The power will not turn off at such situation:
* Natural voice pronunciation sounded.
* Data operation.
* Memory rearrangement.
System will remind you with durative voice of putting back the SM card
Cover in time.
Writing impossible label for SM card:
* Stick the writing impossible label (Data Rewriting impossible)
on the instruction “ ” of SM card.
Precautions
SM card stick the writing Complete
impossible label

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1. Product Layout
* Obverse side:
Screen Keyboard
Right on-screen control keys RESET Key
Speaker Microphone
LED Light Left on-screen Control Keys
Product Layout
Introduction to the Unit

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* Reverse side:
Earphone Socket Mini USB Socket
SMC Slot LED Light
Stylus DC Adaptor Socket
Stylus Slot Battery Cover (Compartment)
Introduction to the Unit Product Layout

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2.Keyboard Buttons
Introduction to the Unit Keyboard Buttons
Numeric key“1”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄅ”
The first tone of Chinese Pinyin input method
Numeric key“2”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄉ”
The second tone of Chinese Pinyin input method
Numeric key“3”
The third tone of Chinese Phonetic / Pinyin input methods
Numeric key“4”
The fourth tone of Chinese Phonetic / Pinyin input methods
Numeric key“5”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄓ”
Numeric key“6”
The second tone of Chinese Phonetic / Pinyin input methods
Numeric key“7”
The light tone of Chinese Phonetic / Pinyin input methods
Numeric key“8”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄚ”
Numeric key“9”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄞ”
Numeric key“0”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄡ”
English letter“A”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄇ”
ChangJie input method“日”
Japanese symbol“”
Mathematical signs: square
AM setting in 12-hour system

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Keyboard Buttons
Introduction to the Unit
English letter“B”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄖ”
ChangJie input method“月”
English letter“C”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄏ”
ChangJie input method“金”
Japanese input method : lower case in Japanese
Mathematic sign: power
English letter“D”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄎ”
ChangJie input method“木”
Japanese symbol“”
English letter“E”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄍ”
ChangJie input method “水”
Mathematical sign: exponent
English letter“F”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄑ”
ChangJie input method“火”
Japanese symbol“”
English letter“G”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄕ”
ChangJie input method“土”
Japanese symbol“”
Mathematical sign: logarithm
English letter“H”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄘ”
ChangJie input method “竹”
Japanese symbol“”

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Introduction to the Unit Keyboard Buttons
English letter“I”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄛ”
ChangJie input method“戈”
English letter“J”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄨ”
ChangJie input method“十”
Japanese symbol“”
Mathematical sign: X power Y
English letter“K”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄜ”
ChangJie input method“大”
Japanese symbol“”
Mathematical sign: square root
English letter“L”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄠ”
ChangJie input method“中”
Japanese symbol“”
Mathematical sign: Positive / Negative
English letter“M”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄩ”
ChangJie input method “一”
Japanese input method，use to input long tone in Katakana
English letter“N”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄙ”
ChangJie input method “弓”
English letter“O”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄟ”
ChangJie input method “人”
Mathematical sign: percentage

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Keyboard Buttons
Introduction to the Unit
English letter“P”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄢ ”
ChangJie input method “心”
Mathematical sign: addition
PM setting for 12-hour system
English letter“Q”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄆ”
ChangJie input method “手”
Mathematical sign: exponential constant（e=2.71828…）
English letter“R”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄐ”
ChangJie input method “口”
English letter“S”
Mandarin phonetic symbols“ㄋ”
ChangJie input method“尸”
Japanese symbol“”
English letter“T”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄔ”
ChangJie input method “廿”
English letter“U”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄧ”
ChangJie input method “山”
English letter“V”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄒ”
ChangJie input method “女”
Mathematical signs：o (degree), ' (minute), " (second)
English letter“W”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄊ”
ChangJie input method “田”
Mathematical sign: Pi (π=3.14159…)

