Ectaco GD-315V User manual

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CONTENT
Chapter 1Introduction...........................................................1
1.1BriefofFunction............................................................1
1.2Openand ClosetheUnit................................................1
1.3AboutthePowerSupply...............................................1
1.4Initialization...................................................................1
1.5GeneralPrecautions........................................................3
1.6AutomaticPower-off.....................................................3
1.7KeyboardLayout...........................................................3
1.8MainMenu....................................................................5
1.9Specifications.................................................................7
Chapter 2Dictionary..............................................................8
2.1Eng-VietDictionary........................................................8
2.1.1 WisdomSearch......................................................8
2.1.2 GeneralSearch.......................................................9
2.1.3 NearestWord and Spell Check...............................9
2.1.4 Wild Card Search...................................................9
2.1.5 Cross Search with User'sDictionary.......................9
2.1.6 Cross Search with Viet-Eng orEng-Eng Dictionary.....10
2.1.7 GrammarInformation Search..............................10
2.1.8 Repeatand Auto....................................................12
2.2Viet-Eng Dictionary......................................................12
2.2.1 WisdomSearch....................................................13
2.2.2 GeneralSearch.....................................................13
2.2.3 NearestWord.......................................................14
2.2.4 Wild Card Search.................................................14
2.2.5 Cross Search with User'sDictionary......................14
2.2.6 Cross Search with Eng-VietorEng-Eng Dictionary.....15
2.2.7 Repeatand Auto....................................................15
2.3Eng-Eng Dictionary.......................................................15
2.3.1 WisdomSearch....................................................15
2.3.2 GeneralSearch.....................................................16

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2.3.3 NearestWord and Spell Check.............................16
2.3.4 Wild Card Search.................................................16
2.3.5 Cross Search with Eng-VietorEng-Eng Dictionary.....16
2.3.6 Repeatand Auto....................................................16
2.4ProfessionalDictionary................................................16
2.4.1 Choosing Categories............................................17
2.4.2 GeneralSearch.....................................................17
2.4.3 Cross Search with Eng-Viet, Viet-Eng and Eng-
Eng Dictionary...................................................17
2.4.4 SaveforRevision Test.........................................18
2.5PracticalDictionary......................................................18
2.6Conversation................................................................19
2.7Revision Test................................................................19
2.8PhrasalVerbs................................................................20
2.9VietIdioms...................................................................21
2.10User'sDictionary..........................................................21
2.10.1 DataEntry..........................................................21
2.10.2 DataViewing........................................................22
2.10.3 Searching.............................................................22
2.10.4 DataEditing and Deletion....................................22
Chapter 3Organizer.............................................................23
3.1TelephoneDirectory....................................................23
3.1.1 DataEntry..........................................................23
3.1.2 DataViewing........................................................23
3.1.3 Searching.............................................................24
3.1.4 DataEditing and Deletion....................................24
3.2Memorandum...............................................................24
3.2.1 DataEntry..........................................................24
3.2.2 DataViewing........................................................25
3.2.3 Searching.............................................................25
3.2.4 DataEditing and Deletion....................................25
3.3Schedule........................................................................25
3.3.1 DataEntry...........................................................26

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3.3.2 DataViewing........................................................26
3.3.3 Searching.............................................................26
3.3.4 DataEditing and Deletion....................................26
3.4ToDoList....................................................................27
3.4.1 DataEntry..........................................................27
3.4.2 DataViewing........................................................28
3.4.3 Searching.............................................................28
3.4.4 DataEditing and Deletion....................................28
3.5Calendar........................................................................28
3.6WorldTime...................................................................29
3.7LocalTime....................................................................29
Chapter 4Calculator............................................................31
4.1SimpleCalculator.........................................................31
4.1.1 ArithmeticCalculation........................................31
4.1.2 Indicesand Roots.................................................31
4.1.3 Memory..............................................................31
4.2ScientificCalculator.......................................................32
4.2.1 ArithmeticCalculator..........................................32
4.2.2 Indicesand Roots.................................................32
4.2.3 OtherCalculations...............................................32
4.3Unit Conversion............................................................32
4.4Currency......................................................................33
4.4.1 Currency Display.................................................33
4.4.2 RateSetting.........................................................33
4.4.3 Conversion..........................................................34
4.4.4 UserDefine.........................................................34
4.5LoanInterest.................................................................34
Chapter 5System...................................................................3 6
5.1Reference......................................................................36
5.1.1 MathsFormaulae.................................................36
5.1.2 English Name......................................................36
5.1.3 TravelGuide........................................................37

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5.1.4 Size Equivalent....................................................37
5.1.5 Voltage&Frequency...........................................38
5.1.6 TelephoneCode..................................................38
5.2Games..........................................................................38
5.2.1 Hangman............................................................38
5.2.2 Snake..................................................................39
5.2.3 AppleChess........................................................39
5.2.4 Shooting Game....................................................40
5.3USAInterview.............................................................40
5.4Display........................................................................41
5.5MemoryCheck.............................................................41
5.6DataDeletion................................................................41
5.7PCLink.........................................................................42
5.8SystemSetting..............................................................42
5.8.1 RealTimeClock..................................................43
5.8.2 Daily Alarm.........................................................43
5.8.3 Display Format....................................................43
5.8.4 Sound On/Off.......................................................44
5.8.5 Speech Setting.....................................................44
5.8.6 SecretOn/Off......................................................45
5.8.7 Auto PowerOff...................................................45
5.8.8 InputMethod.......................................................45
5.8.9 RepeatSetting.....................................................46
5.8.10 ChineseDisplay Mode.........................................46

