Franklin euro interpreter TE-218 User manual

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EURO URO
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INTERPRETER NTERPRETER
TE-218
TG-218
TW-218
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Electronic Publishers
User’s Guide
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virtually any electronic memory product under
certain circumstances. Therefore, the manufac-
turer assumes no responsibility for data lost or
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Installing the batteries
This unit is powered by 2 main CR2032 batteries
and the databank memory is powered by 1
CR2032 battery. The unit begins to dim when the
battery power is low. When this happens, replace
the 2 main batteries immediately. To install or
replace the main batteries do the following.
Replacing the Main Batteries
1. Turn the unit off.
2. Turn the unit over.
3. Slide the tab of the battery compartment
lock to the unlock position.
4. Lift the battery cover up and off.
5. Remove the old batteries and insert the
new batteries with the positive (+) sides
facing up.
6. Replace the cover.
7. Return the tab to the lock position.
Main battery
compartment
Database memory
battery
compartment
Main battery
compartment lock
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Installing the batteries
Replacing the Databank Memory
Battery
You need not replace the databank memory
battery unless you continued to operate the unit
when the main batteries power was low. In such
a case, replace the main batteries. This is to
safeguard any data in your databank.
1. Turn the unit off.
2. Turn the unit over.
3. With a Phillips screwdriver, remove the
screw to the databank memory battery
cover and remove the cover.
4. Remove the old battery and insert the new
battery with the positive (+) side facing up.
5. Replace the cover and screw it back on.
◆Resetting the Unit
The reset button is recessed in a pin-sized
hole on the front of your unit on the left side.
To reset your unit, use a paper clip and gently
press the reset button. Do NOT apply
excessive pressure as this will damage the
unit. Note: Once you reset the unit, all data in
the databank will be lost. Please keep
separate written records of all your data.
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Getting Started
You have to choose a message language when
you first turn your unit on. The message
language is the language of screen messages
and menu items. Press the number below the
language you want to select it as your message
language.
◆Changing the Message Language
You can change the message language at any
time. Press and then press the number for
the language you want.
◆Turning the Keytone Off and On
The keytone is the beep that sounds when-
ever a key is pressed. When the keytone is
on, an icon ( ) appears on the screen. To turn
the keytone on, press S( ). Press S again to
turn the keytone off.
◆Changing Screen Contrast
You can change the screen contrast to suit
your viewing needs. To do this, press and
then use and to make the screen darker
or lighter.
◆ Setting the Alarm
You can set the alarm in the 24-hour format.
Press then press A(ALARM). Use or to
cycle through the ON/OFF, hour and minute
fields. Use or to make your changes.
Press when done.
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The number keys select the language printed
above them at the Set Message Language
screen.
Function Keys
Goes to the Euro converter.
Goes to the Translator.
Goes to the Databank.
Goes to the Calculator
Starts spell correction.
Turns the unit on and off. Displays
clock.
Returns to the Entry screen in the
Translator. Clears the calculator.
Deletes an entry in the main databank
mode. Deletes a character to the right
in the databank edit mode.
Goes to the Currency Converter.
Goes to the Set Message Language
screen.
Starts the Edit mode.
Types a space.
Key Guide
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Shows synonyms for the source word
in the Translator.
Shows synonyms for the target word in
the Translator.
Enters a selection or stores a record.
Types an accent.
Direction Keys
Deletes a character to the left or moves
the cursor to the left.
Moves the cursor to the right.
Moves up through the entries found in
the Translator. In the clock edit mode,
increases the numbers.
Moves down through the entries found
in the Translator. In the clock edit
mode, decreases the numbers.
Moves up through all the Translator
entries.
Moves down through all the Translator
entries.
Key Guide
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Each time you turn the unit on, the first screen
you see is Local time. You can set the local city,
the current time and the date.
Setting Local Time
1. Press .
The flashing Lindicates Local time.
2. Press .
The city name flashes.
3. Use and to find the city you want.
You may also type the first letter of the city you
want. You see the first city starting with that
letter. Use to find your city. If you don’t find
your city, choose one in the same time zone.
4. Press to go to the next field.
5. Use and to enter your settings.
Use to cycle through the time and date
fields. Use and to make your changes.
The day changes automatically.
6. Press when done.
Changing Formats
Once you set the local time you can view it in
several formats.
1. Press .
Using the Clocks
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2. Press (12/24) to toggle between the 12-
hour and 24-hour format.
3. Press (DST) to see Daylight Savings
Time.
Press (DST) again to return to Standard
time.
4. Press (DATE) to see the date.
To toggle between the mm-dd-yy and dd-mm-
yy displays, press (MD/DM).
Press (DATE)to return to the City/Time
screen.
The settings are retained until you change them.
Using the Clocks
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You can translate a word from a source ( FROM )
language to a target (
TO ) language. You can also
view the translations of hundreds of useful
phrases. You can change both the source and
the target languages.
Translating Words
1. Press .
2. Use or to find the source language you
want.
You can also press the number for the
language you want.
3. Press .
4. Use or to find the target language you
want.
5. Press to see the Word/Categories
screen.
6. Press again to select Word.
You see a blank Word entry screen.
7. Type the word you want to translate.
To type an accent, type the letter first then
press repeatedly until you find the accent
you want.