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Introduction to the Unit Keyboard Buttons
English letter“X”
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄌ”
ChangJie input method “難”
Japanese input method“half-voiced sound’”
Mathematical sign: Factorial (!)
English letter“Y”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄗ”
ChangJie input method“卜”
English letter“Z”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄈ”
ChangJie input method “重”
Japanese input method“voiced sound”
Mathematical sign: inverse and inverse matrix
Pronounce English
Use to listen in Japanese
Pronounce Chinese
Use to listen in Cantonese
Learning key (Use it on the definition screen of dictionaries, travel
dialogues, and interactive English)
Use to repeat
Switch the word size
Open the window to set the volume and the voice speed
To select item “Ⅰ” under main menus
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄤ”
To drop down ”Function” list, same as [Func] on the screen
To select itemⅡunder main menus
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄦ”

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Keyboard Buttons
Introduction to the Unit
Switch the Chinese font at the main menu
Multimedia keys－open the multimedia function
To combine with to switch the Chinese font of the main menu
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄥ ”；
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Mathematical sign: subtraction
English method: Change the font size
To combine with the other keys
To lock the keyboard for inputting capital letters in English
Asterisk“＊ ”
Mandarin phonetic symbol“ㄣ ”
Japanese symbols “”
,“ ” ,“ ”
Mathematical sign: multiplication
To select your favorite Chinese input method
Mathematical sign: division
To delete a letter or character at or in front of the cursor
To delete selected item, same as [DEL] on the screen
To combine with to switch the edit mode
To input special symbols under English mode
Mandarin phonetic symbol “ㄝ ”
Mathematical sign: clear the numbers, same as[CE]
To switch among F1~F5 main menus
To return to the main menu
To exit current function
To show the on-line-help messages
To save current record or data
Save an item for review and test (definition of dictionaries, travel
dialogues, word browser)
Switch to Chinese/English mode when editing
Switch among Chinese/English/Icon main menus

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Introduction to the Unit Keyboard Buttons
To enter a space when editing data
The first tone for Chinese input method
Select the first choice when input Chinese Character
Mathematical sign: clear, same as [AC]
To enter data or begin a search
Move the cursor to next line during editing
Mathematical sign: equal to [=]
To shift the cursor to the left
To shift the cursor to the right
To highlight a word to be cross-searched
Enter the highlight mode in Tabulation calculation
To shift the cursor up or scroll a line up
To shift the cursor down or scroll a line down
To scroll up a page
To view the previous page or record
To scroll down a page
To view the next page or record
To initialize the system
Power on/off button
Select the corresponding main menus
Function keys, same as F1~F5 on the screen

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3. Key Description
Such as:
A. ChangJie input method
B. Japanese symbol
C. Mathematical signs
D. Mandarin phonetic symbol
E. English letter
4. On-screen Control Keys
Tap with stylus to activate the functions.
¡ MP3 Granary Illustrated Dictionary
Recorder Oxford Advance Dictionary
My Photo Album English-Chinese Dictionary
Paint Brush Animation Dictionary
To adjust the speed and volume Function same as key
To adjust LCD contrast Function same as /key
Data Edit Function same as key
Data Search Function same as key
To check the battery power Function same as key
Introduction to the Unit key Description

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5. Indicator Descriptions
The following indicators will appear when specified functions are selected or executed.
During searching data
Corresponding Chinese input methods
倉：ChangJie input method 注：Mandarin phonetic symbol 簡：Simplified ChangJie
部：Radical stroke 通：General Pinyin 拼：Chinese Pinyin
總：Total Strokes 廣：Cantonese Pinyin 內：Internal code
嘸：BoshiAmy 手：Handwriting recognition 韓：Korean Pinyin
平：Hiragana
片：Katakana
地：Address 英：Input English letters or numbers
聯：Icon for association phrases 軟：Soft keyboards for English letters or symbols
：Tap to access handwriting and soft keyboard mode
：To view more detail or help of current input method
6. Switching the Hot Key Functions
Tap to return to the previous screen.
Press at the main menu screen to open the personal hot key functions.
Press to view the animation effect at the relative dictionaries.
The icon of the touch panel has all function of the hot keys.
Introduction to the Unit Indicator Description

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7. The stylus
Remove the stylus: pull it out softly.
Insert the stylus: push it into the stylus slot softly.
8. The panel
Touch panel.
Multicolor screen 3.3 inch 320x240 STN .
Introduction to the Unit The Stylus