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Chapter 1Introduction
1.1BriefofFunction
Thisunit isahigh-tech productdesigned to suit thefastmoving society
and to meettheincreasing demand ofconsumer. Therearevarious
dictionariesin theunit: Eng-Viet, Viet-Eng, Eng-Eng, Professional
Dictionary, PracticalDictionary, Conversation, Revision Test,
PharsalVerbs, VietIdiomsand User'sDictionary. Usercan choose
any oneofthemforfurtherreference. To help usersto learn
languagemorequickly and comprehensively, English and Vietnam-
esepronunciation areincluded too.
Otherthan dictionaries, theunit also providesOrganizer, Calculator,
Reference, Games, DataCommunication, USAInterview, System
Setting.
With theseabundantand practicalcontents, userscan handledaily
business conveniently. And hence, theirefficiency and effective-
ness can begreatly increased.
1.2Openand ClosetheUnit
To open theunit, hold it flatand press thefrontcenterbutton. Pull the
coverup and adjusttheangle, asyou like. Closeit until you hearasoft
click.
1.3AboutthePower Supply
Theunit ispowered by 2 AAA alkalinebatteries. If it cannotbe
operated, doesnotwork properly oramessage"LowBattery"displays,
pleaseturn off theunit and replace thebatterieswith newones. After
battery replacement, themessage"Pleasewait" will beshown, then
themain menu will bedisplayed automatically.
1.4Initialization
1. Press to resetthesystemwithoutdatacleared. Please

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notethatthetimeorothersettingsmay havebeen changed.
2. Press and button, themessage"Initialize System?"
will then appear, press to ignoreinitialization;press to
initialize thesystemwith all userdatabeing cleared.
Stepsto Replace Batteries
1. Turn off theunit.
2. Unlock and then slideoff thebattery door.
3. Replace theold batterieswith newones(makesurethepolaritiesare
correct).
4. Coverand lock thebattery door.
Note:Theunit cannotbeswitched on unless thebatterydooris
closed properly.
Cautions
1. Neverleavedead batteriesin thebattery holder.
2. Alwaysreplace all 2 batteriesatthesametime.
3. Removethebatteriesiftheunit isnotused foralong period oftime.
Using AC Adaptor
1. Turn off theunit beforeunplugging orplugging theACadaptor.
If theunit isnotworking dueto improperoperation, simply
takeoutthebatteriesand replace themagain.
2. SpecificationsofACAdaptor
Hong Kong Input: AC220V, 50 Hz
Output: DC6V, 350mA
VietnamInput: AC220V, 60Hz
Output: DC6V, 350mA
U.S.A.Input: AC110V, 60Hz
Output: DC6V, 350mA
Ensurethatthelocalmainsvoltagein yourlocation matchesthat
ofyouradaptor.

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1.5GeneralPrecautions
-Keep theunit away fromdirectsunlight, heat, humidity and dust.
-Do notuseorplace theunit in very loworhigh temperature.
-Preventtheunit fromdropping on theground.
-Neverusedetergent, liquid cleansersorsolvent(likegasoline)to
clean theunit. Wipetheunit with softand dry cloth.
-Avoid touching thescreen with sharp-edged orangularobjects.
-Do nottwistorbend theunit.
-Forsafety, importantdatashould bebacked up by othermeans.
We takeno responsibility fordataloss dueto improperuse, replace-
mentofbatteriesorotherreasons.
1.6AutomaticPower-off
-Theunit will automatically switch off after3 minuteswith no
key activity. Press to switch on theunit again.
-Even iftheunit isswitched off, it will switch on atalarmtime.
-You can setthepower-off period in SystemSetting.
(Pleasenotethatduring inputoredit, if no key ispressed for3 minutes,
theunit will also switch off automaticallywith thedata kept.)
1.7KeyboardLayout

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1. LCD
2. (i)Pronunciation ofForeign Languagesin Conversation
(ii)ChangetheLanguagein Conversation
3. Plurals
4. Repeat/Auto
5. Verb
6. Mark Record/Speed
7. Example
8. PowerOn/Off
9. Synonym
10.Antonym
11.(i)Switch between Vietnameseand English InputModes
(ii)Switch theDisplay Language(in theMain Menu)between
Vietnameseand English
12.Shift
13.(i)Switch between the4 Main Menu
(ii)Return to Main Menu
14.(i)ClearData
(ii)Return to PreviousScreen
(iii)SetAlarmOn/Off
15.Viet-Eng Dictionary HotKey
16.Eng-VietDictionary HotKey
17.NewFunction
18.Symbol
19.(i) InsertaSpace
(ii)SetDSTOn/Off
20.(i)ConfirmInput/Selection
(ii)"="in Calculator

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21.(i)MoveCursorto theLeft
(ii)DeleteRecord
22.(i)MoveCursorDown
(ii)Edit Record
(iii)VerticalScroll ofBrowseList
23.(i)MoveCursorto theRight
(ii) InsertaCharacter
24.(i)MoveCursorUp
(ii)Temporary CapitalLetterInputMode
(iii)VerticalScroll ofBrowseList
25.Search Function/EXP
26.(i)DeletetheLetter/CharacterbeforetheCursor
(ii)LocalTime
27.Confused Word
28.Homonym
29.NextRecord/Page
30.PreviousRecord/Page
31.English Pronunciation
32.VietnamesePronunciation
33.Run-Ons
34.EarphoneJack
35.Reset
36.VolumeRecord
37.ContrastAdjustment
38.Battery Lock
39.DataLink Jack
40.AdaptorJack
41.Battery Holder
1.8MainMenu
Thereare4 main menus, which includeDictionary, Organizer,
Calculatorand System. And therearetotally 30 main functions,
which arerepresented by 30 icons.
Theiconsand whatthey representareasfollows: