Franklin BES-1870 User manual

BES-1870

USER’S GUIDE

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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

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) ..............903

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;

• 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.

With the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, you can:

• 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;

• 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.

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: 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.

On/Off

Speaker

Function

Keys

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.

Book

Card

Slot

Battery

Compartment

Adaptor

Jack

Serial

Port

Headphone

Jack

Volume

Control

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.

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