To delete a character to the left of the cursor,
press .
Using the Translator
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To clear all the typing, press .
If you want to see the word in another target
language, press the number of the other
language. Note: Your target language is now
set until you change it again.
8. Press .
The number of translations found is displayed
on the screen if your word is in this translator.
Otherwise, you go to the next closest word in
the word list.
9. Press or to view the translations.
Asterisks indicate the end of the list.
10. Press or to view other words in the
word list.
You may start typing a new word to look up at
any time.
Using the Translator
◆ Correcting Misspelling
If you are unsure of how a word is spelled,
type the word as you think it is spelled and
press . A list of possible corrections
appears. Press to go down the list. Press
when you find the word you want.
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Viewing Phrase Translations
1. Press .
2. Select the source and target languages
following the steps in “Translating Words”
and press .
3. Press to select Categories and press
.
4. Press or to scroll through the 13
categories and press to select the
one you want.
5. Press or to scroll through the
source language phrases in the category
you selected.
6. Press to see the translation of the
one you want.
You can now use or to scroll through
the target language phrases.
7. Press to return to the phrases in the
source language.
8. Press to return to the Categories list.
Using the Translator
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◆ Understanding More, Alt and arrows
You may see More, Alt or arrows at different
times on the screen. Here’s what they mean.
Alt Press to view synonyms of the
source word.
More Press to view synonyms of the
target word.
Press to scroll up the list of word
entries found, or list of categories.
Press to scroll down the list of
word entries found, or list of catego-
ries.
Press to scroll right.
Press to scroll left.
Press to see the next word or
phrase entry in the translator.
Press to see the previous word or
phrase entry in the translator.
Using the Translator
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Using the Databank
Use your databank to store names, phone
numbers or memos. Press the number key of the
language you want as your input language.
Entering a Record
1. Press .
2. Type a name.
Press to delete a character to the left of the
cursor.
Press to delete all the typed letters.
3. Press to go to the next field.
4. Type a phone number or memo.
5. Press to store your data.
The names are stored in alphabetical order.
Viewing Records
1. Press .
2. Press .
You see the first name on the alphabetically
ordered list.
3. Press or to scroll through the list
and find the name you want.
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You can also type the first letter of a name to
go to the first name starting with that letter or
you can type the full name.
4. Press to view the Phone/Memo data.
Editing a Record
You can edit each field in a record individually.
1. Press .
2. Find the field you want to edit following the
steps in “Viewing Records”.
3. Press .
The cursor is under the first character and it
flashes.
4. Use to move the cursor to the letter or
number you want to change and type the
new letter or number.
The old letter moves to the right. Press to
delete it.
5. Press to store the edited informa-
tion.
Using the Databank
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Deleting Records
To delete a single record, do the following:
1. Press
2. Find the name of the record you want to
delete following the steps in “Viewing
Records.”
3. Press .
You see the message
Delete Y/N?
4. Press Y to delete the record.
Press Nto cancel the deletion.
The unit returns to the databank entry screen.
To delete the entire databank, do the following:
1. Press .
2. Press .
You see the message
Delete All Y/N ?
3. Press Y to delete all the records.
Press Nto cancel the deletion.
The unit returns to the databank entry screen.
Using the Databank
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Using the Calculator
Use the Calculator to do standard arithmetic
calculations, memory calculations and percent
calculations.
Note: The calculator function keys are auto-
shifted in the Calculator.
1. Press .
2. Type a number.
You can type up to 10 digits. To type a
decimal, press (.).
3. Press a calculator function key and type
another number.
4. Press to perform the calculation.
Press To
+ Add a number
- Subtract a number
x Multiply a number
÷ Divide a number
% Calculate a percentage
+/- Get a negative number
M+Add a number to memory
M-Subtract a number from memory
MR Recall a number from memory
MC Clear the memory
CE Clear the display
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Using the Converters
Using the Metric Converter
The following metric conversions are built-in:
˚C ˚F
LB KG
US GAL L
UK GAL L
INCH CM
MILE KM
The conversion keys are autoshifted in the Calculator,
Currency Converter and Euro Converter. To perform a
metric conversion, do the following:
1. Press , or .
2. Press the key for the conversion you wish
to perform.
3. Type the number you wish to convert.
4. Press to convert it.
To reverse the direction of the conversion,
press M(INV).
Using the Currency Converters
Your organizer comes with a Currency Converter
in which you can set the rates.
1. Press .
2. Press .
The conversion rate flashes.
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Using the Converters
3. Enter a conversion rate.
Note: The rate you enter must equal 1 unit of
the HOME currency.
You can change HOME and OTHER to the
currency abbreviations you want. Press to
change HOME to the abbreviation of your
choice. You can enter a maximum of 5 letters.
Press to change OTHER to the abbrevia-
tion of your choice. Note: You can press
to erase all the letters first and then type your
own letters.
4. Press .
The currencies and rate are now set until you
change them.
5. Enter the amount you want to convert and
press .
6. To reverse the direction of conversion,
press M(INV).
◆Using the Euro Converter
Press for the Euro Converter. The built-in
rates are those adopted by the Council of the
European Union for the 11 participating
countries. Press or to scroll through
the list and find the desired currency. Type in
the amount to convert. To reverse the direction
of the conversion, press M(INV).
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