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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• The manufacturer strongly recommends that
separate permanent records be kept of all
important data. Data may be lost or altered in
virtually any electronic memory product under
certain circumstances. Therefore, the manufac-
turer assumes no responsibility for data lost or
otherwise rendered unusable whether as a
result of improper use, repairs, defects, battery
replacement, use after the specified battery life
has expired or any other cause.
• Do not carry this unit in the back pocket of your
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tures, moisture or dust.
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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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